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

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Both the actors looked surprised by your suggestion, before a competitive gleam entered their eyes as the two face each other once more. Bayhama's Chatot let out what sounded like an ominos gong going *BOING!* while her Infernape grinned and started tapping its fists together. On the other side The Graveler's Arbok Coiled itself tight and let out an ominous *Hiss* that sent shivers down everyone's back, whilte the leafy Electrvire slowly lumbered forward in stern opposition.

"I believe the Stalwart Ranger has made an excellent point. If my logic and the future prosperity my people can bring failed to convince, then perhaps a demonstration of the fruits of our labor is in order..."

"Heh. You show more Wisdom than us both combined, Warden of Nature. Very well - if these Outsiders can not be made to Understand Us and This Land, then we Must Do What We Must.

Tension built as both sides of the conflict - Settler vs Native - hit an all time high, before they suddenly started Fighting! Well, not quite : it was more akin to the Grand Performances put on in Kalos, with a general helping of Hoen Style Contest showery. Still, it look thrilling and quite dangerous, as the flaming ape sent a storm of fire fanned by the winds their chatty bird conjured, while the resplendid serpent sent great clouds of dust with its furious tail beats and the bioelectric simion summoning a surge of plant life to combat and defend!

Despite both sides put on one hell of a good Performance it was clear that Bayhama had the upper hand, as slowly but surely her Mons were beating back Rag'Esmi 's forces, causing a triumphant smirk to appear on her face and a scowl of defiance to appear on his. 

"Ha, see?! This is what you get for - "

"I Warned. The Land is tolerant, but with this No More. "

Suddenly, a cloud of dust, mist, and smoke exploded onto the set, obscuring everyone on it and causing the crowd to gasp and oooh !

"What in Distortion's name - !?"

"Now."

You hear Carmine's voice in your ear -  and with the scene set and a que like that it doesn't take a genius to know what to do.

You send their Pokemon, and with a great burst of Light that drives away the Haze Goodra the Friendly but Fierce Dragon appears. Bayhama, once she can see, openlyg gawks at the Pseudo hugger that has so neatly intervened, while The Graveler simply smile and bow to the Great Dragon.

"Oh Mighty Dragon, My People Beseech You - Drive Away These Foolish Outsiders, So That We May All Persevere."

Goodra turns to blink at the actor, but with remarkable quickness caught on and simply smile, before bouncing around and giving the same one to Bayhama and her partners. Only this one was far more Challenging and the wrong kind of playful. The actor took a half-step back, mirrored by her Mons, before scowling at her rival and the Dragon they 'summoned' 

"Fine!" , she spats, a rictus snarl on her face, "You win this battle, you...you lout! Rest assure of this, though: me and my people will not be stopped. Even if the very land rises up to topple and challenge us, we WILL prevail in the end! So swears I, Bayhama and my people!!!"

She then turns to 'run away' with her Mons, disappearing behind the stage while the crowd cheered, booed, and generally bad a blast. Rag'Esmi walked forward and bowed his head to the Great Dragon, prompting them to be lifted right back up into a hug that had the audience cooing and them laughing.

"Ha ha! I see, I see. If it is not my reverance you want, this take this as a Token of Friendship."

The man hands Goodra a Bag of Stardust ($1500) with a Haban Berry ($500), giving them one last bow of thanks.

"Thank you, Great Dragon. Though this is not the End of My People's Strife with the Outsiders, you have Graciously Given Us Hope that we yet Withstand these Outsiders. And, maybe, one day get them to See How We See."

The Graveler then simply walks off the stage with his Mons, leaving just Goodra to blink at the gift they've been given...until they smile, turn to the audience, and gives them the brightest, happiest wave they could!

Everyone goes wild ! The clapping and cheering is near Boomburst levels of LOUD, and bags of Poke and other goodies are thrown at the stage to show just HOW MUCH they loved the show! Your Dragon, in remarkable restraint, elected to ignore these treasures and simply returned to your side, parting the crowd like nothing and giving you the Items they were gifted.

"Now that's what I call a showstopper. I knew I had a good feeling about you, cowboy. Stick around if you want continue playing a part in this grand performance, or reach out to me later if not. Either way, I hope you enjoyed our show~"

Their voice echoes in your ears once more, barely overheard as the crowd around you cheers you and Goodra on - some look ready to hug the most huggable drago and lift you up high, with how excited they were getting!

Minor Encounter Done: If you want to continue, either spend another Minor Encounter , or spend a Moderate Encounter if you really want to be a Star of the Show. Otherwise, you got 2 Moderate and 1 Minor Slot remaining.

(I believe I actually carried over an unused Minor encounter from yesterday, so I should have 2 left.  Which is important because...)

Seddi will give Goodra a thankful tip of the hat for playing along, and gladly takes the items from the friendly dragon when offered them.  "Right then, I do believe we have places to be.  Certainly was fun, though.  Who knows?  Maybe we can come back later."

Seddi will start making his way over to the park where he said he'd meet Sylvia, but he passes by a berry stand on the way there.  And that there gives Seddi an idea.

Nevermind that the stall seems to be run by a Grass/Dragon pokemon of some variety.  He's seen stranger and has no doubt he will continue to see even stranger things than a dragon running a fruit stand.  Seddi's perusing the berries and fruits for something that might have a particular kind of effect, though it's probably worth asking the shopkeep if they have any suggestions.

"Say, ya got any wares that might help with a killer headache?  One of my partners is strugglin' to speak right now without doin' psychic damage to herself.  Quite literally."

[Lord Windos]

(I believe I actually carried over an unused Minor encounter from yesterday, so I should have 2 left.  Which is important because...)

Seddi will give Goodra a thankful tip of the hat for playing along, and gladly takes the items from the friendly dragon when offered them.  "Right then, I do believe we have places to be.  Certainly was fun, though.  Who knows?  Maybe we can come back later."

Seddi will start making his way over to the park where he said he'd meet Sylvia, but he passes by a berry stand on the way there.  And that there gives Seddi an idea.

Nevermind that the stall seems to be run by a Grass/Dragon pokemon of some variety.  He's seen stranger and has no doubt he will continue to see even stranger things than a dragon running a fruit stand.  Seddi's perusing the berries and fruits for something that might have a particular kind of effect, though it's probably worth asking the shopkeep if they have any suggestions.

"Say, ya got any wares that might help with a killer headache?  One of my partners is strugglin' to speak right now without doin' psychic damage to herself.  Quite literally."

All you got was a ghostly chuckle from Fantasio at your pithy remark. The crowd is sad to see a rising star go shooting off, but with Goodra by yourself it's easy for you to escape and get on with your day. Hmm...you know, maybe you could pull a Ronald and moonlight as both a Elite Trainer and Actor, if you got this much talent and flair....

The List of Berries/Fruits/Botanical is easy enough to Look Up, so if you want anything on it let the Frugon know!

As for your inquiry it got a rather worried and concerned look from the fruity drake, before a Flash of realization appeared and they ducked under the counter for a moment. A moment of rummaging later and they pull out what appeared to be a BIG Berry that was a cross between a Persim and Apricot, looking very juicy and ready to burst. The dragon pulls out what appears to be a tablet, types something on it, and shows it to you:

[Oh noes! Lucky ducky, though, I THINK this might work: my very own Pericot Berry! Clears and fortifies the mind, guaranteed! Though I'm not sure if it will 100% help against migraines....never tested these on them before. Also, it has some, ah, side effects - still haven't quite breed them out yet, sorry! If you want to try, though, it'll only cost you $1000 Poke for 1!]

Effect: WILL Cure the Bad Headache of Iron Leaves, but the Berry is so overwhelming that it locked the Mon's Ability until after the next Fight its in - something about the adrenaline of Battle able to clear away the 'mental block' it has on Abilities. Still willing to buy it?

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

As Bernhard attempts his offer, though, Sylvia has made up her mind - she may as well play along.
She slips between the two of them, walking across Bernhard's chest to rub her back up under the lox's chin. It's not a seduction attempt, exactly - more of a distraction and re-direction.
Intent: redirect the lox's attention, get them off of Bernhard (he's taking it well now, but she knows enough about his character to suspect he's not fully comfortable there, especially given the crowd).
Trust me, Azure one - he's not worth your time in *that* department.

Original Post link for my sake of re-reading, and to prevent it from being buried 

The very moment that bespectacled Espeon put a paw onto his chest, Bern audibly takes a breath and ALMOST instinctively blares out a 'Please DON'T touch me there! Highly sensitive!! Not allowed!! Personal space, personal space please, boundaries!! You're not Morgana! NO touching me !' He manages to swallow these words last minute.

...Perhaps because he was way too dazzed by Sylvia chipping in now. Luck (or the joyful curse) has it, that Bernhard absolutely misinterprets her gesture towards that Lox-creature. "No, please, Sylvia, not you as well..." Instinctively he blushes even more, with tiny steam clouds and everything, immediately averts his gaze to the side, and covers his view to Sylv and that creature with both hands. "We're STILL in public, ya know... (⁄ ⁄>⁄ロ⁄<⁄ ⁄; ) And I know my robe's pretty and comfy and fluffy, but I would REALLY prefer you DON'T misuse it as a bedsheet now... Please stop, go mate elsewhere... I BEG you..."


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Uh... We'll hold our breath in high anticipation as that glowy fox creature gives us a raw, sultry gaze, mentally preparing for impending doom, dear Arcus help Bernhard already.......

Only to have it giving us that long lick across the side of our face and a gentle nuzzle. For a moment, Bernhard's absolutely stunned by that turn of event, as well as that ill feeling from being 'smooched' (which is heavily noted by him, and only wants him to get that creature as a magical companion even more - what is this sorcery, is that some sort of poison?) - such sudden(?) affection heavily triggers his 'oh, you flatter me so~'-senses, causing them to go into literal overdrive. He cups the cheek that creature 'kissed' with the non-gauntleted hand, lets out a chuckle, and gifts that creature a thankful (and heavily relieved!!) smile and carefully pats their face's/snout's in return. "You like me?~ How sweet of you, thanks~~ I jussssst so happen to have grown a liking on you as well, I fear~ Hehe~~~ (^//v//^; )" *embarassed brushing of a long black strand of hair out of face*

(Damage and paralyzed status noted! As well as all XP) We're VERY taken aback as that Umbrelong throws up onto their back, but we don't fight it at all.

Current mood as together we are leaping several stories high and land on top of a nearby building, before proceeding to hop across the roofs together and away from Main Street (we'll put our arms around that creature's neck for safety)

As we leap away though, among the crowd's cheering and Zephy's cries out of "WOOOOOO! YEAH BABY, SCORE ~<3 !!!", Bernhard's voice can be heard, in an obvious rushed manner. "No! Myra!! Σ(°ロ°) Please stick with Sylv for now, and meet me back at the Magi Embassyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!............................" *long echo*



As for WHERE we'll go:

Spoiler

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.

(Yep, indeed. Sorry Seddi! I REALLY want to bond with that new 'Mon, keep things private aka not having to explain things, and have Zephy happy. In-chara Bern's really not the type to be like 'please look at what I caught', the cowboy being a 'Mon-researcher or not - you gotta earn his trust first!)

Wherever we'll end up, Bernhard desperately hope that it will be somewhere away from the crowd. Somewhere PRIVATE at best.


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Once and wherever we land and are set back on the ground aka fred from being held on the back of that Umbrelong, we'll give... said creature another gentle nuzzle of their cheek. Bern smiles mildly (a rare sight on his face indeed), then lets out a deep sigh. "Companions indeed?~ Yes? ...Fine. Happy now~~" *feeling rather pleased with oneself*

He gently rubs their snout, having a stern look now. "Yes, COMPANIONS. Nothing more, and definitely nothing less. I do happen to enjoy how unique you appear to be, I've grown a liking on you indeed~~ However I'm already happily taken, and one-hundred percently faithful to my lady. *mumbles something along the lines of 'she would probably skin me alive in cold blood if I am not'* Then, in a spark of inspiration, his face and expression light up. "HOWEVER~" *picks up Zephy, 'presenting her'* "My mythic partner here is free and willing, I guess~ Now aren't you, my dear Zephy?~ (･ᴗ<)☆"

Bern once more hands her the red rose received earlier, as well as an Ultra Ball' and leans in closer to whisper to the birdmouse. "I HIIIIGHLY doubt me of all people has to tell you this... But... Told you you shall be rewarded splendidly if this encounter of that creature works out in good terms. I'm sorry for intercepting earlier, I HAD TO, okay... Plus, you DO have a point of letting me...please don't call it 'canoodling', that sounds so non-romantic (._. ) *another wink and smirk* Make it meaningful~. Make it count~. Don't overdo it first time together, I have a feeling that creature will stay with us, you shall have PLENTY of opportunities for a good time, if you desire so... Especially if you can, perhaps and mayhaps, put in a good word for me towards that creature please~". *deep sigh* Just...enjoy yourself.  I don't want to deal with any hatchlings of yours though."



Then, in a dramatic act of 'gifting/handing' that birdmouse to that Umbrelong:

Attract EX!! (not via Evocation, but having Zephy actually use the move)

Accuracy: Zephy's Special (5* from holding Bright Powder EX) + Bern's Special (2) + Zephy's Fight (2) + Bern's Fight (3) + Zephy's Allure (5) + Bern's Allure (0) - 1 dazzed = 16d6!
Effect: Adds 'In Love' Status and works on EVERYTHING but Oblivious and plotdeviced Mon, regardless of gender. Because still no lovemaking without the actual love in Bern's book! He'll discreetly turn away though and cover his ears.


IF, HOWEVER, that Umbrelong as well as Zephy are absolutely set on - dear heaven, I hate writing this while I'm also laughing like a jolly teenager - making this a threesome, OR there's a significant chance of increasing the bond with that creature...

Spoiler

...still use Attract EX on Umbrelong, with the difference that, by everything that's holy and might, Bernhard will join. He'll absolutely HATE every second of it, and only gently touch himself (through his pants with the non-gauntleted hand)  while letting that Umbrelong and Zephy mate as much as they want on top of him; or if anything - "J U S T.  C U D D L E S ! ! ! Not a single step further! I DARE YOU!! *clenches robe* "Clothes stay on!!"

Mood if THAT happens, what dafaque. Please fade to black if things go THAT direction. My PM Inbox is always open though if you really want to indulge such a scene.

[Redstone]

Spoiler

Lani simply gives you a thumbs up when you meet up with her and her Trainer once more. All was good, if a bit bordering too much on the Fae for her tastes!

Your prayers don't get any overt responses, but that warm welcoming feeling intensified even further. A subtle wind blows from behind you and Akamu, gently pushing you two to enter. 

Good as sign as any to Enter.

Inside the shrine was a simple alter, on it a pedestal holding a basin that had a silver, arcane flame burning silently within, a smoky haze escaping from it that was remarkably similar to kind emitted by Oz's new Bell.

There were cushions to rest your knees, as well as what looked like a couple of bowls of simple berries for you and your Mons to snack on. 

In front of the.....Alter of Silver Flames, there were three little stands.

One, an empty silver tray, waiting to for something place to be Wonderous.

Two, a silver-ish donation box, waiting to be filled with Wealth.

Three, a silver bowl and athame (Knife), waiting to sacrifice one's Weight

A simple plaque was on each little stand. They read:

Give up a Wonderous Most Grand....

Give up a Wealth Most Gainful....

Give up a Weight Most Gracious....


To Have Your Wish Be Fulfilled

...

He'd place a shiny crystal from his bag on the silver tray, stepping back a little.

'A simple Wish of exchange. Powerful yet quickly fading for lasting yet weaker, it shall benefit the kind of my dearest companion.'

          It was time for him to enter a new chapter of preperation,

                                  a quest to get closer to the primal might embued in his homeland,

 

                                                                            the Z-POWER

[Lord Windos]

He'd place a shiny crystal from his bag on the silver tray, stepping back a little.

'A simple Wish of exchange. Powerful yet quickly fading for lasting yet weaker, it shall benefit the kind of my dearest companion.'

          It was time for him to enter a new chapter of preperation,

                                  a quest to get closer to the primal might embued in his homeland,

 

                                                                            the Z-POWER

As you Offer up the awesome Nature's Boon Crystal and intone your Wish, the air in the Shrine stills , as if taking a deep breath....

OFFERING RECEIVED
MOST WORTHY AND ACCEPTABLE
W I S H  G R A N T E D

...and the Offering is consumed in a GREAT GOUT silver flame, burning it all away, right into fine, powdery ashes!

And in those ashes....

Was a dark blue and draconic Z Crystal, Most Unique and Grand

Special Dragonium Z Obtained.

Z Move Mechanics

Damaging:
- Ignores the target's defense stat entirely.

- Cannot miss nor be evaded.  Accuracy does still matter, though, because it can still crit.

- The Z-move's damage pool is calculated in one of two ways (CHOOSE):
  - The BP of the base move (after pre-damage effects) is doubled, all other modifiers (such as Strength and STAB) are added, then 1/3 of the final damage pool is also dealt as automatic damage on top of whatever post-roll modifiers there are. (A smaller amount of guaranteed damage with the potential for damage not normally possible if you're lucky)
  - The first half of the move's normal damage pool (rounded up) are automatically (6) results, the remaining half is rolled as normal, and then half of the final damage pool is also dealt as automatic damage on top of whatever post-roll modifiers there are. (Deal the move's maximum normal damage [almost] guaranteed and up to 50% more as a bonus)

- If the Z-move is blocked by Protect or Detect, then the attack does its normal damage instead of Z-damage.

Non-Damaging:
- Grants the user a stat buff or effect of some kind when they surround themselves in Z-power, and then attempts to use the status move as normal.  The bonus effects vary for different status moves.

- Might make the status move especially flashy or effective at GM discretion

- The Z-status move cannot be prevented from being used by Taunt, Torment, Disable, Encore, Imprison, and Heal Block.  They may also be used even if Gravity or Extreme Weather (From the Primals and Mega Rayquaza) are in effect, but specific moves affected by those field conditions will still fail after applying the Z-effect.  Z-status moves can still miss, but their Z-effects will never fail to apply even if the actual move misses.

- Z-effects are not affected by Contrary, Simple, and Heal Block.  However, effects that are applied after the Z-effect portion of the attack (like Eevee's Extreme Evoboost) are.

You can use a Z Move Once a Day in the new System, or spend 2 Will to be able to use it again repeatedly, at a scaling Cost. Incurs a - 1 Exhaustion Penalty to Move Rolls within the same Encounter after use.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Uh... We'll hold our breath in high anticipation as that glowy fox creature gives us a raw, sultry gaze, mentally preparing for impending doom, dear Arcus help Bernhard already.......

Only to have it giving us that long lick across the side of our face and a gentle nuzzle. For a moment, Bernhard's absolutely stunned by that turn of event, as well as that ill feeling from being 'smooched' (which is heavily noted by him, and only wants him to get that creature as a magical companion even more - what is this sorcery, is that some sort of poison?) - such sudden(?) affection heavily triggers his 'oh, you flatter me so~'-senses, causing them to go into literal overdrive. He cups the cheek that creature 'kissed' with the non-gauntleted hand, lets out a chuckle, and gifts that creature a thankful (and heavily relieved!!) smile and carefully pats their face's/snout's in return. "You like me?~ How sweet of you, thanks~~ I jussssst so happen to have grown a liking on you as well, I fear~ Hehe~~~ (^//v//^; )" *embarassed brushing of a long black strand of hair out of face*


(Damage and paralyzed status noted! As well as all XP) We're VERY taken aback as that Umbrelong throws up onto their back, but we don't fight it at all.

Current mood as together we are leaping several stories high and land on top of a nearby building, before proceeding to hop across the roofs together and away from Main Street (we'll put our arms around that creature's neck for safety)

Wherever we'll end up, Bernhard desperately hope that it will be somewhere away from the crowd. Somewhere PRIVATE at best.


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Once and wherever we land and are set back on the ground aka fred from being held on the back of that Umbrelong, we'll give... said creature another gentle nuzzle of their cheek. Bern smiles mildly (a rare sight on his face indeed), then lets out a deep sigh. "Companions indeed?~ Yes? ...Fine. Happy now~~" *feeling rather pleased with oneself*

He gently rubs their snout, having a stern look now. "Yes, COMPANIONS. Nothing more, and definitely nothing less. I do happen to enjoy how unique you appear to be, I've grown a liking on you indeed~~ However I'm already happily taken, and one-hundred percently faithful to my lady. *mumbles something along the lines of 'she would probably murder me in cold blood if I am not'* Then, in a spark of inspiration, his face and expression light up. "HOWEVER~" *picks up Zephy, 'presenting her'* "My mythic partner here is free and willing, I guess~ Now aren't you, my dear Zephy?~ (･ᴗ<)☆"

Bern once more hands her the red rose received earlier, as well as an Ultra Ball' and leans in closer to whisper to the birdmouse. "I HIIIIGHLY doubt me of all people has to tell you this... But... Told you you shall be rewarded splendidly if this encounter of that creature works out in good terms. I'm sorry for intercepting earlier, I HAD TO, okay... Plus, you DO have a point of letting me...please don't call it 'canoodling', that sounds so non-romantic (._. ) *another wink and smirk* Make it meaningful~. Make it count~. Don't overdo it first time together, I have a feeling that creature will stay with us, you shall have PLENTY of opportunities for a good time, if you desire so... Especially if you can, perhaps and mayhaps, put in a good word for me towards that creature please~". *deep sigh* Just...enjoy yourself.  I don't want to deal with any hatchlings of yours though."



Then, in a dramatic act of 'gifting/handing' that birdmouse to that Umbrelong:

Attract EX!! (not via Evocation, but having Zephy actually use the move)

Accuracy: Zephy's Special (5* from holding Bright Powder EX) + Bern's Special (2) + Zephy's Fight (2) + Bern's Fight (3) + Zephy's Allure (5) + Bern's Allure (0) - 1 dazzed = 16d6!
Effect: Adds 'In Love' Status and works on EVERYTHING but Oblivious and plotdeviced Mon, regardless of gender. Because still no lovemaking without the actual love in Bern's book! He'll discreetly turn away though and cover his ears.

You get a simple *Boop!* and another sizzling nuzzle (no Damage, but yeouch!) for your silly question, before your Fate is Sealed and you're whisked away on pseudo-shotgun romantic getaway. Zephy is just having the time of her life, both at the chance to SCORE but also at the sheer passion of The Foxy Event (as it will go down in yous twos Personal History) she had the joy to experience and take a leading role in sculpting.

"YEH-YEAH! No regrets, only the most wonderful time of our lives ~<3 !" she had to say, as you two were rapidly transported away from Main Street too...

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....A dark, secluded forest, located in one of the many parks that grow throughout Bayhama. The Umbrelong manages to cart you to a nice, secluded lil' glaze after a extremely Swift trip from buildings to here - the process of which involved several Powerful Acrobatic feats that are impressive even by your Air Scimitar sensibilities and your Mythic's adrenaline happy nature -  setting you down on a bed of leaves after they go through the process of making a nest for you all. Your own nuzzle and question gets a welcoming one in turn, before, as they now loom over you, give you a most Expectant Look. Your protests instead of the prompt commencement of [M A T I N G] manages to Confuse and frustrate your newest 'Catch' , though that was until you mentioned you already had a mate (and a most possessive one at that!), causing them to rear back in surprise....

*Rolls*

...and actually get off you, giving you your personal space back and the prime opportunity to throw your overly amorous mouse-bird at them/her. Zephy, so startled by your actually offering her on silver platter AND the fact you were ACTUALLY let her get her Artistic Rizz® on and Get Lucky~ , doesn't protest at being treated like a Litleo, nodding rapidly and smiling with near delirious e x c i t e m e n t .

"Bernard, if this one HOT mama gives me as much of a good time as I think and is fine with my own flights of fancy, then I won't ever complain about your 'Fairy Festivals' with her ever again. *Scrunches Face* Well, at least if you don't make it too Lovely Pidove, or she doesn't try to piss me off. *Shakes head* ANYWAY, let me attem and I'll be sure to Sing your praises as I make them Sing, te he he.... ~<3"

The vulpizard, a bit less confused but still perplexed by the side chat and delay in [M a t i n g] (and whether its a good idea to do so with you now), quickly lights up (literally so!) and smile with e x c i t e m e n t  as you let loose your Mythical maestro and Roaming romantic. Zephy floats right over to the Umbrelong, taking their/her quivering, e x c i t ed  head into her paws...and places a searing kiss on her muzzle

Attract EX
Automatic Critical Hit

...and the mutant critter shrinks down to match their new partner's size , their eyes bright with Love and L u s t mirrored by Zephy's own, and....

...
...Do I have to say more?

Oh yeah - they're ["YES! YEEEEES!"] in the nest you're in, leaving you out of the fun but putting on one hell of a good show. If you change your mind about joining in, though...well, we can take this to the PMs.

Zephy and Umbrelong are currently Unavailable for the remainder of this Encounter due to..... yeah. 

While in the middle of this you feel yourself.... zone out. Your attention and very Being.....drawn away. 

Drawn away.....elsewhere....

(@Dragonstrike : Whenever you're ready, Begin your Moderate/Minor Encounter with Bernard ; you can set the meeting place, and I'll handle the rest. Phantom, don't respond YET or until I SAY you do to ANY of Dragonstrike's Posts in this Meeting.)

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Lani simply gives you a thumbs up when you meet up with her and her Trainer once more. All was good, if a bit bordering too much on the Fae for her tastes!

Your prayers don't get any overt responses, but that warm welcoming feeling intensified even further. A subtle wind blows from behind you and Akamu, gently pushing you two to enter. 

Good as sign as any to Enter.

Inside the shrine was a simple alter, on it a pedestal holding a basin that had a silver, arcane flame burning silently within, a smoky haze escaping from it that was remarkably similar to kind emitted by Oz's new Bell.

There were cushions to rest your knees, as well as what looked like a couple of bowls of simple berries for you and your Mons to snack on. 

In front of the.....Alter of Silver Flames, there were three little stands.

One, an empty silver tray, waiting to for something place to be Wonderous.

Two, a silver-ish donation box, waiting to be filled with Wealth.

Three, a silver bowl and athame (Knife), waiting to sacrifice one's Weight

A simple plaque was on each little stand. They read:

Give up a Wonderous Most Grand....

Give up a Wealth Most Gainful....

Give up a Weight Most Gracious....


To Have Your Wish Be Fulfilled

...

Oz was without words. She doesn't know what to wish for. Maybe...strengh? Courage? Bravery...Or...

!

Oz for a split second see the Nostalgic Brazier Bell ...And then...She knows. She...know what to wish for.[/url]

[url=https://youtu.be/eD0XEH3qVCk?si=dldJpG6KmKIqyMTK]Sad Epic Emotional Music - Farewell Life

Oz knows what to wish for. She remember what she sacrificed. Her friends deaths. Because of her...She knows she can't bring all of them back...But she knows she can bring someone back. Someone who gave up her life to save hers...And now...she can gave back the life that was taken from her.

Before she do however...She grab a piece of paper, and writte down something.

Fortuna. Persephone. I found a way to bring her back...A Healer job is to save lives...But...the job of a family member is to save others lifes too. And I will bring her back, no matter what. Hecate, I love you my sister, my daughter. With all my heart.

Bethy. You were right. Maybe...I more brave and strong than I give credit for. If this doesn't work...Forgive me Bethy.

Dite...I sorry for what I about to do. But sometimes...you must be brave to sacrifice yourself for others. And I always consider the lifes of those that I love more importantly than mine. We will meet again. I promise.

Meza...Oh Meza. I think...maybe you would understand. If you could...change fate. Change the fate for the one you loved the most. If you could trade your life to bring the one love back...would you do it? I will sacrifice my life. And bring someone who taken away from me.

My sisters...my family. I love you all: Hecate. Persephone. Fortuna. Dite. Bethy. Meza...I love you all my family. My friends. 

Seddi/@Dragonstrike, forgive me...maybe we will not have the battle we wanted to do. The time we spend was short, but you show me I have the courage to face fate in the fate.

Dodger. You save me. You make have bravery. You bring back the spark on me. The desire to save lives. And now...I can bring one back. Thank you. For everything.

Mr Samsara/@PhantomUnderYourDesk...You are a bit scary...But...You also kind. You was the most kind Scimitar I ever meet. You show me I also have bravery on me. Bravery enough to face my demons. To not be weigh by the sins and mistakes of my past. I...I wish I could have know you better. Maybe...Maybe we could be...friends. Maybe you could teach so much! I-I...

Oz could barely hold the tears in her face...But...She must be strong. Specially in what she must do.

To all the people who joined in this little existence of mine called 'Life': Thank you for everything. We might be little sparks of ember in this huge universe with all its stars...But...By loving this world, its life...I find this little spark ever bright and meaning. I love you all. And...goodbye.

Oz finally finish her message in the paper. She approach Akuma. Looking at him. With tears in her face, while he grab that stone, she ask him. "Akuma. I have a enourmour favor to ask you."

Whitesand - Eternity (Epic Beautiful Dramatic Emotional Instrumental) [Copyright Free]

Oz gave the paper to Akuma. "I know what I must do. What I wish for." She looks at the blade. "Promise me. Promise me you will deliver this message to everyone. To my sisters. And to everyone."

She looks at the flame in front of her. And each of the offerings. She takes a deep breath, and then state her wish. 

"Guardian of this place. Please...hear my plea." Even now, Oz fears was palpable. Even with what she is willing do, she still fear death. "Many years ago, my friends...they all died because of me. I...I failed with them. Because...I was not strong enough. Because of my weakness, they perished...And when I was about to join with them, paralysed by the fear of death, my sister, Glinda, sacrifice her life to save mine. She was...She was the light of my light!" Oz face was flooded with sorrow, the survival guilty finally reaching its pinnacle. "She...save me. But...her life was cut! Taken away! She...she had so much to live for!"

Oz fall with her knees in the ground, crying, sobbing. She put her face in the ground. "I miss her...I miss her so much! There is no day I do not feel the guilty in my back. That I...I failed with all of them! I-I failed as a medic. Failed as a sister." Then she tries to hold strengh. "Thats why...Thats why I know what I want to wish for." Trembling, she stand up. "I know...I cant bring them all back. But..." Oz look at the knife.


"I know who I can at least bring back."

"WHO WILL REMEMBER ME" by Twelve Titans Music • World's Most Emotional Music

Oz put the knife close to her. "I wish..."

Oz then put the Knife close to her heart.

"I wish...To Glinda be back to life...And what I offer in exchange..."

With a quick and determined look, she push the Knife in her heart, felting the pain and suffer.

"Is my own life...the same life she save...And now..." Oz taste her own blood going though her mouth. "I...giving...back..."

Her world begin to fall into darkness. Her vision blurs...Her hands shaking. Her all legs falling in the ground. She falling little by little...feeling the pain getting worse...But at the same time begin to disappear. The knife in her hand falling, her own hands stain with her own blood.


She looks at the sky. She wonders...if this world will remember her.

"Glinda...My dear sister...I...If I could have one more wish...It was to see you again with me...To make you see how much I grown...How much our sisters grow. To...show...you...the rest...of...family...To...show you...the world...you gave me..."

...

"Ashes...to...ashes...Dust...to...dust..."

Slowy. Very slowy. Her eyes closed. The light of life leaving Oz eyes. With only thing keeping her from fall into despair...Was the hope that her family will be reunited once more...Even if she can't be stay there.

What is about to do now...is now beyond my control.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Oz was without words. She doesn't know what to wish for. Maybe...strengh? Courage? Bravery...Or...

!

Oz for a split second see the Nostalgic Brazier Bell ...And then...She knows. She...know what to wish for.[/url]

[url=https://youtu.be/eD0XEH3qVCk?si=dldJpG6KmKIqyMTK]Sad Epic Emotional Music - Farewell Life

Oz knows what to wish for. She remember what she sacrificed. Her friends deaths. Because of her...She knows she can't bring all of them back...But she knows she can bring someone back. Someone who gave up her life to save hers...And now...she can gave back the life that was taken from her.

Before she do however...She grab a piece of paper, and writte down something.

Fortuna. Persephone. I found a way to bring her back...A Healer job is to save lives...But...the job of a family member is to save others lifes too. And I will bring her back, no matter what. Hecate, I love you my sister, my daughter. With all my heart.

Bethy. You were right. Maybe...I more brave and strong than I give credit for. If this doesn't work...Forgive me Bethy.

Dite...I sorry for what I about to do. But sometimes...you must be brave to sacrifice yourself for others. And I always consider the lifes of those that I love more importantly than mine. We will meet again. I promise.

Meza...Oh Meza. I think...maybe you would understand. If you could...change fate. Change the fate for the one you loved the most. If you could trade your life to bring the one love back...would you do it? I will sacrifice my life. And bring someone who taken away from me.

My sisters...my family. I love you all: Hecate. Persephone. Fortuna. Dite. Bethy. Meza...I love you all my family. My friends. 

Seddi/@Dragonstrike, forgive me...maybe we will not have the battle we wanted to do. The time we spend was short, but you show me I have the courage to face fate in the fate.

Dodger. You save me. You make have bravery. You bring back the spark on me. The desire to save lives. And now...I can bring one back. Thank you. For everything.

Mr Samsara/@PhantomUnderYourDesk...You are a bit scary...But...You also kind. You was the most kind Scimitar I ever meet. You show me I also have bravery on me. Bravery enough to face my demons. To not be weigh by the sins and mistakes of my past. I...I wish I could have know you better. Maybe...Maybe we could be...friends. Maybe you could teach so much! I-I...

Oz could barely hold the tears in her face...But...She must be strong. Specially in what she must do.

To all the people who joined in this little existence of mine called 'Life': Thank you for everything. We might be little sparks of ember in this huge universe with all its stars...But...By loving this world, its life...I find this little spark ever bright and meaning. I love you all. And...goodbye.

Oz finally finish her message in the paper. She approach Akuma. Looking at him. With tears in her face, while he grab that stone, she ask him. "Akuma. I have a enourmour favor to ask you."

Whitesand - Eternity (Epic Beautiful Dramatic Emotional Instrumental) [Copyright Free]

Oz gave the paper to Akuma. "I know what I must do. What I wish for." She looks at the blade. "Promise me. Promise me you will deliver this message to everyone. To my sisters. And to everyone."

She looks at the flame in front of her. And each of the offerings. She takes a deep breath, and then state her wish. 

"Guardian of this place. Please...hear my plea." Even now, Oz fears was palpable. Even with what she is willing do, she still fear death. "Many years ago, my friends...they all died because of me. I...I failed with them. Because...I was not strong enough. Because of my weakness, they perished...And when I was about to join with them, paralysed by the fear of death, my sister, Glinda, sacrifice her life to save mine. She was...She was the light of my light!" Oz face was flooded with sorrow, the survival guilty finally reaching its pinnacle. "She...save me. But...her life was cut! Taken away! She...she had so much to live for!"

Oz fall with her knees in the ground, crying, sobbing. She put her face in the ground. "I miss her...I miss her so much! There is no day I do not feel the guilty in my back. That I...I failed with all of them! I-I failed as a medic. Failed as a sister." Then she tries to hold strengh. "Thats why...Thats why I know what I want to wish for." Trembling, she stand up. "I know...I cant bring them all back. But..." Oz look at the knife.

Hans Zimmer - Time (Inception) | EPIC EMOTIONAL VERSION

"I know who I can at least bring back."

"WHO WILL REMEMBER ME" by Twelve Titans Music • World's Most Emotional Music

Oz put the knife close to her. "I wish..."

Oz then put the Knife close to her heart.

"I wish...To Glinda be back to life...And what I offer in exchange..."

With a quick and determined look, she push the Knife in her heart, felting the pain and suffer.

"Is my own life...the same life she save...And now..." Oz taste her own blood going though her mouth. "I...giving...back..."

Her world begin to fall into darkness. Her vision blurs...Her hands shaking. Her all legs falling in the ground. She falling little by little...feeling the pain getting worse...But at the same time begin to disappear. The knife in her hand falling, her own hands stain with her own blood.

"WHO WILL REMEMBER ME" by Twelve Titans Music • World's Most Emotional Music

She looks at the sky. She wonders...if this world will remember me.

"Glinda...My dear sister...I...If I could have one more wish...It was to see you again with me...To make you see how much I grown...How much our sisters grow. To...show...you...the rest...of...family..."

...

"Ashes...to...ashes...Dust...to...dust..."

Slowy. Very slowy. Her eyes closed. The light of life leaving Oz eyes. With only thing keeping her from fall into despair...Was the hope that her family will be reunited once more...Even if she can't be stay there.

What is about to do now...is now beyond my control.

The knife slides in without resistance, without a sound, without any pain....or regret.

You feel the Immense Surprise, Shock, and....Awe that this Shrine....

The Argent Flame of Prosperity...

....has for your Offering.

Your Noble Gift.

Your Grand Sacrifice.

Your Heartfelt Wish.

Your Sincere Amends.

Your D e a t h .

You don't feel much of anything, anymore. You slip away,
                                                  away,
                                                  away.....

~~~

Music: ***

Lani cups her own face in sheer horrified surprise, eyes shrinking to pinpoints.

Kayla, still standing guard, senses something gravely amiss and rushes over to the shrine.

Your sister burst from their Balls, swarming all over your form with deepest shock, dread, and tearful defiance. Fortuna wrenches a Max Revive from your Inventory and tries to use it, but it just does not work. Hecate looks so confused and devestated, opening bawling as she just didn't understand WHY her Mother-Master would KILL HERSELF like this...!!!

Persaphone and Bethy....they didn't react nearly as harshly. Instead, they watched Oz's body with rigid, rapt attention, their Ghostly auras flaring to life with an intensity rivaling that of the Argent Flame.

Mezna was just....surprised. Not distraught, but in disbelief at what their new Trainer pulled. She did not wail or get mad, though. The Faffur simply....nodded to the body. Understanding. Accepting.

Dite was just so confused, so distressed, she flat out Fainted from the stress of it all.

@Dragonstrike , @Iron , @Mikaruge108

In an instant you Know, deep within your Bones, your very S O U L , that something has happened to Oz the Healer. Your Astral Stones burn furiously, radiating a celestial glow at this....

Grave and irrepairable loss.

~~~

Music: Beyond the Door

@Pokekitty2

Or is it ?

While on the way to the Saloon with Myra - who herself suddenly goes rigid at what happened - you get the exact same feeling as everyone else in the merry little band you joined.

Unlike them, though, you Knew something Different.

Something Special

A Grave, Tremendous Sacrifice has Taken Place

Oz as the Wooloo.

They are d e a d .

Gave their L i f e.

To bring one back

That gave theirs
               For them.

But You

Y o u

Y O U

Y O U  C A N  G I V E  W H A T  H A S  B E E N  G I V E N

All it takes....

Is
   a
     simple

"Wish."

You and Myra vanish -

~~~

- and reappear right in the Shrine.

Myra, off to the side, her tails fanned wide as she Looked at the Argent Flame...

You (Sylvia) hovering over the body of Oz, eyes aglow with Great and Wise P O W E R .

A Max Revive is Removed from your Inventory, and through your P O W E R -

Through the super-charged Baton Pass you used to get here -

And the Solemn, Defiant Wish you have:

Music: Agnus Dei"

"Rise. Live again."

- the Max Revive is Empowered. FAR beyond its limits. It transforms into a sphere of pure energy

Pure L I F E

....and shoots straight into Oz.

~~~

...
...
...
".....oz.....
"....oz....
"...Oz...!
"..Oz..!!
".Oz.!!!"
"OZ!!!!!"

Music: Stops

......Until something grabs your hand.

Something that feels familiar.

Someone.

"OZ, YOU.....YOU......YOOOOOOU.......!"

You are yanked from the Abyss

and back into the Light.

***

The moment the Orb of L I F E entered Oz...

...ALL the Blood she split

The L i f e and D e a t h she gave so freely and selflessly

It floats into the air, goes straight into the silver bowl -

- and then bowl into the Argent Flames.

The Shrine room erupts with its Prosperous Power, the flames leaping out of the braizer and engulfing Oz.

Sylvia presided over all, like a [Grand Hierophant].

Myra, Persaphone, and Bethy eyes suddenly glowed, and the very flames took on a Ghostly sheen as they focused their own Intent and Aid onto It and her

Oz

Oz and....!

**S H A T T E R**

The Argent Flames exploded.

The shockwave, the aftermath, the sheer w e i g h t driving everyone back or onto their knees.

Sylvia collaspes from the air, slumping over onto the ground and feeling the weight of her own Sacrifice to make her Wish come true.

Oz's Sisters, one and all, Flinch away from the blast, but when they turned and opened their eyes they all let out strangled gasps.

For crouched...

Unmarred.

Unbloodied.

Was their Master and Sister Oz.

Alive.

Music: * * *

Alive....and cradled by someone else.

Someone who was crying furiously as they were hugged fiercely, trembling and shaking as she held Oz.

Her Master, Sister, and most very Cherished One.

"....YOU IDIOT!!!"

Glinda the Goodwhich said to Oz, who was now barely conscious, staring down at them with fury...

Fury born of worry and fright.

"YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO DO THIS. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS! I GAVE MY LIFE FOR YOURS! YOU WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO...TO....!"

Glinda sagged, holding you ever closer.

"...To give back what I free gave....."

The woman, the Pokemon, bowed her head.

"Oz....thank you. Thank you....you idiot."

The Shrine fell silent.

The Argent Flame retreated, dimmer and subdued, yet.....proud of what it helped Fulfil.

For this....

This...

This was Truly a most Miraculous of Wishes.

Oz is Alive - She suffers no Penalties to her Stats, but Loses her Remaining Encounters for the Day, 1 Moderate Encounter for the next Day, and all her Minor Encounters for Tomorrow as well. She only has 2 Minor Encounter Remaining. + 1 Fortune to Oz.

Glinda the Goodwitch's Fate has been Changed - She is Alive, and now Reunited with her Sister. 5/5 Loyalty and Happiness, but very irate at her idiotic Sister's decisions thus far. The ramifications of this will be discussed via PM. + 1 Fortune to Glinda (2)

Sylvia loses her Max Revive, 10 Will, and is Beyond Exhausted: - 5 to All Rolls for the Rest of Today, - 2 for Tomorrow. However, she feels that a certain Someone Knows what they did and are Pleased and Proud of it...

All of Oz's Pokemon BUT Bethy, Persaphone, and Meza lose 2 Loyalty and Happiness, and are deeply upset by what their Sister did. Bethy, Persaphone, and Meza, on the other hand, GAIN 1 Happiness and Loyalty - if this goes over the Cap, ignore said Cap.

Lani, Myra, and Kayla gain 10 XP from this experience.

Akamu gains 1 Point in Earth Power, and their Patron now has an interest in Oz.

Every PC knows Oz is now fine and Alive - + 5 XP and + 1 Will.

***
***

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

The List of Berries/Fruits/Botanical is easy enough to Look Up, so if you want anything on it let the Frugon know!

As for your inquiry it got a rather worried and concerned look from the fruity drake, before a Flash of realization appeared and they ducked under the counter for a moment. A moment of rummaging later and they pull out what appeared to be a BIG Berry that was a cross between a Persim and Apricot, looking very juicy and ready to burst. The dragon pulls out what appears to be a tablet, types something on it, and shows it to you:

[Oh noes! Lucky ducky, though, I THINK this might work: my very own Pericot Berry! Clears and fortifies the mind, guaranteed! Though I'm not sure if it will 100% help against migraines....never tested these on them before. Also, it has some, ah, side effects - still haven't quite breed them out yet, sorry! If you want to try, though, it'll only cost you $1000 Poke for 1!]

Effect: WILL Cure the Bad Headache of Iron Leaves, but the Berry is so overwhelming that it locked the Mon's Ability until after the next Fight its in - something about the adrenaline of Battle able to clear away the 'mental block' it has on Abilities. Still willing to buy it?

Seddi nods.  "I'll take one of those Pericots then, and I'll warn my partner about possible side effects before usin' it.  I can report back to ya later on the effectiveness against that migraine and the side effects if ya like."

He'll also buy three of those Iovnom Fruits for Bug types and two of those discounted Sitrus Berries (total: $4600).

...and then sighs.  Man, he's really been emptying his wallet out the past few days.  He needs to find some time to look for some money making opportunities...government work pays well, but only when you actually have work that you're being paid for.  The base funding that he's gotten only goes so far, after all...

Well, something to worry about later.  He's still got a little time, so maybe he'll peruse these berries just a little more...

...

In an instant you Know, deep within your Bones, your very S O U L , that something has happened to Oz the Healer. Your Astral Stones burn furiously, radiating a celestial glow at this....

Grave and irrepairable loss.

~~~

Every PC knows Oz is now fine and Alive - + 5 XP and + 1 Will.

***
***

Any further purchases are immediately interrupted though by that burning sensation, that radiant glow coming from Seddi's pocket.  He doesn't hesitate to pull out the gemstone, even in the middle of this public space.

"'Pologies, good dragon, but looks like I need to cut our dealings short for now.  I'm needed elsewhere."

And off Seddi runs, as fast as he can, following the gemstone wherever it's going to take him.  Oz was worried about John's gang being around.  If anything happened to her because of them...!

He slows down as he suddenly just knows...Oz is fine.  She's somehow fine.  "What in tarnation...?"

He shakes his head.  No, he'll think about that later.  Right now, he's got bigger priorities.

He keeps running.  He will find Oz.  He wishes he could get there faster, but he won't ask Leaves to carry him there while she's still under the weather, and he can't risk bringing her out in this public space anyways, so running will have to do!

[Lord Windos]

He keeps running.  He will find Oz.  He wishes he could get there faster, but he won't ask Leaves to carry him there while she's still under the weather, and he can't risk bringing her out in this public space anyways, so running will have to do!

Before you even realize it...

...Unaware of your surrounding....

....Charging straight into the sacred land of Argent in a blink....

You barrel straight into the Shrine.

Witness Glinda the Good Witch having her Reunion with her Sister.

Oz' other sisters crowding tightly around the pair.

Sylvia off to the side, in a tired but (maybe) satisfied slump.

Myra looking solemn yet....touched.

Lani just shivering with Emotion at the scene that took place.

Kayla stoic, yet moved.

Akamu....who knows but him?

The Argent Flame flickers quietly, yet ever present.

The moment you laid eyes on Oz -

*Third Person Perspective of What She Did, and What Followed*

- You nearly staggered and collasped as your own Special Senses Downloaded what happened straight into your Mind and SOUL. Can increase ST one time for 10 XP; - 1 Pain right now.

The Astral Stone glow diminished, leaving you here to....
...pick up the pieces as you may.