[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

'Wise woman'... That flattered her a little as she never has been called like that.

She doesn't flinch upon having Terra's big BIG hand on her shoulder, nope, she kinda enjoys that gesture of support even and returns the gaze he gaves her upon agreeing to meeting up with a thankful one of herself as she looks up to him. "T...Thank you... Room #12. Just knock and I'll answer, please - it shouldn't take too long, but it needs to be shared. Thank you again..."

Her coffee mug is empty by now, she'll probably get herself another to go for the way to Tanuki's Gym. "....I'll get going then, Terra... Gym Battle. Tanuki. That was practically all I wanted to say, good that I met you. What will you do now....? Oh - And greet genie from me!~ Maybe." She gestures to go and Vaporeon visibly perked up in delight over going OUTSIDE TO THE RAIN, but she stays by the table until he answered. It was just a casual question!

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

'Wise woman'... That flattered her a little as she never has been called like that.

She doesn't flinch upon having Terra's big BIG hand on her shoulder, nope, she kinda enjoys that gesture of support even and returns the gaze he gaves her upon agreeing to meeting up with a thankful one of herself as she looks up to him. "T...Thank you... Room #12. Just knock and I'll answer, please - it shouldn't take too long, but it needs to be shared. Thank you again..."

Her coffee mug is empty by now, she'll probably get herself another to go for the way to Tanuki's Gym. "....I'll get going then, Terra... Gym Battle. Tanuki. That was practically all I wanted to say, good that I met you. What will you do now....? Oh - And greet genie from me!~ Maybe." She gestures to go and Vaporeon visibly perked up in delight over going OUTSIDE TO THE RAIN, but she stays by the table until he answered. It was just a casual question!

*Flashback!* 

"*Smiles, and pats her on the shoulder* No problem, and got it. Don't need to thank me, but....thank you."

(…)

"*Nods* Good luck. Heard from Nathan she is fast, clever, and strong. Knows and control her battlefield well too, but you can use it against her, if able. *Smiles* You will do good against her. Use your Strengths wisely, and you will.....prevail. Believe that, Shiva."

For a moment Terra laspes into silence at the wise woman's question, before he calmly answers her, his expression nor mood faltering in anyway as he does so.

"Going out to train with Genie, Melly, and a Duskull I caught. Bond with them more too, especially with new Ghost partner. *Smiles* Will be sure that Fairy Princess....gets your message. *Looks thoughtful* Anything you want to tell her.....specifically?"

*Flashback End for Now!*

[Iron]

Spoiler

Cool, that will be an easier battle, but with Amulet Coin you'll still get a decent payout.


Here comes a very speedy Wingull and a Xatu. The trainer smiles as she summons her Pokemon. "My birds are the acrobats of the sky!"

Caesar: (6) + 7 = 13
Wingull: (4) + 4 Dex + 4* Survival = 12
Xatu: (4) + 7 = 11
Neptune: (3) + 7 = 10

Bird Keeper Gray Round 1

"Thats is what we gonna see! Caesar! Use Leer against Xatu to reduce his strenghs! Then go ahead and use Poison Sting 3x against him! Netune! Use Grow against Xatu! Then go ahead to spam Water Gun 3x! If Xatu faint use against Wingull! If any of you get hurt (half of the HP) I use a Potion!"

Leer Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Intimidate (0) - Actions (4) = 4d6
Effect: Reduce foes Defenses. Affect all foes.

Poison Sting Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Channel (3) - Actions (5/6/7) = 6d6/5d6/4d6
Damage: Power (1) + STR (3) + STAB (1) + Poison Bard (1) = 6d6
Effect: 1D3 To poison.

Grow Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Perform (0) - Actions (4) = 4d6
Effect: Reduce foes STR. Affect all foes.

Water Gun Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Channel (3) - Actions (5/6/7) = 6d6/5d6/4d6
Damage: Power (2) + STR (3) + STAB (1) + Rain (1) = 6d6
Effect: None. Only sheer strengh.

Bird Keeper Gray Round 1

Leer 1
(6)(3)(1)(6)
-1 Def for Wingull and Xatu

Wingull loops past both your Pokemon. They don't even realize they've been cut until Wingull is already up in the air again!

Air Cutter 1
4 Dex + 3 + 1 -3 actions = 5d6
(5)(5)(3)(3)(3)
3 Str + 2 power +1 stab -4 vit = 2d6
(2)(5) Heart's Pokemon take 1 dmg

Xatu is less acrobatic than Wingull, but dances a stiff dance like the waving of semaphore flags across the battlefield. Comes up behind Caesar and pecks him good.

Peck 1
(5)(4)(4)(5)(6) Critical hit
(5)(5)(3)(2) Nidorino takes 2 dmg 5/8hp -1 pain
Poison Point: (4)(6)(4) Xatu became poisoned

Growl 1
(2)(4)(6)(6)
-1 Str for Gray's Pokemon

Poison Sting 2
(1)(2)(6)(4)(4)(1)
(5)(5)(3)(2) Xatu takes 2 dmg 6/8hp -1 pain.

Air Slash 2
(3)(2)(3)(4)
(3) Thanks to Growl, no damage. Wingull doesn't get close enough to overcome their defenses properly.

Confuse Ray 2 on Caesar
(5)(3)(3) Nidorino became confused!


Water Gun 2
(6)(6)(5)(4)
(5)(2)(1)(6) Xatu takes 1 dmg 4/8hp  pain



Poison Sting 2

(4)(5)(1)(6)
(5)(4)(1)(4) Xatu takes 3 dmg 1/8hp -3 pain

Water Pulse 3 on Mudkip
(1)(1)(5) Mudkip hops on the ring and uses it to launch himself toward Xatu. Xatu attempts one final peck.

Peck 3
(6)
(1)

But Mudkip just guns him down!

Water Gun 3
(3)(4)(3)(4)(3)
(3)(5)(4)(6) Xatu faints.

Poison Sting 4
(4)(1)(2)
(6)(6)(5)(2) Wingull takes 3 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain

Water Gun 4
(5)(3)(6)(5)
(4)(6)(5)(4) -1 = 3 dmg. Wingull faints.

"Hm, well, they're more acrobats than fighters, so there!"

[Iron]

It sure does! Tropius's big mouth splits open in a smile as the sun comes out. Castform is pleased too! Tropius streeetches out on Main Street, soaking in the sunlight. She nuzzles Forthright affectionately. 

The people who are very busy just look annoyed and walk around Tropius, but most of the Cress City inhabitants are curious and creative types. And they love Pokemon! So they're gathered around...until Tropius unsheathes her tailblades and thumps her tail a few times. They back away about 20', still forming a mob.

Nathan smiles and laughs a little.  Ah, how ironic.  Loves the sunlight, but has Sand Stream as her ability...well, at least she and Forthright seem to be fast friends.

...oh, right.  There's a crowd gathered now...

"Yeah, give her a little space, please.  She's still getting used to being around people."  The fact that Nathan is still keeping his distance as well should also speak volumes.

Nathan then addresses Delta? Tropius again.  "Shall we go find a less populated area, girl?  I know a decent spot we can visit."

That spot being Celebi Park.  Should be a lot quieter there.  The other pokemon that Nathan has on hand currently are Porygon-Z, Pulse, Emolga, and the ever present Gallade.

Tropius follows you to Celebi Park, but so does the crowd.

[Iron]

"Shiva, I have a PC you can use, and yes I'm available to battle! Grab six Pokemon out of the PC, and you'll get to use 4 of them in battle against me, standard rules for most things. This is a Normal Gym, so no consumables or technology! Held Items are OK, and my Zigzagoon have dredged up quite a few! Let me shuffle some of those around to, while you're at the PC. The prize is a badge and a great Held Item! To battle! o/"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Spoiler

'Wise woman'... That flattered her a little as she never has been called like that.

She doesn't flinch upon having Terra's big BIG hand on her shoulder, nope, she kinda enjoys that gesture of support even and returns the gaze he gaves her upon agreeing to meeting up with a thankful one of herself as she looks up to him. "T...Thank you... Room #12. Just knock and I'll answer, please - it shouldn't take too long, but it needs to be shared. Thank you again..."

Her coffee mug is empty by now, she'll probably get herself another to go for the way to Tanuki's Gym. "....I'll get going then, Terra... Gym Battle. Tanuki. That was practically all I wanted to say, good that I met you. What will you do now....? Oh - And greet genie from me!~ Maybe." She gestures to go and Vaporeon visibly perked up in delight over going OUTSIDE TO THE RAIN, but she stays by the table until he answered. It was just a casual question!

*Flashback!* 

"*Smiles, and pats her on the shoulder* No problem, and got it. Don't need to thank me, but....thank you."

(…)

"*Nods* Good luck. Heard from Nathan she is fast, clever, and strong. Knows and control her battlefield well too, but you can use it against her, if able. *Smiles* You will do good against her. Use your Strengths wisely, and you will.....prevail. Believe that, Shiva."

For a moment Terra laspes into silence at the wise woman's question, before he calmly answers her, his expression nor mood faltering in anyway as he does so.

"Going out to train with Genie, Melly, and a Duskull I caught. Bond with them more too, especially with new Ghost partner. *Smiles* Will be sure that Fairy Princess....gets your message. *Looks thoughtful* Anything you want to tell her.....specifically?"

*Flashback End for Now!*

(Oh, good point. I guess since Shiva can now sense the emotions directly, she could securely tell if any character (includes NPCs) is lying or isn't what they seem to be, correct @Iron...?)


That support from Terra does kinda help her dealing with the currently strong worry over impending doom via an ancient meteor, indicated by how grants him with another thankful smile over the rim of her glasses. Concerning Tanuki though she shakes her head a little as if to say 'It's no big deal'. "A-as long as the battle with Tanuki herself as the opponent will be fair and we'll both be able to give a good performance, I won't feel like 'loosing' if I lost. It's alright - Ah, but I'll TRY to win for sure, haha." Her good cheer returns a little, Vaporeon does pick this up and replies with a wagging atil of excitement.

A Ghost Partner... Shiva prefers not to think too much about Ventus when hearing this. N-not now! He's busy with research!! "No, nothing in particular for Genie. Maybe just that she shall behave herself~ Have a fruitful time with your Pokemon then and good luck with that Duskull. Until....tonight then." Off she is, the white towel still on her shoulders and a joyful Vaporeon running out of the sliding door before she could.

Somewhere along the way to Tanuki's Gym, Shiva would stop under a tree to type up a message to Nathan/@Dragonstrike and Heart/@Spiritmon, the waterly Eeveelution doesn't seem to mind the stop at all. Rejoices over it even as she attempts to climb that tree to lick raindrops from its leaves.

Message reads as following, it is same for both.

Good morning there. I hope you slept well! I usually don't write so early in the morning, I'm sorry if I disturbed you.

It's...something important though. Yesterday evening, me and Lilith - Gothitelle - shared a vision, or moreso she showed me something she has read. Can't tell more now, but somewhat affects the world as a whole that we may have grown to take for granted. Can we please meet up in my dorm tonight, are you free and available? Please come, as we need to decide where to head next soon.

Room#12 in the Eastern Center, just knock and I'll open when I'm there.

With that said, have a fine and safe time until then.

Flashback ends from my side, receive the message and/or reply whenever you like.

[Iron]

The Egg Checker reveals it's a Dunsparce with a pedigree that will hatch on Day 69. All is well.


Duskull, heads out to the south. A few minutes later, a Stantler comes bounding past! Excellent pray for Manectric, maybe a little bigger than Genie would normally go for.

There's a problem, though: Duskull hasn't come back into view.

[Dragonstrike]

Tropius follows you to Celebi Park, but so does the crowd.

Well since they didn't get the hint the first time, time to drop a second one to see if we can get some peace and quiet...

"...it'd be nice if everyone would disperse and go about their business for the day, please.  I know she's a rare pokemon, but getting so much attention can be more stressful than not."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Cool, that will be an easier battle, but with Amulet Coin you'll still get a decent payout.


Here comes a very speedy Wingull and a Xatu. The trainer smiles as she summons her Pokemon. "My birds are the acrobats of the sky!"

Caesar: (6) + 7 = 13
Wingull: (4) + 4 Dex + 4* Survival = 12
Xatu: (4) + 7 = 11
Neptune: (3) + 7 = 10

Bird Keeper Gray Round 1

"Thats is what we gonna see! Caesar! Use Leer against Xatu to reduce his strenghs! Then go ahead and use Poison Sting 3x against him! Netune! Use Grow against Xatu! Then go ahead to spam Water Gun 3x! If Xatu faint use against Wingull! If any of you get hurt (half of the HP) I use a Potion!"

Leer Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Intimidate (0) - Actions (4) = 4d6
Effect: Reduce foes Defenses. Affect all foes.

Poison Sting Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Channel (3) - Actions (5/6/7) = 6d6/5d6/4d6
Damage: Power (1) + STR (3) + STAB (1) + Poison Bard (1) = 6d6
Effect: 1D3 To poison.

Grow Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Perform (0) - Actions (4) = 4d6
Effect: Reduce foes STR. Affect all foes.

Water Gun Accuracy: Dex (4) + Fight (4) + Channel (3) - Actions (5/6/7) = 6d6/5d6/4d6
Damage: Power (2) + STR (3) + STAB (1) + Rain (1) = 6d6
Effect: None. Only sheer strengh.

Bird Keeper Gray Round 1

Leer 1
(6)(3)(1)(6)
-1 Def for Wingull and Xatu

Wingull loops past both your Pokemon. They don't even realize they've been cut until Wingull is already up in the air again!

Air Cutter 1
4 Dex + 3 + 1 -3 actions = 5d6
(5)(5)(3)(3)(3)
3 Str + 2 power +1 stab -4 vit = 2d6
(2)(5) Heart's Pokemon take 1 dmg

Xatu is less acrobatic than Wingull, but dances a stiff dance like the waving of semaphore flags across the battlefield. Comes up behind Caesar and pecks him good.

Peck 1
(5)(4)(4)(5)(6) Critical hit
(5)(5)(3)(2) Nidorino takes 2 dmg 5/8hp -1 pain
Poison Point: (4)(6)(4) Xatu became poisoned

Growl 1
(2)(4)(6)(6)
-1 Str for Gray's Pokemon

Poison Sting 2
(1)(2)(6)(4)(4)(1)
(5)(5)(3)(2) Xatu takes 2 dmg 6/8hp -1 pain.

Air Slash 2
(3)(2)(3)(4)
(3) Thanks to Growl, no damage. Wingull doesn't get close enough to overcome their defenses properly.

Confuse Ray 2 on Caesar
(5)(3)(3) Nidorino became confused!


Water Gun 2
(6)(6)(5)(4)
(5)(2)(1)(6) Xatu takes 1 dmg 4/8hp  pain



Poison Sting 2

(4)(5)(1)(6)
(5)(4)(1)(4) Xatu takes 3 dmg 1/8hp -3 pain

Water Pulse 3 on Mudkip
(1)(1)(5) Mudkip hops on the ring and uses it to launch himself toward Xatu. Xatu attempts one final peck.

Peck 3
(6)
(1)

But Mudkip just guns him down!

Water Gun 3
(3)(4)(3)(4)(3)
(3)(5)(4)(6) Xatu faints.

Poison Sting 4
(4)(1)(2)
(6)(6)(5)(2) Wingull takes 3 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain

Water Gun 4
(5)(3)(6)(5)
(4)(6)(5)(4) -1 = 3 dmg. Wingull faints.

"Hm, well, they're more acrobats than fighters, so there!"

"Well, not bad. Youre birds its kind quick. But me and my pokemons are more sturdy than you think." With that say, Heart praise his two fighters. "Incredible you two. You were awesome. Even you Netune. The way you have use the Water Pulse to impulse you...just genius. You two have a rest. We gonna finish this quick." With that say, Heart return both Caesar and Netune. "Welp. Time to bring the end of this battle. Koa and Typhon! Time to you both come to the battlefield!" Then Heart bring the evolved dragon and the eletric eel, both excited to go foward to the battle.

[Lord Windos]

The Egg Checker reveals it's a Dunsparce with a pedigree that will hatch on Day 69. All is well.


Duskull, heads out to the south. A few minutes later, a Stantler comes bounding past! Excellent pray for Manectric, maybe a little bigger than Genie would normally go for.

There's a problem, though: Duskull hasn't come back into view.

Terra frown evolves from its usual stoicism to full blown severity once it dawned on him that his spooky specter hasn't returned. He snapped his sight towards Melly and Genie and lets out a high pitched whistle to get their attention, which was immediately follow by him barking out orders.

"Melly, Genie, Duskull has gone missing. *Looks at his dog* Melly, pursue Stanler alone. Catch them or not, its good practice.  Genie, with me. We will search for him. You from the sky, and me from ground."

Not a moment after saying that the martial man was already on the trail of Duskull, with his Dragon Djinni of the Desert rushing ahead in the skies to assist and the lightning wolf continuing the hunt! 

Order: Melly will continuing hunting the Stanler by herself (She has a Chesto Berry on her, btw), while Terra and Genie form a search party to look for Duskull, with the dragoness searching from the air and him sweeping the ground. Let's gogogo , mates!