[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Pretty similar like Karen, Ziggy Kee's totally unbothered and fearless about the torchlights seemingly lighting up by themselves accordingly to where they're going, it's more that he's EXCITED and THANKFUL AF for them doing so since otherwise they'd be shrouded in darkness or had to create makeshift light sources! He can't help but to chuckle to himself as he enjoooooys the 'magic' happening around here.

Using his claws, he picks up a few of the leftover craps of seeds in the middle of the hallways, sniffs on them, and if they're still good, eats them. "*Nom nom* Obviously, w'should be followin' *nom nom* this trail of scraps, shouldn't we?~ It's heckin' dark, 'n we're presented a trace of *nom nom*what we're lookin' for, so why ignore it...~"

Oh, and when they reach that room with the three stone pillars holding the celing, Kee rushes over to them to eagerly sniff on them too! This small room here, with the still air and pillars, is basically screaming 'I am here with a reason!' Can he pick up any hints of this 'reason?' by investigating the pillars closer?

[Dragonstrike]

Pretty similar like Karen, Ziggy Kee's totally unbothered and fearless about the torchlights seemingly lighting up by themselves accordingly to where they're going, it's more that he's EXCITED and THANKFUL AF for them doing so since otherwise they'd be shrouded in darkness or had to create makeshift light sources! He can't help but to chuckle to himself as he enjoooooys the 'magic' happening around here.

Using his claws, he picks up a few of the leftover craps of seeds in the middle of the hallways, sniffs on them, and if they're still good, eats them. "*Nom nom* Obviously, w'should be followin' *nom nom* this trail of scraps, shouldn't we?~ It's heckin' dark, 'n we're presented a trace of *nom nom*what we're lookin' for, so why ignore it...~"

Oh, and when they reach that room with the three stone pillars holding the celing, Kee rushes over to them to eagerly sniff on them too! This small room here, with the still air and pillars, is basically screaming 'I am here with a reason!' Can he pick up any hints of this 'reason?' by investigating the pillars closer?

The seeds scraps are very, very dry and don't have very much flavor at all.  Edible, but not very filling or tasty in the slightest.  They mostly seem to be the leftover shells of seeds that have already been consumed or used.  Some of them also smell a little smoky, as if they'd been cooked or burned.

*rolls*

The pillars smell old.  Really old.  And now that Kee's closer, he can see that there's pictures carved into the pillars, circling around them in a spiral pattern.  They look like pictures of a pokemon with a single, large, circular eye, and they seem to come in many different shapes.  It almost looks like writing...but if it is, Kee isn't able to read it.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

If they're definitely edible, Ziggy Kee will eat them, it doesn't matter much to him whether they aren't really filling or have already been used. What bothers him much more is that they have no flavour at aaall, ugh!, so he soon stops snacking on them. Maybe he should have brought some sugar with him...

Huuuuuuuh, unidentifyable writing(?) on these stone pillars, how exciting! With his purple tailtip bristled and wagging in eager he shares his findings with the others - "Oh look, found somethin' cool 'n interestin'!! \(^0^\ )" - and proceeds to copy this writing(?) into his diary. HE isn't able to read it, but possibly someone in town or the Guild CAN if shown! "If these symbols are here just because, then I'm just a normal 'n unordinairy Zigzagoon, ya betcha!"

[Lord Windos]

(....)
Kogeki didn't say anything about the locations Lapras said.

"Thank you Lapras for letting us ride your back. Have a good return friend."

Kogeki feel a uneasy feeling about this Hall of Magic since there is Ghost types in that place. "...Very well. Let's go." 

(....)

Pyra, who has been remaining remarkably quiet and restrained in her mannerisms and talking ever since the start of the mission (save for happily and curiously chattering back a little to Lapras on the way to the Hall of Magic, and perhaps possibly eliciting their tourist-like explanation), gave the great big sea turtle beast a warm smile as she and the group got off them, waving them good bye as they departed back to town.

"Much gratitude from me too, Sea Wayfarer Lapras! May fortunate currents and currents of fortune favor thee, now and when!"

Incidentally, the fiery demoness remained undeterred or frighted of the ocean, even after spending a long time being ferried across it. Heck, she still had the urge to experiment and play around with the briny water, but thankfully refrained. She was on a Mission with her group, and she couldn't afford to sate her curiosity about her relationship with Water if it would jeopardize their odds of success and survival!

Like Kee, she is very much undaunted of the odd and ominous Mystery Dungeon and its opening, looking intensely interested in its peculiar decor and that urge to enter and explore it. Almost before she realized it she was moving to enter, stopping herself in place and examining herself questioningly before looking back at the entrance. Strange.....what has such power in that mystical domicile , to influence herself so greatly, so distantly too? Perhaps that of the Psychics and Ghost living there, long casted and steeping it in its entirety? Or was it by wondrous design of it's lost and mysterious architects, whomever and whatever they be? Hmm....

Being keenly aware of her friends at all times, Pyra notices Leader Kogeki's unease and apprehension and promptly skips over to give him a should hug and a sweet, encouraging smile.

"Worry not, Ghost Stalker Kogeki, about the vexing and malicious spirits that lay within these Halls of Magic, no no. You have me and we, myself and our friends, and together nothing shall waylay us in our goals and Quest, oh yes!"

The whole 'Gotcha!' trick of the M.D. caught the brimstone imp offguard like her Phantom Brave friend, jumping straight up into the air at the doors loudly closed before whirling around to stare at them with wide eyes. They then narrowed in thought, her smile dimming just a little until she turned right around and followed after the rest of the group after a moment, getting into the formation he suggested with nary a complaint. She perfectly understood his rationale for it, as placing her in the vanguard was most ideal given her Dark typing and Intimidating presences, but even if she didn't that wouldn't have stopped her from obeying him. Right now he was her Leader, so what he says goes! And regardless of anyone's position in the group, she'd do her utmost to fulfill their desires and wishes the best she can.

As for his opinions on the H.o.M. , she pay almost rapt attention to them, tilting her head this way and that as she pondered them aloud to herself and the others in a airy sort of way. "So you say, that is what you believe, Kogeki? Hmm, perhaps perhaps. They could be built by lost mankind with, without, or in domination of Pokemon, but they could also be built by bipedal or Humanlike Pokemon of yore too. The spirits and mystics here and of ancient times themselves could have also fashioned this place, as their quiet home of final respite and rest away from the living world. Or mayhaps something else beyond our wit and others carved these Halls from the rock here, and endowed it with its mysterious power? Who knows, who knows what, and who knows why. I can not say for certain if you are right, no, for I have little Knowledge myself of these arcane ruins of old. Only your words and Larpas' shed light on this mystery to me, but not enough to pierce to pierce the gloom and obscure of its past long since forgotten. Perhaps we will someday find out, or perhaps will may never know. Until then, we can only guess, theorize, and seek its deeper-lost Mysteries if that is what we wish."

Well, that was a philosophical mouthful! Yet again she proves that despite her enthusiastic and erratic nature, she's a rather Insightful and thoughtful Pokeperson! All that curiosity and desire to learn ain't just entertainment for her, you know.

The lil' fiendess  didn't have much else to say after that, following Kogeki's lead with a happy hum. She too was interested in the runescript that Kee discovered, but left it to him puzzle over and record after getting a glimpse at them herself and fondly ruffling a claw across his head to share in their mutual good cheer - the Missions and her friends safety were her primary interests now!

Karen's remark earns her only a smile and hopeful nod, as that would make things much easier on themselves if what they said was true.

Until Kogeki makes a decision on which/how to go (Direction and Pace [Slow/Normal/Fast]) through the Dungeon, Pyra will just keep watch in the current tile, panning gaze around the it and (if he waits long enough) patrolling around the group. That's all!

[Spiritmon]

"Hmm I suppose it could be the path we need to follow. But just in case, lets not drop our guard. This is a mystery dungeon after all. And we need to be careful."

Kogeki raise a eyebrown about the seeds and check for a few seconds. "Hmm, looks like a old story I once heard. But it was bread instead of seeds I guess."

Kogeki also his head towards Kee findings. We could check out in the town after we end things here in this Dungeon. We think about that later."

If we found everything in this room, Kogeki will make the same formation as before and guide the path this way:

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[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Pyra, who has been remaining remarkably quiet and restrained in her mannerisms and talking ever since the start of the mission (save for happily and curiously chattering back a little to Lapras on the way to the Hall of Magic, and perhaps possibly eliciting their tourist-like explanation), gave the great big sea turtle beast a warm smile as she and the group got off them, waving them good bye as they departed back to town.

"Much gratitude from me too, Sea Wayfarer Lapras! May fortunate currents and currents of fortune favor thee, now and when!"

Incidentally, the fiery demoness remained undeterred or frighted of the ocean, even after spending a long time being ferried across it. Heck, she still had the urge to experiment and play around with the briny water, but thankfully refrained. She was on a Mission with her group, and she couldn't afford to sate her curiosity about her relationship with Water if it would jeopardize their odds of success and survival!

Like Kee, she is very much undaunted of the odd and ominous Mystery Dungeon and its opening, looking intensely interested in its peculiar decor and that urge to enter and explore it. Almost before she realized it she was moving to enter, stopping herself in place and examining herself questioningly before looking back at the entrance. Strange.....what has such power in that mystical domicile , to influence herself so greatly, so distantly too? Perhaps that of the Psychics and Ghost living there, long casted and steeping it in its entirety? Or was it by wondrous design of it's lost and mysterious architects, whomever and whatever they be? Hmm....

Being keenly aware of her friends at all times, Pyra notices Leader Kogeki's unease and apprehension and promptly skips over to give him a should hug and a sweet, encouraging smile.

"Worry not, Ghost Stalker Kogeki, about the vexing and malicious spirits that lay within these Halls of Magic, no no. You have me and we, myself and our friends, and together nothing shall waylay us in our goals and Quest, oh yes!"

The whole 'Gotcha!' trick of the M.D. caught the brimstone imp offguard like her Phantom Brave friend, jumping straight up into the air at the doors loudly closed before whirling around to stare at them with wide eyes. They then narrowed in thought, her smile dimming just a little until she turned right around and followed after the rest of the group after a moment, getting into the formation he suggested with nary a complaint. She perfectly understood his rationale for it, as placing her in the vanguard was most ideal given her Dark typing and Intimidating presences, but even if she didn't that wouldn't have stopped her from obeying him. Right now he was her Leader, so what he says goes! And regardless of anyone's position in the group, she'd do her utmost to fulfill their desires and wishes the best she can.

As for his opinions on the H.o.M. , she pay almost rapt attention to them, tilting her head this way and that as she pondered them aloud to herself and the others in a airy sort of way. "So you say, that is what you believe, Kogeki? Hmm, perhaps perhaps. They could be built by lost mankind with, without, or in domination of Pokemon, but they could also be built by bipedal or Humanlike Pokemon of yore too. The spirits and mystics here and of ancient times themselves could have also fashioned this place, as their quiet home of final respite and rest away from the living world. Or mayhaps something else beyond our wit and others carved these Halls from the rock here, and endowed it with its mysterious power? Who knows, who knows what, and who knows why. I can not say for certain if you are right, no, for I have little Knowledge myself of these arcane ruins of old. Only your words and Larpas' shed light on this mystery to me, but not enough to pierce to pierce the gloom and obscure of its past long since forgotten. Perhaps we will someday find out, or perhaps will may never know. Until then, we can only guess, theorize, and seek its deeper-lost Mysteries if that is what we wish."

Well, that was a philosophical mouthful! Yet again she proves that despite her enthusiastic and erratic nature, she's a rather Insightful and thoughtful Pokeperson! All that curiosity and desire to learn ain't just entertainment for her, you know.

The lil' fiendess  didn't have much else to say after that, following Kogeki's lead with a happy hum. She too was interested in the runescript that Kee discovered, but left it to him puzzle over and record after getting a glimpse at them herself and fondly ruffling a claw across his head to share in their mutual good cheer - the Missions and her friends safety were her primary interests now!

Karen's remark earns her only a smile and hopeful nod, as that would make things much easier on themselves if what they said was true.

Until Kogeki makes a decision on which/how to go (Direction and Pace [Slow/Normal/Fast]) through the Dungeon, Pyra will just keep watch in the current tile, panning gaze around the it and (if he waits long enough) patrolling around the group. That's all!

Pyra gesture has take Kogeki low guard (once again) but he recover himself and tell her. "...Thanks Pyra. I...Most okay. I just not very much used to this thing about taking the leadership, but I will try my best."

About Pyra point of view. "That is a possibility too. Humans might control Pokemons once, but sometimes we forget Pokemon are also capable of great things. Pokemon can change weather, distort dimensions, control elements and even change time and space to a certain degree. I dont doubt this place could be build by something strong and powerful like a being of another dimension. Its not rare of Legendaries or Gods get involved in mortal affairs. But in many religions the most Powerfull Legendaries almost always come in three: Two who represent the duality among some sort of opposite ideals. And the third more or less represent the force strong enough to beat the crap of others."

"Groundon and Kyogre who represent the Earth and the Sea. And Rayquaza who rule the sky and have the power to stop the other two."

"Reshiram and Zekrom, who represent Truth and Duty. And Kyurem as the third element, the power left behind, the void."

"The Deep Trio, the rulers of the seas: Baitatao ruler of fire seas. Leviathao ruler of ice seas. And Krakanao ruler of the darkest seas."

"Or even Palkia and Dialga who rule Time and Space. And Giratina ruler of reality."

"The power of number three is important since there always necessary have opposite sides of a coin, and something (or someone) as a neutral force. Everyone always remember the battle between good and evil. But people tend to forget the most important: A neutral force who know what both sides have of better and worse. Thats the power of neutral."

"Thats why we ninjas usually take either black or white colors. Because we need to understand one thing: Things are not just black or white. But a mix of both."

Kogeki to his own paw. "I think thats why my furr is black and my scarf is white. I a mix of good and evil. And maybe why I became a Ghost Riolu instead of a Fighting Riolu. Is there any power more neutral as death, who dont discriminate and see all living and death as equals?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(...)The lil' fiendess  didn't have much else to say after that, following Kogeki's lead with a happy hum. She too was interested in the runescript that Kee discovered, but left it to him puzzle over and record after getting a glimpse at them herself and fondly ruffling a claw across his head to share in their mutual good cheer - the Missions and her friends safety were her primary interests now!(...)

Ziggy Kee purrrrrrrs~ softly and lowly in response to this, obviously enjoying♡ Pyra ruffling a claw across his head like this - then suddenly shakes his furry head, blushes a bit and focuses back on recording this writing(?) from the stone pillars.

(...)Kogeki also his head towards Kee findings. "We could check out in the town after we end things here in this Dungeon. We think about that later."(...)

About this he gives the deltadoggo of a ninja a knowing and rather toothy smile. "Oh, ya're wrooooooong 'nfortunately, we 'could' not, but we 'will' 'nstead!~ Or rather, I'll deal with that once we're back, got 'em recorded 'n written down t'ave 'em d'ciphered by someone!~~"

(Wrong tile unfortunately, Spirit (^v^; ) The one we're currently on is the one with the three 'squares' = stone pillars in the middle. We also came across a trail of scraps of seeds alongside tufts of red fur, so the best way to do would follow it further!)

[Spiritmon]

(Oh sorry...gonna fix that right away.)

[Dragonstrike]

Kogeki leads everyone down the hallway to the left as Karen and Daxter look around in silent awe.  The torches light the way once more, and the room goes dark as soon as the party leaves it.

At the end of the hallway, the group finds...

   

...a dead end!  There's also two fresh apples sitting on the floor next to the wall, strangely.  Karen, Pyra, and Daxters' stomachs all growl at the sight, as the three of them haven't eaten anything yet today.

[no one]

Dax is amiable with the Lapras, and at one point does decide to swim alongside it in the open waters, but then chooses to nap on its back so as to save his strength. Upon reaching the Hall of Magic, Dax finds himself in awe of all the sights. This place was amazing! He looks around at everything with interest, and follows Kogeki and the rest of the group in silence.

He speaks only once the group reaches the dead end, and his eyes falls on the fruit on the floor. His belly rumbles, but he sees Karen and Pyra looking at the apples with hunger two and decides to let them have them.

"Uh... You know what? You two take the apples. I'll be fine, I'll find something else to eat. Go on!"