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

[Dragonstrike]

Brief flashback!

Seddi is not amused by Ralice's shenanigans, and gives Myra a thankful tip of his hat for her intervention.  He could have summoned Ceruledge, of course, but perhaps it was better that the Ninetales did the threatening this time.

The cowboy's still got some time (didn't use every encounter available), so Bernhard would find Seddi waiting at the Magi Embassy to deliver the beloved Ninetales back to their partner personally.  "Twas a pleasure to meet ya, Myra.  Bernhard, we need to talk 'bout what just happened.  Probably not now though.  Gettin' late, and I imagine you need some time after...whatever that was."

(I'll address Day 7 stuff in a separate post)

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

End Result of the Scene: The Natives total dominance over the Invaders, thoroughly confounding all that tried to encroach and threaten The Land. You even got to ransom back the Renegade for a Valuable Berry of your choice, much to their mock rage and embarrassment.

The rare berry of choice will be... the Enigma Berry!

Spoiler

For Darron: Nothing bothers you as you rest for the night, nor did Aaron Bug you about your day - apparently they were tired after a busy day following your example and helping the Center you guys were staying in. Which was a good thing, considering how likely he would have questions about the Astral Stone 'acting up' or why you have a very particular and Dangerous combination of a specific Bug and Item despite such Potential being WELL out of your League.

Speaking of said Princess: when you checked it seems she has grown quite a bit since yesterday, ever since you gave her the Royal Jelly to hold/nom on. Looks like she's making progress on her Coronation FAST in typical Bug-like expediency - you're going to have to decide if you want to take the Jelly away and risk them becoming upset or letting them keep it to maintain the good start but potentially having to deal with a real Queen sooner than is preferable...

Chloe also made you a new silk scarf as a sign of her overwhelming support to you - she looks quite eager to see you try it on!

Darren puts the Silk scarf on a bit like the right arm here:

Spoiler

(Artist Credit: Akagi)

Darren will risk it for the biscuit letting Smore hold onto the Royal Jelly longer

[Iron]

Vernon has interest in the Fortune Teller and the Pokeathlon. Munchlax and Pwee are permitted to scavenge along the way.
Vernon will text the party to see if anyone else wants to tag along, and will probably test out the Ask Sylvie feature at the fortune teller. He certainly doesn't have anything against Creshireans.



I think it would be funny if Oz went to the Afterlife Bar xD

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

@Iron

The sailor just shakes her head at your question - you get the sense she's not certain either. Only that it was coming. Your repetition of her turn of phase causes her eyebrows to shoot up, but she just let out a sigh and nodded.

Nothing more to be said, you depart from the old lady's company, fairly certain she'd contact you and get you started on becoming a half-decent sailor. That'd certainly expand your wandering possibilities, eh?

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@Spiritmon

Nothing much to report with Oz, save she's constantly mothered and kept on strict watch by Glinda and, later, Fortuna. The latter of which repeatedly Pecks and bonks you furiously on the head for your hair brained and horrendous decision making, all with tacit permission by your Good Witch and much to the confusion and bemusement of the staff. Though if you told them why your lucky raven was so cross they might put you on suicide watch, so mum's the word here....

Perasphone is remarkably behaved despite everything, simply setting right by your side in a rare display of quiet, calm affection. Bethy is trying to convince Dite - who was now UnFainted by DEEPLY disturbed by her Trainer - to try and give them another chance, so far to no avail by how increasingly distressed they were at the prospect. Considering the looked like they were ready to Faint every time you so much as glanced at them....perhaps you should see if you can get a refund from the Koffee shop.

Meza just rested at the foot of your bed like a Growlithe, close at hand.

Hecate refuses to come out of her Ball - every time you try to touch it Glinda gently pushes your hand away and shakes her head.

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@Mikaruge108

To save time and get to the real meat and potatoes of tomorrow....

- Turns out letting Smore lead WAS the right call, as she got Glomena and Galvantula to create one NASTY field of electrified and poisoned trip-wires, webbing, snare traps, and MORE, as well as helping create several camouflaged stands for you to hide and dart between!
- Between her efforts and your own planning and considerable advantages (amplified even further with Bug-teamwork synergy) the Attackers couldn't even get half-way through, let alone find or get a bead on you long enough to try for the alt-win con.
- The Renegade attempted to slip by the Insect Hell, but ends up getting Caught and strung up by one of the many, many traps Smore set up, much to her and everyone elses delight.

End Result of the Scene: The Natives total dominance over the Invaders, thoroughly confounding all that tried to encroach and threaten The Land. You even got to ransom back the Renegade for a Valuable Berry of your choice, much to their mock rage and embarrassment.

The crowd was thoroughly amused and entertained by your shenanigans, and seemed impressed at the trust you had with your Mons. You get $1500 Poke in the form of 'tips' from the crowd, and an offer from the producer to work for them again, if you so happen to cross ways again or at the Kyorge Arts Hall.

Glomena gains 0.5 Happiness, and Galvantula and Smore gain + 1 Happiness for their part in the show! Smore also seems to appreciate giving her the Royal Jelly to hold right away, even though you two have hardly Bonded and, judging by all the High Level Move she knows, she could potentially Ascend to the Throne at any time and potentially complicate things for you GREATLY. + 0.5 Loyalty to Smore!

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@Redstone

Nothing bothers you as you exit the side-allies you were exploring.

Not even the group of thugs that were seemingly waiting for you, all of them sporting the all too familiar  'BB' on their shirts, jackets, or other articles. Leading the was a rather menacing yet strangely subdued man that matched the description given by Oz perfectly: 'John'

The man simply stared at you, arms crossed, his face blank.

"....Tell the lady we're even now. Did more to balance her Sins in the Book with her....penance that I or most of the Family could enact. Willing to let you off the hook too, for your....part in things."

He turns his back on you and snaps his fingers and departs, his fellow BBs following in tow.

"Remember this: don't fuck with the BBs again. 'Cause next time you do...we'll collect interest on the Vengeance we're owed."

With that, they were gone, disappearing into the crowd before you could do anything or start a Fight/scene.

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@Dragonstrike and @PhantomUnderYourDesk

However or whenever you decide it, when the meeting is abjured Ralice simply smiled, held up a gesture to the Spector of Bernhard....

And did a silly little wave, banishing it in a flash of that same energy that felt so, so wrong to your senses.

Upon this happening the Magi would immediately zone back in from wherever his mind drifted too, retaining his memories of the meeting....and abruptly realizing how WRONG it was as he blinked, looked around, and found he was at the very park the lox took him earlier to canoodle with Zephy....

....Aaaand speaking of which, the two of them where still going at it, even AFTER such a long conversation and who knows how long you spent in The No Thought Zone to try and ignore/block their fun out. How lovely.

The only thing of note was your Spritze, who happened to be out and was resting on your shoulder, dozing off in their own little dreamland....

Back with Seddi and....the girl, she turned to look at the cowboy, that ever innocent yet ever slightly off smile still on her face as she raise that very hand....and promptly conked herself on the head! Her eyes flashed, and they seemed to cartoonishly spin as she had this dazed, almost dopy expression, before she shook her head and beamed at you with (possibly, in another remote reality) infectious cheer.

"There there, done and done! Know-Not Forgot-Cleared her Memory-Recolection of the meet-meet with my F r i e n d s! As promise, as foretold, Ralice the Kind uphold, eh he he!"

The....rat creature before you then did a curtsy, giving you an apologetic, nearly mournful look.

"Ah, but oh no no! Ralice must now go go! Much to do, so many thingy-takies to be ready-done! A home to make, r a t s  to slay, and people to save! Prepare, prepare, prepare for Father, Granny, Maker, and F r i e n d s! Ralice the Kind is so so so very busy-in-a-tizzy, can't longer stay to meet and play with you!"

She straightened up and gave you a wave farewell!

"So good-bye farewell to you, friend of a F r i e n d ! May we-you-me have fun-festivity ever and ever again! Maybe, and maybe, meet again? Or become a F r i e n d! Eh he he~!"

Her eyes glowed as tittered....then stopped, staring at you with sudden, intense focus...

And with one step she was right in front of you, squinting as she reached out and touched your heart.

You felt.....nothing from her touch.

Well, it was not comfortable, but with all the miasmic, negative, and downright Cursed energy saturating her like sponge full of mercury you expected far worse from direct contact with the...girl.

She got a few more taps in, as if checking something, before you automatically backed up and Myra rounded on her, causing her to skip back in one, long, far too graceful stride.

A look of surprise on her face as she peered at you with stark innocent curiosity, tilting her head at you like you were the anomaly in plain sight.

"....You're already a F r i e n d ?"

The...girl looked rather confused, which swiftly became tinged in wonder and pure childish Happiness as she did a little twirl and cheered.

"*Clap clap!* Yes yes, you are! Eh he he, how Fortunate, how Divine! Ralice the Kind has found-made another F r i e n d today-end of say! Eh he he he!!!"

Ralice genuinely seemed overjoyed at....whatever she discovered about you. Not so coincidentally you felt Iron Leave's presence shrink to almost non-existence at the point of contact, but as she faded back in with the...girl's distance the feelings you got were....ashamed, mortified, and embarrassed?

Further introspection was interrupted as you felt the....being refocus upon you, once more giving you another wave, this one more energetic and causing the Darkness and Shadows to bounce and stretch.

"Eh he he....but still, yet sadly-though, Ralice must go go. It was wonderful-grateful to meet with you, new-dear F r i e n d ! May we one day meet again and again! Bye-bye~!"

Then Ralice the Kind just....turned around and skipped off into the Darkness and Shadows, causing the entire atmosphere around you to writhe and distort for a moment.....

....before it all cleared away, leaving you and Myra by yourselves on the now normal, empty side street.

The kitsune, looking thoroughly unnerved and DONE with the day, simply turned to give you a pleading look. Can we go back to the Embassy now, please? She DESPERATELY need to see her Master and make sure he's ACTUALLY okay!

Back to Bern, when he eventually gets back to the Embassy (Right after catching a thoroughly tuckered out yet oh so satisfied Umbrelong), he awaits Morgana's nightly visit....and gets a text message from her of all things. Which, considering how she prefers magically sending messages directly to you, was both strange and worrying from her. It simply read: I can't come tonight. Business was too messy. Will see you tomorrow first thing I can. Sorry, dear.

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Sylvia....was tired once more.

Not simply because of the miraculous save she pulled off.

A different kind of weariness had make itself known, perhaps having lurked and waited ever since her run in with the ______

A sort of....ethereal exhaustion, as it were.

If....that was the sort of thing that was going to be her norm?

She's uncertain that she is ready to handle it.

Not yet.

As she was recovering she 'thumbed' through her phone, thinking about what she wanted to share and discuss with others....when her eyes landed on the first number she inputted in her new phone.

The person that rescued her, and seemed to know what she need.

Her brows furrowed for a moment, thinking....

....Before she made her decision.

GROUP MESSAGE (TEXT): Greeting everyone....and good-bye. I regret to inform you that I won't be joining your group for the time being. After doing some reflection after Oz' recovery, I have come to realize that I am not yet ready for the Role I found myself in. Possibly ever, if I'm to be completely honest. The strange things, the looming destiny, and all the wild excitement....it is just too much for a simple Espeon like myself - well, not so simple, but I hope you get my point.

Maybe I am being over-cautious. Maybe I do not have enough faith in my abilities. Perhaps my most recent experience is overly impacting and shadowing my judgement.

I do know this for certain, though: I need more time. Time to recover, to think, and time to grow into my own. I could do it with you all, but....I don't want to hold you back. Especially at a critical moment, which I predict will be all too common.

So. I'm departing for the time being. I'll be staying with a new friend of mine, who'll help me 'Come into my own, exactly how you want.' Can't promise I'll visit or have visitors, but I can promise you this: I'll keep in touch. I'll try to give you updates on what's happening to me, and if you have any questions that can use my Insight or expertise I will try to get to them post-haste.

I'm sorry I'm leaving you all like this. I truly, truly wish I could stay and be a part of your guys adventure. I know without a shadow of a doubt you all will do great things...and that is in part why I must step down. I have to become the best I can be, before I can be the best for everyone.

Thank you so much for the precious memories. No matter what happens, I'll cherish them and the time we had together.

Sincerely,

Sylvia

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Sylvia has left the Party, but Everyone has access to a new Function: Ask Sylvia! Once per Day per PC, you can Ask for advice/Insight on anything in a Encounter or about another Topic that has been bothering you, and I will do a Roll using her Stats, with various modifiers added and subtracted based on what's asked. These answers can be used to Confirm/'solve' things in an Encounter, or as a jumping off point for your own inquiries.

The prompt to do the Function :  Ask Sylvia! : " [Insert Question/Context Here] "

She'll also occasionally give updates on how's she doing, as well as what's happening in her neck of Sutalor.

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And so, the Day draws to a close. Bayhama does not rest, however, for its gearing up for something big Tomorrow. For tomorrow brings...!


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DAY 7: THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL!!!

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hvg9keoJ70 (Battle! Sinnoh Frontier Brain: Remix ► Pokémon Platinum/Heart Gold & Soul Silver)

Excitement and fervor was in the air as all across the city the party was the year was about to begin! Each distinct of Bayhama was either closed or gearing up their own local big attractions and mini-events, while all throughout Settlers, Tourists, and a few Native and Magi were all bustling with cheer as they were ready to P-A-R-T-Y!!! Even the local Pokemon were getting in on the fun, with several of the critters joining right in the festivities or taking the chance to see how much they could get away with now that the event was in full swing.

After several long days of CHAOS, intrigue, and general malarkey, a day or two of respite was exactly what the Nurses ordered! Speaking of which -

For Oz - Recall your Encounter Limits due to Reviving Glinda. The doctors on hand seeing to your own recovery and the Good Witch continuing to ride herd on you HARD to take it easy certainly put none too fine a point on you NOT overexerting yourself after your heart-to-heart with the Abyss and DEATH. Everyone but Hecate and Dite had calmed down somewhat by now - the former still refusing to see you and the later too stressed out to stand the sight of you for very long.

For Seddi - Iron Leave's Headache had, thankfully, fully resolved by the time you two awoke (with the Verdant Sword again sleeping by your bed underneath a sheet). However, and most frustrating to Her, was that Her SOUL Communications were now down, as apparently after Her Systems cleared the 'corruption and software damage' caused by whatever made you all lose time they shut down THAT function to repair, update, and then troubleshoot it before functionality was restored. However long that takes is Unown to her - her estimate is anywhere between sometime today to a long weekened.

Sadda has nothing good to report: despite doing everything in her power to get International Comms back online (and dealing with the local bureaucracy all the while) she has only BARELY enabled brief, simple texts to Paldea. The less said about the GTS, the better - with how extensive the damages were done to THAT it may be quicker to chart a path to a different town to use their connection or try to find more dubiously legal relays 'off the grind' . Right now she says that she got a simple response back from your Boss: Everything was fine back home, but that you should report immediately once Comms are stable enough for Video Conversation. Your Mentor also sent a message that also got straight to the point, though is their own unique way: "Pls pls call w.y.c. I getting SO worried, running out of stuff to chase the bad feelings away ;((( 0n0 < _ > "

The only good news is that the government hasn't bothered you lately about doing your 'extra' duties, either because its the holidays or (more likely) a certain Godmother has put the fear of Her in them, and like Drilbur they were Dig deep and not poking their head out until they felt the coast was clear.

For Akamu: If you're still seeing your date then you can easily start your day there (and with her). In other news, as you woke up you got a message from Sada, telling you that Nalu's Special Training and 'Period of Recovery' was complete, and that you could get them from the PC anytime. This doesn't take long, but when you do and Release him for a check up he all but collapses on the spot, spreading out like half-melted jello as they let out a burbling half-groan, half joy at seeing you and being away from those slave drivers. Never again did he want to undergo another 'Stress Test' like those again! Aarrrrggggh...

Evolution Progress: (4) Good Progress! Perhaps a few more challenging battles or dedicating a good chuck of energy (and XP) could get him over the threshold!
XP Gained: (5)(3) * 5 = 40 XP Gained!
Move Gained ?: (5)(5) Yes! Nalu Learned Endure!
Surprise!:
- Rarity: (6)(4) Uncommon!
- Kind: (3) Move! Which one?: Acid Spray!
- Quality: (94) + 3 (U) = 97!!
Move Changes: It has become Spread (Min 3 Targets) and can Ignore Steel Type Immunity to deal Resisted Damage!
Nalu currently is Exhausted AND at - 1 Pain; he needs some time before he's fully Battle Ready. He's also not entirely happy with you throwing him into the Deep like that - Greatly decreased Bond Gain for the rest of the Day.

For Vernon- You wake up at your preferred haunt, ready to explore the city that has fully transformed into a Party Central for Sutalör! You did receive a text message from an unknown number, simply saying 'Here. Let me know when you are free.' Munchlax and Pwee look especially excited about the Festival (and all the yum yums they could get), while your new Catches feel quite the opposite, rather antsy or irritated (or both) about the increased energy levels. Turtwig was mellow as every, while your last Mon was content as they could be.

For Darron: Nothing bothers you as you rest for the night, nor did Aaron Bug you about your day - apparently they were tired after a busy day following your example and helping the Center you guys were staying in. Which was a good thing, considering how likely he would have questions about the Astral Stone 'acting up' or why you have a very particular and Dangerous combination of a specific Bug and Item despite such Potential being WELL out of your League.

Speaking of said Princess: when you checked it seems she has grown quite a bit since yesterday, ever since you gave her the Royal Jelly to hold/nom on. Looks like she's making progress on her Coronation FAST in typical Bug-like expediency - you're going to have to decide if you want to take the Jelly away and risk them becoming upset or letting them keep it to maintain the good start but potentially having to deal with a real Queen sooner than is preferable...

Chloe also made you a new silk scarf as a sign of her overwhelming support to you - she looks quite eager to see you try it on!

For Bern: You wake up in the Embassy....spooned between Zephy and your newest Team Member Umbrelong (What WOULD be a good name for this...minx), the later of which had you in a literal Grapple as they snoozed peacefully beside you. They/she felt quite cuddly, surprising - their/her skin was like sleek, furry scales that easily deformed to the touch, and they/she were pleasantly warm and emitted vibrations of sort that relaxed as much as they tingled. By now your Paralysis had cleared up (as was the right state of mind you were in) and Myra had been returned (what a frantic and almost tearful reunion THAT was), and the rest of your Mons were feeling better and Refreshed from a good night's sleep. Oh, better remember to get your Ingredients for the day from them too, if you deem them ready for extraction!

You got a message from Morgana, yet again a text: she said that she'll be ready to join you for an outing at around mid-day or so (Spend at least 1 Moderate Encounter and 1 Minor Encounter) , but that you shouldn't wait on her to 'fully indulge in summertime festivities of hardy recollections' . No message back yet from your Mentor either - which was not unusual, considering how busy he was and this time of year/recent events no doubt keeping him well distracted and thoroughly vexed.

Finally, you got a message and request from the Bayhama government of all people: they wish you come to the City Hall - where the Festival is officially and traditionally started from - and give a small speech as a sign of mutual solidarity, support, and honor/Happiness between the Settlers and Mageocracy to help kick things off. Given your station and rank as one of the highest ranked Magi and Scimitar in these lands it should come as no surprise that the city had the idea to latch onto your continued presence and try to capitalize on that to bolster relations and ease troubled minds. Whether you humor them or not is up to you.


Now, onto the Big Festivities each Part of Bayhama is gearing up to have!

Commercial Sector

Boardwalk Strip: The Koffee Shop is giving 1 Free Raffle per paying Customer today! They also have a Special Razz-Leppa Espresso for Sale (Limit 1) for $500 that'll restore 1 Will and bolster Will Recovery/Ease Exhaustion!

The Sutalor Department Building Mega Store: 25% Off Discounts on most EVERYTHING that is on sale or could be found in here! The TM Shop is an exception, though: instead they're offering a Limited Run of the following TMs:

- Blizzard $5000
- Thunder $5k
- Flamethrower $3000
- Grass Know (Regular) $2500
- Bubblebeam $1000
- Counter and Mirror Coat for $1500
- Facade $5k

Princely Prizes Update (Limited Time Only!)

- Earthquake OR Fissure $20000
- Protect (3 Uses) $10000
- Steel Beam $7500
- Draco Meteor $7500
- Meteor Beam $10000 (Comes with a free Power Herb!)
- Thief EX (+ 1 Power, Items can be stolen regardless of Held Item; Items Obtained this way still work and is tournament legal) $10000
- Tailwind (3 Uses) $10000

Link to TM Shop: https://pokemonuranium.co/forum/showthre...5#pid80875

In addition, anyone that buys a TM will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a Move EXemplifier!

In general: You can Sell Items for 1.5X their Value, if they're 'hot' enough!

Business Sector

All Day Performances, hosted by Fanstasio - Looks like with the smash hit from yesterday they want to keep up the momentum!

Fortune Teller Wilma: A Strange Fate Seer has set up shop here of all places - and they appeared to be Cheshirian to boot, much to local disgust and alarm

In general: Better Business Opportunities!

Industrial Sector: Closed due to Festivities!

**City Hall**

- Hosting the 'Shining Start' to the Festivities, where the leaders and bigwigs of Bayhama give their speeches about the event, address outstanding public issues, and generally trying to hype things up. Pretty good opportunity to meet all sorts of people, and those that stay for the speeches usually manage to get a few goodies or learn some juicy news that kickstarts their fun in a big way!

S.Gov. Seat: Unchanged, though it's running at low capacity besides the IT Department and the various law and investigation agencies trying to keep Order in the city.

Groudon's Grand Stadium: The Pokeathalon is here! Come watch some exciting Pokemon Sports, or sign up yourselfs and compete for the Gold!

Kyorge's M.A. Hall: The Grand Orchestra is playing! Come enjoy some classics to set the mood, or try your own luck Performing with or against them!

Ray's Weather Center: Closed due to Maintenance and the understandable fear of not wanting rowdy visators riling up the Mons here TOO much. Oz or Bern might be able to get in (along with friends) for a Private Tour though, due to good connections.

Wild Life Center: No changes, beyond expanded tours. They're mostly active concerning the any rogue threat that requires their prompt action to deter, contain, or exterminate.

The Beaches: Party Central! Come here if you want to mingle with every walk of life, and maybe uncover a boatload of treasure shaken up by all the activity or carelessly lost.

Ports/Marina: Closed for the most part, but their are a myriad of informal Fishing Contests you could angle your way in. Maybe a private tour or cruise, if you can swing it.

Last but not least The Afterlife Bar is having both a 'Ultimate Dance Off' and 'No Hold Bar Elite Underground Tourney' , both of them thrilling experiences that may or may not be as Dangerous as they are Rewarding.

Aaaaaaand that's it! Go on out there and HAVE A FANTASTICAL TIME~!!!

*Flashback Time!*

"Ouch Ouch Ouch Ouch!" Was all that Oz escape in her mouth while been peck and bonk by Fortuna beaks. She didn't grunt or said anything else, because she is aware how much her sisters was extremely angry, sad and worry about her after what she did. Besides, Fortuna along with mentor, sister and partner, she also some kind of mother figure to Oz (despite the fact Oz and Glinda are the first and second command of the Coven of Witches) so Oz would not even dare to challenge Fortuna pecking punishment, with the occasional tears coming from her eyes from time to time, but aside of that? She obediently receive Fortuna punishment.

She ocasionaly see Dite direction and get really sad by her situation. She really wanted to bring back Glinda and reunited her family, but now her family is very much upset, angry and sad at her. She need to at least try to fix things. She doesn't want to give up on Dite because of a mistake Oz did. She must help her sister, somehow...

She look at the Pokeball where Hecate is inside, making her heart sink even more. Her angry and sadness is the one who is hitting Oz even more. Oz did fear if Hecate would ever think she was kind of replacement of Glinda, due to both be Psychic/Fairy type, and if Hecate anger is...Not only based in upset and worry...but maybe also...feel that her place get replaced? That her mother now have her other sister back, her place would be taken away? That Oz would love her...less?

Oz soul was now getting squeeze with even more apprension! She would never do such thing. All of her sisters, Hecate, Fortuna, Persephone, Glinda, Bethy, Dite and Meza, she loves all of them equally! They are her companions, her Coven, her family, her sisters! She would die and sacrifice her life for ALL of them! But...*sigh* She knows how...complex is the heart. Specially one such as Hecate. Hell, even more Oz heart herself.

Thats something thats been tormenting Oz more: In how much she screw up things, and how much work she have ahead of her: For Hecate, Dite and Fortuna. She must do this. For her family and sisters.

Oz did receive Sylvia message...And was enough to make her stand up from the bed, problably startling Fortuna and Glinda. Her eyes was glued to her phone, looking at the screen with pure disbelief. If she didn't cry enough, that news was enough to make her cry even more. She put the cellphone close to her heart, while her eyes were paintfully closed.

"Sylvia...I was not even able to property thank you for saving me...We...we should had interact more! You save my life...Thank you!" Oz put a hand on her mouth, trying to control the sobs coming from her mouth. She feels sad of Sylvia leaving the group...but she at least feels, relief in knows she will still be able to contact the group from time to time.

She decided to at least send her a message, before she go to bed.

Ask Sylvia! : " [You saved my Life/Sylvia, I can't thank you enough for what you did for me. You have my eternal gratitude for granting me and my sister the opportunity to be together once more. I...I need a help though. How can I help rebuild the trust of my sisters? They are...angry at me because of my decision. I been thinking in go to the festival tomorrow and help rebuild the trust, but...I don't know. What should I do?]

Oz then wait a few minutes to see if Sylvia would answer her phone, and then after receiving (or not) the message, she decided to put the phone aside, and then drove into the land of dreams, trying to recover from this wild day, and hopefully, begin her journey in fix things.

*Day 7 Start!*

Oz wake up from the bed, a little better, but still shake up from the events of yesterday. She look around, and see all of her sisters still closed to her bed in the previous positions as they are. Bethy with Dite on her side, sleeping side by side. Fortuna in Oz bed, always watchful for any chaos. Meza, still sleeping to the bed of Oz. And Persephone? Snoozing yet, some ectoplasma drool driping from her mouth. And Glinda? She was sleeping close to Oz, the poor girl possible passed out due to watch Oz, and falling sleep close to Oz.

And still...no sight of Hecate. 

This realization hit like a brick on Oz, her eyes sinking hard. She stand up from her bed, making sure to not wake up any of her sisters, her hair a big mess. She go to the bathroom, and brush her teeth, her own reflection looking at her...Almost judging. And...sometimes she could swear she could...see some pair of eyes in her peripherical vision. Eyes full of wrath. Angry. And...

It was the same. She try to turn aside her face, trying not to think of it. "No...Not...now." Eventually, she will have to face that eyes again. And her sisters, specially Hecate, will problably learn of her. WHY she bring back Glinda. And...

Why Oz hate herself.

Oz after a while she takes a bath, getting the clean needed and decided to check her phone, maybe see if Sylvia have any answer from yesterday question. She tap her finger, and decided to check the news. She see the festival start today. She though about what to do...The festival could indeed help improve her mood and help fix the situation with her sisters. But...

...

She decided to send a message to some people and maybe...Get some help. The first person she though was Tiffany. She really likes her, and she did help her quite a lot. The other one was Dodger. Its been a while since she get a call from him, and have a nice time with him could help. And...there Seddi. His look of disapointing and anger still haunt Oz, but after what happened yesterday, she fear she would not able to escape the sigh of him, specially since he is problably worry sick of her.

With a defeat sigh, she send a message to the cowboy hero. And to the rest of the gang.


To everyone: Good day people. I fine today. Dont need to worry to much about me.

Seddi/@Dragonstrike: Hi. Good day Seddi. How you doing? I...I...Good. I woke up fine...Listen. I thank you for what you did for me yesterday too. I...You problably still angry at me. And that would understanble.

She stop from writting for a second, and then sigh to give him a straight answer.

Seddi: ...There gonna be a festival today. I wanted to go there to...enjoy a good time, and maybe help rebuild my relantioship with my sisters...They are still upset because of yesterday. I also...think we didnt had time to enjoy a good time together as...companions, so I wanted to know if you are free today? If not, I will understand.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

End Result of the Scene: The Natives total dominance over the Invaders, thoroughly confounding all that tried to encroach and threaten The Land. You even got to ransom back the Renegade for a Valuable Berry of your choice, much to their mock rage and embarrassment.

The rare berry of choice will be... the Enigma Berry!

Spoiler

For Darron: Nothing bothers you as you rest for the night, nor did Aaron Bug you about your day - apparently they were tired after a busy day following your example and helping the Center you guys were staying in. Which was a good thing, considering how likely he would have questions about the Astral Stone 'acting up' or why you have a very particular and Dangerous combination of a specific Bug and Item despite such Potential being WELL out of your League.

Speaking of said Princess: when you checked it seems she has grown quite a bit since yesterday, ever since you gave her the Royal Jelly to hold/nom on. Looks like she's making progress on her Coronation FAST in typical Bug-like expediency - you're going to have to decide if you want to take the Jelly away and risk them becoming upset or letting them keep it to maintain the good start but potentially having to deal with a real Queen sooner than is preferable...

Chloe also made you a new silk scarf as a sign of her overwhelming support to you - she looks quite eager to see you try it on!

Darren puts the Silk scarf on a bit like the right arm here:

Spoiler

(Artist Credit: Akagi)

Darren will risk it for the biscuit letting Smore hold onto the Royal Jelly longer

Enigma Berry Obtained! Eat to make any Fortune or Strange Event/Encounter even MORE Special, before, during, or after!

Your cuddle bug claps exitedly as you don the silk bracer, eyes sparkling in pure appreciation and delight. You also see the inklings of thoughtfulness in her gaze - better be prepared for an updated wardrobe soon, mate!

Smore cuddles up as you graciously let her keep the Royal Jelly safe and sound (and scrumptious). She crawls up your side to rest on your shoulder, before clanking her mandibles with eager anticipation. From what you could parse from your Bond, they seemed to want a chance to either Test out their Might or Dine of some truly delicious Sweets. Chloe seemed a bit jealous of Smore's ability to crawl on you, no doubt remembering the old days when she could do that. 

You got a full day ahead of you: What do you want to do first? Bear in mind the opportunities presented are not the only ones; if you want to ignore them to do something else or try to find another spar/Fight, then be my guest!

[Lord Windos]

Vernon has interest in the Fortune Teller and the Pokeathlon. Munchlax and Pwee are permitted to scavenge along the way.
Vernon will text the party to see if anyone else wants to tag along, and will probably test out the Ask Sylvie feature at the fortune teller. He certainly doesn't have anything against Creshireans.



I think it would be funny if Oz went to the Afterlife Bar xD

Since you didn't put a preference as to which you want to do first, let's do the Fortune Teller first!

Getting to Main Street was somewhat of a hassle, what with the throngs of Tourists, visitors, and outgoing city folk continuously partying in the streets, but when you let Pwee out they parted ways somewhat easier. Munchlax's adorableness and relative rarity earnt him several fond treats and belly rubs/head pats, while your giga lily duck took every chance they could to sneak and scrounge what leftover or poorly guarded non noms he could get. Both get a Full Big Meal from this; + 1 Temp HP for Pwee!.

When you arrive at the Fortune Teller, you see that they're staying in a deep purple tent that is adorned with the ancient Eye symbol, coupled with a few stars and a smattering of Old Unown weaved throughout. The place was being given a wide berth, the crowds seemingly doing everything in their power to ignore, avoid, or mentally cause the place to spontaneously combust. This place has no home here, that you can easily tell.

Entering, you see a tall, fair faced boy, just on the cusp of full adulthood - 18 to his early 20s, you believe. They were peering over a Crystal Ball that seemingly had a misty, starry fog within, which stood on a table that had for Blue and Pink burning candles and a couple of braisers emitting some indiscernible incense. The young adult was wearing traditional and fairly classical Cheshirian clothing of a deep purple hue - I'll leave the exact design to your imagination and elaboration, Iron -  fair and neatly combed back black hair, and a long, thing, pointy nose. 

The 'youngster' looked up as you entered, givning you a bright smile and warmly clapped their hands together.

"Ah, welcome, welcome! So good to meet you in person at last. I didn't know if you would come, but I had a good feeling you or one of the others would. Please, take a seat,"

He motions to a chair in front of the table and patiently waits, letting you get yourself comfortable and ready to ask any questions or requests you can think....

[Lord Windos]

Poor Nalu. The workout of his life was worth it but at what cost. ''I'm sorry little guy, we'll need to be prepared for the worst on our eventual journey. I hope you can forgive me this time.''

He'd give Nalu some pats and leave him some time to rest, there'd still be plenty of time to test out his now powress later.

[60 exp go to increasing Nalu's special to 3, 12 exp for Lani's Fight to 4 due to rare candy]

Gloomtail is also put into the pc for now. Wouldn't want the festivities to be ruined by the aura it seemed to emit.



Seeing as Jess is (presumably) sleeping in again he'll make his way to the Ports in the morning, intent on fishing and not at all opposed to some friendly competition. (major encounter)

You got an irate little huff from the lil urchin, but they just sighed and continued to resemble a half-melted puddle of blue Razz berry ice cream. Going to take a bit more bribery to fully get back into his good graces, buddy!

Nalu's SPE Increased to 3! Let's see .....

(5) Noooot quite - they seemed invigorated for a moment as they focused on bolstering their Power, but they quickly sank back down again. You have a strong feeling one more Battle could be the trick, if it pushed Nalu enough....

Lani's Fight Increased to 4! That portion of the Rare Candy's effect has been expended!

Surprisingly, the Ultra Ball has been remarkably quiescent for awhile now - the Foreboding and [D a r k] aura having sunk and withdrawn to the point all but the most sensitive SOULs would miss it. All you could get was a vague sense of grumpiness, discontent, and.....solemnness? Thinking backing, the Ball has felt this way ever since at the Shrine....

...Well, the Big Gloomy Dragon has proved to be remarkably perceptive even Confined. Guess something like THAT can cow and subdue even an orney 'Legend' like Him.

When you try to put the Ball in the PC it actually bounced away from it! Several times, in fact - from what you're getting He seems VERY wary of going into it. That, and their was a sense of [C u r i o u s i t y] about how the very mood of Bayhama. Question is: Do you try and convince/force them into the PC, or do you let the Big Gloomy Dragon stick around.

Jess is actually out of the house by the time you awaken - from a note left by the bedside she says that she had to get up early to work all day at the Survival Center due to how expectedly Wild it was going to be for the next few days. Bummer!

Moderate Encounter at the Docks, to find a decent Fishing Competition? Very well!

You end up finding a good sized shin dig hosted by a portly and bearded sailor, advertising a Big Haul Fishing Contest for anyone to join in for a modest fee of $1000 Poke. You'd be provided with 3 Marked Pokeballs or 1 Net Ball (your choice), find a spot within the designated area (by the docks or over/on the Water), and then try your best to get the Biggest Catch you can get! Rules are that you get Three Fishing Attempts (Spotted by some eagle eyes fisherman with googles) and you tried to catch the biggest Pokemon you possibly could using the provided Balls. The one that has Caught the Biggest Pokemon, The Most Rare Pokemon, and the Most Strong or Unique Mon wins! 

Afterwards their is a short tourney held with the Top Ten of the Competition, using the Fish you caught + 1 other Water Pokemon you own that helped you Catch them. Doing well here can end up with you winning the whole Competition, or getting better offerings at the very least. And of course you keep what you Catch, or can offer to Sell or Trade it away if others are interested.

As stated the base Entry Fee is $1000 Poke, but some smooth talking could potentially lower it or get you a better deal to up your odds of success. Alternatively, bribery (overpaying or otherwise) and a 'show of strength' could also net you better starting odds, if you have the Swagger to pull it off.

Interested?

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

*Flashback Time!*

"Ouch Ouch Ouch Ouch!" Was all that Oz escape in her mouth while been peck and bonk by Fortuna beaks. She didn't grunt or said anything else, because she is aware how much her sisters was extremely angry, sad and worry about her after what she did. Besides, Fortuna along with mentor, sister and partner, she also some kind of mother figure to Oz (despite the fact Oz and Glinda are the first and second command of the Coven of Witches) so Oz would not even dare to challenge Fortuna pecking punishment, with the occasional tears coming from her eyes from time to time, but aside of that? She obediently receive Fortuna punishment.


She ocasionaly see Dite direction and get really sad by her situation. She really wanted to bring back Glinda and reunited her family, but now her family is very much upset, angry and sad at her. She need to at least try to fix things. She doesn't want to give up on Dite because of a mistake Oz did. She must help her sister, somehow...

She look at the Pokeball where Hecate is inside, making her heart sink even more. Her angry and sadness is the one who is hitting Oz even more. Oz did fear if Hecate would ever think she was kind of replacement of Glinda, due to both be Psychic/Fairy type, and if Hecate anger is...Not only based in upset and worry...but maybe also...feel that her place get replaced? That her mother now have her other sister back, her place would be taken away? That Oz would love her...less?

Oz soul was now getting squeeze with even more apprension! She would never do such thing. All of her sisters, Hecate, Fortuna, Persephone, Glinda, Bethy, Dite and Meza, she loves all of them equally! They are her companions, her Coven, her family, her sisters! She would die and sacrifice her life for ALL of them! But...*sigh* She knows how...complex is the heart. Specially one such as Hecate. Hell, even more Oz heart herself.

Thats something thats been tormenting Oz more: In how much she screw up things, and how much work she have ahead of her: For Hecate, Dite and Fortuna. She must do this. For her family and sisters.

Oz did receive Sylvia message...And was enough to make her stand up from the bed, problably startling Fortuna and Glinda. Her eyes was glued to her phone, looking at the screen with pure disbelief. If she didn't cry enough, that news was enough to make her cry even more. She put the cellphone close to her heart, while her eyes were paintfully closed.

(...) 

Oz then wait a few minutes to see if Sylvia would answer her phone, and then after receiving (or not) the message, she decided to put the phone aside, and then drove into the land of dreams, trying to recover from this wild day, and hopefully, begin her journey in fix things.

*Day 7 Start!*

Oz wake up from the bed, a little better, but still shake up from the events of yesterday. She look around, and see all of her sisters still closed to her bed in the previous positions as they are. Bethy with Dite on her side, sleeping side by side. Fortuna in Oz bed, always watchful for any chaos. Meza, still sleeping to the bed of Oz. And Persephone? Snoozing yet, some ectoplasma drool driping from her mouth. And Glinda? She was sleeping close to Oz, the poor girl possible passed out due to watch Oz, and falling sleep close to Oz.

And still...no sight of Hecate. 

This realization hit like a brick on Oz, her eyes sinking hard. She stand up from her bed, making sure to not wake up any of her sisters, her hair a big mess. She go to the bathroom, and brush her teeth, her own reflection looking at her...Almost judging. And...sometimes she could swear she could...see some pair of eyes in her peripherical vision. Eyes full of wrath. Angry. And...

It was the same. She try to turn aside her face, trying not to think of it. "No...Not...now." Eventually, she will have to face that eyes again. And her sisters, specially Hecate, will problably learn of her. WHY she bring back Glinda. And...

Why Oz hate herself.

Oz after a while she takes a bath, getting the clean needed and decided to check her phone, maybe see if Sylvia have any answer from yesterday question. She tap her finger, and decided to check the news. She see the festival start today. She though about what to do...The festival could indeed help improve her mood and help fix the situation with her sisters. But...

...

She decided to send a message to some people and maybe...Get some help. The first person she though was Tiffany. She really likes her, and she did help her quite a lot. The other one was Dodger. Its been a while since she get a call from him, and have a nice time with him could help. And...there Seddi. His look of disapointing and anger still haunt Oz, but after what happened yesterday, she fear she would not able to escape the sigh of him, specially since he is problably worry sick of her.

With a defeat sigh, she send a message to the cowboy hero. And to the rest of the gang.


To everyone: Good day people. I fine today. Dont need to worry to much about me.

Seddi/@Dragonstrike: Hi. Good day Seddi. How you doing? I...I...Good. I woke up fine...Listen. I thank you for what you did for me yesterday too. I...You problably still angry at me. And that would understanble.

She stop from writting for a second, and then sigh to give him a straight answer.

Seddi: ...There gonna be a festival today. I wanted to go there to...enjoy a good time, and maybe help rebuild my relantioship with my sisters...They are still upset because of yesterday. I also...think we didnt had time to enjoy a good time together as...companions, so I wanted to know if you are free today? If not, I will understand.

The Day Before

You get no sympathy from your bird Sister. Take the Hard Stone you earned for your horrible stunt, Foolish Sister!

Good luck trying to reach Dite - you got her into the Negatives when it comes to Happiness and Loyalty. The only reason she hasn't attacked your or run away is that she's just for too Timid and afraid to do so; you'd probably have more luck make water dry instead of wet at this point.

Oh no, not that - Hecate is just fucking livid and terrified out of her mind that you BLOODY KILLED YOURSELF in a admittedly rash, hasty, and VERY uncertain to work Sacrifice.  She doesn't remotely care about your Good Witch, she's squarely and thoroughly upset with YOU, bloody stupid idiot! You could tell THAT much from the damaged Bond you shared with your Wonder Witch, wincing at the seething HURT and wounded LOVE pouring off her Ball like a gushing faucet.

Yes, indeed you Love your family deeply, and that you would Sacrifice Everything for your Coven, Your Sisters, and your Trusted Friends. That is the main reason - besides your death - why most of them were so cross and upset with you. It's one thing to say or know someone is willing to Die for you; it's another to experience it first hand, Live, Raw, and utterly powerless to do anything about it. You got your work Cut out for you to restore your Bonds with your Sisters, make up for your poor Judgement, and assure them that nothing like this would ever happen again.

"Sylvia...I was not even able to property thank you for saving me...We...we should had interact more! You save my life...Thank you!" Oz put a hand on her mouth, trying to control the sobs coming from her mouth. She feels sad of Sylvia leaving the group...but she at least feels, relief in knows she will still be able to contact the group from time to time.

She decided to at least send her a message, before she go to bed.

Ask Sylvia! : " [You saved my Life/Sylvia, I can't thank you enough for what you did for me. You have my eternal gratitude for granting me and my sister the opportunity to be together once more. I...I need a help though. How can I help rebuild the trust of my sisters? They are...angry at me because of my decision. I been thinking in go to the festival tomorrow and help rebuild the trust, but...I don't know. What should I do?]

You get a rather simple but sweet message back: "No thanks are needed. I did what I did because I wanted to, and you deserved to Live and have your Wish Granted. Though I do hope you never do anything like that again. I won't be around to do it again, so please be careful."

As for your Question, their are no Rolls necessary for this: "Give them time, and prove that you are truly sorry for what you did and that it won't happen again. They - rightfully - lost a lot of trust and faith in you for what you Did, and it will take a long time for you to earn it back. Be sincere, be straightforward, and ultimately be patient and understanding. It takes time to recover from such trauma, especially concerning Death and the miracle of coming back. Likely part of their greviances stems from your resurrection - they're on some level instinctually still grieving and lashing out, but since you are alive and the cause of their woes the mental turmoil likely isn't making sorting out their feelings easier. Maybe you can help them work through it, once they've settled down and you earnt back a bit of their trust again."

Day Seven

You are indeed right about Glinda, as she's slumped over in a chair by your bed, her head rolled to the side as she calmly rested, the strain from yesterday somewhat faded and yet still evident. 

Stealth Check: DEX + Survival + Stealth - 3 - 1 Success (Glinda)
(5)(1)(5)(6)(1) 1 Successes

You barely manage to slip out of bed and to the bathroom, though judging by how restless your Good Witch, Fortuna, and Persaphone looked it seems like they were going to wake very soon. Best to get your freshening up done fast before they panic at you being gone.

*Rolls*

That reflection of yours seemed to turned mocking. Cruel. For one brief moment.

It seemed to whisper:

"Why did a wretch like you come back?"

- Before you banished it from your mind with much fervor. No. You were not going to let old, dark thoughts plague you today.

Today....you were going to do your best to have fun with your Sisters, and mend the torn Bonds between you all.

As you return to your room you see that Glinda has stirred awake, blinking her eyes at you before they widen as she jumps up and Teleports to your side, concern and relief very much evident.

"Oz! You up! And Okay! Thank Arceas.... Please, though, take it easy! *Stern Look* Or else. *Frowns* ...And please don't beat yourself up over it too much. Your Gloom has been all too evident to me. What done is done. We and the rest of our Sisters will....figure out how to handle things, as I'm sure you will too."

As for your Encounter, are you aiming to spend it with Seddi today? Or simply waiting to hear his advice before deciding what to do ?

[Redstone]

Spoiler

Surprisingly, the Ultra Ball has been remarkably quiescent for awhile now - the Foreboding and [D a r k] aura having sunk and withdrawn to the point all but the most sensitive SOULs would miss it. All you could get was a vague sense of grumpiness, discontent, and.....solemnness? Thinking backing, the Ball has felt this way ever since at the Shrine....

...Well, the Big Gloomy Dragon has proved to be remarkably perceptive even Confined. Guess something like THAT can cow and subdue even an orney 'Legend' like Him.

When you try to put the Ball in the PC it actually bounced away from it! Several times, in fact - from what you're getting He seems VERY wary of going into it. That, and their was a sense of [C u r i o u s i t y] about how the very mood of Bayhama. Question is: Do you try and convince/force them into the PC, or do you let the Big Gloomy Dragon stick around.

Jess is actually out of the house by the time you awaken - from a note left by the bedside she says that she had to get up early to work all day at the Survival Center due to how expectedly Wild it was going to be for the next few days. Bummer!

Moderate Encounter at the Docks, to find a decent Fishing Competition? Very well!

You end up finding a good sized shin dig hosted by a portly and bearded sailor, advertising a Big Haul Fishing Contest for anyone to join in for a modest fee of $1000 Poke. You'd be provided with 3 Marked Pokeballs or 1 Net Ball (your choice), find a spot within the designated area (by the docks or over/on the Water), and then try your best to get the Biggest Catch you can get! Rules are that you get Three Fishing Attempts (Spotted by some eagle eyes fisherman with googles) and you tried to catch the biggest Pokemon you possibly could using the provided Balls. The one that has Caught the Biggest Pokemon, The Most Rare Pokemon, and the Most Strong or Unique Mon wins! 

Afterwards their is a short tourney held with the Top Ten of the Competition, using the Fish you caught + 1 other Water Pokemon you own that helped you Catch them. Doing well here can end up with you winning the whole Competition, or getting better offerings at the very least. And of course you keep what you Catch, or can offer to Sell or Trade it away if others are interested.

As stated the base Entry Fee is $1000 Poke, but some smooth talking could potentially lower it or get you a better deal to up your odds of success. Alternatively, bribery (overpaying or otherwise) and a 'show of strength' could also net you better starting odds, if you have the Swagger to pull it off.

Interested?

Fine then, the Gloomy guy could stay for now. Maybe it would be better to have it sense more of the ''new world'' before sending him out for the first time.

Poor Jess, if she couldn't participate in the fun he'll at least get her something during the day, for now it was time to go fishing.


He'd nod to the Sailor's explanation before releasing Ecclesia and handing her the Draconium Z.

''Some good old fishing and a potential workout for my fine lady? Concider me interested. This would mark my first competition in Sutalörian waters so if things are as crazy here as everywhere else it's bound to be a blast.''

He wouldn't try to bargain with the man, not intentionally at least.

''I'll take the trusty Net Ball.''

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

Enigma Berry Obtained! Eat to make any Fortune or Strange Event/Encounter even MORE Special, before, during, or after!

Your cuddle bug claps exitedly as you don the silk bracer, eyes sparkling in pure appreciation and delight. You also see the inklings of thoughtfulness in her gaze - better be prepared for an updated wardrobe soon, mate!

Smore cuddles up as you graciously let her keep the Royal Jelly safe and sound (and scrumptious). She crawls up your side to rest on your shoulder, before clanking her mandibles with eager anticipation. From what you could parse from your Bond, they seemed to want a chance to either Test out their Might or Dine of some truly delicious Sweets. Chloe seemed a bit jealous of Smore's ability to crawl on you, no doubt remembering the old days when she could do that.

You got a full day ahead of you: What do you want to do first? Bear in mind the opportunities presented are not the only ones; if you want to ignore them to do something else or try to find another spar/Fight, then be my guest!

Let's go for some beach combing (Standing order that Smore gets any sweets Darren finds whenever!)
As for Chloe, Darren senses her forlorn jealousy and consoles her