[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

"You bet I watched my girl Jo in her moment of glory! What a boss! From what I know of her, she deserves to be in the Hall of Fame as much as anyone else there!"

"Even still, I think it would be nice to see someone actually give Bo an actual challenge.  Nobody's even come close to landing a hit on his pokemon in a long, long time...Jo's definitely earned her spot in the Hall of Fame from what little I saw of her team, though.  Those pokemon of hers looked pretty sweet on that battlefield.  Well, when they weren't obscured by all the dust and energy beams...well, I'll catch ya later, Tanuki.  Hope you're ready for more challenges from my group, soon!  I know Heart and Shiva are gonna want to give it a shot."

Alright, business with Tanuki: check!  Now then, on to the next part of the day...

[Iron]

Spoiler

(Shiva doesn't have anything more to say than gratulations to Terra and look at Lovely with a her eyes saying 'YOU'RE SO COOL!' before waving them goodbye for now - "I have business to follow now, but many thanks for inviting me to see your graceful battle! So, uhm, we'll likely see one another again either later or tomorrow morning. 'Till then!" Off she is then.)
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With that finished, Shiva mades her way to a place she grew to greatly enjoy: The peaceful and slightly mystical Celebi Park at the edge of Cress City. There was something about this place that drags her to go there and dwell among the ancient trees that she couldn't properly explain in words, it partly had to do with sweet Celebi herself having opened her mind beyond a regular human mind. Finding an own Zigzagoon will have to wait yet though, but it's high on her list of things to do. Do that first, then go to Tanuki for a possible Gym Battle.

The young fae enthusiast seems to take two steps at once to get there, balancing herself with arms outstreched like wings as if she was flying there just like the Togekiss by her side did. His serene presence was very 'sensible' for her, and she unwillingly soaked it up into herself. A tiny cherrylike Pokemon was barely visible as it hid herself between the strands of Master's long brown hair, safely sitting there on her shoulder - must be her favorite spot. Running beside Shiva and encouraged to follow and keep up with her was a most curious Pokemon that she felt incredibly lucky to have her ID and OT on: A small doglike? Pokemon held in white, green and a bit yellow, it looked like it couldn't decide whether it shall be a dragon or a fairy. Her eyes are closed but she securely stays by her Master's side and doesn't loose track. Following from behind and taking playful leaps for walks, was Eevee's Water Type-evolution, she chirps in joy as she enjoys to run so carefree. Appearantly just as free-spirited with the only difference that he was flying instead of walking was a small red and white bird that kept the end of his baglike tail in his beak.  

Having arrived in Celebi Park, the first thing to do was to take a deep breath of clean air, before Shiva would securely head to the spot she planted the Kirlia Slipper at. So curious to see how it was doing, hopefully it was able to root further and live up again! If it has, she takes a souvenir photo of it before digging the flower up and re-planting it in a big enough windlight made of frosted glass that Shiva's fine to give away. Tam will rejoice!

She notices that Nightshade is curiously watching the whole process and throws delighted glances over to her Master. Silently she asked whether she too will bloom like this plant, or... no, she even HOPES that one day she'll be as pretty as it! Chuckling over this, Shiva strokes her dearly on the forehead, ensuring her in a soft voice that "She too will live up and become a cherry blossom, all with the warm light of the sun if she's only holding on firmly enough on this dream" Smiling at these words, Nightshade immediately starts to concentrate just like when she learned to cast magial leaves to follow a foe; and only moments later the sky opens up and the sunbeams feel a little warmer as they fell onto Master and Pokemon. Nightshade's eager to gather and photosynthesize them.

Luxi was sitting by Shiva's side and has watched everything as well - EVERYTHING. She sneezes as the sunbeams tickle her nose! Having lived down there in Mount Sentry among the orchids as a statue, this was all so new and exiting to her, what is this place Master has brougth her here?!

Vapreon meanwhile was more interested in the infamous pine needles that were covering the ground here and there and were sticking to her paws - but quickly she noticed that these feels soft and don't sting at all, ayyyeee! Wagging her mermaid tail in exitement, she begins to make a small heap out of them, shoving them together using her paws and forehead until it looks and feels like a pillow or a cradle. Then, she calls for her Master (who has finished business with the flower by then) to see and place her Egg into it. She seems pleased at this and hopes that the young one enjoys it.

During the whole time, the small red and white bird hatched from an Egg Ventus has given her was out of view, but Shiva was sure that she heard him caw a joyful greeting to wild Pokemon he met once or twice. He's free to explore the surrounding and will be called back to her when the small group is heading back to town.

Shiva's a bit sentimental to leave this place now and throws a look over to her shoulder in direction to the shrine, but she feels welcome to return here as often as she would want to. It was a warm feeling that allured a light smile from her as she and her Pokemon out start on their way back.


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Mechanics:
That was fun to write, and it counts as a Training Session for Nightshade, Luxi and Vaporeon without really training for battle. Delibird is roaming free during all this, has he found something to gift Shiva as a Present here in Celebi Park? I'm also not too sure how Luxi would really react to being out in peaceful nature when she lived down in Mount Sentry always, so I left it deliberately open and vague for you to fill in.

With Kirlia Slipper ready to sell, Shiva goes straight up to Violet Tent to hand it to Tam for agreed 400$, and will let her know that she collected more Gracidea Petals - "Only one's missing for the full flower!" Also, is the clockmaker still there and can be aproached?

Those three Pokemon gain 2XP each. And Shiva gains 1Xp for that artistic writeup.

Luxi sniffs everything in the Park, freezing into a statue whenever startled. She's still getting a handle on the sunlight most of all - that startles her so much she becomes a statue for about five minutes. But at least the Orchid makes her feel at home.

When the morning sun pours down on Cherubi, she begins glowing in response! It's not just her energy to summon the sun, either. She's completely swathed in evolutionary light! A juicy scent wafts through the air, coming from that little ball of stored energy.

As the light fades, a newborn Cherrim descends toward Shiva, a bell-like flower wrapped tightly round her. When she reaches Shiva, the Morning Sun encourages her to spread her petals wide and face her master with a big beautiful smile!

It doesn't end there. More Cherrim and Cherubi come forth from the woods of the park, dancing around Nightshade in celebration of evolution and the sun. Shiva knows if she gets to close they will scatter, all but her own Nightshade, leaving a carpet of petals where they danced. Raphael watches the skies, spreading more light and watching out for Bird Pokemon.

Delibird has found you a Petilil Egg! It needs only 5 days to hatch. No pedigree.


Yep, the Clockmaker is in the tent working on a spinning doll.

[Dragonstrike]

I guess so. I just need to finish a few things here. Gonna send you a message when I there.

See ya there, then.

Nathan will swap his team around a little before heading to Stair City.  Forthright and Grid are left at the Center for healing, first of all.  Rhea gets left there so she can keep an eye on Forthright.  Nathan waits for a short time for Orthros and Gallade to be topped up, too.  And from the PC, he withdraws Swiftfire and Beldum, so his current lineup is Gallade, Charmeleon, Orthros, Swiftfire, Beldum, and Solosis.

A short while later, and Nathan Teleports to Stair City to go meet Heart!  Gotta love fast travel!

[Iron]

Spoiler

(…)

Kimono Girl Glaceon vs Terra Round 4

Glaceon becomes a streak of white lightning, now incandescent before the crowd, shedding scales of ice and moving at rapidfire speed. There is much applause!
Last Resort
(4) , (6)(2)(1)(3)(5)(4) = 7 perform
3 Str + 6 power -4* vit = 5d6
(3)(5)(5)(5)(3) Milotic takes 3 dmg

Disarming Voice, held back again
(5), (6)(5)(6)(5)(2)(5) Critical performance! Milotic performs a high note, gorgeous and clear, and Glaceon sinks to her knees.
(2)(5)(4)(3)(1) Glaceon takes 1 dmg and is out of the battle.

Terra obtains a red flower and a pin. Milotic gains 3XP, and Terra gains 2XP.

Terra accrued more than enough Perform to be offered a video deal.
https://pokemonuranium.co/forum/showthre...8#pid40488

You can get $600 if you sign.

They're probably not going to put Terra in the video at all, haha. It will just be Milotic, Milotic, Milotic.

As his glittering gemstone of a Pokémon sublime and melodious voice brought the match to a close, Terra was beaming up in purest joy for their splendid performance. He extended a hand toward them, and Lovely coiled, twisted, and reached down to meet it as he gently caressed their head, looking simply pleased and content.

"Well done. Very well done. You have come a long way from being a Feebas, and I am proud to have help you achieve your dreams of being beautiful and strong, inside and out. Thank you for being with me, my Lovely Lapis Lazuli..."

He then recalled him to his Net Ball in order to not to stress his body any longer fighting on dry land, and walked over to the Kimino Girl he fought and received his Pin and Flower with a humble bow.

"Thank you for making a wonderful performance with me, my lady.... *Trails off since he doesn't know her name* Your icy fox did well against Lovely, and together our Pokémon were more amazing than alone. I accept these gift gratefully, and thank you again."

Pinning the...well, pin to his shift and tucking the flower behind one of his ears, it was at this point he noticed how awestruck/admiring both she and her fellow dancer were left by his aquatic serpent. This caused him to pause and think for a moment, before he turned to regard them all and simply said:

"If you would all like to battle Lapis Lazuli too, we (him and Lovely) would be fine with that. All your foxes against him, putting on a big performance sometime later. Would be a good challenge for him, and impress many people. *Pauses* You can also take pictures of him and pet him too, if you want. That is fine with us."

As for the offer, he just signs it with a nod of his head and accepts the $600 Poke. Given that he wanted Lovely to get all the attention/respect he deserved for being a Milotic after all those long years as a Feebas, he was entirely approving of giving him such exposure, even if he didn't get paid for it!

Order: Have Terra offer to the Kimono Girl to pit ALL their Eeveelution against Lapis Lovely in a Grand Performance, after seeing them impact his partner had on them. Might as well try, and see how long a Milotic lasts against so many Pokémon!

Most of the Kimono Girls are very shy about this, but they don't think there would be enough room to do this publicly. "Perhaps, Terra-san, you would instead come to one of our Training Sessions and your Milotic could dance, play, and spar with all our Pokemon at once in that way? We have a special spot in the fields to the south of here, where the grass is always thick with dew in the mornings. We would be honored if you were to agree."

[Iron]

Heart, did you sign Nidorino and Onix up for camp tomorrow? You'll have to pay for each, but I think you guys are all rich right now!

Geodude's OT is not the same as Vulpix's. Geodude belongs to a Sailor Pauahi, same as Exeggcute. However, you think Vulpix's trainer may have mentioned knowing a Pauahi.

[Spiritmon]

Heart, did you sign Nidorino and Onix up for camp tomorrow? You'll have to pay for each, but I think you guys are all rich right now!

Geodude's OT is not the same as Vulpix's. Geodude belongs to a Sailor Pauahi, same as Exeggcute. However, you think Vulpix's trainer may have mentioned knowing a Pauahi.

(In have put Iron the Geodude and Delta Onix. I fear Geodude might deliver Lethal if not have self control...also, any aswears from anyone about Heart offers of trade?)

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Most of the Kimono Girls are very shy about this, but they don't think there would be enough room to do this publicly. "Perhaps, Terra-san, you would instead come to one of our Training Sessions and your Milotic could dance, play, and spar with all our Pokemon at once in that way? We have a special spot in the fields to the south of here, where the grass is always thick with dew in the mornings. We would be honored if you were to agree."

Lacking as he is with social, Terra can plainly see that his (to him) fairly innocent offer had caused the Kimono Girls to shrink away, causing him to look away and rub his head in abashedly at being too forward.

"....Sorry for making you....uncomfortable. I try, but....I am not very good with talking with others most of the time. Forgive me...."

He then thinks over their counter proposal for a moment, before turning back to them, smiling and nodding.

"Hm.....good idea. I accept it. Lapis would like to meet and spar with so many beautiful and powerful Pokemonl, and the wetness of the land will make it more comfortable for him too. Thank you, my ladies."

Order: Time for a Training Session with Lapis Lazuli and all the Kimono Girls! Let's see how spectacular those results are!

[Iron]

Heart's offers:

Starly
$500
A Spinarak who may be about to evolve
A Zubat with Fury Attack
Young Whismur

Vullaby
Grimer
$1250
Hard Stone + $200
3x Super Potions
Silk Scarf
Wide Lens

Crustle
Smeargle with Nuzzle, False Swipe, Charm, Roar, Mean Look, Heal Block, Soak
Tyrogue & Elekid
Overgrown Heracross +2HP (3 disobedience) - typical moves
Giga Drain and Iron Tail TMs
Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, and Fire Punch TMs
$6500

[Iron]

Spoiler

Most of the Kimono Girls are very shy about this, but they don't think there would be enough room to do this publicly. "Perhaps, Terra-san, you would instead come to one of our Training Sessions and your Milotic could dance, play, and spar with all our Pokemon at once in that way? We have a special spot in the fields to the south of here, where the grass is always thick with dew in the mornings. We would be honored if you were to agree."

Lacking as he is with social, Terra can plainly see that his (to him) fairly innocent offer had caused the Kimono Girls to shrink away, causing him to look away and rub his head in abashedly at being too forward.

"....Sorry for making you....uncomfortable. I try, but....I am not very good with talking with others most of the time. Forgive me...."

He then thinks over their counter proposal for a moment, before turning back to them, smiling and nodding.

"Hm.....good idea. I accept it. Lapis would like to meet and spar with so many beautiful and powerful Pokemonl, and the wetness of the land will make it more comfortable for him too. Thank you, my ladies."

Order: Time for a Training Session with Lapis Lazuli and all the Kimono Girls! Let's see how spectacular those results are!

This would be tomorrow morning. They give you good instructions on how to find them, but encourage you to keep their spot a secret. "Or else we'll have to move!"

[Lord Windos]

This would be tomorrow morning. They give you good instructions on how to find them, but encourage you to keep their spot a secret. "Or else we'll have to move!"

"Would never reveal secret training grounds of others, but I promise not to speak of it. Thank you again for this, my ladies."

After easily memorizing the Kimono Girls directions to memory (navigational info was hardly incomprehensible for a seasoned [if aimless] wanderer such as himself), he departed from them all with a big sweeping wave of his arm. Seeing as he didn't really know what to do in Cress City besides attend the Tea Ceremony, and that he planned on challenging Tanuki tomorrow/soon after learning about them from Nathan, the simple monk decided to exit the city and search the surrounding wilds for Berries, Herbs, and the like with Micheal/Mikey's help. Having more medicinal Items never hurt anymore (quite the opposite, as a matter of a fact), and this would be a good opportunity to get to know his newest partner more, so why not try to see what nature had to offer around here?

Order: Go looking for Berries (this is the main focus) and any Medicinal/Natural Items that are found in the wilds around/in Cress with Mikey! Given that he has 5 Survival, 2 Nature, and a Grass type helping him out, hopefully he can find SOMETHING of value combing the areas!

If that doesn't take an Encounter....well, he'll probably just spend time getting to know his Duskull and checking on his Egg, before offering to spar with Mikey to train them both in a Training Session for the both of them (if that is possible).