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

[Lord Windos]

Ralice.  Despite how cutesy it sounds, Seddi can't help but feel there's something sinister about that name...

...she's also reminding him far too much of a certain other individual.  Gonna need to play this carefully...

"I'm pretty sure I remember Bernhard tellin' me exactly who to expect to be there, and I can't rightly remember your name comin' up in that conversation.  Gonna need to talk to the man himself before I can include you in anythin' I was 'bout to discuss with him."

An omen, perhaps. From another Time, another Space, another Possibility. Whether it proves to be ill or gold, though...

Ralice the Kind gives you an eager nod back, and motions to the Spector of Benhard with that same ever positive smile of her.

"Yes yes, that would be true-right! We-I-Me never have meet you-who-knew , no no! But, but! Ralice felt, Ralice Knew, Ralice could help-aid to set up-make a meeting-gathering that would have-should have proved impossible, boo!"

She then *Claps* her hands, and the Spector seemed to stir to life, the trance they were in lifting ever so slightly for them to respond to you (That's your cue, @PhantomUnderYourDesk! Note: Bern doesn't think anything is off about THIS, and just thinks he's having the meeting that was promised with Seddi!) .

"There-here you go! Speak, Talk, Converse! Our F r i e n d  shall listen-receive, and by my Kindness-Grace I will be the line-connect-convey between you two, true and true! Worry not, fear no more, for Ralice won't remember a thing-thought about what goes here-and-on! Blank-banish all happen-holler here-when, that Ralice the Kind P r o m i s e s !"

From the way she Said it and the Shadows flared with her.....something, you had a strong feeling she was not being decietful. Whether that proves True in practices, though....you'll just have to wait and see.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(...)She [Ralice] then *Claps* her hands, and the Spector seemed to stir to life, the trance they were in lifting ever so slightly for them to respond to you (That's your cue, @Phantom! Note: Bern doesn't think anything is off about THIS, and just thinks he's having the meeting that was promised with Seddi!).(...)

(OH. Well, now I understand what you meant by 'Seddi will still somehow meet up with you - it'll be 'clear' how this will work if we go down this path', haha! This is such a cool twist of events. Concering Bern not thinking that anything's off about this, I'll indeed treat it like he'd just meet up with the cowboy at his room of the Magi Embassy, as agreep upon)


As soon as the coast is clear (perhaps upon Zephy or Umbrelong nudging him, because Bernhard's absolutely adamant on staying out of the fun, turn his back towards them, and keep eyes closed and ears covered; because, well, privacy. That very likely plays along with zoning out and his mind drifting awayyyyy), he'll turn towards both his mythic birdmouse and that foyx-lizard-creature. "Huh? You two done~ already?? That went...relatively fast? Hummmm.... Well... *embarassed blush kicks in* To each their own I gueeeesssss?? I prefer it lengthy~ and drawn~out~ and.....   .....A N Y W A Y !! *vivid hand gesture of 'enough of that'* Hope you both enjoyed~ it, and had each other's spririt elevated into new heights~~ (･ᴗ<)☆ No, please DO SPARE me the details."

He gets up and dusts off his fine skyish-blue Scimitar robe, a determined look in his face, facing the sky. Then a deep sigh escapes him due to the recent events Lady Luck and Miss Fortune have thrown at him AGAIN; after he hasn't even fully procecessed what happened with Spellbind and these rats yesterday. He check the time."You two ready to return to my room at the local Magi Embassi then? I'm TIRED, though the day is still not done, I fear... As there's a meeting with one individual of our jolly group scheduled indeed. We better don't keep him waiting, now do we... Tea and cookies now sounds just about spledid as well. ...Let's go then." He gives Zephy a fond ruffle of her hair, and that Umbrelong a loooong look, a tiny smile and a nuzzle with his gauntet'ed hand. "You come along as well. I'm pleased to have you among my companions indeed - take good care of your new mate, now will you?~♡"

Off we go to together, leaving this pretty forest behind. To speed things up, we'll either make use of Zephy's flight skills + parkour + Nirix's Agility OR we'll let Umbrelong carry us on their back if they're fine with it. Because damn, the acrobats they displayed earlier were impressive as heck to Bern. What in Arcus' name IS this creature and new companion in the first place? He's very pleases to have it as a magical companion, yes indeed, proud of himself and Zephy, and eager to learn more about it and - perhaps - its origins over time.



I lately drew the scene of Bern being back in his room at the Magi Embassy eventually(!!) and finally(!!) after an eventful day once more as he waits for Seddi to arrive. It's very crude and just a simple sketch, but still - I like visualizations. Link here

To put it into words, he would just sit there comfortably by the table, utterly and completely lost in his own thoughts, a cup of tea in the gauntet'ed hand (darjeeling first flush, his own blend) and cookies to along with it (I like to believe that Zephy regularly makes cookies to go with teatime - because baking is art too!) She happily dips into these, and smol Spritzee is out with their Master to provide comfort and a calming aroma.


Bernhard would almost drop his cup and spill the tea upon Seddi knocking. He doesn't get up to answer it however, and just calmly says "It's open... Do come right in."

He'd offer tea and cookies to Seddi as well. "Fancy a cup?~ It's my own blend, and I dare saying I have perfected it over the years within my own alchemy lab." The cookies are extremely sugary - still both Bernhard and Zephy enjoy them without a care in the world.

For quiiiiiite a long while we say nothing, and Bern takes overly long to enjoy the tea's aroma. His new companion, that Umbrelong, is hidded away however (perhaps already contained within an UltraBall, or just laid to rest in another room). Every now and then, he gives smol Spritzee a caring stroke of their beak with one finger, not giving a damn about what Seddi would think of HIM, Bernhard Samsara, stoic and proud high-ranking Magus and everything, enjoying the company of two smol and overly cute Pokemon.

"Sooo....", he eventually perks up, "Pleased to have you and that you made it. *coughs* You asked to meet up, to converse and talk? ...About what, I wonder? One topic at a time please."

Does Seddi bring Myra along with him @Dragonstrike? How does the kistune react to seeing Bernhard again @Lord Windos? Because he will have a specific reaction to being reunited with his trusty fox.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

Bernhard would almost drop his cup and spill the tea upon Seddi knocking. He doesn't get up to answer it however, and just calmly says "It's open... Do come right in."

He'd offer tea and cookies to Seddi as well. "Fancy a cup?~ It's my own blend, and I dare saying I have perfected it over the years within my own alchemy lab." The cookies are extremely sugary - still both Bernhard and Zephy enjoy them without a care in the world.

For quiiiiiite a long while we say nothing, and Bern takes overly long to enjoy the tea's aroma. His new companion, that Umbrelong, is hidded away however (perhaps already contained within an UltraBall, or just laid to rest in another room). Every now and then, he gives smol Spritzee a caring stroke of their beak with one finger, not giving a damn about what Seddi would think of HIM, Bernhard Samsara, stoic and proud high-ranking Magus and everything, enjoying the company of two smol and overly cute Pokemon.

"Sooo....", he eventually perks up, "Pleased to have you and that you made it. *coughs* You asked to meet up, to converse and talk? ...About what, I wonder? One topic at a time please."

Does Seddi bring Myra along with him Dragonstrike? How does the kistune react to seeing Bernhard again "Lord Windos"? Because he will have a specific reaction to being reunited with his trusty fox.

Well, that's weird.  He definitely didn't knock, because there's no door.  And everything else definitely suggests Bernhard's not quite in a right state of mind at the moment...if it's even Bernhard at all.

Seddi gives Ralice a skeptical look before turning back to the illusion(?) in Bernhard's image.

"Much as I'd like to try them, I think I'll have to pass on the tea and cookies for now."  Mostly because they aren't here, in a random alleyway.

"There's a few things I wanted to discuss with you.  Though I think we should start with the most obvious thing."

Seddi is being extremely vague on purpose to see how 'Bernhard' reacts, because he did bring Myra with him.  And if Bernhard is aware of what's in Seddi's vicinity at all, he shouldn't need to be specific to get a reaction of some kind out of the mage, whatever it may be.

[Lord Windos]

PhantomUnderYourDesk

Does Seddi bring Myra along with him Dragonstrike? How does the kistune react to seeing Bernhard again "Lord Windos"? Because he will have a specific reaction to being reunited with his trusty fox.[/spoiler]

Well, that's weird.  He definitely didn't knock, because there's no door.  And everything else definitely suggests Bernhard's not quite in a right state of mind at the moment...if it's even Bernhard at all.

Seddi gives Ralice a skeptical look before turning back to the illusion(?) in Bernhard's image.

"Much as I'd like to try them, I think I'll have to pass on the tea and cookies for now."  Mostly because they aren't here, in a random alleyway.

"There's a few things I wanted to discuss with you.  Though I think we should start with the most obvious thing."

Seddi is being extremely vague on purpose to see how 'Bernhard' reacts, because he did bring Myra with him.  And if Bernhard is aware of what's in Seddi's vicinity at all, he shouldn't need to be specific to get a reaction of some kind out of the mage, whatever it may be.

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

Indeed there is not, but apparantly whatever Black Magic fuckery that this....Ralice is doing seems to be.....'smoothing out' the experience on Bernhard's end with stuff like that. For what it's worth you do hear the same knocking as the Magi, and get the phantom sensation of you doing the knocking in of itself. Brr....

Myra is indeed with the cowboy, with a look of pure confusion and dismay on her muzzle as she stared at the Spector. What....in the world? Her Master is here....yet isn't...in such a Ghastly....detached form? She...doesn't really know how to handle....this but continue to STARE....

...and let out a 'Yelp!' as she felt something pet her on the head! No....not something.....her Master! But how??? The Spector was not near her, let alone making the motion to actually reach out and touch her! This was most strange and distressing.....yet without a doubt it was that gesture and 'touch' that convinced her that the Spector indeed was her Master Bernard. The fox would never be fooled or mistaken in anyone or anything that DARED to lay their hands on her without permission...

On Bern's end, he automatically - absentmindedly -  feels the need to greet the 'Myra' he sees 'enter his room'  by welcoming 'her' to his side and giving her a fond petting that was a tinged with a bit of ruefulness. 

Seddi is able to catch all this, and if he runs it by Iron Leaves - who is being very discrete right now - She more or less confirms the same as the spooked kistune - you were indeed talking to Bernhard, albeit in a distinctly incorporeal and most Magical way.... .

Your location is some small side street, btw. One that was, now that you're Aware, heavily shrouded and distorted by Shadows, Darkness, and a energy that made your skin crawl just looking at it...

To be 'clear' : Bernard notices Myra in his 'own way' , Myra and Iron Leaves confirm that the Spector is indeed the Magi, and Ralice is just....quietly standing there, humming a merry tune as you two meet. When you look at...her, she simply giggles and waves at the Spector - focus on the Meeting, not her!

[Iron]

"Evening, Ma'am. Sorry to bother you; do you have a moment? I've recently found myself getting into raising a variety of aquatic Pokemon, including one that requires careful boating knowledge. Might you have any advice for me? I can do a little work in exchange, and some of my Pokemon can work as well. I'll take stories of derring-do, I'll take being shown around a boat, I'll take meeting salty Pokemon! Got any tales of surviving the wild storms of Sutalor?"

The old woman stares you down, glancing over you with an almost inscrutable grey gaze. Your Gut, though, tells you that she's is being particularly thorough and analytic, despite the seemingly relaxed and stoic manner she held herself too.

".....Depends. Is one of them a Cruferrophant? Sounds like one."

She puffs out another cloud of smoke before speaking again, not letting you confirm or deny her question.

"....A question for you: Why do you care? To learn The Trade? Hear the Stories of the Seas?"

A quiet, contemplative mood falls between you two - you see the salty dog's gaze go cloudy as she was remembering something, before snapping back into crystal clear focus as she resumed her staring.

"That was an insightful guess," says Vernon when he feels a moment of silence has served its purpose, and his thoughts have organized themselves. He's starting to realize he got himself in deeper with Cruz than he thought. "Sounds like you might have experience?"

"All I want is to hear some of those experiences, and learn from them. Why?" He marshals his thoughts again, careful not to misstep. "Honestly, I could say something deep to justify it. Maybe there's more lurking beneath my surface, like the draft of a ship, but that isn't how I make decisions. I've always liked big Pokemon - felt a bond with them - ever since a certain experience I had on my farm as a child. It's that bonding that drives me in all my journeys with Pokemon. I like to watch them grow, literally and metaphorically. And I like to watch how they handle themselves on their literal journeys. To me, riding a Pokemon is as intimate as cuddling or battling. I see how they shoulder burdens, handle adrenaline and I share in that adrenaline, how they care for their rider, how the two become one."

"So at first I asked for help finding a Cufant, to watch it grow into a Copperajah, and I had an Oversized Lotad already, but when that became an opportunity to obtain a Cruferrophant..." Vernon stopped himself from telling the whole life story to someone he sensed understood the value of every singular word. "...Well, it's probably obvious why I jumped at the opportunity. And it's actually been wonderful so far, for all the reasons I expected and more, but I need to learn to mitigate the danger."

He let the words fall into the sea and be absorbed by them. Then, "Why do I care? In a word... Trust."

Vernon enters the calm state he feels when riding a Pokemon, and it lets his urge to fidget fall away. He's found the same comfort in stillness that the salty woman is accustomed to.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Myra is indeed with the cowboy, with a look of pure confusion and dismay on her muzzle as she stared at the Spector. What....in the world? Her Master is here....yet isn't...in such a Ghastly....detached form? She...doesn't really know how to handle....this but continue to STARE....

...and let out a 'Yelp!' as she felt something pet her on the head! No....not something.....her Master! But how??? The Spector was not near her, let alone making the motion to actually reach out and touch her! This was most strange and distressing.....yet without a doubt it was that gesture and 'touch' that convinced her that the Spector indeed was her Master Bernard. The fox would never be fooled or mistaken in anyone or anything that DARED to lay their hands on her without permission...

On Bern's end, he automatically - absentmindedly -  feels the need to greet the 'Myra' he sees 'enter his room'  by welcoming 'her' to his side and giving her a fond petting that was a tinged with a bit of ruefulness.

"Much as I'd like to try them, I think I'll have to pass on the tea and cookies for now."  Mostly because they aren't here, in a random alleyway.

"There's a few things I wanted to discuss with you.  Though I think we should start with the most obvious thing."

Seddi is being extremely vague on purpose to see how 'Bernhard' reacts, because he did bring Myra with him.  And if Bernhard is aware of what's in Seddi's vicinity at all, he shouldn't need to be specific to get a reaction of some kind out of the mage, whatever it may be.

He - in this ghastly form, that is - does indeed greet and beckon Myra to his side, where she rightfully belongs, what's a Scimitar without the magical power provided by Pokemon (Spoiler: Weak, and a Nobody + Nothing in Bernhard's book)? He gives her a gentle headpat over the forehead and golden muzzle, "Welcome back....." we whisper fondly, before... He falls to his kneees and wraps his arms around the Ninetails' neck, pulling her into a hug! Very - and I do mean VERY - uncharacteristic and untypical for him indeed, but the ruefulness over what occured at Main Street as well as the joy of being reunited with Myra win this time! "Oh dear, Myra, I'm SO SORRY... For what occured and what you had to witness there... NEVER did I mean to leave you behind, Myra, how could I ever do that. So very sorry... Be mad at me all you want, though please do not hold it against me..."

There's a long pause as he two reoncile, as Bern simply enjoys and appreciates the closeness to one of him most trusted and valued magical companions, that underwent Acrowls' training alongside him, that grew and learned with him all these years, that's by his side ever since having been a tiny Vulpix with a single white tail, until: "Please do tell me how I can and could make up to you. Whatever it may be, I shall make amends to fulfill your wish and desire. When, as well as how is still an unwritten tale - though you shall have my word that I will undergo great efforts to make ends meet."

Back to Seddi! Upon having welcomed his trusty kitsune back in his company (she is allowed to stay out of her ball is she desires to do so), Bernhard kinda has to gather his self-comppsure again for a minute or so, saying nothing. Just drinking more tea (second cup by now, Seddi would receive a "Ah well... I do believe you are missing out, but to each their own indeed...") and staring into the distance, an aura of introspection and pondering around him. Smol Spritzee lands on his right shoulder, giving her Master a nuzzle, which he absentmindedly returns.

"The most obvious thing..." As Bernhard says the following, he taps the table with a gauntet'd finger for emphasis, the voice stern yet calm. "Where. Is. That. Wandering. Hurricane. WHAT, by everything that is holy and mighty, has happened to it? *waves to a window* Take a look at the outdoors. There's no trace of it ever having been there and a massive threat to the city... In fact, the folk is jolly and eager, preparing for tomorrow's festivities. Do not get me wrong please, dear Seddi, my relief over THAT matter being dealt with is wide and far, I muuuuuucccchhhhhh appreciate it indeed... The point of 'HOW' and 'WHY' is what is giving me a literal headache. It was YOU who came to us all with the request of fighting it off - so I, perhaps and mayhaps, am right when I say that it is also YOU who could help me understanding this matter. Now aren't you?~ " *stern look as if to stare right into the cowboy's soul*

There is NO anger in Bernhard's voice, neither in his gestures, Seddi is absolutely NOT blamed or similar. In fact, Bernhard is GRATEFUL that the situation with that Malefic Monstrum is dealt with - he kinda just wants to understand. (The moment Seddi would mention or hint of Morgana, Bern would audibly and heavily choke on his tea, and Spritzee would let out an eager chirp.)

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

He - in this ghastly form, that is - does indeed greet and beckon Myra to his side, where she rightfully belongs, what's a Scimitar without the magical power provided by Pokemon (Spoiler: Weak, and a Nobody + Nothing in Bernhard's book)? He gives her a gentle headpat over the forehead and golden muzzle, "Welcome back....." we whisper fondly, before... He falls to his kneees and wraps his arms around the Ninetails' neck, pulling her into a hug! Very - and I do mean VERY - uncharacteristic and untypical for him indeed, but the ruefulness over what occured at Main Street as well as the joy of being reunited with Myra win this time! "Oh dear, Myra, I'm SO SORRY... For what occured and what you had to witness there... NEVER did I mean to leave you behind, Myra, how could I ever do that. So very sorry... Be mad at me all you want, though please do not hold it against me..."


There's a long pause as he two reoncile, as Bern simply enjoys and appreciates the closeness to one of him most trusted and valued magical companions, that underwent Acrowls' training alongside him, that grew and learned with him all these years, that's by his side ever since having been a tiny Vulpix with a single white tail, until: "Please do tell me how I can and could make up to you. Whatever it may be, I shall make amends to fulfill your wish and desire. When, as well as how is still an unwritten tale - though you shall have my word that I will undergo great efforts to make ends meet."

Back to Seddi! Upon having welcomed his trusty kitsune back in his company (she is allowed to stay out of her ball is she desires to do so), Bernhard kinda has to gather his self-comppsure again for a minute or so, saying nothing. Just drinking more tea (second cup by now, Seddi would receive a "Ah well... I do believe you are missing out, but to each their own indeed...") and staring into the distance, an aura of introspection and pondering around him. Smol Spritzee lands on his right shoulder, giving her Master a nuzzle, which he absentmindedly returns.

"The most obvious thing..." As Bernhard says the following, he taps the table with a gauntet'd finger for emphasis, the voice stern yet calm. "Where. Is. That. Wandering. Hurricane. WHAT, by everything that is holy and mighty, has happened to it? *waves to a window* Take a look at the outdoors. There's no trace of it ever having been there and a massive threat to the city... In fact, the folk is jolly and eager, preparing for tomorrow's festivities. Do not get me wrong please, dear Seddi, my relief over THAT matter being dealt with is wide and far, I muuuuuucccchhhhhh appreciate it indeed... The point of 'HOW' and 'WHY' is what is giving me a literal headache. It was YOU who came to us all with the request of fighting it off - so I, perhaps and mayhaps, am right when I say that it is also YOU who could help me understanding this matter. Now aren't you?~ " *stern look as if to stare right into the cowboy's soul*

There is NO anger in Bernhard's voice, neither in his gestures, Seddi is absolutely NOT blamed or similar. In fact, Bernhard is GRATEFUL that the situation with that Malefic Monstrum is dealt with - he kinda just wants to understand. (The moment Seddi would mention or hint of Morgana, Bern would audibly and heavily choke on his tea, and Spritzee would let out an eager chirp.)

@Dragonstrike:  On your side of the meeting you don't see the Spector Move or change its 'Poltegeisted' Position in the air, but you can hear them Move as if they DID. Couple that with Myra almost jumping out of her skin as she felt her Master hugging her somehow and this makes for a veeeeery weird scene indeed.

The unnerved fox didn't seem to know how to handle her Master like this OR his sudden overwroughtness, but the geniune regret and simply care that was felt did manage to settle her down to being 'okay' with....this. Not that she was okay with this Meeting as a whole - she was still quite rightfully spooked and wary of that creature orchestrating this - but she could accept her Master being here somehow and his apology.

On Bernard's end, 'Myra' leaned into his embrace and gave him a somewhat peeved but ulitimately compassionate nuzzle-cuddle back, 'her' heart calmed just a bit from all the sordid drama from earlier. 'She' also indicated that, if you were so gracious and Willing to tolerate it and her continued MOOD despite your forgiveness, 'she' would like to go to a Saloon to be pampered like the rightful queen 'she' is - these were Myra's not so hidden desires that were communicated by....them.

What was Strange, however, was that you could see the Spritzee just....appear alongside the Spector, fading into view like a reverse Ghost and indeed landing on their shoulder and returning their affection. Which, considering the Spector was still quite....well, still, unlike the aromatic Fae, was veeeery odd indeed. What in the world....?

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

He - in this ghastly form, that is - does indeed greet and beckon Myra to his side, where she rightfully belongs, what's a Scimitar without the magical power provided by Pokemon (Spoiler: Weak, and a Nobody + Nothing in Bernhard's book)? He gives her a gentle headpat over the forehead and golden muzzle, "Welcome back....." we whisper fondly, before... He falls to his kneees and wraps his arms around the Ninetails' neck, pulling her into a hug! Very - and I do mean VERY - uncharacteristic and untypical for him indeed, but the ruefulness over what occured at Main Street as well as the joy of being reunited with Myra win this time! "Oh dear, Myra, I'm SO SORRY... For what occured and what you had to witness there... NEVER did I mean to leave you behind, Myra, how could I ever do that. So very sorry... Be mad at me all you want, though please do not hold it against me..."

There's a long pause as he two reoncile, as Bern simply enjoys and appreciates the closeness to one of him most trusted and valued magical companions, that underwent Acrowls' training alongside him, that grew and learned with him all these years, that's by his side ever since having been a tiny Vulpix with a single white tail, until: "Please do tell me how I can and could make up to you. Whatever it may be, I shall make amends to fulfill your wish and desire. When, as well as how is still an unwritten tale - though you shall have my word that I will undergo great efforts to make ends meet."

Back to Seddi! Upon having welcomed his trusty kitsune back in his company (she is allowed to stay out of her ball is she desires to do so), Bernhard kinda has to gather his self-comppsure again for a minute or so, saying nothing. Just drinking more tea (second cup by now, Seddi would receive a "Ah well... I do believe you are missing out, but to each their own indeed...") and staring into the distance, an aura of introspection and pondering around him. Smol Spritzee lands on his right shoulder, giving her Master a nuzzle, which he absentmindedly returns.

"The most obvious thing..." As Bernhard says the following, he taps the table with a gauntet'd finger for emphasis, the voice stern yet calm. "Where. Is. That. Wandering. Hurricane. WHAT, by everything that is holy and mighty, has happened to it? *waves to a window* Take a look at the outdoors. There's no trace of it ever having been there and a massive threat to the city... In fact, the folk is jolly and eager, preparing for tomorrow's festivities. Do not get me wrong please, dear Seddi, my relief over THAT matter being dealt with is wide and far, I muuuuuucccchhhhhh appreciate it indeed... The point of 'HOW' and 'WHY' is what is giving me a literal headache. It was YOU who came to us all with the request of fighting it off - so I, perhaps and mayhaps, am right when I say that it is also YOU who could help me understanding this matter. Now aren't you?~ " *stern look as if to stare right into the cowboy's soul*

There is NO anger in Bernhard's voice, neither in his gestures, Seddi is absolutely NOT blamed or similar. In fact, Bernhard is GRATEFUL that the situation with that Malefic Monstrum is dealt with - he kinda just wants to understand. (The moment Seddi would mention or hint of Morgana, Bern would audibly and heavily choke on his tea, and Spritzee would let out an eager chirp.)

This could be awkward, because Myra clearly doesn't know how to process this so far.  So Seddi will whisper to her, "Play along for now.  I don't think we want to upset our 'benefactor'.  We can tell him what happened later."

Now Bernhard gets a raised eyebrow from Seddi.  "Ya feelin' okay, Bernhard?  I thought I told ya yesterday that Morgana was takin' over that operation.  I've not heard back from any of the still involved parties yet, so your guess as to what she's plannin' to do with that thing is as good as mine right now.  You were going to speak to her about it, right?"

Bernhard insisted on having only one topic at a time, so Seddi leaves it there for now.

[Redstone]

2. Wild Item Stash
Slots: Minor or Moderate
A small selection of Items of Items that have looked to have been horded by a local Wild Mon of some sort in a secluded part of one of the many side allies that interconnect the city; Random Loot to be had, but even odds of you pissing off whatever gathered/stole these in the first place!

After everything that just happened he'd settle for something small to end off the day before collecting Nalu. Maybe there was something nice to find in here. (minor encounter)

[Lord Windos]

2. Wild Item Stash
Slots: Minor or Moderate
A small selection of Items of Items that have looked to have been horded by a local Wild Mon of some sort in a secluded part of one of the many side allies that interconnect the city; Random Loot to be had, but even odds of you pissing off whatever gathered/stole these in the first place!

After everything that just happened he'd settle for something small to end off the day before collecting Nalu. Maybe there was something nice to find in here. (minor encounter)

Very well!

Feeling the need to just explore after such a heavy moment, you departed from the shrine and before you knew it were back on Main Street. You couldn't recall how you got back so fast, nor the way back to the Shrine, but you suppose it was just Sutalör and Magic doing their own thing and left the matter at that.

Eventually, you ended up stumbling onto a nest of sorts, cluttered with all sorts of junk, soft and well worn materials, and scattered remains of food that indicated it was very well lived. Feeling a bit curious, you decided to dig around and see if their were any diamonds in the rough...

Loot Check!
How many? 1D6 / 2 
(5) = 2.5 ! You find Two Items and some random Poke!

Item # 1
Type: (1) Doh!    Rarity: (5) D O H ! 

Item # 2
Type: (6) Woh!   Rarity: (10) Modest!

Poke: (32) X 10 

*Rolls*


You end up finding a Moldy, Overripe Sitrus Berry (Heals 3 HP, but Badly Poisons the user; Can't be used to treat Lethal Damage) and actually did find a diamond - a Diamond Encrusted Ring to be specific ($1500) ! You also collected $300 Poke too! Score!

*Grrrrrrr.....!*

....You slowly turn around with your prizes in hand to find a most irate looking Grafaiai, looking ready to leap at you for tresspassing and plundering its home. 

Uh....run? Fight? Try to convince the simion not to eat your face?