[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Mikaruge108]

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The Native looks even more taken aback by the Feather Crown you offered, a look of stunned disbelief for just a moment, before he slowly looked up at you with a most irritated and deadpan expression imaginable.

"You really don't know indeed. *This* -"

He points at it with great emphasis

"Is worth more than you can imagine. A Blessing from the Dan-San-See Themselves...."

Their was a note of reverence in his tone, mixed in with a bit of begrudging respect and rivalry.

"....Minor as it is, this is a Boon from them indeed. The Fact you can give it away is... intriguing . Concerning."

"....This will indeed suffice in getting you a most suitable canidate for the treasure you hold, but I will warn you: there is no telling the Consequences of giving away this Boon of yours. Normally I do not suggest this, but I recommend you simply Trade one of your Rarer Bugs that is not as dear to you instead. Painful as it is to part with such beauties, I understand, but it is less likely to bring Their Attention back on you....for good or ill. Omen or ordained..."

You can indeed get a Mon that can use the 'treasure' you have Obtained by Trading the Feather Crown, but who knows what that will bring?

(DM Suggestion: If you really want early access to what I'm implying her without tempting Fate, just trade away a couple of the Bugs you caught but not in your Main Party, once of which must be Shednija. You could TRY to come back later and scrounge up more Funds/Goodies to Trade for one, but no guarantee the guy will still be there.)

(OOC: Let's not negatively tempt Fortuna anymore than Darren already has...)
Darren will instead offer the Sanddug and Shedinja

[Pokekitty2]

*Flips Coin* Myra elects to stay with you, after mulling it over and deciding she was not exactly in the mood to meet up with her Master now after THAT nor did not want to be left by her lonesome. Even if she didn't exactly gel well with your company - though, again, the Offering and recent shared experienced help smooth over things to an extent.

You get a startled jump from the frazzled lady, but once she realizes you were actually Speaking with her she perks up and introduces herself with gusto, very interested to meet a Special Mon like yourself. After some pleasentries, when you raise your question they slump, a dejected look on her face.

"One of the...*Looks at you*  uh....residents of the lab I work on escaped recently. Little minx managed to Trick me and subvert the safety measures that were supposed to keep our.... residents in. *Frantically waves arms* For their own safety and the public's, of course! They can be quite....volitle and intense, eh he he. *Sighs* Now I'm on the hunt for xhem before they cause any trouble, or worse, managed to, uh...."

The researcher blushes.

" Seduce anyone that catches their eye. Xhe is, ah....quite personable *Mumbles* too much Ditto and a lot of Eevee does that.... "

WIth your astronomical Insight you easily catch what she mumbles, and more or less can read the lines of what happened: turns out that Glowy Fox was an escaped experiment from some Lab in the city. Considering how it has already Bonded with you and 'Caught' it/herself a Trainer, you don't know whether its a good idea to say anything about this and leave them to piece together what happened later, or just be upfront and accept the consequences thereof...

I regret to inform you, you may not be getting xem back. A Scimitar acquaintance of mine has taken a liking to xem, and xey've taken a liking in return it seems, given that xey carried them off a ways. I can give them your contact, though I'm afraid there isn't much I feel I can do. That last 'can' to an observent listener carries more the weight of a 'should' - but regardless.

Edit: intent: Also gather some information about the lab, while giving the impression of helping

[Lord Windos]

(OOC: Let's not negatively tempt Fortuna anymore than Darren already has...)
Darren will instead offer the Sanddug and Shedinja

The Guru solemnly accepts the Rare Bugs you offered, giving you a respectful nod - you also notice them slightly slump in relief, but it wouldn't be polite to point that out.

He then takes out three Net Balls, sets them before you, motioning to them with one hand

"Inspect, and choose. Whomever is your candidate will has impact on what they shall become..."

F-Smore
Moves: Knock Off, Foul Play, Wil-lo-wisp, Heat Wave, Lv 1 Moves, Night Shade
Effect on ???: Fire type Favored, Gain Sniper as a Secondary Ability (Crits become Super Crits Automatically, and Super Crits deals Damage = STR/SPE of Mon (Whichever is Higher) on top of Super Crit Dice; convert 1/6 of Accuracy Roll into Auto Successes (Min 2), Moves that have High Crit are Enhanced and can be learnt by this Mon, even if they normally would not

F-Sponee
Moves: Bug Buzz, Bounce, Ice Beam, Rain Dance, Lv 1 Moves, Water Gun
Effect on ???: Water type Favored; Gains Adhesive Surge as a Secondary Ability (Automatically Set Sticky Webs, which Bug types gain + 1 Dice on their Bug Moves and Enhances Grapples/Knockdowns)

F-Tricwe
Moves: Electro Web, Tail Glow, Signal Beam, Thunder Wave, Lv 1 Moves, Thunder Shock
Effect on ???: Electric type Favored; Gain Galvanize as a Secondary Ability (Works similar to Pixilate in my game)

All Choices are Female, and all will have 2 Happiness, 2 Loyalty, and 0 Disobedience. 

Luck Dice: (4) (6) (1) The F-Sponee is also Shiny, while the Tricwe is a bit of a rascal (+1 Disobedience, + 1 Channel [added last, does not increase Base Price of Channel (EX: 3 Channel would still cost 18 XP to Lv, and the + 1 is added last to give 4 Total) )    Smore just has a sweet tooth!

[Lord Windos]

I regret to inform you, you may not be getting xem back. A Scimitar acquaintance of mine has taken a liking to xem, and xey've taken a liking in return it seems, given that xey carried them off a ways. I can give them your contact, though I'm afraid there isn't much I feel I can do. That last 'can' to an observent listener carries more the weight of a 'should' - but regardless.

Edit: intent: Also gather some information about the lab, while giving the impression of helping

Let's see if Penny Cottonee on to your slight insincerity first....

INS (4) + Contest (1) + Empath (3) - Talking Pokemon! (2) - Distracted/Worried (1) - Need at least 3 Successes
(1)(1)(2)(5)(6) Eeee! Nope!

...and she remains completely Oblivious to your own feelings and attempts to fish for info! She lets out a groan at the news, craddling her head in both hands as she shakes it back and forth

"Oh no no no.....that's.....not Ideal at all. Doc will Slash my research budget to bits, if he doesn't Cut me out of the Lab altogether. What to do what do what to do ....!

Penny's Idea! Roll: INS + Knowledge (4)
(3)(5)(6)(2) (4)(5)(6)(2) Critical Success; Brain Blast Time!

Suddenly she perks up, a metaphorical lightbulb flickering over her head as stands up and pumps a fist!

"Egads, I got! I can just use this as an opportunity create a connection between the Scimitar's Faction and my Lab! Sell this to the Doc as a 'Trade Deal' to get us an 'In' with them, or at least say they made me an offer I couldn't refuse if the Lab doesn't get anything from them. *Gasps!* Maybe we can even get Sponsered by them if they're some bigwig wizard, or even get some advice that could advance our own research! Yes, yes, brilliant Penny! This'll save me AND the Lab!!!"

The somewhat ditzy yet earnest girl, as she bends down and offers to shake your paw.

"Thank you, Sylvia! This could really save my da - Doc's Lab. Here, give your friend this - "

She hands over a business card: on it was the name Cryogonal Biotech Labs - Making Man and Mons of the Future! , as well as their number.

" - and tell them that Penny wants to speak with them! Or even have a meeting! Feel free to call too - I'd love to talk with you more, and maybe I could get you a tour of the Lab! I got to go now - the Lab needs me, and I got to tell Doc the good news!"

She thanks you one more time before rushing off, this time much more cheer in her steps. From what your impressive Empathy could glean, she was not actually that bad of a person. Just....dedicated to SCIENCE! , the 'Doc' and the Lab, and they tried (and failed) to not make a sour impression considering what the topic was. Genetic engineering is quite obviously a touchy topic, especially if you're talking to a Mon that shares a species/lineage with the subject of the conversation.

Minor Encounter Done; you have 1 Minor and 1 Moderate Remaining . Penny is gone; no Encounters replacing her right now.

[Pokekitty2]

Let's see if Penny Cottonee on to your slight insincerity first....

INS (4) + Contest (1) + Empath (3) - Talking Pokemon! (2) - Distracted/Worried (1) - Need at least 3 Successes
(1)(1)(2)(5)(6) Eeee! Nope!

...and she remains completely Oblivious to your own feelings and attempts to fish for info! She lets out a groan at the news, craddling her head in both hands as she shakes it back and forth

"Oh no no no.....that's.....not Ideal at all. Doc will Slash my research budget to bits, if he doesn't Cut me out of the Lab altogether. What to do what do what to do ....!

Penny's Idea! Roll: INS + Knowledge (4)
(3)(5)(6)(2) (4)(5)(6)(2) Critical Success; Brain Blast Time!

Suddenly she perks up, a metaphorical lightbulb flickering over her head as stands up and pumps a fist!

"Egads, I got! I can just use this as an opportunity create a connection between the Scimitar's Faction and my Lab! Sell this to the Doc as a 'Trade Deal' to get us an 'In' with them, or at least say they made me an offer I couldn't refuse if the Lab doesn't get anything from them. *Gasps!* Maybe we can even get Sponsered by them if they're some bigwig wizard, or even get some advice that could advance our own research! Yes, yes, brilliant Penny! This'll save me AND the Lab!!!"

The somewhat ditzy yet earnest girl, as she bends down and offers to shake your paw.

"Thank you, Sylvia! This could really save my da - Doc's Lab. Here, give your friend this - "

She hands over a business card: on it was the name Cryogonal Biotech Labs - Making Man and Mons of the Future! , as well as their number.

" - and tell them that Penny wants to speak with them! Or even have a meeting! Feel free to call too - I'd love to talk with you more, and maybe I could get you a tour of the Lab! I got to go now - the Lab needs me, and I got to tell Doc the good news!"

She thanks you one more time before rushing off, this time much more cheer in her steps. From what your impressive Empathy could glean, she was not actually that bad of a person. Just....dedicated to SCIENCE! , the 'Doc' and the Lab, and they tried (and failed) to not make a sour impression considering what the topic was. Genetic engineering is quite obviously a touchy topic, especially if you're talking to a Mon that shares a species/lineage with the subject of the conversation.

Minor Encounter Done; you have 1 Minor and 1 Moderate Remaining . Penny is gone; no Encounters replacing her right now.

Hmm. Well, there's an encounter, I suppose. Interesting.
Sylvia will pocket the business card, intending to give the info/rundown to Bernhard at the next opportunity. For now, though... - she checks the sun - not quite time for her meeting with Seddi. She'll ask Myra what she'd like to do for a minor encounter. She still feels bad about her first impression, and about Myra being left behind. Anything within monetary reason is good here, basically to the kitsune's whim.

[Lord Windos]

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

Right now, I'll give you two options concerning you being 'Caught' by the Mutant Umbrelong :

A) It'll just so happen to take you to the spot/park Bern was going to plan meeting with Seddi; this will allow the cowboy to help further Identify your new Mon and likely prevent a unwanted(?) threesome with it/you/Zephy (much to its/her ire and Zephy's disappointment). On the other hand, hoo boy what a scene it'll be for Seddi to take a long gander and question his life choices that lead him to this point!

B) You end up elsewhere , but Seddi will still somehow meet up with you - it'll be 'clear' how this will work if we go down this path. On the plus side you get a chance to Bond/'Bond' with your new Mon and no doubt make Zephy very very Happy, and you don't got to explain nothing to no one about whatever happens. On the flipside....well, you got to deal with a fiesty and Dangerous Lox, and the meeting with Seddi.... you'll see.

Which will it be?

[Lord Windos]

Hmm. Well, there's an encounter, I suppose. Interesting.
Sylvia will pocket the business card, intending to give the info/rundown to Bernhard at the next opportunity. For now, though... - she checks the sun - not quite time for her meeting with Seddi. She'll ask Myra what she'd like to do for a minor encounter. She still feels bad about her first impression, and about Myra being left behind. Anything within monetary reason is good here, basically to the kitsune's whim.

Such is the nature of Minor Encounters - bit sized experiences that give you enough to make it worthwhile. In this case, a Contact and 'In' with a Lab.

Myra gives you a gloomy, somewhat aloof look when you throw the Pokeball in her court as to what do. She cocks her head, thinking, before grumbling out:

"...A Saloon. I always wanted to go to one. I envision where one was while my Master was journeying here. Could you...take me there?"

A bit more talk about it makes you think it's a fairly upper class one - $1000 Poke per Pokemon, but guaranteed to make them look and feel VERY pretty and happy. Maybe you could use your own Charm/Jedi Mind trips to get a discount, maybe not. Does that sound like a good plan.

[Pokekitty2]

Such is the nature of Minor Encounters - bit sized experiences that give you enough to make it worthwhile. In this case, a Contact and 'In' with a Lab.

Myra gives you a gloomy, somewhat aloof look when you throw the Pokeball in her court as to what do. She cocks her head, thinking, before grumbling out:

"...A Saloon. I always wanted to go to one. I envision where one was while my Master was journeying here. Could you...take me there?"

A bit more talk about it makes you think it's a fairly upper class one - $1000 Poke per Pokemon, but guaranteed to make them look and feel VERY pretty and happy. Maybe you could use your own Charm/Jedi Mind trips to get a discount, maybe not. Does that sound like a good plan.

Sounds like a great plan. Sylvia is plenty happy to pay for Myra's fee as well as her own (and Sir's if he'd like). She doesn't particularly feel like treating anyone to jedi mind tricks, as long as they do do a good job.

[Lord Windos]

3. Epic Fantasio Perfomance Presents: Grit Your Teeth and Prevail - The First Bushland Wars~!
Slots: Minor or Moderate
A street show that is being put on by none other than Carmine Fantasio, a local and well respected/beloved theater performer from Kyroge's MA Hall that is putting a historical reenactment of the First Bushland Wars! Auditions are taking place for random people to earn a part in the show and their 15 minutes of fame, as well as potentially winning random prizes by Chance or answering Questions/Prompts correctly! Moderate Slots will see you inevitably play in a major scene of the Play or otherwise have a big hand in it going smoothly, while a Minor Slot will likely land you in the crowd to enjoy the show.

Seddi notes down the time Bernhard gave him, as well as Oz keeping everyone updated on her current location since John and his friends are skulking around.  Sounds like he'll be meeting Sylvia first at the park in the clearing, then Bernhard later at the embassy.  He's got some time to kill before those meetings though, so...

He'll spend a Minor Encounter on watching the performance!  He is but a visitor to these lands, so learning more about their history directly from the people who live here is almost certainly going to be a plus in his books!  Never know what you might learn in these kinds of reenactments...

(Sorry for putting this off - I got a lot of plates that needed spinning, and since I figured you'd be busy with your Trip....)

You get to Main Street without much issue - though you could feel Iron Leaves being somewhat miserable in her Ball (omph) - and by the time you spot the Street Performance it was already gearing up to begin its 2nd Act : The Clash Between Light (Bayhama Settlers) and the Loam (Lepia) .

You see two actors with their Pokemon on the 'set' - one dressed in what you recognize as very traditional Sinnish clothing, accompanied by a Chatot and Infernape , and the other dressed similarly to Ianai, though in a more earthy, Grassy tones, a Arbok and what looked like an Leafy Electabuzz at his side. The Sinnish settler had bright blond hair and a angry scowl on her face, hands bunched up into fists, while the Lepian had a stony frown and  hia arms crossed

"Oh Giratina Damn You! Why must you remain so stubborn? Is what my people ask so utterly impossible, so reprehensible, that you are willing to wage war. Be reasonable!"

"Hmpt. Do not expect an Outsider to Understand what this Land, our Responsibility to it, Truly Means. We barely tolerate your settlement, obscene and foul to the Natural Order it is. Do not push your Fortune - you Will Not be Found in Favor."

The audience was 'ooohing' and awing at the drama taking place, as tension were coming to a boil and the First Bushland Wars was ready to Erupt! It was then a Pause fell over the play and the crowd grew excited - and then bursting onto the scene in a shower of feathers was the Narrator of the Play itself - Carmine Fantasio! Bright red curly hair, a face covered by a Tragedy/Comedy Mask , and wearing what appeared to be a cross between a Jester and Mr. Rime's outfit, they gave a bow to the audience as they declared:

"Oh what a plight! What a delight! The Leader of our people, the great and venerable Bayhama herself, locked in a stalmate with the tragic, noble man known only as Rag'Esmi  the Graveler ! What will be the Fate of this battle of Beliefs? This Meeting of the Wills? A revelation of what Truths they hold dear?"

They sonorous, upbeat voice pierces throughout the audience, before they suddenly point at someone: You! 

"You there! Yes, you, oh Stalward Ranger of Justice! Tell me, pray tell, let it be Known: What is your Truth of What Happened Here? Who do you Believe in Most? How, if it was your Will, do you think it should end ?"

Carmine, the audience, and the Actors themselves wait with baited breath for your answers....

[Spiritmon]

I will be short in this post. Oz feel uneasy with the feeling in be observed. But try to found some king of courage. She was torn between the mysterious fox and the strange and weird soun she hears. In the end she decided to follow her instinct curiosity and go straight to *** ??? ???.

Encounter choice: Using my moderate encounter slot for *** ??? ???. Lets see what Oz will found!

I'd like to join Oz in the *** ??? ??? with a moderate slot of my own.. if thats ok with you ofc.

 *** ??? ???
Shimmer glimmer
Jingle jangle
Clink tink
Something Most Strange and Special Be This Way
Moderate Encounter Slot Only; 2 PC Maximum

Very well! Let's see where your Fortune leads you two....

***

Inevitably, each of your attention is drawn by that Sound. That most Wonderous Sound. The two of you make your own way of tracking It it down, and eventually the two of you ended up finding each other and joing forces. 

Your hunt and search takes you down several long and winding ally ways into the heart of the City. As you explored your surroundings started to get older. Aged. Classic. The walls took on a distinctly Old Jhoto/Sinnish style as you head deeper 
                                               and deeper
                                                             into the the twisting maze of Bayhama's old and crusty arties.

Then, you're here



Inexplicably, you two find yourselves in a small park, complete with bushes, Long Grass, Trees, a small stream and who know what else.  Surrounding it was tall, tall skyscrappers and great high walls: the only path in and out was the one you just came through, complete with a Red Torri Gate. Right in the center is an old but remarkably well kept shrine - you two can't tell if it has been maintained or been abandoned and miraculously has remained preserved. It had an august, storied air about it, yet it was not at all Intimidating. Nay, you say it was downright welcome, not a hint of Ill Omen or Intention (Oz' Sisters can attest to this).

You have 3 Options for now:

1. Turn Back
2. Explore the Area Surrounding the Shrine
3. Entire the Shrine.

Each of you can take the same Option, or split them up amongst yourselves.

(My mind is really a mess. Dont worry I just a bit tired today)

Oz will look around, but she decided to take at the shrine. Or try to hear where the sound is coming from, if it is in the shrine, or around it.