[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Celebi glows a little hot with rage. The Gauntlet trembles a bit in response.

"I would never appear to those who would commit such violations! And one day, perhaps, when the time is right, we shall confront them."

"Yes, Mesprit, could help them. As can I. As can I. Bring Solosis forward."

Celebi gestures and rises into the air. Its wings shimmer, the antennae twitch, and the Pokemon spins around. A little sprinkling of dust falls over Solosis, who is still unconscious. A troubled expression suddenly appears on its face, then relaxes into that of someone experiencing a happy dream.

"When Solosis wakes, most of its memories will return, aside from the horrible experiences that shattered the Pokemon's consciousness. So, too, its free will, just as you three humans have been blessed with superhuman will."

"If the Scimitars gain access to the Gauntlet, their ability to sow pain will be increased, for the Gauntlet gives power according to the stature of the pilgrim. They may even succeed in removing it from this place, if they come adequately prepared, and wielding it as a weapon. Please...do all you can to stop them, for me and my kind have not yet completed our observations. We cannot yet act."

"I can think of no way in which I can help the others of Solosis' kind, unless they are here with you now. The Relic Stone in normal spacetime is something of a one-way trip. The only ways to leave this realm are by failing the challenges of the Guardians, or through the Atheneum's power. The Librarian will know all about that. And soon, the Relic Stone will shift with the violent whims of Mt. Sentry, and you may not be able to find it again."

"One gift more I offer you, Solosis..." This last part is quiet, whispered toward Solosis' mind, barely audible to Nathan alone. "A device in the Atheneum, built by one from your time, is able to strip away the enslaving power of the Apricorn. Ask the Slowking with the Delta-Shellder crown for help with this device."

"...there were...others that we encountered on the way in...though five powerful Reuniclus was...a few too many...and there were more behind us...and around us in the various tunnels near the Relic Stone's current location...two of the five we battled were killed...one was...injured...I don't know if the other two will survive being KOed this deep underground with no direct aid from humans...I don't even know if the Scimitars would care enough to try salvaging a KOed or dying pokemon they were only using as a tool..."

...it's not a happy thought, being unable to save those 5...mostly because there's no chance at all to save 2 or 3 of them...all because a certain two someones wrote them off as dead and unsaveable...perhaps killing them was a better alternative to leaving them to potentially be continually used as tools for the unforseen future...but the idea still doesn't sit quite right with Nathan for various reasons...

...moving on, though...

"...it's good to hear that Mesprit can help too...I don't know how many of these pokemon have been...turned.  We'll definitely need the aid of your or Mesprits' power again in the future...thank you for lending your aid to Solosis.  I'll help Solosis as best as I can from here.  And yes, eventually...the ones who did this to these poor pokemon will have to face the consequences of their actions...oh, and if there's any way we could call on you again to help these pokemon, that knowledge would be much appreciated."

...

"...do you have any suggestions for how we might go about stopping the Scimitars from finding this place?  We know they're using these Solosis and Reuniclus as scouts of sorts, searching the tunnels before they venture down there themselves.  Mr. Finder clocked around a dozen Scimitars in a small area near the surface when we first encountered this Solosis.  Unfortunately, I'm not sure how quickly they can turn these pokemon, or how expensive such ventures might be for them...the best we might be able to do is delay them for now...but maybe that'll be enough?  Do you know how long we have until the Relic Stone moves to a different location?  It took us around...a week to get down to where it was, I think?  If we have to stop a group of them halfway, I think we can probably do that...but if the stone moves before they get there, then we might not have to for the time being..."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Spoiler

Theo is more interested in the interior of the Library. He seems excited about something inside.



When Nathan and Heart touch the Gauntlet, they likewise gain 1 Will point and have all their exhaustion removed.

Nathan is sent back to a memory he didn't know he had, being pushed along in a stroller through what appears to be Celebi Park in Cress City. Everything, from the gravel crunching underfoot to the swaying of towering trees, combines to become a forest as quintessential as the oldest of primeval old-growth (Which would be Earthstar Forest, in Creshire).
He smells popcorn and other treats one might find in a city, and realizes that a forest as beloved and well-stewarded as this one is still a forest, still held sacred by the Pokemon of Creshire.

When Nathan embarks upon his out-of-body experience, he sees that the one pushing him in the stroller is a much younger Marco Warren, Nathan's mom at his side. And there's Uncle Oscar, with a thick mustache you don't think he has anymore, and brown hair down to his shoulders.

"Accept these gifts, Nathan. Pay them forward, even as you look backward."


Heart's journey is quite unique. He wanders through a mosaic of all the greatest forests he's explored all over the world, from the buggy rainforests of Tandor to the guarded Pinwheel Forest. To one side, the mossy trunks of Eterna Forest. Looming overhead, the massive trees of Petalburg Woods. There's a fresh clearing just like the one where you encountered your Phantump. And the patch of thick Tall Grass surrounded by dense trees, perhaps taken from your memories of Ilex Forest, that patch glows with the most power of all. Somewhere nearby, a shrine is hidden...

"Accept these gifts..." and here the voice calls you by the name you were born with. "You have been to so many places where I have traveled. As Heart, I hope you will spread your gifts far and wide.


This all takes place over a mere moment. You find yourself able to manipulate your visions, exploring whatever is nearby, and you feel it is real knowledge you gain. But the knowledge, it is of the past, not the present. For Shiva, only a month ago. For Nathan, a short lifetime ago. For Heart, many years at once, the strongest memories he's collected as he traveled the world collecting Pokemon.

Heart could feel the conection of all the places he have travel. The people and pokemon he have meet. The adventure he have. Everything all conect to this very moment. When he heard that voice, somehow he could felt it. He never heard that voice, but that feeling...only one person could have such magesty. Heart kneel, whatever the place that voice came from.

"Its you...my ancestor, Ark?" Ask the youngest ArcHeart alive. "...I failed to you, ancestor. We have failed to you. The ArcHearts long ago stop in follow the right path great ancestor...my family exist no more." Heart could feel the sadness and shame crawling on his back. "...When I lost my family, I have follow a dark path ancestor...so many people suffer because of me. I dont deserve to have your name my ancestor." Heart say to woman/man voice who is calling him. "That wander was more a self penitence for my sins, wandering around the world, trying to redeemed myself for what I done...I not wortly of such gifts." Them Heart talk again. "...Tell me, ancestor. You was the most devote of our family. The pure of the ArcHearts and the one of the greatest knight of the old. And the most devoted champion of Lord Arceus and Creation Trio together with all other Seven knights. How our family came to ruin so much...how can I, the most ruined ArcHeart, have hope in rebuild our family, to follow your path. Please...I need your guidance ancestor. For the friends I call now a family...and for the family I couldnt save. Enlight me."

Heart still with his head bow, expecting such kind of help from the woman who was the ancestor of all ArcHearts (since in the Heart story, Ark was a woman).

In this metaphysical place, Heart can indeed establish a tenuous connection to his ancestor. 

"Have faith," she whispers.
"Excel in doing what's right." You feel her hand on your shoulder.
"Use the spirit of competition to your advantage." You hear the creak of her armor.
"Support nature; do not fight her." Her voice is like the wind.
"Most of all...find the Sword! Become a knight in your own time when arms and armor are no longer in fashion. End the experiment...save this ancient region."

Then she's gone.

Heart try to stop her in gone. "Wait! Lady Ark! What you mean about use the spirit of competition? And what is this Sword and end the experiments? Wai-" Then she have gone. Without any trace of her presence. Heart then try to recover himself. He see the shrine who is hidden between the leafs. Slowy, Heart aproach the shrine and try to see what these "gifts" is all about. Perhaps they are in that shrine somehow.

[Iron]

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Celebi glows a little hot with rage. The Gauntlet trembles a bit in response.

"I would never appear to those who would commit such violations! And one day, perhaps, when the time is right, we shall confront them."

"Yes, Mesprit, could help them. As can I. As can I. Bring Solosis forward."

Celebi gestures and rises into the air. Its wings shimmer, the antennae twitch, and the Pokemon spins around. A little sprinkling of dust falls over Solosis, who is still unconscious. A troubled expression suddenly appears on its face, then relaxes into that of someone experiencing a happy dream.

"When Solosis wakes, most of its memories will return, aside from the horrible experiences that shattered the Pokemon's consciousness. So, too, its free will, just as you three humans have been blessed with superhuman will."

"If the Scimitars gain access to the Gauntlet, their ability to sow pain will be increased, for the Gauntlet gives power according to the stature of the pilgrim. They may even succeed in removing it from this place, if they come adequately prepared, and wielding it as a weapon. Please...do all you can to stop them, for me and my kind have not yet completed our observations. We cannot yet act."

"I can think of no way in which I can help the others of Solosis' kind, unless they are here with you now. The Relic Stone in normal spacetime is something of a one-way trip. The only ways to leave this realm are by failing the challenges of the Guardians, or through the Atheneum's power. The Librarian will know all about that. And soon, the Relic Stone will shift with the violent whims of Mt. Sentry, and you may not be able to find it again."

"One gift more I offer you, Solosis..." This last part is quiet, whispered toward Solosis' mind, barely audible to Nathan alone. "A device in the Atheneum, built by one from your time, is able to strip away the enslaving power of the Apricorn. Ask the Slowking with the Delta-Shellder crown for help with this device."

"...there were...others that we encountered on the way in...though five powerful Reuniclus was...a few too many...and there were more behind us...and around us in the various tunnels near the Relic Stone's current location...two of the five we battled were killed...one was...injured...I don't know if the other two will survive being KOed this deep underground with no direct aid from humans...I don't even know if the Scimitars would care enough to try salvaging a KOed or dying pokemon they were only using as a tool..."

...it's not a happy thought, being unable to save those 5...mostly because there's no chance at all to save 2 or 3 of them...all because a certain two someones wrote them off as dead and unsaveable...perhaps killing them was a better alternative to leaving them to potentially be continually used as tools for the unforseen future...but the idea still doesn't sit quite right with Nathan for various reasons...

...moving on, though...

"...it's good to hear that Mesprit can help too...I don't know how many of these pokemon have been...turned.  We'll definitely need the aid of your or Mesprits' power again in the future...thank you for lending your aid to Solosis.  I'll help Solosis as best as I can from here.  And yes, eventually...the ones who did this to these poor pokemon will have to face the consequences of their actions...oh, and if there's any way we could call on you again to help these pokemon, that knowledge would be much appreciated."

...

"...do you have any suggestions for how we might go about stopping the Scimitars from finding this place?  We know they're using these Solosis and Reuniclus as scouts of sorts, searching the tunnels before they venture down there themselves.  Mr. Finder clocked around a dozen Scimitars in a small area near the surface when we first encountered this Solosis.  Unfortunately, I'm not sure how quickly they can turn these pokemon, or how expensive such ventures might be for them...the best we might be able to do is delay them for now...but maybe that'll be enough?  Do you know how long we have until the Relic Stone moves to a different location?  It took us around...a week to get down to where it was, I think?  If we have to stop a group of them halfway, I think we can probably do that...but if the stone moves before they get there, then we might not have to for the time being..."

"You cannot call a Legendary, a spirit of the world, an avatar of nature, like one would call a Growlithe. As for sealing off this realm, I would ask the Librarian."

"Time moves strangely here. From in here, it is hard to evaluate how much time passes in the world of linear spacetime."

Celebi seems bored of these technical details.

[Iron]

Spoiler

Spoiler

Theo is more interested in the interior of the Library. He seems excited about something inside.



When Nathan and Heart touch the Gauntlet, they likewise gain 1 Will point and have all their exhaustion removed.

Nathan is sent back to a memory he didn't know he had, being pushed along in a stroller through what appears to be Celebi Park in Cress City. Everything, from the gravel crunching underfoot to the swaying of towering trees, combines to become a forest as quintessential as the oldest of primeval old-growth (Which would be Earthstar Forest, in Creshire).
He smells popcorn and other treats one might find in a city, and realizes that a forest as beloved and well-stewarded as this one is still a forest, still held sacred by the Pokemon of Creshire.

When Nathan embarks upon his out-of-body experience, he sees that the one pushing him in the stroller is a much younger Marco Warren, Nathan's mom at his side. And there's Uncle Oscar, with a thick mustache you don't think he has anymore, and brown hair down to his shoulders.

"Accept these gifts, Nathan. Pay them forward, even as you look backward."


Heart's journey is quite unique. He wanders through a mosaic of all the greatest forests he's explored all over the world, from the buggy rainforests of Tandor to the guarded Pinwheel Forest. To one side, the mossy trunks of Eterna Forest. Looming overhead, the massive trees of Petalburg Woods. There's a fresh clearing just like the one where you encountered your Phantump. And the patch of thick Tall Grass surrounded by dense trees, perhaps taken from your memories of Ilex Forest, that patch glows with the most power of all. Somewhere nearby, a shrine is hidden...

"Accept these gifts..." and here the voice calls you by the name you were born with. "You have been to so many places where I have traveled. As Heart, I hope you will spread your gifts far and wide.


This all takes place over a mere moment. You find yourself able to manipulate your visions, exploring whatever is nearby, and you feel it is real knowledge you gain. But the knowledge, it is of the past, not the present. For Shiva, only a month ago. For Nathan, a short lifetime ago. For Heart, many years at once, the strongest memories he's collected as he traveled the world collecting Pokemon.

Heart could feel the conection of all the places he have travel. The people and pokemon he have meet. The adventure he have. Everything all conect to this very moment. When he heard that voice, somehow he could felt it. He never heard that voice, but that feeling...only one person could have such magesty. Heart kneel, whatever the place that voice came from.

"Its you...my ancestor, Ark?" Ask the youngest ArcHeart alive. "...I failed to you, ancestor. We have failed to you. The ArcHearts long ago stop in follow the right path great ancestor...my family exist no more." Heart could feel the sadness and shame crawling on his back. "...When I lost my family, I have follow a dark path ancestor...so many people suffer because of me. I dont deserve to have your name my ancestor." Heart say to woman/man voice who is calling him. "That wander was more a self penitence for my sins, wandering around the world, trying to redeemed myself for what I done...I not wortly of such gifts." Them Heart talk again. "...Tell me, ancestor. You was the most devote of our family. The pure of the ArcHearts and the one of the greatest knight of the old. And the most devoted champion of Lord Arceus and Creation Trio together with all other Seven knights. How our family came to ruin so much...how can I, the most ruined ArcHeart, have hope in rebuild our family, to follow your path. Please...I need your guidance ancestor. For the friends I call now a family...and for the family I couldnt save. Enlight me."

Heart still with his head bow, expecting such kind of help from the woman who was the ancestor of all ArcHearts (since in the Heart story, Ark was a woman).

In this metaphysical place, Heart can indeed establish a tenuous connection to his ancestor. 

"Have faith," she whispers.
"Excel in doing what's right." You feel her hand on your shoulder.
"Use the spirit of competition to your advantage." You hear the creak of her armor.
"Support nature; do not fight her." Her voice is like the wind.
"Most of all...find the Sword! Become a knight in your own time when arms and armor are no longer in fashion. End the experiment...save this ancient region."

Then she's gone.

Heart try to stop her in gone. "Wait! Lady Ark! What you mean about use the spirit of competition? And what is this Sword and end the experiments? Wai-" Then she have gone. Without any trace of her presence. Heart then try to recover himself. He see the shrine who is hidden between the leafs. Slowy, Heart aproach the shrine and try to see what these "gifts" is all about. Perhaps they are in that shrine somehow.

It's the Celebi Shrine, of the Ilex Forest! Which, you realize, is One in some unknowable fashion with the Shrine of Celebi Park in Cress City. Which, in turn, is one with the Gauntlet, where your physical body stands.

But all that's in the shrine is a half-eaten dumpling and a few twigs and leaves.

[Dragonstrike]

"You cannot call a Legendary, a spirit of the world, an avatar of nature, like one would call a Growlithe. As for sealing off this realm, I would ask the Librarian."

"Time moves strangely here. From in here, it is hard to evaluate how much time passes in the world of linear spacetime."

Celebi seems bored of these technical details.

"...well...that's kinda why I was asking if there is a way to contact you in the future...or some more accessible place we could take the pokemon that would contain enough of your power to restore a pokemon's memories (like Orre's Relic Stone in Agate Village)...it's fine if there isn't, though...I need to also talk with Mesprit at some point...I'm just...worried about having access to something that can purify these emotionless pokemon...and about the imminent situation with the Scimitars..."

...if Celebi has a solid response for that great.  If not, that's fine.  Nathan's said what he's needed to.

"...sorry...I guess this isn't quite what you usually deal with, is it?  I can assure you that we'll do our best to stop the Scimitars in their tracks, though.  I just hope we have enough time and that they don't find the Relic Stone before it's moved..."

A quick bow from Nathan again.  "Thank you for your time and gifts, Celebi.  I'll seek to repay and redistribute that kindness as best as I can."

Well, next on the to-do list is investigating that shack that's totally *not* falling apart. Mostly to see if there's any apricorns over there. Kirlia was interested in it, so what's he do when everyone visits?

[Lord Windos]

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Slaking points to a sign that says "NO smoking unless you are on fire" above one of the waterfalls.

The big Pokemon's voice is surprisingly gentle, but firm.
"You may eat if you wash your hands before handling any books, or you may smoke outside on the Plaza at least a Fling away from the building. There are bowls of fruit and sealable canteens. The water in the waterfalls is drinkable and enchanted so as not to harm the books."


"I'm afraid we're a little disorganized right now. We started a move a few centuries ago and I simply haven't gotten around to sorting everything out yet. I keep finding interesting books that I simply must read, you know. But we store every text of practical use our Slowking can sense from the past or present or, on rare occasions, future. You are free to browse. If you want my help, I suppose you may each ask me one question and I'll try to find the time to bring you appropriate resources. Some books are waiting here for a particular person, and they are quite impatient, so do keep an eye out for those."

You're not sure if that last part was serious or not.

"Vigoroth," Slaking whispers, "fetch my notebook." The nearest Vigoroth complies. "I needed to look up a word, a new word from the world. Ah. Yes. 'Multimedia.' We are a Multimedia Atheneum. Let me show you some of our resources that someone from your time might appreciate."

Technical Manuals
If you spend some time with a Technical Manual, you may learn one point of non-Fight Specialty. One per customer.
Most realistically, this will be something from Knowledge like Lore or a Science, but you could also learn something like Perform or Allure. Even Earthpower.


Technical Machine Library
This is another shelf that is up to date and organized. Three uses per customer.
You may teach any move that has been a TM in any generation, but it has to be marked as a ? on their movelist in Pokerole. No exceptions. For Tandor pokes, it just has to be in their TM learned list.

Tome of Genealogy
This Slowking with a Kabuto for a crown can figure out where you're descended from (player's choice) and teach you to Awaken the Blood. It exercises the genetic abilities your ancestors practiced.
Noble: +1 Loyalty Dragon
Soldier: +1 Loyalty Ghost
Swamp Hoodoo: +1 Loyalty Psychic

Time Capsule
Guarded by a Slowking with a Steel-type Shellder.
This mostly allows access to your PC system in Creshire.

Relic Library
Each patron can check out one of these items indefinitely.
First you have to find the item you're looking for with Insight+Survival+Alert -3 (for mega stones) or -2 (held items).
-Aerodactylite
-Altarianite
-Alakazite
-Ampharosite
-Charizardite X or Y
-Lati@site
-Lucarionite
-Medichamite
-Metagrossite
-Slowbronite
-Steelixite
-Dragon Fang
-Hard Stone
-Magnet
-Mystic Water
-Spell Tag
-Twisted Spoon
-Thick Club
-Amulet Coin
-Expert Belt
-Life Orb
-Wide Lens

Healing Machine
You know what this does. It looks a little less colorfully decorated than the modern healing machines.

Again, Ventus found himself staring at the great big Slaking as it began speaking to him conversationally/informatively .....before he recoverd as he closed his eyes and let out a *Sigh* as he took this development in stride. Seeing Antheneum was......multimedia and apparently part of/wholesale temporal anomaly was a big enough shock to his system to dull the surprise of meeting yet another talking Pokémon (one so gentlemanly at that!) , and more over the group's Encounter with the tailless Slowking dulled it further still. That, and this was a mystical, very much supernatural place; anything was possible, least of all like Pokémon fluent in Common, a phenomena seldom but still seen on the surface.

"......Then I can do without. Smoking is a filthly habit I shouldn't indulge anyway, even it would calm my nerves so.... You also have no need to apologize or feel accountable for this....library being in such a state of disarry, since I well know the pains of inventory and time management from my time working in my university's archives. I thank you for your generousity and advice, Slaking, and I promise me nor my Pokémon will not disrupt the peace here, or intentionally break any of its rules. I'll also keep an eye out for those.......particular books too."

"Speaking of your generosity and my one question.......might I ask how to bare this Library to 'unwanted' persons? A certain group of people known as the Scimitars (Ven's face twists up like something foul has been put in front of him).....they are after the knowledge and power that resides in these halls, and would put it all towards nefarious purposes or deny anyone else the chance to partake of it. They've already dabbled in depraving the very conscious self of a Pokémon, and I shudder to think what else they would be capable of doing with all they could learn here....."

Afterwards, the empath bids a good day/night to the supersized simian with a respectful bow, and proceeds to explore The Library and puruse/utilize its various resources in the following order, with short breaks in between so as not to completely spend his energy and pass out:

- First, a trip to the Healing Machine to fully restore the condition of all his Pokémon. They've all had a rough time down here as of late, with Malphena and Abaddon suffering the most injuries recently, so a get run through it will fix most of their physical woes!

- Second, going over to the Time Capscle and, after staring at it confusion before the on duty Slowking informed him of its use/he learned what it does somehow, swaps out Malphena and Lucifer for Sulphaltus (Shedinja) and Lilith in there place, then heads over to the TM Library to teach Michael and them Drain Punch, X Scissors, and Giga Drain respectfully. Knowledge is power for them indeed!

- Third, pay a visit to the Tomes of Geneolgy, since while Ventus knows he's descended from Jhoto and Opelucid bloodlines, he doesn't exactly what ancestors he has since his father/mother never really got around explaining their respective family histories to their children. Choice of Blood being Awoken would be Noble, as the researcher is heavily interested and connected to all things Dragons, and I also like the though of his being distantly related to some sort of elite person!

- Forth, checking out the Technical Manuals and finding a book/books holding tips, trick, techniques, and general good advice on how to hone one's senses to become more aware and Alert of your environment/people. More Alert means less likely Ambushes happen, you notice something important, and Nasty Plot going off!

- Fifth and finally, wander over to the Relic Library and try to find an Amulet Coin in all the stuff in there, since the Mega Stones available are for Pokémon I don't have and will not get, and having additional ways to get more Poke is always a great thing! Roll would be Insight (5) + Survival (3) + Alert (3) - 2 = 9D6 Dice to find the Item!

Once Ven's finished doing everything he possibly could (And helped Valder out if they allow/ask it of him), he'll go over and treat himself to so food and drink that is available here, before going over to a hammock and spawling out on it to get some sleepless rest to speed up his Exhaustion recovery. He deserves a break after everything done, both at the current local AND all that was endured to get here in the first place!

[Iron]

(5)(2)(2)(4)(2)(3)(4)(1)(5)

Ventus finds the Amulet Coin in the cushions of one of the comfy armchairs.

"Ah, so that's where that was. I've been looking for that."

"Well, these Scimitars sound very disruptive. I'm sure we don't want any of them snooping around. Why don't we simply reset the Guardians, set them to riddles these hooligans won't be able to answer? It has to be a real riddle, mind, or the Guardians will reject the new settings. If you can think of at least three riddles the Scimitars won't be able to answer, they will simply be booted back to Mt. Sentry, or wherever the Relic Stone is currently."

[Lord Windos]

(5)(2)(2)(4)(2)(3)(4)(1)(5)

Ventus finds the Amulet Coin in the cushions of one of the comfy armchairs.

"Ah, so that's where that was. I've been looking for that."

"Well, these Scimitars sound very disruptive. I'm sure we don't want any of them snooping around. Why don't we simply reset the Guardians, set them to riddles these hooligans won't be able to answer? It has to be a real riddle, mind, or the Guardians will reject the new settings. If you can think of at least three riddles the Scimitars won't be able to answer, they will simply be booted back to Mt. Sentry, or wherever the Relic Stone is currently."

"Oh? Well, if you were looking for it, then you can have it. I was just poking around for stuff out of curiosity and to prevent myself from ceasing up from tiredness, but if you or the library has greater need for it, I won't check it out."

...

Ven gains a thoughtful look at the simple yet brilliant solution to confound those dastardly and bastardly Scimitars, before he nods his head. "That is an excellent idea, Slaking. Unfortunately *Suddenly looks rather sheepish*, I'm.....not that great with riddles or puzzles of any sort, so whatever I come up with will likely be either woefully lacking or simply be rejected wholesale by the guardians. Insightful and Knowledgable as I am, my skills and talents lie in less creative fields such as those. Its why I choose the Battle Trail, after all......"

"Hmm.....well, I can always confer with the rest of my group and brainstorm with them several painful brain twisters. Group think does wonders for most any task, so long as it can be directed in a constructive manner, as I have learned. Could you also perhaps give me some advice and guidelines on how to make a good riddle? Any aid I can utilize or pass along to my companions would be a great boon indeed, but if that is not possible I shan't impose on you any longer and figure it out.......hopefully, anyway."

[Iron]

"You may check it out. I just wanted to re-file it, like everything that is supposed to be in the Relic Library."

"A good riddle has exactly one solution, though the Guardians overcome all language barriers. When you know the solution, the clues suddenly become an obvious description of the solution. Traditionally, Atheneum riddles contain some moral component or hint at some truth about the world. A great riddle has metaphor, irony, wordplay, and a touch of enigma. I'd suggest using a solution the Scimitars cannot conceive of - silence, or decorum, I'd guess. But you know them better than I do."

[Dragonstrike]

Well, now that we're getting into the meat and bones of Atheneum, I think a change in music is in order.

Peaceful like a Forest: Relic Forest Remix by PoketchTunes- Pokemon Colosseum