[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Yes. Luxray was trained/bred to be big enough to carry riders and Marco has ridden him many a time.

That accomplished, it is now Day 79. Heal 5 HP overnight for every character, and anyone who doesn't make it, let me know how many Heal Pulses.

Cosh insists that the fastest path now is heading through some of those gaps in the floor and exploring the tunnels until you reach what he calls the Wishing Well, the entrance to the flooded level of the Ruins.

Terra's perfectly fine with the big black n' blue cat carting Marco around, btw! They're his partner, after all, and therefore should know exactly how to look after him best!

Oh, and Cosh's answer was perfectly acceptable, so no additional comments regarding that, other than the fact that my chara. phrased his rebuke specifically for them to accept culpability for his actions better! He's good when it comes to negotiations and business talk apparently, so such tactics should be employed for smoother cooperation!

(...)

The mountain of a man only considers the master mage's words/advisement for a moment before nodding his head. He and the Scimitars have a much better idea of the various paths, locals, and threats in the Skull Ruins than the group does (for better and worse), and thus far his prior aid/suggestions/behavior have boded well (for the most part), so he'll trust their judgement on this. 

"Okay. Angie can widen tunnels to Wishing Well, and Oinari can scout out path ahead, alone or with others. *Looks around* Good plan, everyone?"

[Iron]

Heal Pulse from Gustav on Golett: (1)(5)(5)(6)(3)(4)

[Spiritmon]

@Iron, I forget to mention: In day 78, Heart make the pyre to warm Moltres Egg since we are in more or less safe spot.

[Iron]

@Iron, I forget to mention: In day 78, Heart make the pyre to warm Moltres Egg since we are in more or less safe spot.

Right. You find it's a little easier after such a miraculous exertion of Earthpower.

Anything else?

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Yes. Luxray was trained/bred to be big enough to carry riders and Marco has ridden him many a time.

That accomplished, it is now Day 79. Heal 5 HP overnight for every character, and anyone who doesn't make it, let me know how many Heal Pulses.

Cosh insists that the fastest path now is heading through some of those gaps in the floor and exploring the tunnels until you reach what he calls the Wishing Well, the entrance to the flooded level of the Ruins.

Terra's perfectly fine with the big black n' blue cat carting Marco around, btw! They're his partner, after all, and therefore should know exactly how to look after him best!

Oh, and Cosh's answer was perfectly acceptable, so no additional comments regarding that, other than the fact that my chara. phrased his rebuke specifically for them to accept culpability for his actions better! He's good when it comes to negotiations and business talk apparently, so such tactics should be employed for smoother cooperation!

(...)

The mountain of a man only considers the master mage's words/advisement for a moment before nodding his head. He and the Scimitars have a much better idea of the various paths, locals, and threats in the Skull Ruins than the group does (for better and worse), and thus far his prior aid/suggestions/behavior have boded well (for the most part), so he'll trust their judgement on this. 

"Okay. Angie can widen tunnels to Wishing Well, and Oinari can scout out path ahead, alone or with others. *Looks around* Good plan, everyone?"

@Iron, I forget to mention: In day 78, Heart make the pyre to warm Moltres Egg since we are in more or less safe spot.

Right. You find it's a little easier after such a miraculous exertion of Earthpower.

Anything else?

That's is all. Thank you.

Heart agree with the plan of Terra. "Understood. Before we go however, let me use some Max Repel on everyone. It will Repel even the strongest foes in our path. It also could be wise if we use Shiva ghosts protections she made." Heart offer a metal one to Terra. "It will give us protection. I forgot to give everyone before we head into the ruins. If anyone need one, just ask me."

Except those Scims. Heart will not give anything to them. Heart of course didn't say loud since he doesn't want to re-awake Terra ire. "Doublade could also go forward to give us protection with Wide Guard in case of ambush."

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

That's is all. Thank you.

Heart agree with the plan of Terra. "Understood. Before we go however, let me use some Max Repel on everyone. It will Repel even the strongest foes in our path. It also could be wise if we use Shiva ghosts protections she made." Heart offer a metal one to Terra. "It will give us protection. I forgot to give everyone before we head into the ruins. If anyone need one, just ask me."

Except those Scims. Heart will not give anything to them. Heart of course didn't say loud since he doesn't want to re-awake Terra ire. "Doublade could also go forward to give us protection with Wide Guard in case of ambush."

Finding no reason to reject Heart's generous aid, Terra allows the pun lover to spray him down with a Max Repel, earning them a grunt from himself as the potent aroma started to shear into his nostrils. Oinari (Who's usual spot will be Terra's shoulders for now on when out, until she Evolves.....maybe) reacts much more vividly, letting out a high pitch *YIP!* and leaped off from her leader and scampered away to a distance where it doesn't stink soooooo bad, sneezing a few times and shaking her head wildly. Uggh.......how can her leader stand that AWFUL stench?! Just a mere whiff was making her nauseous and screwing with her fine sense of smell, blegh........!

Oblivious as he usually was to understanding other, Terra didn't need to be Shiva to know what and why caused his darling dark fox kit to flee from his person, causing him to grimace a bit when he figured it out and look over + call out to her apologetically.

"Sorry, Oinari..... Forgot how sensitive your nose is. Going to return you now, until it goes away."

And just like that, up she goes, leaving the mountain of a man left with only Angie out with him.

Speaking of which, the supreme seraphic serpent's own reaction to the smell let out a displeased *SSSSSSzzzzzzz......* as its odor wafted to where she was coiled up (by where the Kadabra were be kept locked up), but otherwise toughed it out. It was a nasty smell, but she was a big girl now, and no amount of stinkiness was going to drive her away or prevent her from helping her papa!

To replace her, he sends out Solomon in her place, and kindly requests of them if they help scout the way forward of threats/hazard, as he has great faith that their wisdom and psychic senses/mystical powers can see the collective though many a dangerous situation. Their reaction?

As for the offered Metal Spell Tag, Terra frowned thoughtfully as he gazed upon it, feeling the power that resided within, before looking back up at Heart.

"Have enough of these for everyone?"

If they answered negatively, then he kindly but firmly pushes the Metal Spell Tag back to them, shaking his head as he did so.

"Give it to someone else who need it more. Partners and me strong and tough enough take care of Ghosts without it. Okay?"

If they answered positively (IE: They DO have enough, or just lie straight to Terra's face [He won't pick up on that]), then Terra will gladly take the MST from them, pull out a duck tape from his bottomless pockets, and tapes the Tag directly over his chest!

"*Nods* Thank you, Heart. Will keep this totem on me safe, and return to you later. Promise."

Finally, he doesn't mind if Doublade joins Solomon in scouting the way(s) forward (or doing it alone, if the regal sea sloth refuses) , so that just gets a nod. Simple as that!

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Spoiler

That's is all. Thank you.

Heart agree with the plan of Terra. "Understood. Before we go however, let me use some Max Repel on everyone. It will Repel even the strongest foes in our path. It also could be wise if we use Shiva ghosts protections she made." Heart offer a metal one to Terra. "It will give us protection. I forgot to give everyone before we head into the ruins. If anyone need one, just ask me."

Except those Scims. Heart will not give anything to them. Heart of course didn't say loud since he doesn't want to re-awake Terra ire. "Doublade could also go forward to give us protection with Wide Guard in case of ambush."

Finding no reason to reject Heart's generous aid, Terra allows the pun lover to spray him down with a Max Repel, earning them a grunt from himself as the potent aroma started to shear into his nostrils. Oinari (Who's usual spot will be Terra's shoulders for now on when out, until she Evolves.....maybe) reacts much more vividly, letting out a high pitch *YIP!* and leaped off from her leader and scampered away to a distance where it doesn't stink soooooo bad, sneezing a few times and shaking her head wildly. Uggh.......how can her leader stand that AWFUL stench?! Just a mere whiff was making her nauseous and screwing with her fine sense of smell, blegh........!

Oblivious as he usually was to understanding other, Terra didn't need to be Shiva to know what and why caused his darling dark fox kit to flee from his person, causing him to grimace a bit when he figured it out and look over + call out to her apologetically.

"Sorry, Oinari..... Forgot how sensitive your nose is. Going to return you now, until it goes away."

And just like that, up she goes, leaving the mountain of a man left with only Angie out with him.

Speaking of which, the supreme seraphic serpent's own reaction to the smell let out a displeased *SSSSSSzzzzzzz......* as its odor wafted to where she was coiled up (by where the Kadabra were be kept locked up), but otherwise toughed it out. It was a nasty smell, but she was a big girl now, and no amount of stinkiness was going to drive her away or prevent her from helping her papa!

To replace her, he sends out Solomon in her place, and kindly requests of them if they help scout the way forward of threats/hazard, as he has great faith that their wisdom and psychic senses/mystical powers can see the collective though many a dangerous situation. Their reaction?

As for the offered Metal Spell Tag, Terra frowned thoughtfully as he gazed upon it, feeling the power that resided within, before looking back up at Heart.

"Have enough of these for everyone?"

If they answered negatively, then he kindly but firmly pushes the Metal Spell Tag back to them, shaking his head as he did so.

"Give it to someone else who need it more. Partners and me strong and tough enough take care of Ghosts without it. Okay?"

If they answered positively (IE: They DO have enough, or just lie straight to Terra's face [He won't pick up on that]), then Terra will gladly take the MST from them, pull out a duck tape from his bottomless pockets, and tapes the Tag directly over his chest!

"*Nods* Thank you, Heart. Will keep this totem on me safe, and return to you later. Promise."

Finally, he doesn't mind if Doublade joins Solomon in scouting the way(s) forward (or doing it alone, if the regal sea sloth refuses) , so that just gets a nod. Simple as that!

"Gaaah! Sorry about this Terra! It was supposed to Repel enemy Pokemon, not our Pokemon! Sorry!"

Heart search his bag and show to Terra and everyone the Tags he has. "Well...along with the Metal Tag, I also have Wood Tag and Cloth Tag. The Metal is specifically strong to keep the Gastly line away. Cloth Tag keep ghosts who can fly like Drifloon, and it is also useful to keep ghosts bugs or ground ghosts. Wood tag keep away Water Ghosts and Grass ghosts."

"So...anyone interested?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(I'm late and I'm tired, so I'll keep myself relatively short this time.)
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- Shiva watches with interest as the PUNisher lets his earthpowerly skill flow freely to bring Marcodabra back to his human form, given her honed sixth sense she can feel the energy rather directly. It's indeed like she guessed that this 'fate' cannot be removed in an instant. Still, now it appears obvious that Nathan's dad does NOT have to stay a Pokemon, so yay!~

- She was just about to chip in as Nathan and Cosh were about to jump at each other, but thankfully Terra has already played mediator to prevent a fight from outbreaking. She's chuckling about that, given restoring peace within the group is actually her task!

- None of Shiva's Pokemon nor she herself are in need for any Heal Pulses, a good portion of rest and sleep will take care of any remaining wounds.

- @Spiritmon and @Lord Windos, I fear you're understanding something wrong concerning the Spell Tags as I'm certain that I did NOT craft that many from the enchanted tags, these tags are nothing but the raw material that CAN be made into Spell Tags with Shiva's skill and knowledge. She only sucessfully crafted two functioning Spell Tags, one wooden one that she keeps for herself and one metal one that Heart requested. Sorry!

- @Iron, given there now we have a way to reverse that transformation of 'human into Kadabra', Shiva will find that sleeping Kadabra overgrown with crystals from the first Chamber (that one mentioned in this post), free them from the Capture Web and catch them to let Heart turn them human again and/or try out her idea about evolving them in the hope of restoring a portion of their human memories. She'll send them to Bill's PC for safe containment. She'd actually wish to help that Ruin Maniac Kadabra, but she can't register him to a Ball unfortunately and the chance to find in particular him again under the Kadabra once the transformation is complete - she guesses this chance is low unfortunately.

Cosh insists that the fastest path now is heading through some of those gaps in the floor and exploring the tunnels until you reach what he calls the Wishing Well, the entrance to the flooded level of the Ruins.

Shiva checks her notes while enjoying a black-and-sugary cup of coffee (she'll share her stock of instant coffee with Spira) before she speaks up to Cosh. "And that will lead us further to the first of these Artifacts, will it...? I'd just like to be certain, you see. When you say 'flooded', Cosh - does that mean we'll have to dive underwater to process or is this level traversable by foot to a degree?"

Either way, WISHING WELL catches her attention heavily and she's all up to get going!~ She wishes to be at the front with Angie and Onari to get a good look at this magical well(?), and she'll let Azu help digging with either Huge-Power-RockSmashes or HelpingHands.

[Mikaruge108]

short version of first thing Spira does on day 79:
-While this is probably a bad idea, once Noire has recovered from fainting, a Super Potion is used to bring her back to 7/9 HP
"I'll pass on the repel and charms, thank you though, Heart."

Cosh insists that the fastest path now is heading through some of those gaps in the floor and exploring the tunnels until you reach what he calls the Wishing Well, the entrance to the flooded level of the Ruins. 

Spira would offer to have Toya also help clear the path if necessary. "Wishing Well huh, wonder if we'll find any coins in it."

[Dragonstrike]

A few notes on several things

- When Terra steps in to stop the argument and Cosh apologizes, Nathan simply utters a grudging "...apology accepted," though his back is still turned to the Scimitar Admin.  Nathan still doesn't really trust Cosh in the slightest.

- Regarding the second Kadabra that Shiva caught, Nathan would ask Solomon to help him get the name of that Kadabra as well.

- Nathan would also ask Solomon to help him get the name of the half transformed Ruin Maniac (after explaining to the poor guy how Solomon's Hidden Power works.  Maybe he's rather impressed!).  Nathan would also say to him, "I'll get some help from the League when we get out of here.  And then we'll get everyone out of here once we've got the resources to do so.  Stay safe until then, alright?"  I kinda have doubts the Ruin Maniac wants to head deeper into the Ruins, and he probably doesn't want to leave his pokemon behind, either.

- Before turning in for the night, Gallade would use 1-2 Heal Pulses on Toya to top him off (only need 1 success to fully heal him overnight)

- When waking up the next morning, Nathan hands Spira (@Mikaruge108) a Berry Juice to give to Noire.  (It heals 2 HP without affecting Potin effectiveness, so it'll top her off.  Just be careful with using Noire for the rest of the day, okay?)

- Nathan has no complaints about Heart using a Max Repel, but he's not sure how well it will necessarily work in the Skull Ruins...

- Nathan, Gallade, and Emolga are staying relatively close to Luxray and Marco.  I imagine the rest of Marco's pokemon are staying relatively close to Marco as well.

- Oh, and Nathan uses a Super Potion Orchid and a Berry Juice on his dad as well (that would put him at 9 HP).  Nathan wants to make absolutely sure that his dad is as safe as possible, and that means keeping him as far away from being mortally wounded as possible.