[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Oh yeah, Chespin is a great Pokemon for finding sacred plants. He comes back with some sandalwood twigs and bark, and shows Heart how to identify the shrubby little plants in their rare habitats.

(1)(4)(2)(1)(1)(4) (1)(6) + (3) from Chespin's help. Your fire doesn't grow very large, and requires a lot of attention to prevent it from spreading. Chespin rolls his eyes a little. Anyway, it's big enough to keep Moltres warm tonight.

Are you leaving Moltres alone out in the wilderness overnight or what? The Egg needs to be inside the pyre for at least four hours, preferably eight, and I'm not sure how you'd bring the bonfire inside the Pokemon Center.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Oh yeah, Chespin is a great Pokemon for finding sacred plants. He comes back with some sandalwood twigs and bark, and shows Heart how to identify the shrubby little plants in their rare habitats.

(1)(4)(2)(1)(1)(4) (1)(6) + (3) from Chespin's help. Your fire doesn't grow very large, and requires a lot of attention to prevent it from spreading. Chespin rolls his eyes a little. Anyway, it's big enough to keep Moltres warm tonight.

Are you leaving Moltres alone out in the wilderness overnight or what? The Egg needs to be inside the pyre for at least four hours, preferably eight, and I'm not sure how you'd bring the bonfire inside the Pokemon Center.

I have should wait to bring the bonefire in the Pokemon Center...Cant I take to a close location of the Pokemon Center, leave Trevenant and Heracross guard the pyre, enter in the Pokemon Center, take Natu, and then teleport the Egg to inside my room? This can be done right since Heart have resistance to fire.

[Lord Windos]

"Well, thank you Terra, for the information and for your help in battle. You're making quite a name for yourself, and if you ever wanted to join the Rangers, just give me a shout! As Rangers, we're all about using Pokemon to solve Pokemon problems, so I think we need to work on growing our fleet of Staraptor and Pidgeot in case more Weedle and Sunkern remain."

"We also need to educate people about what to do if they spot a swarm. Rangers didn't know about this one until a couple hours ago."

When you mention Dunseraph, the Ranger is awed. "I saw a Pokemon like that flying overhead the other day! What is it? A digging Pokemon? How can that be? Anyway, if you were to use your magnificent Pokemon to till the earth, that'd be very helpful, thank you. I think we'll let nature take care of the fainted Sunkern and Weedle though."

"*Smiles, and nods* You are welcome, sir. *Shrugs* Fame is nice, but more happy that I......help others with actions. *Looks thoughtful* .....Hm, *Nods* I will. Heard about.....volunteer Ranger program too, and I would like to sign up to help with Safari Cup tomorrow."

"Hm.....if you use Swellow, maybe get more of them too. If Weedle Poisons them, their Guts will fight harder, can learn Agility and Quick Attack to......take out swarms fast, and some can learn Boomburst if they are trained right. Couple would take care of swarms quickly, *Nods*."

At the Ranger's awe filled declaration, Terra raised both his eyebrows in surprise, before shaking his head slowly.

"No. Rode on my Dunseraph to get here today, and have not flown her over valley. *Shakes head* Strange..... (...) Dunseraph knew Dig from when she was a Dunsparse, so that is how she can do it now. *Nods* Very well. Will get started.......on tilling soil right away."

With that said, the mountain of a man retrieves his supreme seraphic serpent Pokeball and summons them into a large enough clearing for them, and after giving her a chance to gain her bearings and lovingly give her pets (As well as offering the chance for the Ranger/Other people to do the same + take pictures, if they are gentle), he orders her to use Agility, then Dig through and up all the fields in the area that were affected by the Sunkern in order to till the soil. If they find any interesting/useful Items while they excavate, they are to either to save and give them to him after she's done, or point out where they are if she can't save them so he can retrieve them.

Afterwards, its time for a Super Fishing Encounter, using the Better Quality Bait! Hopefully, he'll catch one heck of a whooper!

[Lord Windos]

[Insert Heart's Mega Info Dump Post Here]

Terra was naturally curious to see the Arc Family Book of Secrets, especially since it looked wierd and was all locked up, but not so much he want to ask questions or more info about it. He's not very inclined to speak more than is necessary with Heart right now, and the info in it was either irrelevant to him or would be revealed to the whole group if it was, so that was that.

Once the rare collector introduces Chespin, he gives them a small smile and a formal bow, recognizing their former/suspended status as a Spiritual Leader of Pokemon, before offering them some fruit leather as a gift. He's heard of and meet such kinds of Pokemon before back in his home land, and he firmly believes they all deserved to be given respect and honored for their roles. Simple!

At their big reveal, the sagely monk's eyes widen minutely in concern, before he closes his eyes and *Sighs* .

"More trouble.....not good. Already have Scimitars and Disaster to worry about, so we.......don't need more problems, *Shakes head*. If dangers.....become real, though......then we are prepared. .....Thank you for telling us about this."

Saying thus, and if the pun lover has nothing else of importance to discuss (FYI: Bring up in some way you have the Spell Tag + Life Orb, then Terra will make The Deal for them, so we can get that done), the rugged wanderer takes his leave, and either goes out fishing if he hasn't alread done that, or heads to bed. Tomorrow will no doubt be a busy one for him and the whole group, so getting a good night's rest is crucial!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

You can also use slices to carve landscapes - I have one on my Christmas tree kind of like this.

So pretty! I'd love to have such an ornament to hang into the window. <3 I can see my chara making a lot of carved landscapes to depict sceneries from her journey or her Pokemon.


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@Spiritmon, this goes to you.
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Shiva can relatively easily pick up Nathan's discomfort around her, but she thinks about it/wonders about for one second and then focuses on what Heart's having on his mind. She may be decent on holding grudges if given reasons to do so, though she's not doing that towards Nathan nor holds it against him. At the moment there are more important things that demand her attention.

That, and she managed to notice that something's off between Terra and Heart, but she decides to not dwell on that or ask questions either. Terra is already offering Chespin some fruit, she'd add a few dried berries for the rare Grassmon.

Unfortunately the natural fae enthusiast is bad, innocent and bad tongues saying even indifferent towards most historical topics, Heart's clan issues occupying his past would fall into that ground. So don't hold it against her that she may not have much to respond or offer in return; even if she'd be happy to help in that matter she's rather clueless how she could help, nor does she really feel like being much of a help towards Heart with that. Cottonee notices this and quickly cuddles up more to her sweet Master to comfort her mildly heavy heart, which earns her thankful strokes in return.

As soon as Heart has spoken himself out, she attempts to put two and two together. "Eh... Well, the nature around here in the Valley is more left alone, especially inside the Safari Zone where Mother Nature rules. There's also the lore of hidden barrows deep down there where unusual Pokemon are said to lurk... Means, it's not too much of a wonder that Earthpower is stronger here? A rainforest once covered the area also, and we met Legendary and Noble Arcanine not too far from here. This place's special in some way, definitely." She's sure and confident about that last sentence, which shows in her voice and body language. An angel feather found by her in the Zone speaks for that as well! 'Special' can have several meanings though.

"....Good luck in your research, Heart. This... is all I can tell you, may you be successful. Take good care of yourself too, alright?" If nothing else needs to be discussed or said, Shiva will soon bid goodbye then. "A...apoligies, but I need to go then. Making and having dinner, meeting up with the other guests of the hostel, sort my latest findings, head to bed early.... We may see one another tomorrow in one way or the other. Good night for you all!" Off she is, and from my side the new Day can start once Windos' Fishing Encounter is wrapped up.

[Dragonstrike]

Well, since Nathan's still the only one Heart's told the full stry of his clan too, Nathan's the only guest who'd know what that emblem represents.  Given Shiva and Terra aren't particularly interested in it for varying reasons, that leaves Spira to potentially be interested in the symbol...and given he's from Sinnoh..

The moment Heart starts talking he has Gallade's full attention.  And thus, he has Nathan's as well.

Given all the hints that Gallade and the other prophetic pokemon have been dropping about how something important is going to happen in Teazel Valley...Heart's news isn't surprising to them.

For Nathan at least, though, learning a bit more about that is useful.  And the fact that one of Heart's ancestors warned him about being sorely tried soon...

Nathan doesn't say anything at first.  Just looks at Gallade, who nods in return.  Yes, something big is going to happen soon.

"...then I guess we'd best be prepared for whatever's to come.  Those kinds of warnings should definitely be taken seriously..."  Nathan shudders a little at the thought of being contacted by a spirit...encounters such as that are rarely purely for the purpose of being pleasant, after all...

For his part, Emolga is quite surprised to hear the group's met Legendary Pokemon!  He can't help but chitter curiously once that's brought up.  He'd like to hear all about that!  He loves a good story!  To which Nathan responds, "Maybe a bit later, Emolga.  It's a pretty long story.  Or rather several long stories, depending on how you look at it..."

Oh, and when Heart says he'll explain more to Spira later, Nathan also asks, "Would you mind if I also sit in on that conversation when you hold it?"  He'd like to make sure Spira is up to date on everything he needs to be.  (@Spiritmon and @Mikaruge108)

Aside from that...well, Nathan doesn't really say anything when Shiva bids everyone goodbye.  And Gallade still looks thoughtful.  And knowing she's going to be staying at the hostels tonight...and probably any future nights they're here...

...well, let's just say Nathan would rather stay at the Center if possible.  Besides, it'll be better on his books and notes if he's indoors.

[Lord Windos]

*Flashforward*

After testing out his newly purchased Super Rod in the local waters, Terra set about returning to the Center and heading to bed. Upon entering the lobby, though, he realized with the day winding down and everyone in the group getting ready to turn in for the night that now was the perfect time to meet up with Nathan about the matters he wished to discuss. Well, if they haven't already gone to sleep by now, that is.

Wasting no time, the mountain of a man speed plod his way up to the boy's room, and thumped on their door a couple of times, before clearing his throat and speaking up.

"Nathan? It is Terra. Want to talk with you about.....stuff, like I said earlier. You have time for that?"

[Dragonstrike]

*Flashforward*

After testing out his newly purchased Super Rod in the local waters, Terra set about returning to the Center and heading to bed. Upon entering the lobby, though, he realized with the day winding down and everyone in the group getting ready to turn in for the night that now was the perfect time to meet up with Nathan about the matters he wished to discuss. Well, if they haven't already gone to sleep by now, that is.

Wasting no time, the mountain of a man speed plod his way up to the boy's room, and thumped on their door a couple of times, before clearing his throat and speaking up.

"Nathan? It is Terra. Want to talk with you about.....stuff, like I said earlier. You have time for that?"

Terra hears Nathan respond through the door (Nathan has to speak quite loud to do so, though).  "...come in.  Gallade, could you get the door, please?"

The door unlocks, and then opens.  Gallade's standing there, and politely gestures Terra inside.  Once Terra's in, Gallade closes the door behind him, locks it again, then stands in front of it, placing his arms behind him as he patiently waits and observes.

The room is mostly orderly.  However...the desk isn't.

Nathan hadn't been expecting guests tonight, so he'd actually been working on adding to and reviewing the notes in his journal before going to bed.  And the desk he's sitting at is a mess, a stark contrast to how orderly Nathan keeps everything usually.  There's papers strewn all across it, with all kinds of pictures and writing on them.

In fact, Terra can clearly see what looks like a giant bug with various differently colored body parts (Seikamater), a fairy-like pokemon with what looks like pink hair and two tails (Mesprit), a pattern of dots that looks vaguely like a tree next to a picture of a massive plant, a green fairy-like pokemon (Celebi) next to a fist shaped stone, a picture of the Moltres Egg Heart has next to a picture of a large bird with fiery wings, Deoxys, and Jirachi pictured on seven of the pages.  Emolga's on Nathan's shoulder, looking at them in wonder, awe, and even a little bit of fear.  There's also a picture of the Skull Ruins (which has a Regirock pictured next to it), and a rough picture of Juni.  Looks like Nathan's probably been updating Emolga on what's happened so far...(which includes him telling Emolga that he found a lead on where Marco went and that they captured the person who was one of the main reasons behind his disappearance.  Considering that's one of the main reasons Emolga joined, Nathan would definitely want to keep the flying squirrel pokemon updated on what's going on with it!)

Nathan turns to face Terra, and Emolga chitters curiously.  Nathan gestures at a chair/the bed/whatever can be used as a seat in the room.  "...have a seat."  *waits for Terra to take a seat*  "...so...what did you want to talk about?"

[Dragonstrike]

Oh yes, and before I forget, Nathan would have made sure to register for the Safari Cup earlier in the day (probably at some time before the brief meeting with Heart).  (bye bye for now $5k!  Hope I can get ya back soon!)

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

[Insert Heart's Mega Info Dump Post Here]

Terra was naturally curious to see the Arc Family Book of Secrets, especially since it looked wierd and was all locked up, but not so much he want to ask questions or more info about it. He's not very inclined to speak more than is necessary with Heart right now, and the info in it was either irrelevant to him or would be revealed to the whole group if it was, so that was that.

Once the rare collector introduces Chespin, he gives them a small smile and a formal bow, recognizing their former/suspended status as a Spiritual Leader of Pokemon, before offering them some fruit leather as a gift. He's heard of and meet such kinds of Pokemon before back in his home land, and he firmly believes they all deserved to be given respect and honored for their roles. Simple!

At their big reveal, the sagely monk's eyes widen minutely in concern, before he closes his eyes and *Sighs* .

"More trouble.....not good. Already have Scimitars and Disaster to worry about, so we.......don't need more problems, *Shakes head*. If dangers.....become real, though......then we are prepared. .....Thank you for telling us about this."

Saying thus, and if the pun lover has nothing else of importance to discuss (FYI: Bring up in some way you have the Spell Tag + Life Orb, then Terra will make The Deal for them, so we can get that done), the rugged wanderer takes his leave, and either goes out fishing if he hasn't alread done that, or heads to bed. Tomorrow will no doubt be a busy one for him and the whole group, so getting a good night's rest is crucial!

You can also use slices to carve landscapes - I have one on my Christmas tree kind of like this.

So pretty! I'd love to have such an ornament to hang into the window. <3 I can see my chara making a lot of carved landscapes to depict sceneries from her journey or her Pokemon.


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@Spiritmon, this goes to you.
-----------------------------------------

Shiva can relatively easily pick up Nathan's discomfort around her, but she thinks about it/wonders about for one second and then focuses on what Heart's having on his mind. She may be decent on holding grudges if given reasons to do so, though she's not doing that towards Nathan nor holds it against him. At the moment there are more important things that demand her attention.

That, and she managed to notice that something's off between Terra and Heart, but she decides to not dwell on that or ask questions either. Terra is already offering Chespin some fruit, she'd add a few dried berries for the rare Grassmon.

Unfortunately the natural fae enthusiast is bad, innocent and bad tongues saying even indifferent towards most historical topics, Heart's clan issues occupying his past would fall into that ground. So don't hold it against her that she may not have much to respond or offer in return; even if she'd be happy to help in that matter she's rather clueless how she could help, nor does she really feel like being much of a help towards Heart with that. Cottonee notices this and quickly cuddles up more to her sweet Master to comfort her mildly heavy heart, which earns her thankful strokes in return.

As soon as Heart has spoken himself out, she attempts to put two and two together. "Eh... Well, the nature around here in the Valley is more left alone, especially inside the Safari Zone where Mother Nature rules. There's also the lore of hidden barrows deep down there where unusual Pokemon are said to lurk... Means, it's not too much of a wonder that Earthpower is stronger here? A rainforest once covered the area also, and we met Legendary and Noble Arcanine not too far from here. This place's special in some way, definitely." She's sure and confident about that last sentence, which shows in her voice and body language. An angel feather found by her in the Zone speaks for that as well! 'Special' can have several meanings though.

"....Good luck in your research, Heart. This... is all I can tell you, may you be successful. Take good care of yourself too, alright?" If nothing else needs to be discussed or said, Shiva will soon bid goodbye then. "A...apoligies, but I need to go then. Making and having dinner, meeting up with the other guests of the hostel, sort my latest findings, head to bed early.... We may see one another tomorrow in one way or the other. Good night for you all!" Off she is, and from my side the new Day can start once Windos' Fishing Encounter is wrapped up.

Well, since Nathan's still the only one Heart's told the full stry of his clan too, Nathan's the only guest who'd know what that emblem represents.  Given Shiva and Terra aren't particularly interested in it for varying reasons, that leaves Spira to potentially be interested in the symbol...and given he's from Sinnoh..

The moment Heart starts talking he has Gallade's full attention.  And thus, he has Nathan's as well.

Given all the hints that Gallade and the other prophetic pokemon have been dropping about how something important is going to happen in Teazel Valley...Heart's news isn't surprising to them.

For Nathan at least, though, learning a bit more about that is useful.  And the fact that one of Heart's ancestors warned him about being sorely tried soon...

Nathan doesn't say anything at first.  Just looks at Gallade, who nods in return.  Yes, something big is going to happen soon.

"...then I guess we'd best be prepared for whatever's to come.  Those kinds of warnings should definitely be taken seriously..."  Nathan shudders a little at the thought of being contacted by a spirit...encounters such as that are rarely purely for the purpose of being pleasant, after all...

For his part, Emolga is quite surprised to hear the group's met Legendary Pokemon!  He can't help but chitter curiously once that's brought up.  He'd like to hear all about that!  He loves a good story!  To which Nathan responds, "Maybe a bit later, Emolga.  It's a pretty long story.  Or rather several long stories, depending on how you look at it..."

Oh, and when Heart says he'll explain more to Spira later, Nathan also asks, "Would you mind if I also sit in on that conversation when you hold it?"  He'd like to make sure Spira is up to date on everything he needs to be.  (@Spiritmon and @Mikaruge108)

Aside from that...well, Nathan doesn't really say anything when Shiva bids everyone goodbye.  And Gallade still looks thoughtful.  And knowing she's going to be staying at the hostels tonight...and probably any future nights they're here...

...well, let's just say Nathan would rather stay at the Center if possible.  Besides, it'll be better on his books and notes if he's indoors.

"There was in fact something I would like to discuss with you Terra...in particular later Terra...if you permit." (Aka we might do that in a flashback if you want or leave to the next in game post if you want Windos).

Heart nod in agreement with Shiva. "Indeed. But I felt there is something...more. I have a feel theories in mind, but we can discuss that best later. You people are tired and deserve a rest. No need to apologize Shiva. Sometimes my way of talk get people tired."

"Indeed Warren. I have some theories in my head about the danger we might face, but as I told, better to leave tomorrow."

"I think there is no problem with that. I might need some help here my friend."