[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Spoiler

(...)

You're eating breakfast in the morning rain, mostly huddled under the porch-tarp-roof thing of the tent, when you feel it! Another lurch! Even Spira feels it, for the first time, and is WRENCHED from his own time along with the group!

When your stomachs settle, you find yourself in a warm midsummer's night. There are tons of stars overhead, and a full moon (Ditto will be in Herolune form). You're on a road that's much wider than the Route 13 of your time. It's in perfect condition, and it has a low wall along both edges, studded with brightly colored statues of rare Pokemon. Each has a gem somehow worked into it - maybe an eye, or claw, or whatever.

(...)

The camps are often canvas tarps stretched from wagon to posts, providing a cozy shelter for cots or for campfires. People sit around these fires. The mounts who pull the wagons also sit around the fires, when they can fit. They're all huge Pokemon - an Oversized Tauros, an extinct Bastidiodon, a Donphan, a half-submerged Onix, a small fleet of Serperior, two Golurk, a quadrupedal Beartic, Camerupt, Mamoswine, Mudsdale, Venusaur, Aggron, Avalugg. Such variety! All are equipped with saddle and a big warhorn as well as a standard bearing the purple eye.

(...)

It's a lot to take in! Everything is as grandiose as can be imagined, even though this is clearly a transient society.


Encounters will be up to you. You can engage the campers however you see fit, or you can slide off into the mountains (west) or fields (east) in hopes of a random Pokemon encounter that may be different from the present. Searching for items or berries is possible, please tell me what location you search.

(...)

Oh yeah, and one for Terra's wishlist: There are several Diggersby being used in the Pokemon battles or just wandering around camp.

Unlike the last big LURCH!, Terra hardly reacted to it, save for pausing mid bite, blinking at the sudden change in lighting and looking Noctowlishly at his surrounding/the activity in it......before he resumed devouring his meal without missing another beat. Given his uncomplicated and often stoic/unflappable nature, heartiness, and the fact its happened to him twice before, sudden and random trips through time no longer affect him nearly as much as a typical person. So long as whatever/whenever location he and the group are transported to are not too weird and/or perilous/has perilous stuff going down in it, he'll just calmly, smoothly accept things, adapt the best he can, and proceed with as much care possible for now on. Remarkably steadfast of him - almost to a fault or the point of mimicking the Ability, really. 

The tribal, esoteric, and gypsy like enclave and all the purple eyes were admitably a bit uncanny even for the simple monk, but as he gazed around at the 'ancient' people, their mighty, colossal mounts, at the Wise monkish Pokemon that seemed to be treated as equals to the human, and passively observed their stories and fights, the more......comfortable he felt. Very nearly peaceful and content, even. Like returning home to Dewford, basking in the glow of a good training session or battle, or the well earning the praise and admiration of his audience during Contest.

'This place.....time......it feels.....good. Nice. Even with the creepy eyes and statues. Strange......but......not bad? Hm.....'

To say his overall reaction is the polar opposite's of Heart's would be a rather apt way to put it.

Speaking of which, he nearly threw aside his breakfast and rushed over to becalm the collector down once they worked themselves into a near frenzy, but Gallade beat him to the Bullet Punch, causing him to settle down himself. Still, he keep an worried eye on them, and had this to say before he resumed his meal: "Don't panic, Heart. Panic always bad, never good thing to do. We are in....different time and with.....elder people, but not in danger. We are still together too. Can handle anything as a group. So be calm. Please?"

Regardless of the outcome of the pun lover's mild breakdown, Terra finishes his breakfasts, puts away the dishes for later cleaning, and moves to stand, which most likely catches everyone attention due to them being in various states of duress/stun.

"Going to look around camp. Try to find anything interesting or useful. Maybe talk to people, or get into a battle. *Shrugs* Don't know yet. Call if you need me. Will be listening, and come......quickly. *Beat* ....Will also be careful too, so do not worry. Okay? *Nods* Okay."

With that said, the rugged wanderer takes temporary leave of the group and paces right into the gathering, looking unbothered and in his element. Eventually, he spotted one of those brown, stout looking bunny rabbits while strolling about, which immediately brought to his mind the cute and deceptively powerful Azumaril line, and Azu of course. Curiosity sufficiently piqued, he decided to approach one of them and , noticing several of its kind battling, decided upon a rather direct course of action.

"You. Battle my Hariyama. If I win, you become my Pokemon, and I will make you stronger. You win, I will give you lots of food and a Sitrus Berry. Will heal your wounds after battle regardless. He will not use Super Effective Moves to make battle fair too. Deal?"

Order: Accept the Time Lurch like a champ, finish his breakfast while trying to consul Heart, before he goes into camp and challenges a Diggersby to honorable combat to the Faint! If Shiranui wins, they become his Pokemon without protest, but if they win they get lots of food and a rare Sitrus Berry! There wounds will also be treated not matter what. Hopefully they'll bite for the offer, as Terra doesn't have much in the way of traditional Pokemon Diplomacy or other options to persaude it!

When you make your offer, the Diggersby points to one of the soldiers at a nearby camp. He sees you two, and comes over. Terra is the one whose clothing is most appropriate for this era, so he doesn't really get much of a second glance. These are all big men, too, though only about 10% are as big as Terra. This guy is about 2 inches shorter and a bit slighter.

"You there! Sirrah, need you something of my Diggersby? Be you traveler, monk, pilgrim, beggar, or cleric?"

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

When you make your offer, the Diggersby points to one of the soldiers at a nearby camp. He sees you two, and comes over. Terra is the one whose clothing is most appropriate for this era, so he doesn't really get much of a second glance. These are all big men, too, though only about 10% are as big as Terra. This guy is about 2 inches shorter and a bit slighter.

"You there! Sirrah, need you something of my Diggersby? Be you traveler, monk, pilgrim, beggar, or cleric?"

Somewhat caught off guard and a little embarrassed by this turn of events, Terra blinked a coupled of time at the soldier, before coughing slightly and speaking up.

"Hm.....Consider myself a monk, but I am a performer too sometimes. Diggersby....thought he was Wild, so tried to bargain a Fight with it to join my team. Did not know it was yours, though. Sorry....."

He rubs the back of his head and chuckle somewhat abashedly, looking sincerely apologetic and completely open to them. It was honest mistake on his part, so could they forgive him....?

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

"CALM DOWN!? We freaking how much years in the past with freaking illuminati eyes around, with freaking metal people, and many freaking oversized pokemon! And you are freaking asking me to calm down?!" Heart aproach the most close statue and hit his head there. Both in pure frustration and nervous. "Arceus damn it Celebi! And Arceus damn it you too Dialga!" Heart say some muffled cursed words too. Not enough to call the attention of the metal guards or anyone around him. He hit his head a couple of times. Until his forehead was red.

Gallade moves to get between Heart and the statue immediately (trying to ignore the icy shudders that travel down his back as he does.  He does not like those statues very much...they're giving him the creeps...not that his outer emotions will show that at all).  He puts both hands on Heart's shoulders to steady the collector, and looks him straight in the eyes.

If there's any one character in this situation who will not panic no matter what happens, it's Gallade.

He's here, and he'll be a constant, stalwart, stoic presence that can be relied on.  Surely there's something calming about that, right?

Spoiler

(...)

You're eating breakfast in the morning rain, mostly huddled under the porch-tarp-roof thing of the tent, when you feel it! Another lurch! Even Spira feels it, for the first time, and is WRENCHED from his own time along with the group!

When your stomachs settle, you find yourself in a warm midsummer's night. There are tons of stars overhead, and a full moon (Ditto will be in Herolune form). You're on a road that's much wider than the Route 13 of your time. It's in perfect condition, and it has a low wall along both edges, studded with brightly colored statues of rare Pokemon. Each has a gem somehow worked into it - maybe an eye, or claw, or whatever.

(...)

The camps are often canvas tarps stretched from wagon to posts, providing a cozy shelter for cots or for campfires. People sit around these fires. The mounts who pull the wagons also sit around the fires, when they can fit. They're all huge Pokemon - an Oversized Tauros, an extinct Bastidiodon, a Donphan, a half-submerged Onix, a small fleet of Serperior, two Golurk, a quadrupedal Beartic, Camerupt, Mamoswine, Mudsdale, Venusaur, Aggron, Avalugg. Such variety! All are equipped with saddle and a big warhorn as well as a standard bearing the purple eye. 

(...)

It's a lot to take in! Everything is as grandiose as can be imagined, even though this is clearly a transient society. 


Encounters will be up to you. You can engage the campers however you see fit, or you can slide off into the mountains (west) or fields (east) in hopes of a random Pokemon encounter that may be different from the present. Searching for items or berries is possible, please tell me what location you search.

(...)

Oh yeah, and one for Terra's wishlist: There are several Diggersby being used in the Pokemon battles or just wandering around camp.

Unlike the last big LURCH!, Terra hardly reacted to it, save for pausing mid bite, blinking at the sudden change in lighting and looking Noctowlishly at his surrounding/the activity in it......before he resumed devouring his meal without missing another beat. Given his uncomplicated and often stoic/unflappable nature, heartiness, and the fact its happened to him twice before, sudden and random trips through time no longer affect him nearly as much as a typical person. So long as whatever/whenever location he and the group are transported to are not too weird and/or perilous/has perilous stuff going down in it, he'll just calmly, smoothly accept things, adapt the best he can, and proceed with as much care possible for now on. Remarkably steadfast of him - almost to a fault or the point of mimicking the Ability, really. 

The tribal, esoteric, and gypsy like enclave and all the purple eyes were admitably a bit uncanny even for the simple monk, but as he gazed around at the 'ancient' people, their mighty, colossal mounts, at the Wise monkish Pokemon that seemed to be treated as equals to the human, and passively observed their stories and fights, the more......comfortable he felt. Very nearly peaceful and content, even. Like returning home to Dewford, basking in the glow of a good training session or battle, or the well earning the praise and admiration of his audience during Contest.

'This place.....time......it feels.....good. Nice. Even with the creepy eyes and statues. Strange......but......not bad? Hm.....'

To say his overall reaction is the polar opposite's of Heart's would be a rather apt way to put it.

Speaking of which, he nearly threw aside his breakfast and rushed over to becalm the collector down once they worked themselves into a near frenzy, but Gallade beat him to the Bullet Punch, causing him to settle down himself. Still, he keep an worried eye on them, and had this to say before he resumed his meal: "Don't panic, Heart. Panic always bad, never good thing to do. We are in....different time and with.....elder people, but not in danger. We are still together too. Can handle anything as a group. So be calm. Please?"

Regardless of the outcome of the pun lover's mild breakdown, Terra finishes his breakfasts, puts away the dishes for later cleaning, and moves to stand, which most likely catches everyone attention due to them being in various states of duress/stun.

"Going to look around camp. Try to find anything interesting or useful. Maybe talk to people, or get into a battle. *Shrugs* Don't know yet. Call if you need me. Will be listening, and come......quickly. *Beat* ....Will also be careful too, so do not worry. Okay? *Nods* Okay."

With that said, the rugged wanderer takes temporary leave of the group and paces right into the gathering, looking unbothered and in his element. Eventually, he spotted one of those brown, stout looking bunny rabbits while strolling about, which immediately brought to his mind the cute and deceptively powerful Azumaril line, and Azu of course. Curiosity sufficiently piqued, he decided to approach one of them and , noticing several of its kind battling, decided upon a rather direct course of action.

"You. Battle my Hariyama. If I win, you become my Pokemon, and I will make you stronger. You win, I will give you lots of food and a Sitrus Berry. Will heal your wounds after battle regardless. He will not use Super Effective Moves to make battle fair too. Deal?"

Order: Accept the Time Lurch like a champ, finish his breakfast while trying to consul Heart, before he goes into camp and challenges a Diggersby to honorable combat to the Faint! If Shiranui wins, they become his Pokemon without protest, but if they win they get lots of food and a rare Sitrus Berry! There wounds will also be treated not matter what. Hopefully they'll bite for the offer, as Terra doesn't have much in the way of traditional Pokemon Diplomacy or other options to persaude it!

Gotcha! Kecleon was caught!

Stats

In 1925, when you catch a 7th Pokemon, the excess is not transported back to the PC! You kind of expand your party by doing so, because you can only trade 1 for 1.

Heart begin to calm down thanks to Gallade actions and Terra words. He takes some deep breaths until he became calm. "I... I okay now. More or less. Thanks Gallade. Thanks Terra." When Terra tell his gonna challenge some guys to a fight, Heart thinks for a second. "Hmm...these clothes gonna catch to much attention...we are probably in the Ancient Past... probably in the of Saminarok..." Heart look in the direction of the ghost Pokemons who was flying around the statues. "Hmm, with so grouping of ghosts around, there is a slight chance to be a HoneEdges or Doublades around here. That kind of Pokemon exist in this time, since Saminarok used a Aegislash..."

Heart then talk with Nathan and Shiva. "I go take a look around here. With so many ghosts around us, I may find a HoneEdge or a Doublade. They once Pokemon who fight alongside with knight of old times. And since I a descendants of knights...well, it's a pretty fitting beginning right? Also, hunt some rare Pokemon it's kinda my thing. Don't worry, I not going to far." 

Heart too wink to Nathan. "Don't need to sweat about me Nathan. I okay now. Remember what I told you: Stealth it's a common thing in my clan, remember? Gonna return soon."

And just like that, Heart disappear in the shadows.

Action: Search for a HoneEdge or Doublade to join in Heart team! Its another Pokemon in my wishlist!

[Iron]

Spoiler

When you make your offer, the Diggersby points to one of the soldiers at a nearby camp. He sees you two, and comes over. Terra is the one whose clothing is most appropriate for this era, so he doesn't really get much of a second glance. These are all big men, too, though only about 10% are as big as Terra. This guy is about 2 inches shorter and a bit slighter.

"You there! Sirrah, need you something of my Diggersby? Be you traveler, monk, pilgrim, beggar, or cleric?"

Somewhat caught off guard and a little embarrassed by this turn of events, Terra blinked a coupled of time at the soldier, before coughing slightly and speaking up.

"Hm.....Consider myself a monk, but I am a performer too sometimes. Diggersby....thought he was Wild, so tried to bargain a Fight with it to join my team. Did not know it was yours, though. Sorry....."

He rubs the back of his head and chuckle somewhat abashedly, looking sincerely apologetic and completely open to them. It was honest mistake on his part, so could they forgive him....?

Yeah, this guy doesn't seem all that angry. He does seem to consider you lower class than yourself. 

"Your apology is accepted, sirrah. For maintaining and expanding the King's Road, these Diggersby accompany us. Have you gold? Then might you purchase a Diggersby. Have you silver? Mayhap might you purchase a young Bunnelby."

[Iron]

Yeah, I suppose Heart could see those ghosts too, since his Awakened Blood is Soldier.

Honedge's line is reserved for royalty in this time, so it will be tough to find one, and once found it must be concealed!

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Heart begin to calm down thanks to Gallade actions and Terra words. He takes some deep breaths until he became calm. "I... I okay now. More or less. Thanks Gallade. Thanks Terra." When Terra tell his gonna challenge some guys to a fight, Heart thinks for a second. "Hmm...these clothes gonna catch to much attention...we are probably in the Ancient Past... probably in the of Saminarok..." Heart look in the direction of the ghost Pokemons who was flying around the statues. "Hmm, with so grouping of ghosts around, there is a slight chance to be a HoneEdges or Doublades around here. That kind of Pokemon exist in this time, since Saminarok used a Aegislash..."

Heart then talk with Nathan and Shiva. "I go take a look around here. With so many ghosts around us, I may find a HoneEdge or a Doublade. They once Pokemon who fight alongside with knight of old times. And since I a descendants of knights...well, it's a pretty fitting beginning right? Also, hunt some rare Pokemon it's kinda my thing. Don't worry, I not going to far." 

Heart too wink to Nathan. "Don't need to sweat about me Nathan. I okay now. Remember what I told you: Stealth it's a common thing in my clan, remember? Gonna return soon."

And just like that, Heart disappear in the shadows.

Action: Search for a HoneEdge or Doublade to join in Heart team! Its another Pokemon in my wishlist!

Yeah, Nathan's gonna sweat that statement, but not because he doesn't think Heart can't stealth.  "...wait, Ghosts? Honedge? Heart, wai...and he's gone...ugh...I'll have to talk to him about that later...*sigh*..."

Welp, back to Spira for the time being, unless Heart returns for some reason.

[Spiritmon]

Yeah, I suppose Heart could see those ghosts too, since his Awakened Blood is Soldier.

Honedge's line is reserved for royalty in this time, so it will be tough to find one, and once found it must be concealed!

To help in this search, Heart have sent two of his Pokemon's to the future: Gargryph and Typhon since both species is rare in the future. In their place comes Patrat and Golett. Patrat Keen Eyes might be useful in finding any tracking of the ghost. Kecleon is out too, since semi-invisibility it's a useful ability. "Alright you two. We are somehow in thousands years in the past and we are in some place with all types of ghosts Pokemon. Our goal is find a HoneEdge or Doublade. They are ghost Pokemon in the form of swords, very hard to not notice. Patrat, I need your Keen Eyes to notice any move in this darkness. Kecleon, use your Camuplage to hide in this darkness to see any kind of ghosts."

"Understood? Good."

Mechanic: Let's go ahead with the Stealth search!

[Mikaruge108]

Nathan wastes no time in trying to catch the probably shocked Spira's attention.  "...Spira...Spira.  Spiiiiira.  Heeellloooo?  Spira.  Yoohoo.  Need to talk to ya real quick.  Explain what in Giratina's name is going on.  You with me?"  (@Mikaruge108)

"Ugh... What was that? Oh. Nate, What's up?" Spira was still slightly nauseous from the sudden lurch. He then takes in his surroundings. "Uh... Where are we?"

[Mikaruge108]

...What is Spira doing...

Slight flashback!
Spira is busy interacting with Noire and Nubi to increase their loyalty. "So guys what do you think of Creshire so far?" Nubi looks listlessly around, as if slightly bored, and Noire seems more than happy to be here. "I know, it has been crazy hasn't it, first all those Electabuzz and that Chupacho, then that huge Rhydon, what next?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

++Quick Flashback to Day 69A++


Shiva was amazed when Spira, that spectral breeder from the past, tuned in and gave her and Heart helpful advice on preparing the shed claw of Clawitzer. He seems to be knowledgable when it comes to cooking, which in her view would make him an excellent addition to the group! Two people knowing well enough how to prepare food were better than one after all, and traveling while your stomach is grumbling out of hunger was anything but optimal.

She enjoyed the taste and the luxury of this ingredient, but is confirmed that seafood isn't really her thing - she'd prefer veggies or anything made from grain, ideal actually for the way one eats in Chreshire.

This night the fae enthusiast found herself struggling to fall asleep though. Worries and uncomfortable thoughts kept her awake - Azu in her arms could only do so much to reassure her. All Shiva wished for was return to their timelime, in whatever way that may happen - her trust in Celebi is strong, she's been secure that the grassy Legend will allow them to 'come back' safely eventually. 'EVENTUALLY' - that's the point that's giving Shiva headaches. With a long and faintly sad sigh, she tightened the hug around her beloved blue fae rabbit and soon was drifting away into the meadows of her dreams, seeing the changed stars in front of her mental eye...



++Onwards to Day 69B++
Link to the post I'm reacting to


Watching the rain here in the morning while sipping on a hot morning coffee and watching Vaporeon and Azu play and enjoy the rainfal brought a smile and sense of serenity to the natural fae enthusiast, but that serenity.....

.....it found a RAPID end when that infamous lurch occured once again and caused her to spill the coffee all over the place as she lost balance again, she found herself being knocked to the ground from the sudden transportation through time once more.

Instant fear threathened to overtake her again, she almost didn't dare to raise her head to see WHERE they've landed this time. She could just remain laying here, face burried in the grass, and blatantly IGNORE everything while waiting for something to happen... Or for something to find her. For a few moments, she was all up to do exactly that, and she could feel her eyes becoming wet again while desperately holding back sobbing. Appearantly none noticed her being so messed up and emotionally distraught because they were busy with calming down Heart threathened to panic himself, which lead to her huddling up even more right here on the spot. Regardless what reasons Celebi had to give them such a journey and regardless how much trust and liking Shiva holds for the grassy psychic, these LURCHS are scary as heck to her!

Some tense seconds later Shiva could feel a Ball shaking in her pocket, and a moment later Lilith ended up summoning herself. The noble Gothitelle gazed around, and Shiva could feel her tapping her on the shoulder eventually. She ignored it at first out of fear what may be wrong, Lilith repeated trying to catch her Master's attention two times more before Shiva finally looked up.  Lilith pointed to the sky.

A sharp and audible gasp escaped Shiva as she spotted this nightsky displaying an enormous amount of stars and a wonderful full moon, she found herself getting lost in this wonder. Indeed, 'wonder' - it was so beautiful that Shiva had struggles to take her eyes from the sky. Her fear, her worries - she could literally feel the starlight and light of the moon washing it away until the fae enthusiast has calmed enough to not being endangered of breaking down.

Clutching Lilith's hand in the hope of safety - she had her gaze fixed on the nightsky above them as well as far as Shiva could spot - she dared to gaze around, but didn't move an inch. She soon recognized this place as an ancient version of Route 13, as soon as her gaze met one of the statues with a gem worked in she shuddered and turned away from them.

The real deal however came as she came across that big eye drawn on the wagons, this time Shiva could not hold back a high-pitched "Eeeeeeeeeekkkkkk!". She moved closer to Gothy, accepted her help on getting up. "Lilith.... This eye... We know that one, don't we? It's the same one from your visions, Helix Nebula is taking this form, the single big eye w-watching all over Chreshire, isn't it?" (Does Lilith recognize this Eye as well, Iron? And does it 'fill one with rage' this time, or anythingelse that might be notable?)

With Terra already heading off to look around, Nathan keeping Spira busy and Heart heading off to look for a Honedge or Doublade, Shiva herself felt a little lost and left alone/on her own. She shudders again, holds Lilith's hand firmly in her trembling own hand.

Only when she feels it'd be safe to approach these campers, especially those wearing tunicas and the Conkeldurr themselves as their displayed wisdom catches her attention (she also feels like being able to understand what it may try to tell), she'll do so. She mostly wishes to find out more about these campers, listen to a few stories, no way she wants to battle here. Perhaps afterwards she'll go off to search for items or berries or wild Pokemon to keep herself distracted.