[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

"It is the gift of being more than human. Your connection with Nature, with the source of all Pokemon's power, is increased beyond mortal limits. You may find new doors open to you, or new knowledge, or victories that were not possible before. Use the gifts well."

"Those who touch the Gauntlet experience the power of Celebi. Though it was a memory, it was enriched with the perfect power of Time, enabling you to perceive details you didn't know to seek out before. What your ancestor may have said to you is between you and her. It is not something I orchestrated, though my power may have enabled it. Likewise, I don't know to what sword she refers."

@Spiritmon

"Celebi doesn't just have the power to Time Travel, Heart.  Another very well documented ability of hers is the power to make anyone recall any memory, no matter how long ago it was or if the target cannot naturally remember the memory in question.  It's...surprisingly valuable and useful."

Nathan looks down at the Solosis he's holding.

"...it's strong enough to help anyone remember who they really are...we don't have to worry about this little guy any more...well, you guys don't.  I'm still going to help Solosis.  There's still a few things to do and decisions to make."

"...as for that Sword...I think I have a vague idea of what it might be referring to, and it sounds really important.  I'll tell you in the Library.  I want to go check out that shack first."

"You mean...because Ark is my ancestor, I was somehow able to make a conection with her memories? But how? My ancestor have lived three thousand years ago more or less after in the time of the great Kalos War. Is the conection between us be so strong its transcends time?"

Heart look to Solosis in Nathan arms. Heart aproach Nathan and put his hand in Nathan shoulder. "About us dont be worry my mess hair. Like you or not, you and I are friends Nat. You can count with me to take care of the little Solosis. Dont think I forget you helped me my friend. A ArcHeart always must keep his world."

Heart make a question look on Nathan. "You...know? If you know anything Nathan please tell me. Ark might bring this clue to restore to take a step in the rebuild of my clan."

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

"You mean...because Ark is my ancestor, I was somehow able to make a conection with her memories? But how? My ancestor have lived three thousand years ago more or less after in the time of the great Kalos War. Is the conection between us be so strong its transcends time?"

Heart look to Solosis in Nathan arms. Heart aproach Nathan and put his hand in Nathan shoulder. "About us dont be worry my mess hair. Like you or not, you and I are friends Nat. You can count with me to take care of the little Solosis. Dont think I forget you helped me my friend. A ArcHeart always must keep his world."

Heart make a question look on Nathan. "You...know? If you know anything Nathan please tell me. Ark might bring this clue to restore to take a step in the rebuild of my clan."

"I think that's definitely more likely to have occurred due to the Time part of Celebi's power.  If Celebi can't explain why it happened, though, I'm not sure anyone can."

Nathan shakes his head when asked if he knows.  "Well...not really.  I have a good guess, but...it's not much to go on.  And maybe it is a step for rebuilding,  but I can definitely say its main purpose is more...immediate than that.  That sounds like it involves Creshire, 120%.  Again, I'll tell you more in the Library after I've checked the shack, so I hope you're ready for story time."

[Iron]

Spoiler

"It is the gift of being more than human. Your connection with Nature, with the source of all Pokemon's power, is increased beyond mortal limits. You may find new doors open to you, or new knowledge, or victories that were not possible before. Use the gifts well."

"Those who touch the Gauntlet experience the power of Celebi. Though it was a memory, it was enriched with the perfect power of Time, enabling you to perceive details you didn't know to seek out before. What your ancestor may have said to you is between you and her. It is not something I orchestrated, though my power may have enabled it. Likewise, I don't know to what sword she refers."

"Hmm..." Heart think for a second. Not even Celebi know about is this sword is. "Damn. I know a lot of stories about the ArcHeart clan, but not many tell about a unimportant sword. Maybe it was her sword? The one she use in life? Urgh, but her sword was lost thousands of years ago. Not even when my clan was alive knew anything about that."

"That conection of nature...is more or less like the Earthpower? A time ago me and my friends find some sort of sage who have some power and conection with nature. He was able to stop some vines who attacked the city we was. And have the ability to give any pokemon the Ground-typing, even pokemon with dual type. Know anything about it?"

"Also since you are a Time travel pokemon, I have a important question: In the time of King Saminarok, he somehow enter in contact know as the Disaster Stone. We believe such relic is inside the Skull Ruins, guarded by Tangrea and a Claydol. We are trying to find a way to stop such chaos. What is exactly that Disaster Stone, and how we can stop it?"

"It is, Heart. ALL Pokemon abilities are a result of Earthpower! Was the sage atop the Tusk, secluded in an isolated cave of clay? His signature colors orange, white, and brown? That could only be one Pokemon...Landorus, guardian of abundance! In his hermitage, he wiles away the hours charting the future course of the continents, the fields, the mountains and fissures of the world. As the ground gives life to greenery, his control over plants is immense."

"There is no such relic as a Disaster Stone, at least not one known to me. But there was a prophecy, scrawled by the hand of young Sarimanok, warning of a 'disaster of stone.' He knew it not, but by his own hand he would hasten the coming disaster. A fearsome guardian, made by an even more fearsome Pokemon, serves as the physical foundation of the Skull Palace! It is known as the Rock Peak Pokemon, and by turning it to his will, Sarimanok both tapped its power and sealed it away. The Legendary Golem's power still runs through the Skull Ruins of your time, disturbed by the fracturing of the Palace. That power is no longer wise enough to serve humanity purposefully, and it has intertwined with other sources of power in the Ruins. The greatest relics of any age can be found in the once-home of Sarimanok."

"I've chattered long. I am only a tiny Pokemon! Manifesting in the gravity of this place, holding conversation, revisiting ages for their memories...It's wearying. I've set you all on the path I intended, now. It's the best I can do for now. Be good now! May the myths be with you! Bye!"

Celebi disappears without a shimmer or blink of light.

[Iron]

"The Red Chain is instantanesouly assembled when all its components are aggregated with the aspiration of assembly in mind."

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

"It is, Heart. ALL Pokemon abilities are a result of Earthpower! Was the sage atop the Tusk, secluded in an isolated cave of clay? His signature colors orange, white, and brown? That could only be one Pokemon...Landorus, guardian of abundance! In his hermitage, he wiles away the hours charting the future course of the continents, the fields, the mountains and fissures of the world. As the ground gives life to greenery, his control over plants is immense."

"There is no such relic as a Disaster Stone, at least not one known to me. But there was a prophecy, scrawled by the hand of young Sarimanok, warning of a 'disaster of stone.' He knew it not, but by his own hand he would hasten the coming disaster. A fearsome guardian, made by an even more fearsome Pokemon, serves as the physical foundation of the Skull Palace! It is known as the Rock Peak Pokemon, and by turning it to his will, Sarimanok both tapped its power and sealed it away. The Legendary Golem's power still runs through the Skull Ruins of your time, disturbed by the fracturing of the Palace. That power is no longer wise enough to serve humanity purposefully, and it has intertwined with other sources of power in the Ruins. The greatest relics of any age can be found in the once-home of Sarimanok."

"I've chattered long. I am only a tiny Pokemon! Manifesting in the gravity of this place, holding conversation, revisiting ages for their memories...It's wearying. I've set you all on the path I intended, now. It's the best I can do for now. Be good now! May the myths be with you! Bye!"

Celebi disappears without a shimmer or blink of light.

Nathan has a small smile on his face as Celebi confirms that the old man was indeed Landorus.  He'd guessed that he might be loooonnnnggg ago.  He didn't want to spoil the surprise, though.

After Celebi disappears, Nathan frowns as he ponders the meaning of those words.  He'd had his suspicions before, but this sealed the deal on them...

"...the Rock Peak pokemon...after we've finished relaxing, we need to gather and discuss a few things as a group.  This isn't good..."

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"...well, we're going to check the shack next.  I'll meet you at the Library later, Heart."

[Dragonstrike]

"The Red Chain is instantanesouly assembled when all its components are aggregated with the aspiration of assembly in mind."

*scribble*

"Three: does assembling the Red Chain immediately call for the chosen Legend, or can it be assembled without putting out a summons?  Four: is a total of three gemstones, one for each tail and one for the forehead, enough to assemble the Red Chain?  Five: if the chosen Legend is unable to answer the summons, would that consume the gemstones' power, or would it be possible to make another attempt with the same set?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Description of the shack

"The Gauntlet will give him the same gifts you were given. I'm afraid I cannot stay manifest for much longer, though. Even Ventus can receive the gift of becoming more than human, if he wishes, though he has forbidden us from speaking in his mind. And thus, we cannot reach him in good conscience."


You wander over to the shack on the lake. You find that time moves normally for you as you approach, though the shack's pieces never manage to fall.
The two bushes screening the shack on the lake are strange. Though they each have a single stem, many colors of Apricorn grow on each bush! Little unripe ones are struggling to bud out, while others are ripe and hard.

There are two of each of the following Apricorn fruits (in total):
-Blue
-Pink
-Red
-White
-Yellow
-Green

Ducking under the planks barricading the sagging doorframe, you see the shack is just one room, with a sooty stone fireplace and little else. The only real feature is a statue of Uxie! It's beautifully made, full colored, and a purple aura flows around the marble Uxie's head.

Solomon is eyeing it in his scholarly way. Kirlia is interested, but he can tell there is no actual life here.

Shiva doesn't really react to Ventus prefering not have something speak to him in his mind, as she is very aware of his paranoia/dislike for anything arcane. If he doesn't want to, then they have to accept it - here they are having the very unique chance to become 'more than human', but as it's actually a gift that one does not have to take (simply do not touch the Gauntlet), it's free of choice to deny or accept. In fact, she isn't even sure whether he'd react favourable if she'd be to share towards Ven what has actually happened after placing a hand on the Gauntlet, neither of The Gift itself as soon as she is sure what it actually brings. Ohhh, she's looking forward to find out...

Huuuuhhh, it was very intriguing and to some degree even a little scary for her to move normally in real time while the shack itself was somehow under the effect of slowed time. Very carefully, she even touches a piece of wood/brick/whatever it is build off that seems to 'fall' but never manages to hit the ground.

What delights her even more however are of course the Apricorn Bushes! Must be a weird hybrid or the effects of Atheneum that cause several kinds/colors growing on one bush. She will stay outside the shack, right here with the lake, the bushes and Gothitelle+Cottonee after having taken a look inside the shack and at the statue of Uxie, but she herself is not too interested in approaching it. I'll assume that she is able to hear what Nathan discusses with it concerning a mysterious Red Chain from her place outside though unless GM says that she can't. Means, she gains the basic in-chara knowledge of this Red Chain, just in case.

Concerning him holding a more alive-looking Solosis, Shiva casts it a wondering look - huh, so Celebi was indeed able to bring it back to life. How delightful for the small creature! Please don't expect Shiva to start caring for it now, however.


Let's see... Nathan can have the Red Apricorns for sure, I don't want them. However, Shiva will be overly protective over the Green ones and wishes to keep them both to herself, hmmmpf! (They were on my wishlist also!) They're considered extinct in the wild and can be crafted into a Ball she definitely wishes to have for selected Pokemon of hers, solely for conversation efforts she will not hand one to Ventus. I'm sorry, dear! (Source)

I also am not quite sure how we shall share and split up the rest, if at all. First come first served, and practically only me an Nathan showed interest in the Apricorns in the current location. Therefor, I actually would like to claim 1 Pink one and 1 Yellow one for Shiva additionally to the 2 Green ones, and leave the remaining ones (2 Blue, 1 Pink, 2 White, 1 Yellow) to the others to pick if they like, I don't want to be greedy and pick them ALL with the intention to share only to discover none is interested in them. You should come to the shack and pick them by yourself if interested, alright @Lord Windos, @Nylon, @Spiritmon?

The Apricorns Shiva plucks from the bush are very carefully placed into the wooden crate where she already keeps Cottonee's fluff and some cut *Tall Grass from earlier, she also spends a little of time watering the bushes with Azumarill's Water Sport.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Before Nathan gets the answer to his more detailed questions concerning this elusive Red Chain, Shiva also pop in only to let Nathan know "I'll make my way into Atheneum itself then. You can certainly get along by yourself and it itches me to enter and discover what lies behind the marble door, alright? We may see one another later then."

Despription of the place remains likely the same, but does anything in particular happen when Shiva enters Atheneum alongside Gothy that I need to consider or react to, @Iron? Please let me know before I get to type up what she does in there, just in case.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Huuuuhhh, it was very intriguing and to some degree even a little scary for her to move normally in real time while the shack itself was somehow under the effect of slowed time. Ver carefully, she even touches a piece of wood/brick/whatever it is build off that seems to 'fall' but never manage to hit the ground.

What delights her even more however are of course the Apricorn Bushes! Must be a weird hybrid or the effects of Atheneum that cause several kinds/colors growing on one bush. She will stay outside the shack, right here with the lake, the bushes and Gothitelle+Cottonee after having taken a look inside the shack and at the statue of Uxie, but she herself is not too interested in approaching it. I'll assume that she is able to hear what Nathan discusses with it concerning a mysterious Red Chain from her place outside though unless GM says that she can't. Means, she gains the basic in-chara knowledge of this Red Chain, just in case.

Concerning him holding a more alive-looking Solosis, Shiva casts it a wondering look - huh, so Celebi was indeed able to bring it back to life. How delightful for the smal creature! Please don't expect Shiva to start caring for it now, however.


Let's see... Nathan can have the Red Apricorns for sure, I don't want them. However, Shiva will be overly protective over the Green ones and wishes to keep them both to herself, hmmmpf! (They were on my wishlist also!) They're considered extinct in the wild and can be crafted into a Ball she definitely wishes to have for selected Pokemon of hers, solely for conversation efforts she will not hand one to Ventus. I'm sorry, dear! (Source)

I also am not quite sure how we shall share and split up the rest, if at all. First come first served, and practically only me an Nathan showed interest in the Apricorns in the current location. Therefor, I actually would like to claim 1 Pink one and 1 Yellow one for Shiva additionally to the 2 Green ones, and leave the remaining ones (2 Blue, 1 Pink, 2 White, 1 Yellow) to the others to pick if they like, I don't want to be greedy and pick them ALL with the intention to share only to discover none is interested in them. You should come to the shack and pick them by yourself if interested, alright @Lord Windos, @Nylon, @Spiritmon?

The Apricorns Shiva plucks from the bush are very carefully placed into the wooden crate where she already keeps Cottonee's fluff and some cut *Tall Grass from earlier, she also spends a little of time watering the bushes with Azumarill's Water Sport.

Spoiler

Before Nathan gets the answer to his more detailed questions concerning this elusive Red Chain, Shiva also pop in only to let Nathan know "I'll make my way into Atheneum itself then. You can certainly get along by yourself and it itches me to enter and discover what lies behind the marble door, alright? We may see one another later then."

Despription of the place remains likely the same, but does anything in particular happen when Shiva enters Atheneum alongside Gothy that I need to consider or react to, @Iron? Please let me know before I get to type up what she does in there, just in case.

When Shiva glances at Solosis on the way there, Nathan makes one comment: "...they're only 'dead' if you give up on them.  And there's no reason to do that if there are known ways to save them.  They found a way in Orre, we can find a way here, so I am not going to give up."

Sounds like he's made up his mind on the topic now.  Shiva could press Nathan for more details on what he means exactly if she wishes, I suppose...

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As far as the Apricorns go, Nathan will pick all the ones Shiva doesn't.  Nathan will share if Heart or Valder are interested (you can say which ones you want OOC, @Spiritmon and @Nylon. Windos already said Ventus almost certainly won't want these Apricorns), but I'll think of something to use them for later if not.  Raw Apricorns are great and all, but only if you can figure out what you'll use them for...

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When Shiva pops in to say she's headed for the Library, Nathan comments without turning around since he's focused on the important task at hand.  "If you see Valder and/or Heart while in the Library, let them know I'll be there soon, please."

Back to taking notes he goes.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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When Shiva glances at Solosis on the way there, Nathan makes one comment: "...they're only 'dead' if you give up on them.  And there's no reason to do that if there are known ways to save them.  They found a way in Orre, we can find a way here, so I am not going to give up."

Sounds like he's made up his mind on the topic now.  Shiva could press Nathan for more details on what he means exactly if she wishes, I suppose...

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As far as the Apricorns go, Nathan will pick all the ones Shiva doesn't.  Nathan will share if Heart or Valder are interested (you can say which ones you want OOC, Spiritmon and Nylon), but I'll think of something to use them for later if not.  Raw Apricorns are great and all, but only if you can figure out what you'll use them for...

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When Shiva pops in to say she's headed for the Library, Nathan comments without turning around since he's focused on the important task at hand.  "If you see Valder and/or Heart while in the Library, let them know I'll be there soon, please."

Back to taking notes he goes.

Lolz, if that's the case I'll say that Shiva picked the second Pink one as well as I know what I could do with it, I'll just need to refine the details. The first one is for one particular purpose that I'm hoping to fulfill in Elanor. Are we starting a war for them now?
Means, I'm adding 2 Green, 2 Pink and 1 Yellow one to my Inventory, you people are free to do with the rest what you like.

Nope, she doesn't desire to press for details now. As said that one Solosis is completely his responsibility, neither me nor Shiva really care. She likes Reuniclus as a species, but not as much as she enjoys Gothita's line!

She also gives him ALMOST (◔_◔) , which he can't see because he's not facing her at all - probably for good. "If I happen to see 'em, I'll d'liver your message. Can't guarantee however, so please forgive me if I happen to forget in my eager to explore the place... One way or t'other, take care then!~"

Off she is then after having watered the Apricorn Bushes once again with Azumarill's help, flying running up the marble stars with her arms outstreched like wings again together with Gothy and Cottonee.