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[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands
(03-10-2024, 11:35 AM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote:

It's not long before Bernhard gets a response from Seddi.

Quote:I'm well aware how dangerous the Malefic Monstrum are.  A few of them can be found in Paldea.  I don't have a death wish either, but I'm also backed into a bit of a political corner if I want to get my research mission started sooner rather than later.  I can assure you I gave this careful consideration.

Compensation being offered to me if I make an attempt is absolutely bonkers.  Hard to look at a choice between a Recycle EX TM, a Miracle Berry, or a Star Unity Ball and not consider if the challenge is worth the risk.  And yes, everyone who helps will get similar compensation from the government.  There's some other options I could choose from, but those are what jumped out at me as both a researcher and someone who's always lookin' for ways to strengthen my partners.  The government really doesn't want this thing to hit Bayahama directly.

A competent local man going by Dodger has offered to help a few times I hear, so I'm going to give him a call tomorrow.  Ianai has sworn thrice over to defeat it, regardless of whether she gets any assistance. 

You look to me like a mage with a lot of experience and powerful magics, especially with a partner like Muse on your side.  I think that's exactly the kind of power we need in times like this, particularly if your arsenal of spells will afford you an advantage against something that flies.  Something my pokemon have a distinct lack of to be honest, but I have a few hidden aces up my sleeve that should be able to leave an impact and give us an edge.

I hope you'll consider givin' us a hand.

From one text message to another!

(03-10-2024, 11:56 AM)Iron Wrote:

Vernon gets a quick reply as well.

Quote:Any help is appreciated, even indirect help.  Keep me posted.

Re: Evacuation Window

If we were to do nothing, before it gets here in around a month.  If we fight it and lose?  Could be as soon as immediately after we aren't keeping it's attention.  This Malefic Monstrum is apparently on record as being incredibly vengeful and aggressive, and there's a high chance it would take its anger out on Bayahama if a couple of folks from the city attack it.

Of course, I don't plan on losing.  But be prepared to weather a storm.  Even if we win, there might be collateral damage from ripple effects of the battle.

Bold words from a bold cowboy, if also a little grim.
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"Seems a little presumptous to make that gamble on behalf of the city, but hopefully Seddi knows what he's doing," Vernon mutters when he gets the response.
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(03-10-2024, 11:47 AM)Iron Wrote: "Ma'am... sorry to intrude, um, is there time to ask a couple questions before you close? It's just that I've been waiting here a while."

Vernon will try to steer the conversation towards outfitting a plot-ready expedition.

“Wha - *BANG!* OWIE!”

The receptionist startles and ends up conking her head under the desk! Swiftly she raises up to face you, a cup of coffee in one hand and the other rubbing a goose egg on her head.

“So sorry about that, sir! Welcome to Sutalor’s Wild Life and Survival Center , the one stop Mecca to taking on the harsh but exciting beauty of our Region! What can I do for you, sir?”

Giving your request and expected party size causes the receptionists eye light up in awe and intrigue, giving you an evaluating look.

“Yes…we can certainly help with expedition THAT honking big. Don’t get many of them - not too many daring for the long and winding trips - but we are well equipped for anyone aiming to thoroughly explore Sutalor!”

”…* Rubs back of head* Eh he … but could we do all that tomorrow? It’d take ages to run you and your party through all our options for deep-end exploring, and it is getting pretty late… Would you be interested in setting up an appointment ?”
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"Yeah, let's make an appointment. I'll text my friends, but I'm thinking maybe around lunchtime?" He takes the last three cookies and gives one to Munchlax, one to Turtwig, and one to himself.
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(03-10-2024, 09:16 AM)Dragonstrike Wrote: Seddi will pull up a chair next to Sada.

"First thing we need to do: not panic.  Just because Morgana knows I have Leaves, that doesn't mean she sees me as a threat yet.  I think she's more fascinated than worried right now, and Enigma has no reason to come after us unless we give them one.  This situation isn't ideal, but it's salvageable.  Just need to focus on one problem at a time."

Sada is quiet as she digests that, resting her hands in her lap as she tooks a deep breath and lets it out.

"...Very well. I'll trust your judgement on this, since you seem to have some Insight into her mindset. More than most can say about her unless driven mad in the attempt, or so the rumors claim."

She turns to look at you, still glum but a fair bit more composed.

"I'll handle revealing the news to La Primera and try not to let her recall us, as well as the bueracratic nonsense Bayhama is Poochy piling us with. In the meantime  you focus on preparing for the Hunt against the GWH - I will do my best to enact my own plans when I have the time. *Sighs* I do have a request for you, however, and I doubt you will like it - I need you to get into contact with Morgana, either directly or through Bernhard, whichever is quicker and more feasible. Reasoning for this is that I need some concrete data to present to La Primera to tamper down on any overreactions like mine, and have enough to make a case why we should be able to continue operrating as we currently are. 

"*Grimaces* ....There is also this to consider - The City Council wants to know when you and our allies are going to take down GWH and you to Sign the Contract ASAP. Their reasoning is that they need to know the exact Date and Time so they can prepare evacuations and put the city under Lockdown, though I also suspect they are also anxious to also 'lockdown' guaranteed help. The people I meet strongly suggested it should happen between Now (Day 1) and seven days hence (Day 8 Start), or sometime after the Festival Celebration and the end of the Month (Days 11- 30). I hypothesized  they don't want a City Level Crisis potentially ruining these holidays, and the fact that this city's population density will be swelling with visitors wanting to particpate in the festivities would only compound any collaterol damage or civillian causalities - or fatalities, Ruins Forbid. *Frowns* I also suspect they prefer it done before the Celebration Festival starts, so that when you Succeed they have a 'major victory' for their administration and Sutalor as a whole to boost faith and popularity with the current status quo and overall amply the holidays for everyone - they want to use this Hunt as something akin to a Victory Dance to 'buff' their positions and the celebration, in other words."

Bloody fuck. Not only do the suits are all but on their hands and knees pleading for you to bail them out, they have the gall to rush you and try to profit on the windfall if you prevail. Or - perhaps more cynically - have a scapegoat they can sick the public on if you don't after you softened the beast up enough for their military and local branch of Trainer Corps clean up. 

Politics....just why did you want to become a League Bigshot again...? Oh yeah, because the positioin is great, but MAN can it get annoying when you're not focusing on the fieldwork part of your job...

Ianai, meanwhile, is just...awkwardly standing, looking rather unsure what she's supposed to do now or even say. She's with you on this Hunt, but seems to have trouble contributing.
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(03-10-2024, 10:24 PM)Iron Wrote: "Yeah, let's make an appointment. I'll text my friends, but I'm thinking maybe around lunchtime?" He takes the last three cookies and gives one to Munchlax, one to Turtwig, and one to himself.

"*Claps Hands!* That'd be perfect! I'll book you for Lunchtime and Early Afternoon then (2nd Encounter), Mr.... ? "

When she notices your cute lil' turtle and bear she lets out a gasp before looking at you, stars in her eyes.

"Hey...would you mind letting me pet them? Never worked with a Turtwig, and it's years since I got to inspect a Munchlax!"

Presuming that is all, you are free to Finish this Forth Encounter and meet up with the other PCs, or simply find a place to bunker down for the Night, be it at a City, fancier lodgings, or even in a Park if you're feeling like roughing it a bit!
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"This Turtwig has a pedigree traceable to Gardenia and Rowan! Just watch his beak." Vernon sets Munchlax on the counter like a toddler.

When that's all done, Vernon pitches his tent in the Park (far from Ariados) and sleeps. He sets up a pyramid of empty Gourmet Food tins as a makeshift alarm.
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(03-10-2024, 08:30 AM)Redstone Wrote: After shuffleing back on his feet he gives a surprised look to Nalu before getting ready for a little speech while the swimmer is occupied. ''Guess that is it then. Looks like the 'shrimpy Rissy' and his crew do have a few tricks up their sleeve.''

''You can stop guys, its over (not like you did anything to stop anyway big lady cough cough). Good going, especially you Nalu.'' He gives the protective urchin a pat on the head. ''The teamwork needs to be worked on though, can't have this guy being the only one having my back here. And you little man need some more self control. An incredible feat you pulled off here but that could have gone very bad, especially against a human.''

''Appreciate you all either way, lets get some food after this.
''

Now turning towards the swimmer ''Everything okay over there? Seems like he roughed ya up pretty good.''

The Swimmer, after Healing herself but still quite literally red in the face after getting some thoroughly SCALDED, growled at your Taunt, fists balled up by her sides as she glared daggers!

"If by 'tricks' ya mean 'Divine Acts of Lady Luck,' then yeah, I'd say you got a few fucking tricks ya punk!"

She then heaves an aggreved *Sigh* and tosses a small bag at you, forcing you to scrambe to catch it! Within was $1000 Poke, as well as 2 Ranc and Ritsuko Berries!

"Grrraggh....win's a win, though, no matter how bullshit it is. Take these, your spoils of war! I was going to give those Berries as treats to Vappy, but...."

The abrasive lady gives a mean side-eye look to the fishy fox in question, before giving your team a complicated one afterwards.

"After seeing her napping on the play and how your team acted without ya holding the reigns....I think you need them more than me, bub."

Vappy has a shocked, wounded look at this confession, and desperately tries to send her Trainer Baby-Doll Eyes to change her mind, but to no avail! Zell and Rogue snigger at their compatriots 'lose' , which earns them an agnry 'Vaaaaa!' and a couple of Water Pulses that leaves the reeling! 

"*Looks over at her Team in Shock!* Wha - HEY! Knock it off! Ugh, you rascals, come'ere !!!"

The Swimmer then proceeds to join into the ensuing inter-team Brawl, completely forgetting about you in the process as she tries to break it up!

Uh....well....all's well that ends well, right?

You Won the Grand Melee! Record: 1 Win by Forfeit! 

You and Lani gain 10 XP! Nalu gains 15 XP for having GOD on his side that match, as well as making progress towads making his Scald better! Ecclesia gains only 5 XP due to her laziness, but makes progress on learning Yawn (3/12 Successes Obtained, Tutoring of Move Unlocked!) !

Thus ends your Forth Encounter -
time to decide where you're staying for the Night, as well as if you're going to see any other PCs before then. Also, if you're looking for Food, their's a Sea Food Stand selling boiled prawns and fish tacos for practically nothing! (FYI - Regular Food usually doesn't cost anything, unless it's a REAL good luxury meal, and in that case it's likely to make a Pokemon Bond faster or serve as a good Diplomacy Bribe to someone!)
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(03-10-2024, 10:41 PM)Lord Windos Wrote:

Seddi frowns when Sada says she'd like him to intentionally contact Morgana.  "Alright, I suppose I can talk with Bernhard about that when we see him in person next.  If it's concrete proof you need though, I already have a little proof that I'm not in her bad graces currently.  Convinced her to part with an accessory she was wearing as a token of her 'goodwill'."

The frown continues as Sada emphasizes that the government wants to make a big show of this.  "...of course they're going to want to put us on a pedestal or have us be the fall guys.  Might have to specifically request they give us some anonymity so we can go about our business without being pestered constantly by the public.  Fortunately, that week long timeframe shouldn't inconvenience me too much.  I'm already on a week long time limit as is if I want to have as optimal a matchup with this thing as I can manage.  Assuming Goodra is going to be able to hit it effectively, that is.  Lucky them."

Seddi will turn to Ianai.  He's got an idea for including her in the conversation

"Let's change topics for a moment.  You know these lands and its pokemon better than Sada and I.  What can you tell us about Wandering Hurricane, Ianai?  About the only thing I can surmise from just the name is that it might be a Flying type that's known for using moves like Hurricane.  Knowing what we do about Paldea's Paradoxes and Iron Sled already though, I can imagine that there are some key details I'm missing.  Going to need to learn as much as we can about the species and this unique individual before we have to fight it."
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(03-10-2024, 09:59 AM)Spiritmon Wrote:

The Dandy Man laughs along with you as you deliver that stylish pun, yelling
"That's EXACTLY understood, Sheela, heh he!!"

A funky, fun loving man that also enjoys your puns? PERFECT friend material!

*Later on....*

The Ursaring nods back, before resuming its watch. No un-allowed guests were party crashing today or ever on its watch.

You wicked-esqe sister, who is already swaying to the hypnotic beat of the club and twirling around, giggles at your paranoid concern. Her, getting caught up to mischief or losing control of whatever spells she weaves? Perish Song the thought, Sister, whe he he~!

Then before you know it she quickly floats off into and onto the dance floor nearby, phasing through several people and Pokemon alike and startling them badly, much to her audible amusement as she cackles on and on... Oh dear...

Or not - Rodger doesn't seem too worried about your Ghostly witch's antics, so perhaps such behavior is more tolerated than you though?

Anyhow - the groove meister simply nods at your reluctance at bloodsports - "Yeah, not too big of a fan of'em either, but hey, some People and Mons like living on the edge, and everyone knows when the show's over" - and takes you over to the bar, which is staffed by a punk-ish middle aged woman wearing rockerboy get up with a mohawk that was somehow glowing neon pink! He pulls out a chair and seat you like a gentlman, before looking over to the bartender and giving her a charming grin.

"Heya, rocking queen. What Special Drinks we having 'night - Living or Dead?"

"*Huffs, rolling eyes* 'Sup, Dodger. 'Nights is Living - Heroes of Cheshire  this week. Region recently got in scuffle with Galar over some 'bad trade deal' and Fairy King came down like a ton of bricks on the fools responsible. Scared them almost all the way dead, heh!""

"*Thoughtful look, rubbing chin* Hmm....interesting. Mind telling me more about it over a drink then, sweet lips?"

"Only if you pay full price and cut it out with the flirting!"

Upon inquiring, you get the following choices of Special Drinks to Choose From (All Cost $5000 Poke [Except ONE Drink...], can't stack with themselves but can with the others; Dodger is paying for your First Drink, but no other!) :

Fairy King's Retort - A Special Coffee mixer with High Quality Moo-Moo Deluxe Cream and Sweet Colber and Roseli Berry Liquor. "Make you feel as if you're the Fairy King Himself, from Sweet Beginning to a Bitter End!" While Under Effects - + 1 DEX and INS, + 2 Lore, + 2 Empathy and Much Better Friendship Rolls and Bonding for 4 Encounters ; Hangover Effect: Social Rolls Worsened, Become 'Frosty' (Emotionally deaded, Crueler Decisions Enforced) Bonding Greatly Hindered for 4 Encounters; and even better version of this Drink can be bought for $10k with Extra Effects, and  Dodger WILL buy this for you, but in exchange you forfeit any Rewards you could get from the Battle with him Tomorrow 

Black Flame Kumbaya - A Bulk and Pinap Berry cocktail (your choice of mixer) that has Fire and Dark Gem dust sprinkled in before it's set alight! "Black Flames that's warm you up and make you cozy, casting all doubts into the abyss!" + 1 SPE and VIT, + 2 to Performance  and Channel (Shared with Mons), Better Diplomacy and Repair (Any) Rolls for 2 - 4 Encounters; Hangover Effect: One Forced Angry Encounter and - 2 INS and Alert, Fire and Ghost Pokemon will mess with you for 2-4 Encounters

Dread Dead Blaster - She won't tell you what in it, but the sheer strong stench of alcohol and Ghostly/Psychic energy tells you it's hella potent. "I drink that'll make you feel like a King of Death, like ol' dusty Dread Dead and take you places, before and after the hangover, heh!" Positive Effects: + 1 Success to All Rolls (PC and Mons), and Double Successes of All Rolls Made by PC and their Pokemon for 2 Encounters, better Fortune Rolls! ; Hangover Effect: Become Blackout Drunk for those same 2 Encounters, and suffer - 1 Success (All) , 1/2 Successes , and Worse Fortune Rolls for 1 Encounter afterwards.

Law and Order Shakedown - A single-malt whisky made in Galar, made from Moon Blessed Peat Block important from Sinnoh, served with Ground Gem Infused Nevermelt Ice Globe. "Want something that makes you feel like the beat cop and general Law and Order 'bout to ruin a whole Team's day? Bottoms up then!" Positve Effect: Gain Justified (Base Pokerole Ability) for you and all your Pokemon, Doing Police/Bounty Hunter Type Work is Improved, Better Investigation and Training Rolls for 2-4 Encounters; Hangover: Gain Truant for you and your Pokemon in Battles and Social Interactions , become a Grizzled and Confused Detective force to take on at least one really odd Case for 2-4 Encounters.

Queedom's Uncle Robert - A spin on the Aunt Roberta mixed drink recipe made with Vespiqueen Honey and what she claims is a few drops of Beliaddon blood, giving you a smoky blood ruby red drink that literally gives off steam and ominous vibes... " Looking for a killer drink, a real devil's brew? Have a sip of Queendom Killer's favorite drink!" Positive Effect: For 1 Non-Super Boss or PD Encounter (Your Choice on the Day the Drink is Drunk), everything shall go your way; in a Super Boss or PD Encounter you and your Pokemon ignore their PDs and your Moves/Tactics are More Effective against them and have a 3D6 Chance to Flinch; Negative Effect: For 2 Non-Super Boss or PD Encounter, the world will be your enemy (Random Day(s) ); in Super Boss and PD Encounters you have severe disadvantage against them.

Redoer's Remorse - A bloody marry styled drink, made with a Tamato and Cherry  Berry juice slurry and served with a spring of Whimsicott grown celery. "Something to take you back to better times and try to clear away nasty hangovers, just like Shiva the Redoer..." Positive Effect: Relieve the Best Moment of your Life (Special Encounter, ???), Much Bettering Crafting and Nature Rolls for 1 Encounter; Negative Effect: Relive the Worst Moment of your Life (Special Encounter, ???), You will be Unable to Catch Pokemon or Do Pokemon Battles for 1 Encounter

Savior's Redoubt - Cinamon spiced Chople Berry Stellar Rum and fortified Vanilla Payapa flavored Mega Coke, served in Metal Coat made glass. "A drink to honor the fellow that put Sutalor on the map and won it all, Savoir and Acrowls be Praised, heh ha!"  Positive Effect: + 1 to ALL (Attributes, Skills, Specialties, Move Power, Chance Effects, etc.) , Better Encounters for 1 Day; Negative Effect: - 1 to ALL, Worse Encounters for 1 Day. Drink costs $10k Poke - Dodger WILL buy this for you, but in exchange you forfeit any Rewards you could get from the Battle with him Tomorrow) . You also get to keep the Metal Coat Cup (Acts like the Held Item version, makes Steel Pokemon happier when drinking from it) too.


"Well, what will it be, hun?"
Like the wind, I come and go as I please... but I am always there to provide a comforting breeze.

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