Pokemon: Delta Emerald

[ImperialTM]

Welcome To The World Of Pokemon!

Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of Pokemon! This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokemon. We humans live alongside Pokemon at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about Pokemon. In fact there are many, many secrets surrounding Pokemon. To unravel Pokemon mysteries you've been selected to help with the research by exploring the land of Hoenn and taking on the circuit.

Before we begin our story we look to our heroes. 7 Destined individuals who unbeknownst to them will accomplish great things in their life. We start in the region of Alomesa where Ace, Julius, and Joanna depart to the Hoenn region.


The airport is bustling with people as you make your way to the terminal. "Flight 625 to Ever Grande is now boarding, all passengers please make your way to the gate." Rings out over the intercom. You all turn to face your family to say goodbye. Megan approaches Ace, "I guess this is finally it, we finally get to start our big journey." She smiles though you can tell she is a little sad. "It's going to be weird traveling with you not around." She stops and starts digging in her bag. "I actually have something for you. You know, as a good luck charm for your journey." Megan pulls out a metal necklace with a Flame emblem attached to it. "This should withstand your heat, I had it specially made, so people will know that you are the brightest flame." She gives you a hug before departing.

Julius you are approached by Ace's father who claps his hand down on your shoulder. "Well my boy, don't go getting yourself into too much trouble. I'd hate to have to come and fly you all the way back here." He gives you a wink "Though I hear that this place might have some dangers in it, wouldn't that be exciting." He says with a hearty laugh seeming to mock the region. Turning to Ace he nods and says "Keep an eye on him would ya, I trust that you two will be fine. I want to hear stories of grandeur before you boys come back."

Joanna, Samantha comes up to you and gives you a warriors handshake. "Glad you could be here with the family Jo." She smirks "Not that I expect Ace to finish before I do but it's nice to know he's in good hands." Samantha pulls you in for a hug. "Good luck on your travels, and try not to die while you're out there."

Ace's father hands each of you ferry tickets telling you that these should get you to Slateport once you land, and to make your way to Littleroot from there and meet up with Professor Birch. With farewells said, you three board the plane and make the long flight to Hoenn, and Ever Grande City.

The plane lands and you all gather your belongings. Exiting the airport you are met with a grand city. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCfNLQ2IbyI&t=17s) The doors lead out onto a elevated courtyard where you can see the entire city below. Your eyes are caught by the clear blue skies and the ocean dazzling from the rising sun. Large buildings dot the area and a ginormous arena stands out from the urban setting. Flower beds of varying colour and beauty line the streets and shops of this city. Looking at your ferry tickets the boat doesn't leave for another 6 hours leaving you time to explore and relax. Welcome to Ever Grande City, capital of the Hoenn region. What would you like to do?

[TJ Zen]

"Man, that flight was loooong." Julius says, rolling his shoulders and neck. "I'm~~glad we can finally move around. You guys up to grab some breakfast?" Julius says turning to Ace and Joanna. "I hope they have pancakes here. I am starving and a short stack is calling my name somewhere in this town." Julius says, looking out over the town. "You guys probably need to get a lay of the land, too." he says taking the 2 poke balls off his belt and loosing the pokemon inside. A small gout of flame punctuates the yawn from the Houndour that appeared and beside it, a Sandile sprawls out on the sun-warmed concrete. "Come on, guys lets get a move on!"

Pokespotting (http://orokos.com/roll/730672) After Breakfast and such.

[big teej]

Then...

Ace returns Megan's hug, then takes her hand. "Hey, you're gonna do fine, the trainers in Johto won't know what hit em." He smirks at her. "I mean, hey, not as great as I'm going to do in Hoenn, but fine." He winks and turns to board the plane.

Now...

Ace drops his bag to the ground and stretches his arms over his head. "Breakfast sounds like a plan. I say we grab a bite, get the blood moving again, but we'd better make sure we don't miss the ferry." He examines the ticket again. "six hours?" He groans. "What the heck are we gonna do for six hours?" He brightens almost immediately. "No, wait, I've got it." He turns to Julius and Joanna with a big grin. "Let's go find food, then let's track down a pokemart and get some basic supplies, have a look around, and then find the local courts. No reason not to get a head start while we wait, right?"

He'll then turn and set off in the arbitrary direction of food.

Soon...
Meal complete, Ace will urge his cousins to hunt down a pokemart to acquire a few pokeballs, once he has some, he'll keep his eyes peeled for worthy locals to join his team.


Boosted Perception: 14 (http://orokos.com/roll/730662)

[InTheMachine]

"I could go for some pancakes," Joanna replies. "What do you think, Ace? I bet you're hungry enough to eat a Rapidash," she says with a teasing smile.

She releases both of her Pokemon has well, knowing that these two were not used to being cooped up for so long. Her Rufflet immediately takes his customary place on her shoulder.

The other Pokemon she releases is a a small Skarmory, head only reaching up to Joanna's shoulder. Her claws scratch the hot concrete a few times before she gets caught up in Ace's excitement. The Skarmory let's out a quiet whistling call and small chirps as she follows them through the city, to breakfast, the Pokemart, and then while they're out looking for Pokemon.

Boosted Perception (http://orokos.com/roll/730669): 11

[ImperialTM]

With food on your mind you all head out down the steps and into the city. The streets are bustling with people and pokemon alike. The morning air has the smell of sea salt and freshly baked goods. Following your noses you find yourself's at a small corner shop called IHoopa, with the small Djinn holding out a large pancake in place of its ring. A young lady with a Furfrou can be seen exiting the restaurant with a small take out package in her hands. Inside the IHoopa there are many small booths with a few people starting off their day with a similar idea to your trio. Outside are a few tables set up, where a small family sits enjoying their morning.

Shopping around you pass many kiosks with small charms, totems, clothes, and plenty of street food carts preparing their first batches of the day. Anything a tourist could want, could be found. The Pokemart is easy to find, a large two story building with the iconic pokeball in front sits across the street from the Pokecenter. Inside you are met with displays of all different types of pokeballs, medicines, and traveling gear. Should any of you venture upstairs you will find glass cases showing off TM's and other devices. The prices seem a little higher than what you're use to. A little Cinccino climbs around cleaning the glass with her tail until thoroughly satisfied.

The Pokemart supplies the following items for 0 Badge Trainers -
Basic Pokeballs – $315
Potions – $250
Burn Heals – $250
Antidotes – $250
Paralyze Heals – $250
Awakenings – $250
Bait – $375
Lures – $750
Climbing, Survival, and First Aid Kits – $1,250
Repels – $625

Shopping done and bellies filled you have about 4 hours remaining that you spend wandering the city.

While passing through a small park you find a small group of small gray birds that have a white spot on their chest, drinking by the fountain. The birds completely ignore the surrounding bustle of the city around them.

While walking down one of the less busy street your eyes catch the form a slim humanoid with large black buns on either side of its head adorned with white bows. Next to it is a smaller humanoid with small tuft of hair and two small white bows on either side of its head.

Wandering the streets of Ever Grande you notice a small yellow bell with a red and white sash hanging from one of the nearby street lights. It makes a soft chime when a breeze blows through.

Down an alley nearby you see a gaunt pink feline who is looking directly at you, arch its back ready to flee or fight in an instant.

While walking down one of the less busy street your eyes catch the form a slim humanoid with large black buns on either side of its head adorned with white bows. Next to it is a smaller humanoid with small tuft of hair and two small white bows on either side of its head.

On the opposite side of the street you see two gears floating near an electrical box attached to the side of a building.

[big teej]

Ace does a double take seeing an evolved pokemon walking the streets. He smiles. What better way to start my journey than by catching something ahead of the game. He turns to Joana as he pulls a ball from his belt. "Hey, Jo, back me up, I'm going after that thing. I betcha I can take it." He laughs and jogs towards the gothic pokemon.

He looses his tepig and orders "Endeavor, back the big one up against the wall!" He breaks into a run. Flames begin to trail from his arms and legs as he picks up speed, his body completely catching as he leaps into a flying leap at the biggest goth, the flames explode as he makes contact, throwing the gothic pokemon back toward the wall.




Pre-Combat (?) - release Endeavor
Round 1
10 - Ace delays his turn by 5 to act concurrently with Endeavor
5 - Endeavor cornered Gothorita
Endeavor's Cornering: 13 (https://orokos.com/roll/730701)
5a - Ace used Flame Charge on Gothorita
Ace's Flame Charge to hit: 8 (https://orokos.com/roll/730702)vs. AC3 = 5 vs. Evasion
Flame Charge Damage: 37 (https://orokos.com/roll/730703) and 1 (https://orokos.com/roll/730704) bonus damage
Gothrita is displaced 2 hexes toward the alley wall if possible, if it makes contact it loses a tick of hp

also, Shopping things
3 pokeballs - 945
1 First Aid kit - 1,250
remaining funds - 805 poken

[InTheMachine]

Here we go again, Joanna thinks as Ace goes charging into battle. She hadn't even seen these Pokemon hiding down the alleyway. "Talon, go help him out. Hit the smaller one!""

The Rufflet flutters up from Joanna's shoulder and sails over to the smaller pokemon, picking up speed as he goes. He dives into it beak first, slamming the psychic into the ground.

Joanna activates Celerity, Binding 2 AP! Talon's Initiative is increased to 11!

Talon uses Peck!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/730713) (AC 3): 12
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/730716) (Flying, Physical):... 56 +9 Bonus Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/730717)

Mach Speed triggers, DR is increase by 4!

Joanna buys 3 basic pokeballs for 1260

[TJ Zen]

Seeing Ace and Joanna thrash those 'mon, Julius sighs and looks at his to mon who are staring back at him. "What?! I guess you wanna scrap too, huh? Fine." He concedes and looks across the street to see a set of floating gears around the electrical unit. "There we go! We can scrap with that guy." He says crossing the street. "Vengeance, Ember!" Julius says, Tossing a pokeball (http://orokos.com/roll/730721). The Doom Pup launches a searing gout of flame (http://orokos.com/roll/730719) at the floating gears, engulfing it in flame (http://orokos.com/roll/730720). The Pokeball beans the floating gears, energizing it (http://orokos.com/roll/730722).

Shopping
4 pokeballs - $1260
1 awakening - $250
1 Antidote - $250
2 Potions - $500
Total $2260 - 740 remaining

Vengeance used Ember 28 Fire Damage v Sp Def +2 Bonus Damage
Julius Tosses a Basic ball and is Trainer level 1

[ImperialTM]

The Goth pokemon pushes the smaller one behind her before firing off a psychic blast at the small pig. Endeavor is knocked back with a resounding crack as his body hits the stone ground. Talon swoops into the alley skewering the smaller pokemon knocking her away with a spray of blood. The Gothorita stands shocked at the display. Endeavor manages to get back up and corner the pokemon giving Ace time to crash into it. The pokemon slams into the wall behind her, pushes you off and gives out a terrible cry of anguish. She fires off another psychic blast widely, no longer thinking about her safety.

Battle Begins!
Gothorita uses Psybeam on Endeavor - 13
Endeavor takes 24 Psychic Damage vs Special Defense + 7 Bonus Damage

Gothita is KO'ed

Gothorita uses Cute Tears on Ace after being hit!
Ace Loses 2 CS in Attack!

Next Round!

Gothorita uses Psybeam on Talon - It Misses!

Talon has Initiative

Initiative -
Gothorita - 16
Talon - 11
Ace - 10
Gothita
Endeavor - 5




The ball falls to the ground after the flames disperse.
You Caught a Kilnk!
Level - 7
Nature - + Def / - Atk
Trait - Phys
Ability - Levitate
Moves - Charge and Vice Grip

Vengeance gains 4 Exp!

[big teej]

Ace curses under his breath, seeing Endeavor limp from the attack. "That's enough outta you, put up or shut up!" Ace says and throws a pokeball into the gothic pokemon. Keeping an eye on it, he recalls Endeavor.


I'm bad at this as a player apparently, Ace's speed went up due to Flame Charge.

12 - Ace Throws a pokeball at Gothorita, Ace Recalls Endeavor
Ace's Pokeball throw: 10 (https://orokos.com/roll/730731)
Capture Roll: 49 (https://orokos.com/roll/730733)

[ImperialTM]

The ball falls to the ground
The ball splits open releasing the angry goth pokemon

[InTheMachine]

"Geeze Ace, you really need to get that thing captured. It smashed Endeavor with one hit!" Joanna says. "Talon, stick around and help where you can."

Talon takes back to the sky and pins the larger goth Pokemon with an angry glare.

Talon used Leer!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/730736) (AC 3): 13
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/730737): 28

However, I don't think its Defense is lowered because of Sheer Force?

[ImperialTM]

Talon stands off against the Goth pokemon who wobbles and falls from exhaustion both emotional and physical.

Gothorita and Gothita are defeated!
Ace and Joanna gain 32 Exp to split among their party!

As time passes and you explore the streets of Ever Grande you find yourselves passing a small set of battling courts in the middle of a park. On the field you can see two trainers battling it out. A tall black haired man who is covered in thick dark clothing facing off against a plain looking girl in a brown dress. On the field itself you see a snowflake pokemon and a large purple rat fighting off against each other. Looking on the match are 3 other trainers, a red haired girl with a long white scarf, a blue haired boy in a black pokemon jacket, and a blond haired boy with many piercings in his ear.

[TJ Zen]

Julius makes his way back across the street to the others.

"Uhh... you guys okay over here?" Julius asks, looking at the grisly scene. "It looks like guys had it rough. Looks kinda like a back-alley brawl. Well, pick yourselves up. We need to hoof it if we want to get in any matches before we gotta catch the ferry."

[InTheMachine]

"Oh..." Joanna says, seeing the larger Pokemon fall. "Sorry about that Ace. Talon doesn't know his own strength." She shrugs as the Rufflet returns to her arm with a coo as he rubs his fluffy head into her cheek . "There will be more out there."

"Good job, Talon," she says to the bird as they walk, along with other compliments. The flying type preens under the praise. Shrike looks betweeen her trainer and the other bird. "Don't worry," she says to the Skarmory. "You'll get a chance to battle soon enough."

Shrike gains 20 XP- Levels up to 7! Learns Sand Attack
Talon gains 12 XP- Level up to 6!


Julius makes his way back across the street to the others.

"Uhh... you guys okay over here?" Julius asks, looking at the grisly scene. "It looks like guys had it rough. Looks kinda like a back-alley brawl. Well, pick yourselves up. We need to hoof it if we want to get in any matches before we gotta catch the ferry."

"Yeah, we should probably get going. I definitely want to get a match in before we leave."

Later at the courts...

Joanna will approach the other trainers and call out, "Hey guys! These guys," she hooks her thumb over her shoulder at Ace and Julian, "and I are looking for a battle. We just started our circuit, so all we have are babies. Any one want to triple battle, six pokemon to a side?"

[big teej]

Ace tenses for a moment, frowning at the fallen goth before shrugging and turning to Joanna "It's frustrating, but hey, we've been here for like 2 hours, there'll be other chances, don't sweat it. I see you've been raising Talon right."

Ace brushes himself off as he emerges from the alley, followed by adjusting his hat and grinning at Julius. "No big deal, just fighting a worthy opponent." He laughs. "Yeah, I'm ready to move on and find the courts, but if we pass by a park bench or something I wanna tend to Endeavor, he got walloped. Ace doesn't seem to perturbed by the scuffs and bruises his pokemon picked up.

Interlude
Upon finding a bench or park or something similar, Ace will release Endeavor again and sit down next to him. "Hey buddy, you did a great job getting that thing backed up against the wall for me. I'm sorry you got walloped for it, but you'll be alright, now hold still." Ace then quickly and with... questionable efficiency goes about cleaning his pokemon's wounds and getting him bandaged.


Ace spends 2 Field AP rather than using his First Aid Kit to boost his checks, he'll use 2 of his 3 checks
Endeavor is healed of 7HP (https://orokos.com/roll/730750) and 1 Injury
Endeavor is healed of 14 HP (https://orokos.com/roll/730752) and 1 Injury


At the courts

Ace is content to let Joanna pitch the terms of the battle, nodding eagerly at her shoulder and eyeing up his potential opponents, confidant in his team's ability to carry their weight in the challenge.


Endeavor was awarded 20 Exp, leveld up to level 7, learned Ember!
Brand was awarded 12 exp, leveled up to 6

[ImperialTM]

The blue haired boy looks to the other 2 trainers and smirks. "You're looking in the wrong place if you want a battle. Most people here have 8 badges, so unless you 3 want to face me I don't think it'll be a fair fight." He holds out 2 pokeballs between his fingers "We can do a 3v1, 6 pokemon per side, that seems fair enough to me" He says with a smirk. On the court you watch the snowflake encase the rat in a block of ice causing it to be recalled by the girl. The blue haired boy turns looking at the court "Well i'll be damned, he actually beat her." He turns back to the three of you "So what do you say to those terms?"

[big teej]

Ace purses his lips, impressed by the kid's statement until he issues his challenge. His head tilts to the side, confused. Confusion that quickly curls up into anger. He reaches out and puts a hand on Joanna's shoulder, pulling himself in front of her and standing a little to close to the kid.

"Hold on. Lemme get this straight. You've got all eight, and you think it's a fair fight to battle 3 Trainers who haven't even gotten started with your whole roster?" Ace spits to the side. "You must be a real tough guy, I can tell you've got such a great opinion of yourself. I can also tell we'll be done with your whole region inside a month if it's full of jokers like you who think they can get stronger beating up on people weaker than them." Ace's eyes narrow and he gets very quiet. "What's your name boy? I'm gonna go knock out all 8 badges myself, then I'm gonna come back here and kick your teeth in."

[TJ Zen]

Ace purses his lips, impressed by the kid's statement until he issues his challenge. His head tilts to the side, confused. Confusion that quickly curls up into anger. He reaches out and puts a hand on Joanna's shoulder, pulling himself in front of her and standing a little to close to the kid.

"Hold on. Lemme get this straight. You've got all eight, and you think it's a fair fight to battle 3 Trainers who haven't even gotten started with your whole roster?" Ace spits to the side. "You must be a real tough guy, I can tell you've got such a great opinion of yourself. I can also tell we'll be done with your whole region inside a month if it's full of jokers like you who think they can get stronger beating up on people weaker than them." Ace's eyes narrow and he gets very quiet. "What's your name boy? I'm gonna go knock out all 8 badges myself, then I'm gonna come back here and kick your teeth in."

"Try not to set the Island on fire, Ace. We just got here." Julius says, ignoring the blue haired boys outrageous proposition and walks over to the Red Haired girl with the scarf.

"Hey there we're waiting on the ferry to Littleroot to get started on the circuit. Care to have a battle?"

[big teej]

Ace's shoulders slump as he turns to look at Julius, blinking in confusion. He shrugs with a smile, and says cheerfully "yeah, you make a good point." He turns to the kid and winks "I guess I'll deal with you some other time yeah? make sure you're ready. Cause next time we meet, you'll have heard my name before."

He holds out his hand to the kid "I'm Ace, Ace Curtis if you're feeling formal."

Having 180'd back into a good mood, Ace will wander off and look for more pokemon.


Pokemon Get! 13 (http://orokos.com/roll/730900)

[InTheMachine]

Joanna grins at Ace's antics, eventually letting out a chuckle as he walks away from the courts. "Jules is right, we'll have plenty more opportunities later."

Shrike looks up at her trainer and lets out a grinding noise and flaps her wings a few times. "Yeah, yeah," she says to the bird, "I know I promised a battle. You're gonna have to wait a little bit longer." She pats the Skarmory on her armored head and waits for Julius to either have a battle, or follow Ace on his wanderings.

Pokespotting (http://orokos.com/roll/730912): 8

[ImperialTM]

"Hold on. Lemme get this straight. You've got all eight, and you think it's a fair fight to battle 3 Trainers who haven't even gotten started with your whole roster?" Ace spits to the side. "You must be a real tough guy, I can tell you've got such a great opinion of yourself. I can also tell we'll be done with your whole region inside a month if it's full of jokers like you who think they can get stronger beating up on people weaker than them." Ace's eyes narrow and he gets very quiet. "What's your name boy? I'm gonna go knock out all 8 badges myself, then I'm gonna come back here and kick your teeth in."

The trainers grin grows wider "The names Maren." He releases a blue and teal bipedal pokemon with a large red sac the grows and shrinks in rhythm with his breath "And I know that I'm a tough opponent because Blight here could take on all three of you without even breaking a sweat." Maren leans in closer to you "I'd like to see you try and get all 8 badges before the championships start. If you can even manage to get past 3 gym leaders that is."


"Hey there we're waiting on the ferry to Littleroot to get started on the circuit. Care to have a battle?"

The red haired girl looks at you and chuckles "Hun, I like the spunk but a fresh beginner like you wouldn't stand a chance." After Maren releases his pokemon she pushes past you and jogs to his side. "Maren don't waste your time on these kids we have a job to turn in remember, and while it would be funny to beat these kids into missing their ferry I don't feel like stranding a bunch of kids on an island today." Maren gives one final look at Ace before turning and leaving the courts with the other three trainers behind him, leaving your trio and the tall dark haired man.

OOC: Ace you may edit your post if you would respond differently to the situation

[big teej]

Ace's carefree grin sours back into his earlier scowl as he eyes the Toxicroak. "Real manly man." Ace deadpans. He holds up an unambiguously euphemistic and defiant finger and assures Maren, "I'll see you then, just don't let anybody else knock you out before I get the chance." He'll flash a much less pleasant grin and then clear out of the pissing match arena he mistook for a pokemon court.

OOC: my previous post stands, Ace nopes outta here and goes squad-hunting again.

also, Ace thinks about if he knows when the championship starts, how much time does he have? General Education 8 (http://orokos.com/roll/730910)

Shounen mode activated

[TJ Zen]

"Come on guys, let's get outta here. Plenty to do other than waste our time." Julius says, walking over to Ace and Joanna. "Let's see if there's some more 'mon to find before we gotta head out."


http://orokos.com/roll/730914

[ImperialTM]

Leaving the goons behind you face yourself towards the city. On your travels you pass by a ginormous stadium with a stone statue of a coiled serpent pokemon standing before the entrance. You also see kids running through the streets playing, and other tourists shopping for charms and trinkets before their flights home.


You recognize this as Rayquaza the Legendary pokemon who maintains balance in the Hoenn region. Often considered a guardian that protects the region from any threats.

You recognize this as Rayquaza, one of the weather trio pokemon. He is told to have control over the weather and resides in the skies of Hoenn.

You recognize this as Rayquaza, a legendary pokemon native to Hoenn. Stories spoke of him protecting the region during times of crisis.

Gen Edu. - Thinking about the Hoenn region you recall your father telling you that their circuit works in yearly seasons. These tournaments are held at the end of each year during the winter months of Hoenn. It is the beginning of the year now so you conclude that you have about 1 year to complete the circuit to participate in the upcoming championships.

Walking through the city you see a gaunt yellow feline with spiky fur. It hisses in your direction after seeing you and arches its back ready to flee or fight.

Hearing a noise in one of the nearby trash piles you see a small feline pokemon with a golden charm attached to its head digging through the waste looking for food.

You see out of the corner of your eye a small dark green trash bag with topknot. You swore it moved just a second ago.

As the sun rises you realize that your ferry is going to be leaving soon and you should head to the ports where your ride to Slateport awaits. Making your way to the docks you ride the Gondola down and manage to catch your ride before it departs.

You see the tall dark haired man from the courts earlier boarding the same boat as you.

Once on board you all head to your rooms and settle down to relax. Looking at a brochure that is placed besides the bed, you can see that there is a large open deck out front where people can hang out, many small shops on the lower decks, and a lower viewing area for an undersea view of the ocean down near the bottom of the boat.

Day 1 -
After embarking the rest of the day is clear and the seas are calm. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBSjEjUXTdc&list=PLUn0uz4qT6cmR56COpGg5wnTvpr9uZw3h&index=2&t=0s) You can see seagull pokemon flying overhead high in the skies at different times during the day. Down below if you head to the viewing decks you can see colonies of coral and a multitude of different fish pokemon swimming past. As Day turns to night you are all invited to a dinner being hosted by the Ferry Company.

At dinner you overhear talk from a few sailors who you assume operate the ship talk about the possibility of The Wraith attacking the ferry on the way to Slateport. The younger one seems very scared of the prospect while the older sailor brushes it off as ghost stories made to scare young sailors like him.

Day 2 -
Day 2 on the sea you pass by many small islands that seem to be uninhabited by people. The skies are once again clear and the seas are calm allowing for great views of the ocean and ocean life. Around evening time you can just barely see ships in the distance as well as the possible horizon of land. You estimate you would make it to Slateport by the morning. That night there is no special event so you are free to roam the boat as you please.

Standing on the deck after having dinner you see the nighttime fog rolling in the distance. Though it seems different. You swear you can see a pale green light from within, you blink your eyes trying to clear them and get a better look but once you look back it's just plain old fog.

Day 3 -
Once you wake up in the morning it is not long until the ferry docks at the ports of Slateport. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTevljDqqPk&t=) The white sandstone city stands before you gleaming off the morning sun. The bustling ports seem even busier than the capital Ever Grande. You see set up not too far away from the ships is a large gathering of stalls and stands. They form a market area where many people come in and out of with goods of all varieties, some not even from this region. The large beach next to the port is covered with people either on vacation or enjoying the sun. While you don't have a set time to be in Littleroot you figure the earlier you make it there the quicker you can start the circuit.

[big teej]

At the Stadium...

Ace pauses to admire the coiling statue. He'll nudge Julius without shifting his gaze. "Ya think they get it right? Artists I mean, 'bout nobody's ever seen one, but we've got all these pictures and statues." He'll shrug and move on.

Walking around town...

Ace eyes the feline, sizing it up, and considering how his last catch attempt had panned out. "Watcha guys think? Should we try to go big again, or just hold off til later?" He'll ask Joanna and Julius. "I'd love to go after it, but I'm not about leaving scrapped pokeballs all over Hoenn, ya know? People might talk." He trails off with a grin.

Boarding....

Ace notices the trainer from the court, but doesn't make mention of it to Joanna or Julius, figuring the guy was at best, some other trainer just passing through, and at worst, another punk like Maren.

After finding his way to his cabin and putting his stuff down, he reads through the brochure before pointing out the under-sea viewing area to J&J "Hey guys, check this out! apparently you can see out the bottom of the boat, that sounds cooler than this other stuff, so I'm gonna go hang out there til it's time to eat. Suiting action to words, Ace'll wish his cousins fun roaming the boat and head down to look at the water from under the water, grinning the whole way. Unless distrubed, he'll stay there until the dinner invite comes.

Day 2....

Having found the ocean viewing relaxing, and figuring he won't get a chance to see the ocean like this for a long time, Ace will spend most of his day in the under-water area again.

Day 3....

Ace hangs out at side railing watching the ocean pass by, and eyeing the city as it comes into view. His hat's been left behind in his room and his hair trails toward the wake of the boat in the breeze. If either of his cousins are nearby, he'll suggest that they skip the markets and whatever else Slateport has and book it for Littleroot so the trio can get started on the circuit. He'll also point out that there will be plenty of time to explore Slateport when they come back to battle the gym.


Ace's Occult Education: 9 (http://orokos.com/roll/730929)

Optional perception #1 - 10 (http://orokos.com/roll/730930)

Perception #2 - fail (http://orokos.com/roll/730931)

Intuition fail (http://orokos.com/roll/730932)

[TJ Zen]

At the Stadium...

Ace pauses to admire the coiling statue. He'll nudge Julius without shifting his gaze. "Ya think they get it right? Artists I mean, 'bout nobody's ever seen one, but we've got all these pictures and statues." He'll shrug and move on.


Julius looks at the statue "I don't know but if there's this many pictures, someone saw something (http://orokos.com/roll/730957)." He says, continuing his pace.

Around town...

"No way. Did that trash bag move?" Julius asks, looking down at His pokemon. Vandal begins growling and lunges at the bag. "I guess it did! Bite it, Vandal!" Julius says. Vandal claps his jaws shut (http://orokos.com/roll/730963) on the front of the bag, tearing at it (http://orokos.com/roll/730964). "Hold it steady." Julius says, lobbing a ball at it (http://orokos.com/roll/730965). It hits squarely, energizing it (http://orokos.com/roll/730966).

Vandal uses bite! 32 Dark Damage +1 Bonus Damage v def!
Julius is a level 1 trainer and is using a basic ball

Boarding...

As Julius walks onto the boat he notices the tall man (http://orokos.com/roll/730967) and remembers him from the courts earlier. He nods at him.

During the trip, Julius sticks around the shops (http://orokos.com/roll/730970) and the glass bottom. If he runs into the tall man, Julius will introduce himself. On the dinner of the 2nd night, Julius alerts Ace and Jo of the strange sight in the fog (http://orokos.com/roll/730971). The next morning Julius gathers his things in preparation to begin the adventure.

[InTheMachine]

Julius looks at the statue "I don't know but if there's this many pictures, someone saw something (http://orokos.com/roll/730957)." He says, continuing his pace.


"I wonder what it would be like to meet something that powerful... do you think it would even notice us?" Joanna trails off, following her two cousins.



Walking around town...

Ace eyes the feline, sizing it up, and considering how his last catch attempt had panned out. "Watcha guys think? Should we try to go big again, or just hold off til later?" He'll ask Joanna and Julius. "I'd love to go after it, but I'm not about leaving scrapped pokeballs all over Hoenn, ya know? People might talk." He trails off with a grin.


"You can try it, but I can't help you with that one." Joanna pats Shrike's head. "My birds can't take on an electric type. I'll cheer you on from here though!" Joanna gives Ace a big thumbs up and teasing smile.

One the boat Joanna enjoys have a few days to laze about and spend some time sunbathing, checking out the shops and the ocean. She shines her Skarmory's metal skin and feathers until they gleam.



Day 3....

Ace hangs out at side railing watching the ocean pass by, and eyeing the city as it comes into view. His hat's been left behind in his room and his hair trails toward the wake of the boat in the breeze. If either of his cousins are nearby, he'll suggest that they skip the markets and whatever else Slateport has and book it for Littleroot so the trio can get started on the circuit. He'll also point out that there will be plenty of time to explore Slateport when they come back to battle the gym.


"I totally agree. Let's head to Littleroot so we can get started!"

Occult Edu (http://orokos.com/roll/731168): 11
Perception 1 (http://orokos.com/roll/731165): 5- Nope
Perception 2 (http://orokos.com/roll/731166): 2- Nope
Perception 3 (http://orokos.com/roll/731167): 8- Nope
OOC: Joanna can't see anything

[ImperialTM]

Around the city -

Vandal bites down of the bag which releases a burst of purplish gas on contact. Luckily the two of you are able to hold you breath until the vapor disperses. Your pokeball sails through the air and lands on the pokemon.

You caught a Trubbish!
Level - 2
Gender - Female
Nature - +Def / -SpA
Trait - Def
Ability - Absorb Force
Moves - Pound, Poison Gas

Vandal gains 1 EXP

Days Sailing -


If he runs into the tall man, Julius will introduce himself.

The air grows considerably colder as you approach him and you notice now that the crowd has seem to form a sort of small bubble around him. He looks down at you with an intimidating stare as you introduce yourself. He holds out his hand "The name's Cassius. I remember you from earlier. I'm glad that nothing happened, I didn't feel like dealing with a fight." After a bit of silence he slowly walks off "See you later." The temperature returns to normal once he leaves.


One the boat Joanna enjoys have a few days to laze about and spend some time sunbathing, checking out the shops and the ocean. She shines her Skarmory's metal skin and feathers until they gleam.

The shops hold an assortment of tourist trinkets, charms of a bird-like pokemon with large straight wings, wooden pokemon, T-Shirts and shorts. While passing by one of the shops Talon hops off your shoulder, landing on a stand with ribbons. He takes a red one and throws it over his head before turning back to you chirping happily. A shop keep appears and chuckles tying the ribbon around him, letting the end trail off a bit. "I think it looks cute on him. I've never seen a pokemon like this, what is it?" she says handing the bird back to you.


Suiting action to words, Ace'll wish his cousins fun roaming the boat and head down to look at the water from under the water, grinning the whole way.

While down in the viewing area you see a couple of large Manta-Ray pokemon with a school of smaller fish and rays swimming along with them. "Whoaaa" A kid to your right has his face pressed up against the glass staring awe-struck by the pokemon. Once the pokemon pass he turns to you with his eyes still gleaming "Hey mister! Do you see stuff like that everyday as a trainer! I can't wait to grow up and be able to go on adventures everyday with a pokemon! Pokemon are so cool! Do you think they'll come back around, or maybe something bigger will swim by like a Gyarados!"

In The City -

Making your way out of the city, you pass by a cycle shop called Blitzing Bicycles that has a sprinting Blitzle with a bolt of lightning behind it as their logo. A poster is taped outside on the window.

A large poster with a sprinting Blitzle creating a bolt of lightning behind sits in the middle of the poster, and reads as the following.

Blitzing Bicycles!

Buy or Rent a Bicycle Today!

Prices are low and stock is high! Buy your own Bike for 10,000 Pokken or rent one for 100 Pokken and return it to one of our shops once you're done!
With a Blitzing Bicycle you can make it to your destination in half the time! Nay! A quarter of the time! Get yourself somewhere fast with our Blitzing Bicycles!

Should a rented bike not be returned or returned with damage the buyer agrees to pay for the bike in full and then proceed to have said bike returned to the company with no refund of property. Bike rental payments will be made on moment of signing a waiver. The buyer has a total of 3 days to return a rented bike before being marked for a full purchase. For more information please visit one of our shops in the following locations, Slateport, Mauville, Petalburg, Rustoboro, Oldale, Lavaridge, or Lillycove

[InTheMachine]

The shops hold an assortment of tourist trinkets, charms of a bird-like pokemon with large straight wings, wooden pokemon, T-Shirts and shorts. While passing by one of the shops Talon hops off your shoulder, landing on a stand with ribbons. He takes a red one and throws it over his head before turning back to you chirping happily. A shop keep appears and chuckles tying the ribbon around him, letting the end trail off a bit. "I think it looks cute on him. I've never seen a pokemon like this, what is it?" she says handing the bird back to you.


Joanna pulls out her wallet and follows the bird over to the shop keep with a grin. "He's a Rufflet. They're pretty common over in Unova. I found his egg while I was visiting one of my cousins up there. How much is the ribbon?"



In The City -

Making your way out of the city, you pass by a cycle shop called Blitzing Bicycles that has a sprinting Blitzle with a bolt of lightning behind it as their logo. A poster is taped outside on the window.

A large poster with a sprinting Blitzle creating a bolt of lightning behind sits in the middle of the poster, and reads as the following.

Blitzing Bicycles!

Buy or Rent a Bicycle Today!

Prices are low and stock is high! Buy your own Bike for 10,000 Pokken or rent one for 100 Pokken and return it to one of our shops once you're done!
With a Blitzing Bicycle you can make it to your destination in half the time! Nay! A quarter of the time! Get yourself somewhere fast with our Blitzing Bicycles!

Should a rented bike not be returned or returned with damage the buyer agrees to pay for the bike in full and then proceed to have said bike returned to the company with no refund of property. Bike rental payments will be made on moment of signing a waiver. The buyer has a total of 3 days to return a rented bike before being marked for a full purchase. For more information please visit one of our shops in the following locations, Slateport, Mauville, Petalburg, Rustoboro, Oldale, Lavaridge, or Lillycove


"What do you think guys?" Joanna asks Ace and Julius. "We could get to Littleroot way faster if we rented one?"

[TJ Zen]

"What do you think guys?" Joanna asks Ace and Julius. "We could get to Littleroot way faster if we rented one?"

"Maybe, but we could be passing up chance to catch pokemon and if something happens to them and its 10K per bike is a TON since we spent alot of cash on supplies. I say we hoof it or take a bus." Julius says after looking at reading the Flyer.

[big teej]

On The Boat...

Ace smiles at the child's enthusiasm, not hiding that it mirrors his own. "That's the thing about being in an area that belongs to pokemon instead of humans, you could see anything. So keep your eyes open, who knows what you might see?"

In The City...

Ace shrugs off the poster and points at the fine print. "Sounds like a racket to me. I ain't gettin' on the hook for 10 grand for a scuffed tire or something. I say we pound sand the ol fashion way."

Suiting action to words, unless Joanna has a compelling counter argument, he'll keep walking toward the road to Littleroot.

[InTheMachine]

"Hey, if you guys both think that, I'm not opposed to walking," Joanna replies with a shrug.

Shrike runs ahead of the group with a few hops and chirps, waiting for the humans to catch up.

[ImperialTM]

Joanna pulls out her wallet and follows the bird over to the shop keep with a grin. "He's a Rufflet. They're pretty common over in Unova. I found his egg while I was visiting one of my cousins up there. How much is the ribbon?"

"Unova!? That's really far from here." She waves off the wallet. "Oh there's no need, consider it a gift from one friend to another. I have never been outside of the seas around Slateport, so I would really enjoy listening to a story or two about Unova if you don't mind." She says with a cheery smile.

On the roads of Hoenn -

Opting to not chance a bike rental you all head out on foot along the cycling road connecting Slateport to Mauville, that splits off to Oldale Town. It takes about half a day to reach the point of diversion where the paved roads lead out to a well beaten dirt trail. The open lands lead to dense forests and the skies above become harder to see. As the day goes on and the sun starts to set you find yourselves in an open glade by a river. A large wooden bridge connects the two sides of the river on the other side the glades returns back to dense forest. You all can choose to rest here for the night or push on until the sun fully sets.

[TJ Zen]

"You guys up for camping in the woods?" Julius asks his cousins. "I don't think we'll have much trouble between the 3 of us and our 'mon. and I'm sure you guys are itching to catch something."

[big teej]

Ace squats down on his haunches and considers the clearing they're in and the denser woodland across the bridge. "I reckon we're better served by beddin down for the night right here. I ain't aimin to sleep on a buncha roots and brambles, ya know? 'sides, I figure here we can see anything who might be aimin to make a meal of us... breakfast'll solve itself at that point." He laughs.

He pushes himself back to his feet. "I ain't married to the idea, but that's my take. What do you think Joanna?"

[InTheMachine]

"Unova!? That's really far from here." She waves off the wallet. "Oh there's no need, consider it a gift from one friend to another. I have never been outside of the seas around Slateport, so I would really enjoy listening to a story or two about Unova if you don't mind." She says with a cheery smile.


"Thank ya kindly," Joanna says to the shop keep after she offer the ribbon. "Honestly I don't have a lot of stories about Unova; I only visited there a few times. I'm actually from Alomesa."

If she's still interested, Joanna will tell her few stories about a couple of the jobs her parents had done with the Rangers.



He pushes himself back to his feet. "I ain't married to the idea, but that's my take. What do you think Joanna?"

"I think we should stay here for the night. This glade looks about right for a campsite, we'll get to the woods tomorrow."

[ImperialTM]

Your AP Cycle resets for the day

Settling down for the night, you have a rough night, finding a patch of rocks beneath your backs all night. No matter which way you turn they don't seem to go away. Luckily the night was clear of rain and you all sleep without incident. The morning comes with cloudy skies making your trek through the forest darker than normal. You pass by some traders with carts being pulled by Tauros and sometimes Mudsdale going the way you came from.

It's not long before the forest opens up into a small town of wooden buildings and dirt roads. It looks like most people are waking up and preparing for another long journey. You see many carts and traders starting to pass through town, most making their way through the central plaza. A large fountain sits in the center with a statue of two birdlike Pokemon with large straight wings circling each other. You can see a lot of the people passing by toss a coin into the fountain before making their way out.

Leaving the sleepy town behind you take the final dirt road to Littleroot Town. You exit the forest just before midday hits into open grasslands. The clouds have all gone leaving the sun shining straight down on your group. The day passes to evening as the sun starts to set. You may continue on until the sun fully sets or set up camp here. Should you choose to set up camp make a survival roll.

[big teej]

"I reckon we oughta stop here for the night, find a better place to sleep, and have another go at expanding our rosters before we land in Littleroot, whatcha'll think?" Ace says, eyeing the surrounding terrain for a likely spot to bed down for the night.


Ace's Survival: 11 (http://orokos.com/roll/732511)
Ace's Poke-Perception: 18 (http://orokos.com/roll/732512)

Training on arrival:
Endeavor and Brand received Focused Training,
Endeavor gained 4 Experience
Brand gained 7 Experience

Training for today
Endeavor and Brand received Focused Training
Endeavor gained 7 Experience, Leveled up to Level 8 (retroactively Learned Ember, since it wasn't on his sheet)
Brand gained 4 Experience, Leveled up to Level 7 (Learned Ember)

[InTheMachine]

"Sounds good Ace," Joanna says. "We should be able to find something out here before we hit town."

Survival (http://orokos.com/roll/732584) Boosted: 7
Poke spotting (http://orokos.com/roll/732585) Boosted: 16

Training!
Day 1
Shrike (http://orokos.com/roll/732572) gains 5 xp!
Talon (http://orokos.com/roll/732574) gains 5 xp!

Day 2
Shrike (http://orokos.com/roll/732573) gains 8 xp! Levels up to 8!
Talon (http://orokos.com/roll/732575) gains 5 xp! Levels up to 7!

[TJ Zen]

"This seems like a great place to bunk down (http://orokos.com/roll/732917)." Julius says trying his best to sound competent on the subject. We'll look for a couple of 'mon (http://orokos.com/roll/732918) and make it to Littleroot tomorrow.

[ImperialTM]

Ace finds a nice clear spot under a grove of trees where the ground is soft and you all sleep comfortably for the night. In the morning you slowly make your way into Littleroot which is not that far away and you make it before the sun fully rises.

While packing up for the morning you see a small cloud of cotton pokemon drifting through the morning air.

While walking along the trail to Littleroot you see a small herd of goats with grassy manes grazing on some grass a little ways off the path.

While walking to Littleroot your eye is caught by a small crab pokemon with a rock on its back scuttling through the tall brush.

The sleepy town of Littleroot is a small town that melds with the surrounding beach forest. The ground is sandy dirt and the smell of ocean water is not that far away. The most noticeable building in the town is a large white facility with many satellite dishes and bulky machines around the back of the building. At the front of the building you see 3 people waiting outside. A red haired boy who always has a smile on his face and seems very energetic. He wears a backwards baseball cap and a simple tee with baggy cargo pants. He has a couple earrings in one ear and sweatbands on his wrist. Around his neck is a silver chain with a pendant of a small red bird-like pokemon with long straight wings. Next to him is a shorter girl with electric blue hair and eyes, she wears a baggy jacket and shorts. Excited she moves her hands a lot when talking. Around her neck is a silver chain with a pendant of a large blue bird-like pokemon with long straight wings. They are talking to a girl with steely gray hair who sports a red leather jacket with fur trim, and worn jeans. As you three approach the red haired boy turns and waves excitedly "Hey there friends! Are you here to start the circuit as well?" A small purple monkey climbs up and around onto his shoulder, he waves at you all with his tail that has a hand at the end of it. The boy walks up to you and offers to shake each of your hands "I'm Ryley, that's my sister River." He points to the blue haired girl "And that is Selina, we just met her but she is planning on challenging the circuit as well." pointing out the other girl.

[TJ Zen]

"Whoa. i've never seen this before." Julius says, at the earth-shelled crustacean. "I bet it'll make a great addition to our team. What do you think, Vandal?" The gator nods and opens its maw to make a Massive attack on the Bughttp://orokos.com/roll/732997. "Haha no sweat, bud i'll catch it." Julius says, only to have it's Pokeball smash on the rock beside it (http://orokos.com/roll/732998). "Really?! Let's go at it again, Vandal!" The Krok rears back to close its jaws on the crustacean (http://orokos.com/roll/733495). The bite makes crunching sound (http://orokos.com/roll/733496) and Julius winces. "Jeez, Vandal. You can dial it back a bit. " He says, as he tosses a ball at the assailed pokemon only to have the second ball crash into the same rock... (http://orokos.com/roll/733497)

"Whatever, lets go Vandal." Julius says, leaving the broken balls in the dirt with the crustacean.

In LittleRoot

Hey Ryley, Nice to meet you!" Julius says with a wide grin. "River, Selina nice to meet both of you as well! This is Ace and Jo. Cousins of mine. I'm glad to meet other guys on the circuit as well."

Vengeance's Training: 12 XP! (http://orokos.com/roll/733207) Vengeance is now level6!
Werks' Training: 11xp! (http://orokos.com/roll/733209) Werks is now level 8!
Heap's Training: 11xp! (http://orokos.com/roll/733206) Heap is now Level 3!
Vandal's Training: 10xp! (http://orokos.com/roll/732997) Vandal is now level 6!

[InTheMachine]

Joanna nudges Ace and Julius as she spot the small herd of goats. "I think I'm gonna head down there. Wanna come with?"

She lets out a high whistle and Shrike takes to sky, closing in on the goats. Another whistle and the Skarmory descends on one of them, beak first, then raking with her talons.

If the goat is still standing, Joanna lobs a Pokeball at it.

Shrike uses Peck!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/733573): 21... Crit...
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/733574) (Flying, Physical): 32 + 8 Bonus (http://orokos.com/roll/733575) Damage

Shrike's Mach Speed- she gains a tick of DR

Joanna is a level 1 trainer using a Basic Ball
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/733576): 6
Catch?! (http://orokos.com/roll/733577): 45

Later in Littleroot...

"Hey guys! Nice to meet'cha," she says with a wave to the three. She'll shake Ryley's hand when he offers. "Are you guys local?"

[big teej]

Ace notices a shadow drifting along the ground and follows it back to the cotton pokemon drifing through the air. He stands up, scratching at his nose as he considers the pokemon. "Aw, what the hell?" He mutters and pulls an empty pokeball from his belt, eyeballs the middle of the group, winds up and throws. Watching the ball bounce off of one and drop to the ground. He plants his hands on his hips and waits to see if the ball will break open.


if the ball breaks open and any/all of the pokemon become hostile, Ace will let out both Brand and Endeavor


Later, on the road to Littleroot, Ace will follow Joanna off the trail to try and catch one of the goats. "I think ya might have overdunnit a bit there Jo." Ace says watching Shrike tear into one of the goats. "Lemme try." He'll loose Brand next to him and then wind up another pokeball, sending it rocketing right into the snout of one of the goats.

Afterwards, after watching Julius huck two pokeballs at the tiny crusteacean and then walk off, Ace will peer more closely at the pokeballs, seeing them scuffed, but intact. He looks back at his cousin, back at the pokeballs, and back at his cousin again, head tilted to the side. He raises a hand, mouth opening to speak.

Ace frowns, shrugs, and walks over and collects the discarded capture gear, then jogs to catch up with Julius and Joanna.

Arrival...

Ace smiles at Ryley's greeting. He reaches up and tugs at the brim of his hat with two fingers and says "Howdy." His eyes home in on the matching pendants and lays a hand on the medallion his sister gave him. "What's up with the matching birds?" He asks, hooking his thumbs through his belt loops.


Pokeball throw vs. Cotton Pokemon: 19 (http://orokos.com/roll/733582)
Capture Roll: 39 (http://orokos.com/roll/733583)

Pokeball throw vs. goats: Nat 20 (http://orokos.com/roll/733584)
Capture Roll: 56 (http://orokos.com/roll/733585)... what a waste.

[ImperialTM]

Your pokeball sails through landing a little ways away. The rest of the cloud slowly floats onward unfazed by your actions.

You caught a Cottonee!
Level - 4
Loyalty - 2
Gender - Female
Nature - +Atk / -SpA
Trait - SpD
Ability - Prankster
Moves - Fairy Wind, Abosrb, Growth
The goat recoils heavily from the birds attack before getting energized in the pokeball. The other pokeball hits the pokemon energizing it and falling to the ground. The other goats scatter from the area frightened from the events.

You Caught a Skiddo!
Level - 2
Loyalty - 2
Gender - Female
Nature - +Phys / - Def
Trait - Phys
Ability - Grass Pelt
Moves - Tackle, Growth

Shrike Gains 1 Exp!

You Caught a Skiddo!
Level - 2
Loyalty - 2
Gender - Female
Nature - +Phys / - Def
Trait - SpA
Ability - Grass Pelt
Moves - Tackle, Growth



"Hey guys! Nice to meet'cha," she says with a wave to the three. She'll shake Ryley's hand when he offers. "Are you guys local?"

Ace smiles at Ryley's greeting. He reaches up and tugs at the brim of his hat with two fingers and says "Howdy." His eyes home in on the matching pendants and lays a hand on the medallion his sister gave him. "What's up with the matching birds?" He asks, hooking his thumbs through his belt loops.

"Nah River and I grew up in the outskirts of Mauville, our parents own a small hostel there." He turns to Selina "What about you Selina, are you from around here?" Selina shakes her head "No I'm from Mossdeep, though I have been near here before." After Ace's question Ryley will pull forward his necklace "Oh these?" He gives a big smile "Guess you're not from around here if you don't recognize Latios and Latias. Mine's of Latias, Luck bringer to all travelers! It's just a charm I keep for goodluck and prayer." River walks up showing her necklace "Mine is of Latios, Guardian and protectors to all travelers! With how much Ryley goes off on adventures he needs someone to watch over him." She playfully punches him. "With so many unknowns in Hoenn who expects me to sit still and not explore! I mean it's said that they are always watching so maybe someday we will get to meet them!" Ryley laughs.



With the first trainers at Littleroot and the others not far behind our next hero Madelyne, comes from the city of Slateport where the Alomesan trio just left from.

You sit down to catch your breath after having to serve a large crowd of customers. It’s a hot day in Slateport, luckily a nice sea breeze blows through cooling the market. Your mother sits next to you and places a hand on your shoulder. “Thank you so much for helping out at the stall before leaving. I’m not going to lie, it’s going to be a little lonely with you out of the house.” She picks up a flower that’s lying next to her. “I got this in yesterday from one of our shipments, it surprised me because these flowers don’t bloom often and you can’t make orders for them.” She places a pink star shaped flower that is connected to a white ribbon in your hands. “It’s a Gracidea, and I want you to have it as a memento of home.”

A blond haired girl sporting a casual tee and jeans. She wears a few bracelets and thin framed glasses walks up to the stall smiling. “You ready Maddie. We might be able to make it to Oldale before dusk if we leave now.” Your mother looks at you and gives a nod "Well my baby girl is growing up and I guess it's time I have to say goodbye." You can see she is trying to hold back tears "Make sure to call or at least send a card letting us know you're alright will you. And if you're ever in the city stop by the house and I can make you something nice. Good luck on your journey, I know you will do well. Your father and I will be praying for you everyday." She waves you goodbye as you and Cordelia walk towards the edge of the city. Cordelia turns to you as the two of you walk "So how 'bout we take a bike to Oldale, and then in the morning walk to Littleroot?"

[PK-Leon]

You sit down to catch your breath after having to serve a large crowd of customers. It’s a hot day in Slateport, luckily a nice sea breeze blows through cooling the market. Your mother sits next to you and places a hand on your shoulder. “Thank you so much for helping out at the stall before leaving. I’m not going to lie, it’s going to be a little lonely with you out of the house.”

"You know you don't have to thank me right?" Madelyn says smiling warmly at her mother. "I've always enjoyed helping out whenever I can and it's not like I'm leaving forever you know!"


She picks up a flower that’s lying next to her. “I got this in yesterday from one of our shipments, it surprised me because these flowers don’t bloom often and you can’t make orders for them.” She places a pink star shaped flower that is connected to a white ribbon in your hands. “It’s a Gracidea, and I want you to have it as a memento of home.”

Madelyn's eyes light up at the sight of the foreign flower and she's left momentarily speechless until her words finally return to her. "It's... beautiful. I've never seen anything like it. Thank you so much; I promise I'll keep it safe!" She says as she gently cradles the flower in her hands. "You wouldn't happen to know where it came from by chance would you?"


You see a blonde haired girl sporting a casual tee and jeans, wearing a few bracelets and thin framed glasses, walk up to the stall smiling. “You ready Maddy. We might be able to make it to Oldale before dusk if we leave now.” Your mother looks at you and gives a nod "Well my baby girl is growing up and I guess it's time I have to say goodbye." You can see she is trying to hold back tears "Make sure to call or at least send a card letting us know you're alright will you. And if you're ever in the city stop by the house and I can make you something nice. Good luck on your journey, I know you will do well. Your father and I will be praying for you everyday." She waves you goodbye as you and Cordelia walk towards the edge of the city.

"Mom..." Maddy replies in a low whisper. "Please don't cry... If you cry I will too." She lifts a satchel off of the ground of her stall and hoists it's strap over her shoulder before carefully tying the ribbon of the Gracidea to it. The florist's daughter embraces her mother in a long hug as she continues. "I'll make sure to call you every week okay? And I'll even send you a card from every town we visit too!" Madelyn's eyes begin to well up as she attempts to wipe away her mother's tears. "I'll miss you guys everyday I'm gone... I love you mom."

Madelyn takes a step back and attempts to straighten herself out while regaining her composure. She uses a forearm to rid herself of any tears before flashing a sunny smile at her mother and Cordelia in turn. "I'm ready when you are! Let's get goin' Easel!" An incredibly shaggy Furfrou slowly rises to it's feet before shaking itself out and barking in affirmation. Maddy will then leave the stall in the company of Cordelia, waving goodbye to her mother as the two depart from Slateport with Easel in tow.


Cordelia turns to you as the two of you walk "So how 'bout we take a bike to Oldale, and then in the morning walk to Littleroot?"

"A bike?" She considers the thought for a moment. "You know, that actually sounds fun! It should save us some travel time too." A mischievous grin lines the artist's face. "My only concern is that you'll get tired from pedaling us all the way there. We are only getting one bicycle right?" She chuckles at the joke.

[ImperialTM]

"A bike?" She considers the thought for a moment. "You know, that actually sounds fun! It should save us some travel time too." A mischievous grin lines the artist's face. "My only concern is that you'll get tired from pedaling us all the way there. We are only getting one bicycle right?" She chuckles at the joke.

"Not if we trade out every mile or so." Cordelia replies chuckling with you. "Come on I'll pick up your bike rental, just don't break it." She says teasingly.
Making your way out of the city, you enter a cycle shop called Blitzing Bicycles that has a sprinting Blitzle with a bolt of lightning behind it as their logo. A poster is taped outside on the window.

A large poster with a sprinting Blitzle creating a bolt of lightning behind sits in the middle of the poster, and reads as the following.

Blitzing Bicycles!

Buy or Rent a Bicycle Today!

Prices are low and stock is high! Buy your own Bike for 10,000 Pokken or rent one for 100 Pokken and return it to one of our shops once you're done!
With a Blitzing Bicycle you can make it to your destination in half the time! Nay! A quarter of the time! Get yourself somewhere fast with our Blitzing Bicycles!

Should a rented bike not be returned or returned with damage the buyer agrees to pay for the bike in full and then proceed to have said bike returned to the company with no refund of property. Bike rental payments will be made on moment of signing a waiver. The buyer has a total of 3 days to return a rented bike before being marked for a full purchase. For more information please visit one of our shops in the following locations, Slateport, Mauville, Petalburg, Rustoboro, Oldale, Lavaridge, or Lillycove

Inside you can see a customer leaving with a bike that has clearly been used a lot. The room is mostly empty with a small bench alongside the wall of the doorway and a long counter cutting off the front from what looks like a large storage room in the back. An old couple stands behind the counter "Welcome! are you looking to purchase or rent?" the old man asks. "2 Bikes for rent please." Cordelia replies placing some bills on the counter. The old lady takes the money and replaces it with a waiver along with a pen. "If you could just sign these before we get your bikes." She goes through and explains what the contract entails and how it works. After the papers are signed two bikes are brought out from around the counter newer than the last one you saw but you can see some scratches along the metal.

The two of you take off on cycling road making your way to the split where the dirt road leads to Oldale. Flying along you pass by an interesting trio but you don't manage to get a good look at them. It's not long before you make it to Oldale with the sun just starting to set. You see many carts and traders stopping in the town and going to the many small hostels in the area. A large fountain sits in the center with a statue of two birdlike Pokemon with large straight wings circling each other.

You return the bikes to the Blitzle Bikes shop in this town where another similar looking elderly couple welcomes you in. With the bikes returned and the sun setting Cordelia turns to you with an offer. "Now I'm not opposed to sleeping outside but we could stay here in the pokemon center tonight or we can go on by foot until the sun sets and camp out. Your call."

[PK-Leon]

"Not if we trade out every mile or so." Cordelia replies chuckling with you. "Come on I'll pick up your bike rental, just don't break it." She says teasingly.

"Oh... you really don't have to..." Maddy says in surprise at Cordelia's offer but doesn't put up any protest beyond that.


Making your way out of the city, you enter a cycle shop called Blitzing Bicycles that has a sprinting Blitzle with a bolt of lightning behind it as their logo. A poster is taped outside on the window.

As the two approach the Bicycle Shop Maddy will pull out her sketchbook and quickly recreate the logo on a blank page before entering with Cordelia.


The two of you take off on cycling road making your way to the split where the dirt road leads to Oldale. Flying along you pass by an interesting trio but you don't manage to get a good look at them. It's not long before you make it to Oldale with the sun just starting to set. You see many carts and traders stopping in the town and going to the many small hostels in the area. A large fountain sits in the center with a statue of two birdlike Pokemon with large straight wings circling each other.

You return the bikes to the Blitzle Bikes shop in this town where another similar looking elderly couple welcomes you in. With the bikes returned and the sun setting Cordelia turns to you with an offer. "Now I'm not opposed to sleeping outside but we could stay here in the pokemon center tonight or we can go on by foot until the sun sets and camp out. Your call."

Just before setting off on Cycling Road Madelyn will take one final look back down Route 110 and Slateport beyond, burning the image into her mind before taking a deep breath and beginning her ride alongside Cordelia. She keeps her eyes open for any pokemon, people, or places of note along the way.

Perception - 17 (http://orokos.com/roll/734999) (Spent 1 Field AP to Boost, 4/5 Field AP Remaining)

When the two trainers get to Oldale town Maddy will take the time to draw an image of the two birdlike pokemon in her sketchbook in addition to the sights of Route 110 and the surrounding area in Oldale Town.

Madelyn Spends 2 AP to create a Travel Archive for Route 110, 103, and Oldale Town respectively. (2/5 AP Remaining)

"The way I see it, we'll have plenty of opportunities to sleep underneath the stars during our journey so I think we should take advantage of sleeping inside of a whenever Pokemon Center when we can. I'm sure my boys could use some attention too."

[ImperialTM]

Along the Road -

While biking along the path you see a deer and goat pokemon prancing through the forest a little ways off the road. Further down near the town your eye catches a brown bird roosting in a nearby tree. As well as a cream coloured feline with a golden charm on its head is slowly climbing the tree eyeing the bird above.

You enter the pokemon center, a large red and white building with the easily recognizable pokeball logo. The inside is a pristine white tile floor with a long counter in the back where you can see a door leads to the back. Behind the counter is a young lady with long pink hair braided to one side. Beside her sits a Chansey who idly looks around the room. The nurse looks up as the two of you enter "Welcome! How may we be of service today?" Cordelia walks up and pulls out her pokedex showing her registration to the nurse. "Just staying for the night Nurse Joy, we should be leaving in the morning to head towards Littleroot." The nurse checks over the device before nodding and sitting back down. Cordelia leads you off to the right where a small hallway branches off with 6 doorways all of which are open. Inside the rooms you can see they are all the same, with two bunk beds set up on either wall and a cabinet rests at the foot of each bed. The night is peaceful as the two of you sleep.

In the Morning -

As the morning breaks and you exit the pokemon center, you see many carts and traders starting to pass through town, most making their way through the central plaza. Leaving the sleepy town behind you take the final dirt road to Littleroot Town. You exit the forest just before midday hits into open grasslands. The skies are cloudy keeping the midday sun somewhat hidden behind their cover. The day passes to evening as the sun starts to set. You may continue on until the sun fully sets or set up camp here. Should you choose to set up camp make a survival roll.

[PK-Leon]

Along the Road


While biking along the path you see a deer and goat pokemon prancing through the forest a little ways off the road. Further down near the town your eye catches a brown bird roosting in a nearby tree. As well as a cream coloured feline with a golden charm on its head is slowly climbing the tree eyeing the bird above.

"Hey Cordelia, do you know the name of that deer pokemon by chance?" Madelyn asks as the duo continue to make their way towards Oldale Town.


You enter the pokemon center, a large red and white building with the easily recognizable pokeball logo. The inside is a pristine white tile floor with a long counter in the back where you can see a door leads to the back. Behind the counter is a young lady with long pink hair braided to one side. Beside her sits a Chansey who idly looks around the room. The nurse looks up as the two of you enter "Welcome! How may we be of service today?" Cordelia walks up and pulls out her pokedex showing her registration to the nurse. "Just staying for the night Nurse Joy, we should be leaving in the morning to head towards Littleroot." The nurse checks over the device before nodding and sitting back down. Cordelia leads you off to the right where a small hallway branches off with 6 doorways all of which are open. Inside the rooms you can see they are all the same, with two bunk beds set up on either wall and a cabinet rests at the foot of each bed. The night is peaceful as the two of you sleep.

"I think I'm going to take my pokemon outside for some exercise before bed if that's okay with you? And thanks for renting those bicycles by the way!"

After spending some quality time working with her team Maddy will return to the Pokemon Center, shower, and turn in for the night.

Easel - 4 EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/736309)
Tails - 7 EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/736311)

In the Morning -


As the morning breaks and you exit the pokemon center, you see many carts and traders starting to pass through town, most making their way through the central plaza. Leaving the sleepy town behind you take the final dirt road to Littleroot Town. You exit the forest just before midday hits into open grasslands. The skies are cloudy keeping the midday sun somewhat hidden behind their cover. The day passes to evening as the sun starts to set. You may continue on until the sun fully sets or set up camp here. Should you choose to set up camp make a survival roll.

Madelyn rises early and prepares herself for the day ahead. After light training in the morning with her team she will ask to take a detour to the PokeMart before setting off for Littleroot Town. While there she will pick up five pokeballs and three potions if available.

Easel - 8 EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/736312) (Level Up! Lv.6)
Tails - 4 EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/736313) (Level Up! Lv.6)

When Madelyn and Cordelia make their way towards Littleroot Madelyn will keep her eyes open for any pokemon the two may potentially encounter along the way.

Perception: 20 (http://orokos.com/roll/735271)

If Cordelia is open to the idea Madelyn will push for the two to continue on to Littleroot until the sun completely sets.

[ImperialTM]

"Hey Cordelia, do you know the name of that deer pokemon by chance?" Madelyn asks as the duo continue to make their way towards Oldale Town.
She slows down and thinks, staring intensely at the pokemon "No, not off the top of my head but I can check." She pulls out her pokedex and scans the deer pokemon. "It says here that it's Deerling, it also says here that their coats change colour depending on the season and sometimes the climate."

On the Road -

The forest road is dark from the cloudy skies and morning sun, giving the illusion of night. You hear what sounds like the giggles of a small child off in the darkness of the forest. Later on as you exit the forest a small blue bird with white cloudy wings takes to the skies and swoops down catching something with its claws before landing back on a tree.

While traveling through the grasslands you spot 2 small brown mammals tussling in the tall grass. One has a fluffy white collar and the other has a spiky dark blue blaze on its back.

Later that evening Cordelia will continue on with you to Littleroot. The sleepy town of Littleroot is a small town that melds with the surrounding beach forest. The ground is sandy dirt and the smell of ocean water is not that far away. The most noticeable building in the town is a large white facility with many satellite dishes and bulky machines around the back of the building. You can see many people returning home or going to one of the few restaurants in the town as you make your way to the Pokecenter. Once inside you see a pristine white tile floor with a long counter in the back where you can see a door leads to the back. Behind the counter is a young lady with short cut pink hair poring over a what looks like a document. She doesn't notice the two of you entering until Cordelia walks up to the counter handing over her pokedex. "Excuse me Nurse Joy, we are just going to stay the night here possibly for a couple nights." The nurse looks up a little surprised before shaking her head and composing herself, looking at the Pokedex "What? Oh yes you're all good. Sorry I didn't realize anyone entered. Welcome! The rooms are just off to the right here." She points to a hallway off to the right. Down the hall you see it opens up into a sizable common room area with bunk beds lining the far wall. Off to the left you see a small kitchenette with a table. The night passes peacefully.

You wake up a little after the sun rises and Cordelia walks you to the large facility where you can see a group of people standing around talking. A red haired boy who always has a smile on his face and seems very energetic. He wears a backwards baseball cap and a simple tee with baggy cargo pants. He has a couple earrings in one ear and sweatbands on his wrist. Around his neck is a silver chain with a pendant of a small red bird-like pokemon with long straight wings on his shoulder sits a small purple monkey. Next to him is a shorter girl with electric blue hair and eyes, she wears a baggy jacket and shorts. Excited she moves her hands a lot when talking. Around her neck is a silver chain with a pendant of a large blue bird-like pokemon with long straight wings. A steely gray haired girl who sports a red leather jacket with fur trim, and worn jeans. A tall, robust-framed, clean shaven youth. Who has a deeply tanned complexion. Nape-length dark brown hair falling where it will, he occasionally pushes it away from his red-brown eyes. He wears a broad brimmed hat, denim shorts, and broken in hiking boots. A man slightly above average height, toned muscles and a lean frame. he has wraps on his hands and forearms, and wears a leather biker jacket with the sleeves bunched up. And a tall black haired woman with a waist cape and riding boots. She has many crossing belts across her waist. As you approach the red haired boy looks past the trio towards the two of you excitedly. "Look more friends! Are here to take the circuit as well?" The small purple monkey raises its tail and the hand at the end waves at you. ""I'm Ryley, that's my sister River." He points to the blue haired girl "That's Selina." pointing to the girl in the red leather jacket. "These are Ace, Jo, and Julius." He motions to the interesting looking trio.

[TJ Zen]

ho has a deeply tanned complexion. Nape-length dark brown hair falling where it will, he occasionally pushes it away from his red-brown eyes. He wears a broad brimmed hat, denim shorts, and broken in hiking boots. A man slightly above average height, toned muscles and a lean frame. he has wraps on his hands and forearms, and wears a leather biker jacket with the sleeves bunched up. And a tall black haired woman with a waist cape and riding boots. She has many crossing belts across her waist. As you approach the red haired boy looks past the trio towards the two of you excitedly. "Look more friends! Are here to take the circuit as well?" The small purple monkey raises its tail and the hand at the end waves at you. ""I'm Ryley, that's my sister River." He points to the blue haired girl "That's Selina." pointing to the girl in the red leather jacket. "These are Ace, Jo, and Julius." He motions to the interesting looking trio.

"Hey guys!" Julius says at mention of his name. "Nice to meet you...?" He says to the newcomers, leaving the question to hang in the air.

[PK-Leon]

She slows down and thinks, staring intensely at the pokemon "No, not off the top of my head but I can check." She pulls out her pokedex and scans the deer pokemon. "It says here that it's Deerling, it also says here that their coats change colour depending on the season and sometimes the climate."

"A Deerling..." She watches intently as the fawn bounds by playfully in the distance. "It's a beautiful pokemon don't you think? Maybe we'll see one again someday." Madelyn smiled warmly at the thought and resumed her journey to Oldale alongside Cordelia.

On the Road


The forest road is dark from the cloudy skies and morning sun, giving the illusion of night. You hear what sounds like the giggles of a small child off in the darkness of the forest. Later on as you exit the forest a small blue bird with white cloudy wings takes to the skies and swoops down catching something with its claws before landing back on a tree.

"The trees really set the scene don't they?" Madelyn chuckles, "I mean, I know we're in a forest but it feels like the day's already passed us by and we're just getting started."

Sounds reminiscent of the giggles of a small child can be heard from within the darkness from the forest reach Madelyn and her pace slows momentarily. "Hey Cordelia, did you..." She shakes the thought from her head. "You know what, nevermind, it's probably nothing... probably." The artist releases her shaggy puppy and has it accompany her along the trail. Any distance between the two trainers while walking has decreased significantly.

"Hey look!" Maddy points at the Swablu that took roost in a nearby tree. "A cloudy bird for a cloudy day."


While traveling through the grasslands you spot two small brown mammals tussling in the tall grass. One has a fluffy white collar and the other has a spiky dark blue blaze on its back.

"Hey Cordelia do you see that!? They're so cute!" She looks at her Furfrou and back to the pair of mammals. "I think I want to try catching one if that's okay with you?"

Unless she's advised otherwise, Maddy will slowly make her way across the grassy field toward the pair of pokemon with Easel in tow. When she reaches tossing distance of a pokeball she'll take some food from her bag, give some to her Furforu and offer the rest to the two mammals if they don't immediately shy way.

"Hey, you two must be hungry after playing together!" She says excitedly. "Do you wanna try some? It's delicious, I promise."

Charm: 13 (http://orokos.com/roll/736314)


You wake up a little after the sun rises and Cordelia walks you to the large facility where you can see a group of people standing around talking. A red haired boy who always has a smile on his face and seems very energetic. He wears a backwards baseball cap and a simple tee with baggy cargo pants. He has a couple earrings in one ear and sweatbands on his wrist. Around his neck is a silver chain with a pendant of a small red bird-like pokemon with long straight wings on his shoulder sits a small purple monkey. Next to him is a shorter girl with electric blue hair and eyes, she wears a baggy jacket and shorts. Excited she moves her hands a lot when talking. Around her neck is a silver chain with a pendant of a large blue bird-like pokemon with long straight wings. A steely gray haired girl who sports a red leather jacket with fur trim, and worn jeans. A tall, robust-framed, clean shaven youth. Who has a deeply tanned complexion. Nape-length dark brown hair falling where it will, he occasionally pushes it away from his red-brown eyes. He wears a broad brimmed hat, denim shorts, and broken in hiking boots. A man slightly above average height, toned muscles and a lean frame. he has wraps on his hands and forearms, and wears a leather biker jacket with the sleeves bunched up. And a tall black haired woman with a waist cape and riding boots. She has many crossing belts across her waist. As you approach the red haired boy looks past the trio towards the two of you excitedly. "Look more friends! Are you here to take the circuit as well?" The small purple monkey raises its tail and the hand at the end waves at you. "I'm Ryley, that's my sister River." He points to the blue haired girl "That's Selina." pointing to the girl in the red leather jacket. "These are Ace, Jo, and Julius." He motions to the interesting looking trio.

Madelyn rises bright and early to take a look at Littleroot Town just after dawn breaks, then spends some time exercising with her team. After she completes her morning routine she will follow Cordelia to the facility she had mentioned to her in passing a few days beforehand.

Training Rolls: (http://orokos.com/roll/743998)
Easel - 4 EXP
Tails - 4 EXP
Lillipup - 10 EXP (Level Up! Lv.6)
Eevee - 7 EXP

I knew there'd probably be a few more trainers besides us but I didn't think there'd be this many...

"Hey everyone!" Madelyn waves as she approaches. "And to answer your question, yes we are, or rather I am at the very least. My name's Madelyn and this is Cordelia." She gestures to her companion. "So how long you guys been waiting outside for anyway? Are there going to be more trainers joining us?"

[ImperialTM]

In the fields -

"They are adorable, reminds me of when I first caught Morg." Cordelia stands a few paces back as you go towards the pokemon. "I'll be here if you need me."
The two pokemon stop playing as you approach with Easel and look at you wearily. The Lillipup looks to Eevee before slowly approaching. It sniffs your hand and then glances up to Easel before cautiously eating some food. Eevee stays where it is still eyeing you.

In front of the Research Facility -

The front doors of the large facility open, you all watch as a portly gentleman who wears khaki shorts and a plain blue tee under his white lab coat walks out. He looks jovial and trips on the way out before catching himself and looking up to all of you. "Well hello there! I didn't expect so many of you, this is a pleasant surprise." He laughs, a little embarrassed. "I am Professor Birch, Head Researcher of this facility as well as a Pokemon Professor for the Hoenn League." He looks across the group "I see that there are 7 of you right n-. No 8 of you, here comes one." As the professor finishes his sentence you all feel the air slightly chill around you as Cassius walks up to the group. "Sorry if I'm late, Professor." says Cassius quietly. "Oh no, you're just in time. I actually have to go and fetch some remaining trainers just outside of town. Once I come back we can begin!" Birch says before heading off outside of Littleroot.


The Final Heroes Arrive -

The morning is calm, cloudy skies, and there is a warm breeze with the hint of salt water. Edward and Kimiko while out in the garden relaxing with Tropicana you see a portly man walking up to your cottage. You recognize him as Professor Birch, he comes by often to talk with Simon. He has a big smile on his face as he gives you two a wave. “Good day you two!”

Simon comes out of the cottage and gives the man a hug. “Birch, I suppose you’re here to take these future champions to start their journey.” Simon holds out his arm to the two of you. “Come now, it’s time for you guys to head out.” His brow furrows a bit as he looks around confused. “That’s not good, I told Jeremy that today was the day Birch would come pick you guys up.” The nearby bushes rustle as a boy with large mirrored shades and a scowl on his face appears a little dirty but well. Simon visibly relaxes “Jeremy, you’re cutting it close with the disappearances, I know you’re fine on your own but please notify someone when you leave.”

Simon turns to the three of you and addresses you each individually

Edward, Simon shakes your hand and pulls you in for a hug. “Keep them safe Edward, I don’t know what I would do if something happened to you guys.” He hands you a hand carved wooden charm attached to a small string, “I made this for you, I don’t believe much in faith but hopefully this charm will give you some luck on your journeys."

Jermey, Simon ruffles your hair and gives you a hug as well. “Don’t wander too far from your siblings. I hope you enjoy this journey as I did when I took on the league.” He hands you an old, dark wooden pen with a engraved silver metal tip from his jacket “This is a pen my father gave me from his journey, which I give to you for yours.” He gives you another big hug.

Kimiko, Simon comes to you. You can see tears welling in his eyes. “Kim, stay by your brothers and watch over them as well. They need your help as much you need theirs.” He pulls out a necklace that has a small medal pendant of a leafless tree. “I pulled some strings to get this. It was found with you when your plane crashed. One of the scientists took it and after some digging I managed to track it down.” He places it around your neck and gives you a long hug.

Simon stands back as you all go with Professor Birch tears flowing down his face. “I never thought I would have children of my own but you all will always be a part of my family.” As you leave he waves you all goodbye “Please come by and visit sometime. I want to hear of your adventures!.” Tropicana lets out a cry and the three of you watch as they fade into the distance.

The group makes their way to Littleroot town a little before midday. Birch leads you to a large research building where you see a contingent of people waiting outside. As Birch walks up to the building he steps in front of all of you, standing before the front doors "Well are you all ready to begin your adventure?"

[big teej]

Ace pulls at the brim of his hat with each new addition and offers a genial, but distracted, "Howdy."

When Birch steps up and asks if everyone is ready to begin, Ace perks up and moves toward the front of the group.

"Well I dunno if I speak for everybody, but I'm sure as hell rarin' to go Doc."

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy de-branches himself calmly, his face as stoic as ever. "I arrived precisely when I meant to. I would never miss this."

Later, being personally addressed, Jeremy develops a slight smile. "I shall keep them safe and out of trouble. I will also use this diligently, and cherish it."

Jeremy gives his adoptive father a thumbs up with a blank expression as they fade into the distance. He keeps close to Kimiko, even when they reach the group.

[TJ Zen]

Julius nods to the Professor when acknowledged and once he's departed to collect the other trainers, He turns to Cassius. "Yo! I didn't know you were gonna be on the circuit with us. This is gonna be sick."

"Yo Jo! Ace! You remember seeing this guy in Evergrande, right? This is Cassius. I met him on the Ferry. He's gonna be completing the circuit too! " He says, introducing the man to his cousins.

[MashPotatoJones]

Helena Training Experience (2 Days): (http://orokos.com/roll/736764) 18 EXP (12+6) Helena is now Lv. 6
Norm Training Experience (2 Days): (http://orokos.com/roll/736765) 18 EXP (12+6) Norm is now Lv. 6

Kimiko dries her eyes a bit as they walk with professor birch. It was hard to say goodbye, even if it wasn't a forever goodbye. She had been raised by him, and she would miss him and Tropicana too. Along the walk, she would pull out a case that contained two rather pristine looking pokeballs. She opened the case and removed them, clipping them to her belt. She was a pokemon trainer now, and she was eager to make her poppa proud.

She turned to Jeremy as they followed professor Birch, looking to Edward as well, "So...what are you two most excited about?" she asked them. She hadn't talked much with them about competing in the circuit, so it was a good opportunity for her to voice her desires to them, "I'm hoping to get stronger, and make lots of new friends with people and pokemon alike." she exuberantly expressed.

As they get to the research building, joining the ranks with the other people who seemed to all be waiting on Birch, she spoke up after the one gentleman who had migrated through the small crowd to approach the professor to express his readiness, excitedly jumping up and down, "Yes of course Professor! I'm ready!"

[Roguewolf]

Edward lounges around the garden with Kimiko, keeping an eye on things and he jumps up about the time Professor Birch appears. "Good morning Prof! How ya holding up today?" He watches as Simon and Birch have their exchange and pays attention to all that is said. During this time he is fastening his three earrings on his left ear. When Jeremy appears Edward will smirk.

To Simon
Edward hugs Simon as he comes close. He was going to miss his friend. "You know I will Simon. Just might be odd with someone my age on the circuit." Edward chuckles. As he is handed the carved charm, he smiles and fastens it to his pack. "I know you're not much on faith, it's something that we share, but I do believe in luck and the blessings of others. I'll carry it with me, just as I'll carry these past ten years of kindness you've shown me as the father figure I never had." Ed tears up for a moment. "We'll be back with a ton of stories."

As they prepare to walk away, Edward fastens a cutlass with a blue adornment onto his side. "Shusui has been waiting for this as much as us. You ready Kim, Jeremy?" He waves as Simon fades into the background.

When Kim asked both him and Jeremy what they are looking forward to, he has to think for a moment. “I guess, exploring more of this place we’ve all called home together and growing stronger.” He smiles at Kim. “Making new friends with more Pokémon is definitely going to be great!”

When they reach the facility, Edward smirks at the other guy speaks up, right arm rested over Shusui. After Kimiko speaks up, Edward chuckles a bit. “Took the words out of my mouth sis.”


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[PK-Leon]

In the fields


"They are adorable, reminds me of when I first caught Morg." Cordelia stands a few paces back as you go towards the pokemon. "I'll be here if you need me." The two pokemon stop playing as you approach with Easel and look at you wearily. The Lillipup looks to Eevee before slowly approaching. It sniffs your hand and then glances up to Easel before cautiously eating some food. Eevee stays where it is still eyeing you.

Madelyn chuckles as she watches the Eevee look back with suspicion. "What's wrong, are you not hungry? Or is my lunch not good enough for you? Either way your friend here seems to disagree." She smiles at the sight of the dog scarfing down what food it was offered. The artist pulls out an apple from her belongings and bites into the fruit before turning it in her hand and offering a bite to the Eevee.

"So... I don't know if you two have any family, but if you want you could come with us?" Madelyn slowly attempts to pet the Lillipup with a free hand while speaking to the two pokemon. "You'll always have food to eat and I promise there will be plenty of time to play. We'll even travel across Hoenn together and see everything there is to see!"

If either pokemon seems receptive to the idea of coming along then she will remove a pokeball from her bag and tap the respective mammal.

The Final Heroes Arrive


As Birch walks up to the building he steps in front of all of you, standing before the front doors "Well are you all ready to begin your adventure?"

Madelyn doesn't respond verbally, instead opting to nod fervently in affirmation. Her eyes filled with wonder as to what lies just beyond the door to the facility.

[Chiba Yu]

In response to Kimiko's tears, Jeremy will reach for her hand and give it a firm grip if willing. Either way, he smiles slightly and says:"Our home is always where we are, together. I'll do everything I can to keep it that way."

When asked what he wants, he pauses to let the others answer after a trademark scowl stretches across his face. "I wish for... answers. To many questions."

Training for Heracles (http://orokos.com/roll/736976)
Training for Charybdis (http://orokos.com/roll/736984)

[ImperialTM]

In the fields -
The Lillipup looks back at the Eevee tongue hanging out with an excited look on its face. It pushes into your hand as you pet it, tail wagging excitedly. The Eevee gives one more hesitant looks before approaching and taking the apple. It quickly scarfs it down and walks over to Easel playfully headbutting his leg. You tap both pokemon with a pokeball watching the pokemon be energized.

You Caught a Lillipup!
You Caught an Eevee!

Lillipup -
Level: 5
Loyalty: 2
Gender: Male
Nature: +SpA / -Spd
Trait: Spd
Ability: Pick Up
Moves: Leer, Tackle, Odor Sleuth

Eevee -
Level: 1
Loyalty: 2
Gender: Male
Nature: +Phys / -Spd
Trait: SpD
Ability: Sprint
Moves: Helping Hand, Tackle, Growl, Tail Whip

Easel gains 3 Exp!

The Adventure Begins! -
"Well looks like we have some eager beginners. At least this will be interesting if nothing else." Says Selina before stepping up next to Ace. Birch looks across the crowd giving a nod of understanding "Alright folks before we enter I ask that none of you touch or mess with any of the ongoing research. You are all welcome to look and ask questions but we need to keep our data as accurate as possible. Please follow me." Entering the facility you see many scientists with pokemon in rooms with what looks like simulated weather effects. Computer screens showing weird graphs and data. Other rooms you can see different chemicals, soils, water, and geodes being mixed or separated.

Optional Tech Edu. or Academic Edu. Test
You can see the computer screens showing many blips that you assume represent pokemon they are tracking. Other screens show current weather maps and predicted weather. Finally you can see that some screens are a bank of data showing the test results from chemicals and how they affected their environmental samples.
You can understand that they are implanting trackers into some pokemon allowing them to follow their movements. Screens showing weather patterns and how different pokemon react to the changes. The scientists testing chemicals are doing so on different soils and geodes as well as water, writing down the effect they have on each sample.

As you walk through the facility Birch explains more about the league. "As you can see here we have many different experiments happening at once all having to deal with pokemon and people. As a trainer you will be exploring the Hoenn region catching pokemon to help you complete the circuit. The Pokedex that you will be given is not only for you to be more prepared in what you are encountering but also sends us data on what pokemon was encountered and where the pokemon was found. Many wild pokemon have been tagged to allow us to see their natural migration and what habitats they prefer. Once a pokemon is caught, if they were tagged the device immediately stops working so our data isn't affected. You need to make sure to register any pokemon you catch with your Pokedex, this is a rule for any pokemon you wish to use in the league."

You finally reach a room where a long table sits with many sizable bags and a line of Pokedexes that lay atop of it. Birch turns to the group motioning to the table. "You each will be given some equipment to help you start your journey as well as a Pokedex. I see that all of you already have some pokemon, so be sure to register them to your pokedex." He takes a Pokedex out of his coat opening it up. "Your Pokedex is not only an information device but also your Trainer ID. With this you will be able to see all the pokemon you have captured or seen in the past, it will show what badges you have acquired over your journey, and will also act as a pass to use the Pokecenter's hostel and other services." He closes the Pokedex. "So with that all out of the way, are there any questions?"

He gives a big smile. "Then let's get started!" One at a time you all come forward and he gives you a bag and a Pokedex, which he shows you how to set up and walks you through how to register a pokemon to your ID. "With that all completed I welcome you all to the Hoenn circuit and wish you the best of luck!" You all are escorted back outside where you all once were earlier this morning.

Cassius begins walking towards the route to Oldale immediately after exiting the facility. Selina turns to the group of you "I see that some of you are new to being a trainer or Hoenn so I'll give you some tips. The first gym you'll probably pass is in Petalburg which is west of Oldale, but he is said to be a challenging opponent to beginners. While that's not going to stop me there is also a gym in Rustboro which is a little further past Petalburg." She places her hands on her hips and continues with a half smile "Unless any of you want to tag along with me, see ya til we meet again." River will speak up "There is also a gym in Mauville which is a little east of Oldale but Wattson is said to be a really tough opponent." Cordelia looks to Madelyne "What do you think Maddie. Wanna head out with some of these people. I know that there is a contest coming up in Verdanturf. Which is not to far from Rustboro, but i'm here to help with what ever decision you make."

The world is now open to you, what would you like to do?

[big teej]

Ace's eyes glaze over as the group walks past all the techy techy sciency stuff, He shakes himself back into focus when Professor Birch ('the labcoat') starts talking about league stuff and registering pokemon he'd like to use in the league. He files it all away and quickly registers his pokemon once the professor shows him how.


When entering his tepig's nickname, Ace is extra careful to spell ENDEAVOR in all capital letters.


Once escorted back outside, Ace will walk several paces away from the cluster of trainers and squint up at the sun before turning back to his cousins and listening to the other trainers state their opinions before hitting the trail. After Selina says her bit, Ace squats down on his haunches and pushes his hat back "I ain't got one opinion over another. I reckon we oughta pick something we know we can take on the first try so we ain't wastin time."

He purses his lips and then looks toward the coast. "Or... we could take a gander down by the beach and see what we can see... and catch." He says smiling wide.


Absolute Garbage (https://orokos.com/roll/737620)

[MashPotatoJones]

Kim was fascinated with what she saw. (http://orokos.com/roll/737517) Pokemon tracking, how their migratory patterns react to changing weather. She fixated for a bit as she watched another group testing some kind of solutions on geodes, the sparkling rocks distracting her a bit before she remembered what the Professor said. Best to follow his instructions and not make him or her father angry.

Kim was fiddling with the necklace that her father had given her, fingers tracing over the shapes and details while listening to Professor Birch. Upon receiving her Pokedex, she checked all of its functions, looking to the Professor, "Does it have a map? Does it have communication features?" she asked curiously, wondering if she would be able to use it to phone home once in a while, or if she would have to wait until reaching a Pokemon Center before doing so. She also wasted no time registering her pokemon, an image of a Kangaskhan appearing on the screen as she registered Helena, and then a Slakoth as it was Norm's turn.

After being escorted out, she heard Selina telling the group about where they might want to go. She recognized Petalburg by name from rainy nights watching gym challenges on the TV with the family, and she was more than excited to start there. She bounced up and down, turning to Jeremy and Edward, "Let's go to Petalburg! If the gym seems too much of a challenge, then we can always continue forward to Rustboro!" she said excitedly before hopping and skipping forward, not even waiting for a response from the two. While she would miss home, she had been ready for this since her father said that it was something she and others in the household should do. She heads North from Littleroot towards Oldale, more than eager to push forward past her homesickness, and catch her first pokemon all on her own!

Pokemon Spotting

Kimiko will keep an eye out for critters!

Pokemon Spotting (1AP to Boost!): (http://orokos.com/roll/737718) 16

[TJ Zen]

Julius checks out the blinking screens but cant make sense of them (http://orokos.com/roll/737753) while moving with the rest of the group to collect the starting equipment and register all his Pokémon. Once outside. He listens to Selina's spiel about where to start and Ace's response. "Ain't wasting time? Where's your sense of adventure, cousin?" He says goading Ace. "If you could beat it easy you ain't gettin' any stronger. I say we go to Petalburg. We can catch and train on the way. and besides, we can always go to Rustboro if the Petalburg gym is a problem. What do you think, Jo?" He asks, eyes insistent she play along. "Hey Cassius, Hold on dude! We can travel together if you want. No need to go it alone." Julius says hoisting his bag up on his shoulder. "This is the type of thing that better as a group!"

[Roguewolf]

As they make way to the facility....

Ed nods at Jeremy's answer, quickly remembering he only really talks to Kim in general.

In the facility....

Ed walks past the screens without much concern, just opting to listen to Birch's explanation.

He had his hand on the charm that Simon gave him and kept close to Kim and Jeremy, since he was prone to getting lost. As he took a hold of the bag given to him and the Pokedex, he watched as Kim registered her Pokémon, making sure he had it right the first time. He took extra care to register Shusui and Kitetsu, noticing Shusui's adornment wrapping around his arm. "Easy little guy, you can go all out in a few minutes."

When they are all outside....
He listened while most everyone said their piece and quickly turned to focus on Kim. "Petalburg City.... Yeah from what we saw he could be pretty tough but we'll give it a shot." Ed had to start running after her just to respond. Ed would yell back to everyone trying to keep up, "Guess most of us are going the same way, see you later!"

He keeps an eye out for any new Pokémon that him and his sibling's could capture.
Perception (1AP Boost) (http://orokos.com/roll/737845): 4d6 18


Shusui
Training EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/737854): 2d8 10

Kitetsu
Training EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/737855): 2d8 15

[InTheMachine]

Joanna nods along as the Professor explains what happens in the lab. It sounded a lot like what her parents did with the Rangers in Alomesa when they weren't dealing with rogue, rampaging pokemon. She eagerly takes the Pokedex when offered it and registers both of her birds once she's able.

Once they're outside, she listens to both of her cousins' opinions and then looks at the backs of the other trainers that had already decided their path. "As much as I would love a quick trip to the beach, I think Jules is right. Let's head to Petalburg and try to find some new Pokemon along the way."

She releases Shrike and Talon once they're out on the road and sends the Skarmory up into the sky with a sharp whistle, while Talon takes his place on her shoulder.

Perception (http://orokos.com/roll/737897): 13

Lol, why even try when you have Pathetic in both (http://orokos.com/roll/737894)

[Chiba Yu]

In the Lab:
Jeremy seems uninterested in the bells and whistles in the lab, his eyes hidden by his mirrored glasses and his mouth in a slight scowl. He will make a point to not register his pokemon immediately.

Later, outside:
Jeremy will nod as Kim skips forward, quietly moving forward with his eyes scanning the crowds. He will also keep his eyes open (http://orokos.com/roll/737932) during his travels, looking for any additions for his roster, or for any rare pokemon he could spot. His familiarity to the area seemed to be to his advantage...

[PK-Leon]

In the fields -


The Lillipup looks back at the Eevee tongue hanging out with an excited look on its face. It pushes into your hand as you pet it, tail wagging excitedly. The Eevee gives one more hesitant look before approaching and taking the apple. It quickly scarfs it down and walks over to Easel playfully headbutting his leg. You tap both pokemon with a pokeball watching the pokemon be energized.

Madelyn looks back excitedly to Cordelia, grinning ear to ear. "I can't believe how well that went!"

She returns the basic balls to her bag and gives her Furfrou a brief hug. "It looks like you have more family to watch over now." Easel licks his trainer in return, knocking her on her rear, and barks in affirmation.

The Adventure Begins! -


"Well looks like we have some eager beginners. At least this will be interesting if nothing else." Says Selina before stepping up next to Ace. Birch looks across the crowd giving a nod of understanding "Alright folks before we enter I ask that none of you touch or mess with any of the ongoing research. You are all welcome to look and ask questions but we need to keep our data as accurate as possible. Please follow me." Entering the facility you see many scientists with pokemon in rooms with what looks like simulated weather effects. Computer screens showing weird graphs and data. Other rooms you can see different chemicals, soils, water, and geodes being mixed or separated.

Academic Edu.: 8 (http://orokos.com/roll/737943)

Maddy's eyes go wide as she enters the research facility along with the rest of the circuit trainers. "I never would've imagined that a lab like this exists in a small town like Littleroot..." She says in a low whisper to no one in particular as she scribbles a few quick sketches of the experiments in her book.

She will graciously accept the equipment provided to her and thank the Pokemon Professor for his generosity. "While I don't necessarily have any question now, is it possible that I could contact you in the future were I to have any questions then? And if possible how should I go about it?", she asks.

With assistance Madelyn registers her current roster of pokemon and takes her place beside Cordelia while she waits for everyone in the group to complete the same process.

Madelyn spends 1 Field AP to add Prof. Birch to her Profile Archive!

After the group is escorted outside and Selina offers a few words of advice Madelyn will thank her for the knowledge she's imparted. Maddy makes a quick sketch of the senior trainer before she departs.

Madelyn spends 1 Field AP to add Selina Stone to her Profile Archive!

The artist puts a finger to her chin in thought and gives careful consideration to information she was just presented. "Well after hearing what everyone's had to say I think I want to try my luck in Rustboro! I'm still a novice in regards to being a Trainer so it might not be a bad idea to stop there. I see no reason why we shouldn't follow everyone to Petalburg too, especially if it's along the way. I'd also love to see you perform in another contest if I had the opportunity too!"

Once Cordelia is ready Madelyn will leave Littleroot heading towards Oldale alongside her and the rest of the group. She keeps her eyes open not only for pokemon but anything of interest in the surrounding area to capture an image of.

Madelyn's Travel Archive activates granting her Perception Ability!

Perception: 23 (http://orokos.com/roll/737959) (Spent 1 Field AP to Boost + 1d6 via Perception)

[big teej]

Ace squints at Julius, indignant, "Easy? Who said anything about easy? I just don't see no point in having to waste time re-challenging a gym leader, of any caliber."

After Joanna piles on in favor of movin' on, Ace shrugs and pushes himself back up to his feet and adjusts his hat. "Well then let's get rollin' slowpokes, we're burning daylight." He says with a smile.

suiting action to attitude, Ace sets off at a brisk walk, all the while keeping his eye out for more pokemon.

Poke Spotting: 16 (https://orokos.com/roll/738003)

[ImperialTM]

In the fields -

You see Cordelia's hands covering her face in suspense. "Congrats Maddie on your first catch!" She yells in excitement and rushes over giving you a hug. "I was so scared that the Eevee would just run away."


"Does it have a map? Does it have communication features?"

"It does have a map, but it doesn't have any communication features. The map can show you the overview of the Hoenn region and you can zoom in enough to isolate the route or town you are in. However it doesn't show many features of your surrounding area."


"While I don't necessarily have any question now, is it possible that I could contact you in the future were I to have any questions then? And if possible how should I go about it?"

"You all are welcome to contact me using the video phones. Most can be found in the Pokemon Center. Though don't be deterred if I don't answer the first call, I tend to get lost in my research." He says embarrassed.

Route 101 -

Julius' words fade to the wind as he calls out to Cassius. Unsure if Cassius just didn't hear you or chose to ignore your call, he disappears into the town. After the discussions are finished Ryley jumps ahead of the group with an excited smile on his face. "This is great! I never expected to be traveling with so many people!" Your contingent makes their way out of Littleroot and back onto route 101. The midday sun is high in the sky unobscured by any clouds. The grasslands are lively with noise of wildlife as you walk along the trail. As you walk you can see Selina searching through the pokedex muttering to herself ""If this is what im fighting.......So maybe this?............So that's where they're found........." Ryley is happily walking alongside his sister humming to himself though his eyes are looking everywhere and at anything interesting.

Walking along the trail your ears catch the sound of a distant roar. Looking out into the distance you see a large bulky pokemon covered in rocky plates pinning a small yellow pokemon with black stripes.

You see in a patch of trees a small chipmunk pokemon with red and yellow eyes piling up a collection of berries. In the tree above you can see a small fluffy pink pokemon lick its lips before dropping down on the food scaring the rodent.

Right next to the path you see a large bush that on closer inspection look like a heap of vines. An orange canine with black stripes, oblivious to the bush walks by and you see some of the vines creep towards it.

Your eyes see a small mammal with brown fur and a mane of white fluffy fur foraging in the tall grass. A large red dragonfly swoops down from the sky and picks up the mammal holding it tight as it struggles in the bugs tight grasp.

You see a two headed bird pecking through the tall grass when it jumps back and you hear a cry. A small blue bulb looks angrily at the bird.

Your ears catch the sound of a pokemon crying out in pain. Turning towards the sound you see a blue and black feline pinning a blue and black bug with yellow stripes across its chest. You see the feline bite down on the bug once more causing the pokemon to cry out in pain.

Your eyes catch the movement of a pokemon zigging through the tall grass. It stops and you focus seeing a small mammal with brown and white striped fur staring down an oblivious brown beaver.

The sun starts to set as you reach the edge of the forest leading to Oldale. The sky is clear of any clouds so you assume you are safe from rain this night. Ryley points out an area near a cluster of trees where he plans on camping for the night. "That area seems good. Doesn't seem like there is much underbrush and the ground is cleared. It should be big enough for us all to camp down for the night."

He sets down his pack and wanders a little ways into the woods with Jack, the Aipom who travels with him. After a few minutes the two come back carrying bundles of fire wood, which Ryley uses to start a fire. River sits down and releases a yellow lizard like pokemon with black paws and long extensions come from its head. The pokemon does a few circles around River and you can see sparks arcing between them. Selina sets down her bag as well taking out a few pokeballs "I'll be right back, just want to go into the forest for a bit."

Roll survival

[MashPotatoJones]

Kim would hear Selina muttering to herself, poking and prodding her Pokedex. She was happy to be traveling with such a large group, but she was ludicrously curious as to what she was mumbling to herself about. She hopped over next to Selina, "Hi there, I'm Kim!" she said rather abruptly, "What'cha doin'?" she asked as she shot a glance at Selina's pokedex with her mismatched eyes.

Upon seeing the larger pokemon bullying the smaller pokemon, Kim huffed and stamped on the ground. She dislodged a pokeball from her belt and released Norm, the Slakoth. He slowly would turn his gaze to his trainer, looking for instructions, "Steady boy. Let's try this first!" she said before pulling out a fresh Pokeball from her bag and tossing it straight at the plated pokemon, watching it strike the rocky flank and energize.

Kimiko (Trainer Level 1) throws a Basic Ball at the Plated Pokemon!

Pokeball, Go!: (http://orokos.com/roll/738446) 13 [AC4]
Capture Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/738448) 36


Kimiko would turn her attention to the other pokemon, "Go on Norm, it's nap time for that yellow one!" she instructed. Norm's gaze slowly fixated on the yellow pokemon before yawning nice and wide, making the other pokemon drowsy.

03 - [Standard] Norm used Yawn on the Yellow pokemon!

Yawn cannot Miss. The Yellow Pokemon will fall asleep at the end of the next round.
Norm activates Last Chance. Norm gains 5 DR.
Kimiko would stomp her foot, "Stay in the ball!" she demanded. Clearly this is her first capture, and she's still quite new at all this, "Norm, yawn at the big one!" she instructed. Norm's gaze would slowly fixate and he would Yawn at the big plated pokemon who was bullying the smaller yellow one.

03 - [Standard] Norm used Yawn on the Plated pokemon!

Yawn cannot Miss. The Plated Pokemon will fall asleep at the end of the next round.
Norm activates Last Chance. Norm gains 5 DR.
Upon hearing Ryley's suggestion, Kim would turn to Jeremy and Edward, "Let's camp with him tonight. Seems that it will be easier than trying to make camp for ourselves this time!" she said with a rather giddy tone to her voice, clearly excited for her first day out on the road. Upon seeing Selina gathering some pokeballs and pointing her self towards the Forest, Kim would pipe up, "Mind some company?"

[big teej]

2 For One Special...

Ace smiles and reaches for Endeavor's pokeball, but reconsiders and selects his new cotton ball as he advances on the black and blue tussle. He releases the small puffball and whispers to it. "I'm gonna try and nab that bug while it's still awake, I want you to soften up the cat, aright? Be careful not to hit the bug, he's been roughed up enough."

confident that the Cottonee can handle it's instructions, Ace hops forward two steps and winds up and rockets his first pokeball into the stricken bug. Not waiting to see if the ball clicks shut, he whistles at the cat. "Yo, I like your style, but your fight's with me now."

His cottonee bounces forward before unleashing it's attack on the cat, placing itself between its new trainer and this challenger.


Pre Combat:
Ace Releases Cottonee

Round 1
### - big teej presumes Ace is entering in the middle of the round, and consequently acts immediately!
10 - Ace throws a pokeball at Karrablast(?)
to hit: 15 (https://orokos.com/roll/738493)
Capture Roll: 94.... (https://orokos.com/roll/738494)
7 - Cottonee uses Fairy Wind on Shinx(?)
to hit: 13 (https://orokos.com/roll/738497)
Shinx began to glow! Shinx has -2 Evasion!
Shinx took 13 Fairy Damage vs. Special Defense and 9 Bonus Damage! (https://orokos.com/roll/738499)

Contingency: If the bug and the cat are on the same 'line' and Fairy wind would hit both of them, Cottonee uses Absorb instead.
Absorb to hit: 19 (https://orokos.com/roll/738501)
Damage: 11 Grass vs. Special Defense and 6 Bonus Damage (https://orokos.com/roll/738503)

[Roguewolf]

Ed keeps up behind Kim best he can, they know he has a bad sense of direction most of the time. However when he sees the blood shot eyed Pokémon and the pink fluff, he decides to get in on the action and build up his roster. "Neither of these are what I have in mind, but better than nothing at least. Shusui, get ready." The cutlass unhooks itself from Ed's waist and floats beside him, ready to strike when his trainer tells him. Ed however lobs a ball at the pink fluff as it falls.


Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/738511): 1d20 6 wat....
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/738512): 1d100 50



Shusui uses Fury Cutter!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/738513): 1d20 1
OOC: ShUsUi UsEs FuRy CuTtEr

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy will tag along with Kim as she bothers Selina, giving her a curt nod if she ever looks at him directly.

Jeremy will attempt to slip away quietly, releasing his two pokemon once close, but still trying to stay out of the dragonfly's notice. He will also lob a basic ball (http://orokos.com/roll/738542) at the dragonfly. (Catch!?) (http://orokos.com/roll/738543) If not caught, the troops shall advance towards the Yanma.
Initiatives: Jeremy:9 Heracles:11 Charybdis:3

Jeremy puts up no protest to camping with Ryley, again giving a scowling nod if looked at.

[TJ Zen]

Julius looks at the racoon stalking the unsuspecting beaver. "Let's get a closer look. What do you say, Ven?" He says, releasing his Houndour. Vengeance looks at the 2 furry pokemons and pins his ears back as rumbles a low growl. "Easy boy. Let's try to catch the oblivious one first if the other wants to pick a fight We'll be sure to give him one." Julius pulls a new ball from the bag. take aim and lobs a ball (http://orokos.com/roll/738637) to bop the bidoof on its head (http://orokos.com/roll/738639).

"Easy peasy." Julius says. "Come on, Buddy. No need to get our hands dirty." as he walks over to pick up his pokéball.

"Damn. Knew it wouldnt't be so easy. Alright, Ven. Time for some Action! Hit the stalking one with Ember! Vengeance takes aim (http://orokos.com/roll/738641) and lets out an intense ball (http://orokos.com/roll/738642) of flame at the racoon.

Vengeance uses Ember! 26 Fire vs. Bonus def + 9 Bonus Damage.

Initiative
Vengeance - 15
Julius - 10

Julius will agree to the campsite, feining any acumen in regards to camping. "Seems like a reasonable spot. What do you guys think?" He says looking to his cousins.

[ImperialTM]

She hopped over next to Selina, "Hi there, I'm Kim!" she said rather abruptly, "What'cha doin'?" she asked as she shot a glance at Selina's pokedex with her mismatched eyes.

Selina closes the dex quickly giving you a glare "Thinking." she growls. Her face softens "Sorry, I just don't like having my thought process interrupted. I'm trying to find the best way to reach my goal." She opens the dex once more but now seems to just be looking at the map.

Before she closes the dex you can see she was looking at a pokemon called Durant.

Your pokeball hits the rhino sending it into the ball. The Elekid gets up and looks in your direction as Norm yawns. The pokemon's eyes droop but it holds back the sleep long enough to start running.

You caught a Rhyhorn!

Level - 5
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +SpD / -Spd
Trait - SpA
Ability - Rock Head
Moves - Horn Attack, Tail Whip, Fury Attack

Norm gains 3 Exp!


Elekid begins to flee!

Kim has Initiative!

Initiative -
Elekid - 14
Kim - 8
Norm - 3

Your pokeball hits the bug sending it into the contraption. It lands on the ground and opens releasing the pokemon. The Shinx recoils as the Cottonee attacks. Taking the opportunity the Volbeat's antennae begin to glow brightly blinding all in the vicinity. As your vision clears you can see the pokemon starting to fly away.

Volbeat uses Flash!
Ace and Cottonee take 4 Normal Damage and Lose 1 Accuracy!
Volbeat begins to Flee!
Ace has Initiative!

Initiative -
Initiative -
Volbeat - 13
Ace - 10
Cottonee - 7
Shinx - 5


The pokeball hits the pink fluff before it immediately opens releasing the pokemon. The Patrat gives all three of you an intimidating glare. Shusui seems unaffected by it. The Swirlix gives and angry pout before releasing a gas that has a sweet scent to it. Patrat quickly dodges Shusui's attack staring down the floating cutlass.

Patrat uses Leer!
Edward takes 5 Normal Damage and loses 1 CS in Defense!
Swirlix uses Sweet Scent!
It Misses!

Edward has Initiative!

Initiative -
Edward - 10
Patrat & Swirlix - 6
Shusui - 5


Your pokeball hits the dragonfly causing it to drop the Eevee as its energized. The mammal doesn't even turn as it begins to sprint away.

You caught a Yanma!

Level - 4
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Spd / -Phys
Trait - Phys
Ability - Speed Boost
Moves - Foresight, Tackle

You gain 2 exp that you may allocate to Heracles or Charybdis!


The oblivious beaver gets energized by the pokeball. The Zigzagoon whips around at the sudden action and growls. The flames engulf the mammal as its burning body falls over.

You caught a Bidoof!

Level - 1
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +SpD / -Atk
Trait - Phys
Ability - Unaware
Moves - Growl, Tackle

Zigzagoon is fainted!

Vengeance gains 1 Exp!

[MashPotatoJones]

Kimiko apologized for interrupting her train of thought. She did catch a glimpse (http://orokos.com/roll/738646) of the Durant on the screen. Perhaps she'll tell Jeremy what she saw? Perhaps there's another insect afficionado on the circuit! Maybe she'll keep it a secret, no need to pry into other people's business.


Kimiko loosed another pokeball, it sailing just past the Elekid and a large marsupial standing in its path, bellowing loudly. Kimiko made an attempt at throwing another Pokeball straight towards the Elekid, but it seemed to fall quite short. "Don't let it get away, Helena!" she instructed her Kangaskhan. Helena would bellow, though still a juvenile, she stood around four feet tall, shot a rather nasty look towards the Elekid.

09 - [Move] Kimiko releases Helena.
09 - [Standard] Kimiko throws a pokeball at Elekid. She misses. (http://orokos.com/roll/738647)
09 - [Move] Helena engages with the Elekid
09 - [Standard] Helena uses Leer!

Attack Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/738648) 16 [AC3]
Helena activates Last Chance! Extra Ordinary resolves both effects for 5 DR and 5 Bonus Damage
Damage Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/738649) 4 Normal Damage + 11 Bonus Damage

At the end of this current round, Elekid falls asleep?

[big teej]

bait and switch!

"That's not how this works!" Ace calls out to the fleeing bug as he pulls Brand's pokeball from his belt and conjures an orb of flame in his free hand.

Ace looses the tiny fire lizard and points at the Volbeat. "Brand, shoot it down!" Trusting Brand to succeed, and trusting his puff ball to stay the heck out of the way, Ace pivots and lobs the wisp of flame at the feline.

Brand eyes the fleeing bug before unleashing a blurt of flame that careens into the wings of the fleeing pokemon.


10 - Ace used a Move Action to release Brand! Ace used a Standard Action to use Will-O-Wisp on Shinx!
to hit: 13 (https://orokos.com/roll/738651)
Wild Shinx was burned!
7 - Control of Cotonne is forfeited
6 - Brand used Ember on Volbeat!
to hit: 11 (https://orokos.com/roll/738652)
Brand's Brightest Flame Blazed (all the bonus damage was accrued!)
Wild Volbeat took 21 Fire Damage vs. Special Defense and 17 Bonus Damage! (https://orokos.com/roll/738653)

[Roguewolf]

Ed eyes down the rat. "Shusui, keep dealing with that thing, I'll take care of this guy." Ed pelts the fluff ball with another ball, as Shusui makes another attack at the rat.


Ed tags Wild Patrat!
Ed Throws a Pokeball at Swirlix
Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/738676): 1d20 16
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/738677): 1d100 35

OOC: I forgot the Momentum from last combat round has 1 momentum.

Shusui uses Fury Cutter on Wild Patrat!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/738678): 1d20 3 + 1 from momentum and Attack Bonus = 5!
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/738680): 22 Bug v Def + 5 Bonus Damage!

Shusui gains 2 Momentum (3)

[InTheMachine]

Looks like that Pokemon is about to get jumped, Joanna thinks as she notices the bright flash of orange walking off the path.

"You should watch your back," she calls out the the dog as she sends Talon out to defend it.

The eaglet rushes beak first at the mess of vines as Joanna lobs a Pokeball at the dog.



Joanna is Initiative 5 and throws a Pokeball at the Growlithe! She is a level 1 trainer using a Basic Ball.
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/738689): 15
Catch?! (http://orokos.com/roll/738690): 35

Talon is Initiative 5, he uses Peck!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/738686): 15
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/738687) (Flying, Physical): 25 + 13 Bonus (http://orokos.com/roll/738688) Damage
Talon's Mach Speed increased Bonus Damage!

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy will toss another pokeball (http://orokos.com/roll/738773) at the fleeing mammal! Catch? (http://orokos.com/roll/738774)
If When not caught, Jeremy will order Charybdis to use Infestation (http://orokos.com/roll/738775) on the Eevee!
Jeremy splits his 2 exp evenly 1 each, activating Inspired Training on both.

[ImperialTM]

The Elekid falls to the ground asleep.

End of round Elekid falls asleep
Initiative resets
Elekid is fast asleep

Kim has initiative

The Volbeat crys out as the flames wash over the bug. You see it struggle to stay in the air as it flies into Brand hitting it in the chest. Cottonee lands in the nearby grass slowly growing as it takes in the nearby nutrients. The Shinx gets up shakily and tackles the just landed Cottonee.


Volbeat takes 2 injuries!
Cottonee uses Growth
Cottonee gains 1 CS in Attack and Special Attack
Shinx uses Tackle on Cottonee
Cottonee takes 25 Normal Damage vs Defense
Shinx loses a tick of HP
Shinx gains 1 injury

Initiative Resets!
Volbeat uses Tackle on Brand
Brand takes 17 Normal Damage vs Defense

Ace has Initiative!

Your second pokeball lands on the pink fluff energizing it. The Patrat rushes Shusui hitting the cutlass with its body to no effect.The Pokemon recoils as Shusui retaliates.

You caught a Swirlix!

Level - 1
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Def / -SpA
Trait - Spd
Ability - Sweet Veil
Moves - Sweet Scent, Tackle

Patrat uses Tackle on Shusui
It has no effect!

Initiative resets -
Edward has Initiative!

The canine turns to the sound of your voice as you call out and the vines move in a flash entangling the pokemon. Your pokeball sails through the air and energizes the beast causing the vines to constrict the air. The bush turns towards the two of you after Talon's attack and you can see 2 glaring eyes peeking through the tangle. The pokemon shakes violently forming a cloud of glittering dust to engulf Talon who falls to the ground asleep.

You caught a Growlithe!

Level - 3
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Spd / -SpA
Trait - Atk
Ability - Intimidate
Moves - Bite, Roar

Initiative Resets -
Tangela uses Sleep Powder!
Talon falls asleep!

Joanna has Initiative!

[big teej]

"Brand, finish that one off, Boll, you've done enough." Ace recalls the Cottonee now that Brand's seem to got a handle on the bug and then lobs another pokeball at the tiny cat, only to watch it burst right back open. "Well then. Over Priced and under Quality... I'll remember that." Ace curses.

Brand opens his maw and bathes the volbeat in another gout of flame.



10 - Ace recalls Cottonee as a Move Action and a Standard Action throws a pokeball at Shinx!
to hit: 17 (https://orokos.com/roll/738975)
Catch! 94 (https://orokos.com/roll/738976)
6 - Brand uses Ember on Volbeat! with all the Bonus Damage!
to hit 7 (https://orokos.com/roll/738977)+1 =8
Volbeat took 25 Fire Damage vs. Special Defense and 14 Bonus Damage!
(https://orokos.com/roll/738979)

[MashPotatoJones]

Kim casually walked up to the fast asleep Elekid before taking out another ball from her bag and tapping it on the Pokemon, dropping it immediately as soon as it energized. She learned that from her father, Simon. Drop a ball that has a freshly captured pokemon. You don't want it bursting out and injuring your hand.

Capture Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/738986) 66

[PK-Leon]

You see a two headed bird pecking through the tall grass when it jumps back and you hear a cry. A small blue bulb looks angrily at the bird.

"Oh... I wonder what that those two go into?" Madelyn quietly asks herself. She will draw closer and activate her Pokedex to register the two Pokemon while observing from a safe distance.

At Night


The sun starts to set as you reach the edge of the forest leading to Oldale. The sky is clear of any clouds so you assume you are safe from rain this night. Ryley points out an area near a cluster of trees where he plans on camping for the night. "That area seems good. Doesn't seem like there is much underbrush and the ground is cleared. It should be big enough for us all to camp down for the night."

He sets down his pack and wanders a little ways into the woods with Jack, the Aipom who travels with him. After a few minutes the two come back carrying bundles of fire wood, which Ryley uses to start a fire. River sits down and releases a yellow lizard like pokemon with black paws and long extensions come from its head. The pokemon does a few circles around River and you can see sparks arcing between them. Selina sets down her bag as well taking out a few pokeballs "I'll be right back, just want to go into the forest for a bit."

"I don't see any reason why we shouldn't set up camp with the others?" Madelyn asks Cordelia, looking for reassurance.

Should the two decide to camp with the rest Madelyn will set up her sleeping gear before settling in near the fire. She withdraws her sketchbook from her bag and begins working on two sketches of Ryley and River respectively. River and her yellow lizard's electric display catch her attention in particular.

"So... are you two relatively new pokemon trainers as well?", she asks over the top of her sketchbook.

[Roguewolf]

Ed smirks as the rat goes through Shusui, and speaks out. “Yeah little guy that won’t work so well on him. But you have some guts!”

Ed pelts the rat with a ball.

Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/739036): 1d20 18
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/739037): 1d100 44


Shusui uses Furry Cutter!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/739038): 1d20 18
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/739039): 3d6+12 21

Shusui gains 2 Momentum! (5)

That evening.....
Ed looks at the group and can see that Kim is already set to camp with the group. “Sure, that sounds like a good plan for the night.” He will walk over with her and watch as she talks to everyone else.

Ed sits with Shusui leaning on his shoulder. Looking at Kim and Jeremy. “How are you both feeling about the first day out?”

Eventually he turns to the girl with the sketch book and then the guy who asked his cousins’ opinions.

“Whatcha drawin’ there if you don’t mind me asking?” Shusui’s blue adornment on the other side of Ed’s head acting like a separate head. "And this mischievous guy is Shusui." The adornment waves.

To the other guy,
“So what brings y’all here?” Shusui continues to act as the adornment is another head on Ed.

[ImperialTM]

The pokeball captures the Shinx as Volbeat falls to the ground, its body smoldering.

You Caught a Shinx!

Level - 1
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Atk / -Atk
Trait - Spd
Ability - Rivalry
Moves - Tackle

Volbeat is fainted!

You gain 4 Exp to allocate to Brand and Boll in any form you'd like

The small humanoid it transferred into the contraption.

You caught an Elekid!

Level - 4
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Spd / -SpA
Trait - Atk
Ability - Static
Moves - Quick Attack, Leer

You gain 5 Exp to allocate to Helena and Norm in any form you'd like


Doduo the Twin Bird Pokemon - It is said that due to it's small wings Doduo use their strong legs to run at high speeds.

Oddish the Weed Pokemon - It burrows underground during the day and uses the leaves on its head to gain energy from the sun.

You can see that the Doduo is now kicking dirt on the small Oddish as if trying to rebury it.

The rat is stunned as the pokeball hits it energizing it.

You caught a Patrat!

Level - 4
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Phys / -Def
Trait- Atk
Ability - Run Away
Moves - Tackle, Leer

Shusui gains 3 Exp!

The Eevee recoils as the bugs take hold.

It is back to Jeremy's Initiative and you still need to roll damage for your attack. If you don't know the damage code it is 2d4.

Some Additional rules in case you were unaware. It is a full action to command 2 pokemon. This includes having them do nothing. If you plan on keeping Heracles or Charybdis out and doing an action I am going to need you to roll command to see if they will follow your spoken direction each turn.

Initiative Track -
Heracles - 11
Jeremy - 9
Eevee - 8
Charybdis - 3


The Tangela slumps from Shrikes attack. You can see green ichor starting to ooze from the vines.

Tangela has fainted!

You gain 8 exp to allocate to Talon and Shrike in any combination!

With the encounter over Talon will wake up if you wait a small amount of time




Upon seeing Selina gathering some pokeballs and pointing her self towards the Forest, Kim would pipe up, "Mind some company?"

Selina turns and gives a little sigh. "No I don't mind. Just be sure to keep quiet when something's nearby." Selina motions to follow closely.


"So... are you two relatively new pokemon trainers as well?", she asks over the top of her sketchbook.

The Helioptile jumps into River's lap and curls up. "Yeah we are. Ryley and I always listened to stories from traveling trainers and we decided that's what we wanted to do." She pets the lizard snoozing in her lap "This is Flash by the way, we came across him on one of our trips near Mt. Chimney. When I first encountered him we just kinda sparked ya know." She hold up her fingers watching a few arcs of electricity bounce between them. "What about you? What got you wanting to travel?"

[InTheMachine]

Seeing her Rufflet lulled to sleep by the powder, Joanna lets out a sharp whistle. Her Skarmory wheels down from the air at the sound and attacks the tangle of vines with her beak and claws.

Joanna "releases" Shrike as a Move Action
Shrike is Initiative 7, she uses Peck!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/739797) (AC 3): 6
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/739799) (Flying, Physical): 27 +10 Bonus (http://orokos.com/roll/739800) Damage
Shrike's Mach Speed increased Bonus Damage!

Talon tries to wake up (http://orokos.com/roll/739801), but fails

Shrike gains 7 XP- She levels up to 9!
Talon gains 1 XP

[Chiba Yu]

(damage roll for Infestation (http://orokos.com/roll/739881)) Jeremy will order Heracles to halt, not ordering Charybdis. He then throws a standard ball (http://orokos.com/roll/739879) at the eevee again! Catch? (http://orokos.com/roll/739880)

Later that evening, Jeremy will stick to Kim like glue when she announces her intent to travel at night. He keeps his shades on, but it doesn't seem to impair his nightvision (http://orokos.com/roll/740199).

[big teej]

Then:

Ace snaps his fingers and walks over to his new catch and adds it to his belt. He prods the charred bug with a boot and then scratches Brand under the chin. "You did a great job buddy, look at how cooked he is, you showed him, yes you did." Ace trails off with a laugh and recalls Brand before rejoining the group.


Jewel was added to Ace's Roster
Brand gained 4 Experience



Now:

Ace casusally throws down his belongings, unfurls his sleeping bag and stretches his shoulders. Figuring actions are better than words in response to Ryley's campsite.

seeing Selina and Kim head off into the woods, Ace perks up. He jogs up after them, announcing to the group. "Pokemon hunting at night? Hell Yeah! I am there let's do this! I like the way you think Selina." Ace then plunges into the woods with enthusiasm, gusto, and not a single modicum of stealth.

After walking into a branch with enough substance to check his forward progess. Ace calms down a bit and looses Endeavor to help with the search. "Alright buddy, see what you can sniff out, bugs, plants, berries, whatever, find us something interesting, okay?"

Endeavor gurgles in excitement before putting snout to dirt and snuffling about.


Ace uses "Charm" on Selina via his Protagonist Antics: 3! (http://orokos.com/roll/739883) :smallcool:
Ace looks for pokemon: 13 (http://orokos.com/roll/739885)
Endeavor also looks for Pokemon/berries/whatever: 14 (http://orokos.com/roll/739888)

[InTheMachine]

Joanna grins at Ace's antics and follows him into the darkness. She suppresses a chuckle at her cousin's loud bootfall's in the brush.

Pokespotting (http://orokos.com/roll/739914) (at night!): 8

[MashPotatoJones]

Kimiko nods to Selina before collecting five basic balls from her bag and took her three caught pokemon. She follows Selina into the forest. She would keep her eyes open, not wanting to make noise. She wasn't sure what Selina was looking for, and she would keep quiet. She would make sure to be wary of what pokemon were around her.

Perception (Pokemon Spotting) [1AP to Boost]: (http://orokos.com/roll/739927) 11

[Roguewolf]

After conversations

Ed turns to Jeremy, if he can see him and let's him know his plan. "Hey I'm gonna look around the woods a bit." Ed will wait to see if Jeremy wants in too but will head on there to look for Pokémon, trying not to annoy Selina by going a different direction and telling Kim to stay safe.

Perception (1AP Boost) (http://orokos.com/roll/739932): 4d6 15 3/5 Field AP remaining.

[PK-Leon]

Encounter


You can see that the Doduo is now kicking dirt on the small Oddish as if trying to rebury it.

Madelyn stifles a laugh and decides to rejoin the group. That was incredibly odd to say the least.

Around the Fire


Eventually he turns to the girl with the sketch book and then the guy who asked his cousins’ opinions.

“Whatcha drawin’ there if you don’t mind me asking?” Shusui’s blue adornment on the other side of Ed’s head acting like a separate head. "And this mischievous guy is Shusui." The adornment waves.

"Oh... this?" Madelyn nervously shuts her sketchbook but reconsiders her decision after the Honedge waves. "I keep sketches of the people, places, and pokemon I've met in this book." She opens the the pages of the book to reveal several sketches, including Slateport City, Littleroot Town, and Prof. Birch. "I'm not finished with the most recent one. I'm Madelyn, it's nice to meet you." She smiles warmly.



The Helioptile jumps into River's lap and curls up. "Yeah we are. Ryley and I always listened to stories from traveling trainers and we decided that's what we wanted to do." She pets the lizard snoozing in her lap "This is Flash by the way, we came across him on one of our trips near Mt. Chimney. When I first encountered him we just kinda sparked ya know." She hold up her fingers watching a few arcs of electricity bounce between them.

The artist eyes widen with wonder as River's display of power. "That's so cool...", she says quietly to herself.


"What about you? What got you wanting to travel?"

Maddy's focus quickly snaps back to the question she was asked and stumbles to find her words. "Oh! Uh... Why I... wanted to travel?" She averts her eyes and they begin to wander slowly around the campsite, searching for answer until they land on Cordelia.

Should anyone study her features close enough they would see that her face has flushed slightly after her eyes dart back to her sketchbook.

"I've always wanted to see the world since I was young but one day I had the opportunity to see a contest in person. There were a number of talented pokemon trainers and amazing performances but one trainer and her pokemon stood out from the rest in my eyes. I wanted to be just like her and I still do... but that's when I knew I wanted to become a Pokemon Trainer."

[ImperialTM]

The Eevee shakes off the bugs and continues running before your pokeball tags it.

You caught and Eevee!

Level - 1
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Def / -SpD
Trait - Atk
Ability - Sprint
Moves - Helping Hand, Growl, Tackle, Tail Whip

Selina places a hand on Ace's shoulder as he stomps into the forest. "I'm sorry but do the words keep quiet mean nothing to you? I am trying to find something in these forests, and if you plan on getting in my way the entire time, you're going to have to go a different direction."

Selina leads into the dark forest. With the sun just setting the darkness takes hold and you can hardly see a few feet in front of you. The trees seem closer together and you feel like there is always something watching you. As you trek deeper into the forest your ears catch the laughter, cries, and wails of children, adults, some otherworldly beings. You feel a sense of dread. You can see swirling purple mist and small shapes shifting through the trees.

OOC: If you have already rolled spotting use that roll for the target numbers of this test.

Your eyes though blinded by the darkness of the forest catch a light in the distance. Watching it, it flicker and goes out only to reappear somewhere else. The light is faint and hard to see.

You hear the small giggles of a child coming from a nearby tree. From the same direction you hear another child crying. Coming upon the location you see a single red dot poking out of the tree. You also see a small creature with tree bark around its head. It lets out another giggle before phasing through a tree.

You can see small shapes surrounded in purple mist. Many of them have wide grins and large eyes but one closer to the ground has green orbs floating around in the mist.

Endeavour stays close to you once entering the forest. You can tell it senses something is out there. While he does not look scared you can tell he is acting with caution. His attention seems to be held by a flickering light that disappears and reappears.

After some time has passed those of you near Selina can see she puts her hand out to stop anyone behind her. Selina whispers "Hold on a minute, there is something up ahead and I plan on catching it." She releases a pokemon lighting the nearby area briefly and a small humanoid pokemon that has a pale yellow body and black arms and feet. The most notable feature is a large maw the protrudes from the back of it's head. "Ok Queen, lets get this show on the road." You watch as the pokemon releases a gust of glittering wind at a pokemon. The attacked pokemon is a swirl of purple fog with green orbs floating in it. Selina then throws a pokeball which catches the pokemon. She then turns back to anyone with her "You ready to go?"

Back at camp -

"I hope we get to meet this person! Maybe we can catch one of her performances on our travels." River expresses excitedly. "What about you?" She asks Cordelia. Cordelia stops drumming her fingers on her pack and looks to River "Hmm? Oh, since I was a child Wallace has always inspired me. Watching his performances and battles is what made me fall in love with pokemon and their ability to create such beauty." She stares up at the stars "I want to be able to compete against him one day and show the world what my team is capable of. Plus Madelyne here wanted to start her league journey which gave me a reason to leave Slateport." River looks between Madelyne and Cordelia "So both of you were moved by contest trainers, just like me and my brother were drawn in by travelers." River lays back on her pack "I can't wait to see what comes ahead of us."

You make your way back into the grasslands away from the group heading off into the forest.

Your nose catches it first as you smell a foul odor. As best you can see in the moonlight a purple skunk is frozen staring directly at you.

You feel a presence behind you in the opposite direction of the skunk. Turning you see a wide eyed gray feline standing in the tall brush. You can now see that the skunk was not staring at you but past you.

On your way back to the camp you pass a small grove of trees where you barely make out the shape of a small humanoid with a long nose. The golden skin changes into a brown below the waist.

[Roguewolf]

As Ed makes his way around the forest back to the grassland, he wonders what the other group may have found. As the stench fills his nostrils, he reaches for a bandana to tie around his face as a mask, then he sees the Stunky. "Oh ho, looks like I've found a nice catch!" It's then that he feels the presence behind him and he glances at the gray cat. "Two for one eh, I'll take the cat if you get the skunk Shusui, just don't hurt it too much." The Honedge floats off Ed's sash and flies at the Stunky, while Ed attempts to pelt the cat with a pokeball. "Remember, don't get it too roughed up Shusui!" Ed hollers out to his sword.


Ed throws a Pokeball at Espurr! Trainer Level 1 with a Basic Ball!
Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/740229): 1d20 2
OOC: Well then...…

Shusui uses Fury Cutter!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/740230): 4 after the bonus from ATK
OOC: Thank you No Guard!
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/740231): 19 Bug v Def + 5 Bonus Damage

Initiative:
Edward 10
Shusui 5

[big teej]

Ace rolls his eyes at Selina, but otherwise keeps his thoughts to himself and gestures for her to lead on with a grin.

When she suggests heading back to camp after she's caught a ghostly thing, Ace chokes down a laugh and shakes his head. "No thanks, I came out here to do more than watch you catch something, I'll see you guys in a bit."

Ace takes a 90 degree turn from the direction the group walked out and begins circling the camp through the woods, still leaving Endeavor out to sniff out something useful.


Ace's Perception: 16 (https://orokos.com/roll/740235)
Endeavor's Perception: 14 (https://orokos.com/roll/740236)

[InTheMachine]

Joanna continues to follow Ace, knowing that he had a good nose for trouble. She was happy to keep looking for some more Pokemon to add to her team.

Pokespotting (http://orokos.com/roll/740248): 16

[TJ Zen]

Julius will scout for more pokemon (http://orokos.com/roll/740268) after returning to a mostly empty camp.

[MashPotatoJones]

Kim looks to Selina, "Good catch. I'm not used to wandering around at night, so I'm not so good at spotting things." she admitted. She agreed to return to camp, and she would keep her eyes open for anything interesting, hoping to redeem herself from last time.

Perception (Pokemon Spotting) [1AP to Boost]: (http://orokos.com/roll/740310) 19

[ImperialTM]

Choosing to stay in the forest for a bit longer the darkness takes full hold and you are barely able to see anything in front of you. Your eyes adjust to the darkness as best they can allowing you to see vague shapes through the branches.

OOC: Players may bring out a light to increase their Perception Rolls by +3

Your eyes catch many shapes high in the branches. Some look like just a bundle of leaves hanging in place. Others looks like rounded cocoons. One of the cocoons is made of a fine silk, the other has fluffy white fur that is speckled with colourful square patches.

Near the groups feet the ground breaks revealing a small scorpion pokemon that scuttles out of the way and slowly follows the group as they walk. Its pincers closing and opening looking for a chance to strike. A purple ball with some sort of gas or smoke surrounding it floats past the trail you are all on. It turns to the group and gives a low moan before phasing out of sight. You can see a faint trail or smoke heading deeper into the forest.

You hear a bird land in one of the nearby trees. All you can see is a crooked yellow beak and glaring red eyes watching your group intently. In the distance you can see two faint glowing circles that illuminates a small pumpkin. It rests at the base of a tree facing out towards the trail. As you approach the light fades making it look like a mundane pumpkin.

The feline glares at you batting away the pokeball sending it further into the tall grass. Shusui scores a solid hit on the pokemon but it dodges around the sword coming for you directly. It jumps up at you running its claws down your front as it begins to fall.

Espurr uses Leer!
Edward loses 1 CS in Defense and takes 6 Normal Damage!

After Shusui's attack Espurr gains 2 Injuries!

Initiative Resets -
Espurr uses Scratch!
Edward takes 19 Normal Damage vs Defense!
Edward has Initiative!

Initiative -
Edward & Espurr - 10
Shusui - 5

Walking into the forest the area grows exponentially dark. You have a hard time seeing the trees in front of you as you walk. You can see a recently made path that you can infer being your companion's.

OOC: Players may bring out a light to increase their Perception Rolls by +3

You hear the quiet sad moaning of a child. The sound gets louder as approach a nearby tree where you can see a glowing red eye floating. As you walk through the forest you eye catches a spark. It's small and you can see the light glowing bright every so often. A small tic is climbing a tree making its way to a small hole in the bark. Duskull, Joltik

You hear the giggling of a child echo around you. You feel a tap on the shoulder but when you turn nothing is there. turning back around you once again hear the giggling and see a small floating stump staring at you.

[big teej]

Ace quickly tires of squinting into the darkness and conjures another small flame to keep from tripping over the undergrowth or walking into another tree limb.

He grins at the bug keeping pace with the party and says "I think you might wanna reconsider there, little critter." He pays the bug little mind as he spies the floating, smoking orb and heads after it.

"Alright Endeavor, you know the drill, wallop that thing if it don't stay in here." Endeavor snorts and begins trundling through the brush toward the floating pokemon as Ace reels back and heaves a ball. watching it energize and fall into the brush.



10 - Ace threw a pokeball!9 (https://orokos.com/roll/740824)
Capture roll: 58: (https://orokos.com/roll/740825)

if the pokemon is not caught
5 - Emboar used a Typeless Struggle
to hit: 7 (https://orokos.com/roll/740826)
damage: 27 (https://orokos.com/roll/740827)(I miskeyed the number of d4s, but with a to-hit of 7 I didn't feel the need to correct it.)

[Roguewolf]

Ed wheels around and looks at the feline again, with another ball in his hand. "Shusui, stop the other one from moving!" Shusui will make his way to the Stunky, if it is still there and slice at it. Ed throws the pokeball at the feline.


Ed throws a Pokeball at Wild Espurr!
Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/740837): 1d20 11
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/740838): 1d100 60

Shusui uses Fury Cutter on Wild Stunky! (If still there).
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/740839): 1d20+1 6
OOC: Thank you No Guard!
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/740840): 18 Bug v Def + 5 Bonus Damage!

[InTheMachine]

Joanna brings out her lantern to keep the darkness at bay. The light is enough for her to spot the crooked beak of a bird. She sends Shrike out in front of her to get the other bird's attention with an angry glare as Joanna tosses a pokeball wide of the other pokemon.

Shrike is Initiative 7, she uses Leer!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/741037): 21- Crit
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/741039): 10

Joanna throws a Pokeball at Initiative 5. She is Level 1 using a basic ball
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/741041): 2

[MashPotatoJones]

Kim tilted her head...she was approaching a pumpkin that seemed to be lit up, but as she neared it...it was an ordinary pumpkin. She tapped her chin a bit before releasing Helena as her backup. She then simply walked up to the pumpkin and tapped it with a ball.

Pokeball, Go!: (http://orokos.com/roll/741648) 9 [AC4]
Capture Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/741197) 19

Once back at the camp, Kim would settle down around the fire, and hold up one of her freshly caught pokemon, announcing to the group, "I caught an Elekid earlier today, though not sure if I realistically see myself using it. I suppose it was the heat of the moment in my first capture opportunity that I simply snagged it. Anyone want to trade?" she would inquire with the group before bed time.

[TJ Zen]

"Whoa, it got dark fast!" Julius says grabbing the electric lantern from his bag and turning it on before progressing further. Stay close Ven. I don't want you to get snuck up on. What's that, a kid in the woods? Julius says, trying to stay composed. hold on kid. he says turning to see a floating eye staring behind a mask. "Jeez!" julius shouts, frantically lobbing a ball at the floating eye (http://orokos.com/roll/741422). Luckily it hits, energizing the the creature (http://orokos.com/roll/741423)."Get ready, buddy. I'm not sure it''s gonna stay in there."

Joltik encounter
Wandering through the forest, the nighttime sounds of the forest seemed to creep closer to Julius. Until a quick clap of light catches his eye. "What in the-- ohhh it's a joltik i've seen those hanging around transformers back at home. It's cool let's try to catch it, Ven!"Julius says, tossing a pokéball at the bug and hitting it square (http://orokos.com/roll/741431)! The Bug energizes immediately (http://orokos.com/roll/741433). "I think we caught it boy!" Julius says walking over to the ball.

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy, seeing the scorpion, turns to face it. He'll release Heracles, and throw a pokeball! (http://orokos.com/roll/741600) Should it not catch (http://orokos.com/roll/741601)the scorpion, he will order Heracles to wait until it acts.

Later, he will approach the small round cocoon, and tap it with a pokeball (http://orokos.com/roll/741602)!

[ImperialTM]

The ghost turns back to Ace and Endeavor, its eyes flash a deep purple and Endeavor crumples to the ground. Ace's pokeball scores the pokemon sending it into the contraption.

You caught a Gastly!

Level - 6
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +SpA / -Phys
Trait - Spd
Ability - Levitate
Moves - Hypnosis, Lick, Spite

Endeavor gains 3 Exp!

Endeavor is asleep, if you wait a couple of minutes he will wake up on his own.

The dark bird takes flight as Shrike flies towards it, it dives towards the metal bird who manages to deftly dodge out of the way. Joanna's pokeball sails wide as the bird goes in for another attack. The Murkrow seems to be going straight in but nimbly maneuvers in the air to strike underneath its opponent.

Murkrow uses Peck!
It misses!

Shrike and Joanna's actions resolve

Initiative resets!
Murkrow uses Astonish!
Shrike takes 16 Ghost Damage vs Defense

Shrike has Initiative!

Initiative -
Murkrow - 11
Shrike - 7
Joanna - 5

As Kim approaches, pokeball in hand the pumpkin lights up with a ghostly aura and swiftly floats up. Kim watches as the inside of the pumpkin shines a pale yellow which begins to captivate her. With quick reflexes Kim throws a pokeball at the Pumpkaboo capturing it within.

You caught a Pumpkaboo!

Level - 8
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Def / -SpD
Trait - Spd
Ability - Pickup
Moves - Astonish, Trick, Confuse Ray, Scary Face, Trick or Treat
Size - Average

The scorpion acts quickly seeing Jeremy turn to face it. The pokemon whips its tail towards the newly released bug, sending a spray of needles in its direction. The pokeball tags the pokemon energizing it.

The Pokeball opens releasing the bug. It scuttles up to Heracles smacking it down with one of its pincers.

Skorupi uses Poison Sting!
It Misses!

Jeremy's and Heracle's turn resolves!

Initiative resets -

Skorupi uses Knock off!
Heracles takes 21 Dark Damage vs Defense!

Heracles has Initiative!

Initiative -
Skorupi & Heracles - 11
Jeremy - 9

Jeremy's pokeball falls to the ground after capturing the pokemon.

The ball releases the Cascoon which turns and shoots a spray of needles at Jeremy. The needles cut and scratch Jeremy leaving his wounds covered in a thin translucent film.

Cascoon is Released!

Cascoon uses Poison Sting!
Jeremy takes 10 Poison Damage vs Defense
Jeremy is Poisoned!

Initiative resets -
Jeremy has Initiative!

Initiative -
Jeremy - 9
Cascoon - 2

The pokeball tags the injured feline sending it into the contraption. Shusui sends a flurry of attack at the skunk who releases a cloud of poison gas covering the area.

You caught an Espurr!

Level - 1
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Phys / -Atk
Trait - Def
Ability - Keen Eye
Moves - Scratch, Leer

Skunky uses Poison gas!
Shusui is immune!

Skunky begins to run!

Initiative Resets -

Skunky is running!

Edward has initiative!

Initiative -
Skunky - 16
Edward - 10
Shusui - 5

Your pokeball hits the ghost capturing it. The ball wiggles and wobbles before you hear a satisfying click! The surrounding area still has lingering sounds of a child crying.

You caught a Duskull!

Level - 8
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +SpA / -Def
Trait - Atk
Ability - Levitate
Moves - Leer, Night Shade, Disable

Vengeance gains 4 Exp!

The small insect is quickly tagged and bagged as the pokeball hits. The small light fades and you are once again left in surrounding darkness.

You caught a Joltik!

Level - 2
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +SpD / -Def
Trait - SpA
Ability - Compound Eyes
Moves - Absorb, Spider Web, String Shot

[Roguewolf]

Ed wheels around and throws a poke ball at the fleeing Stunky, hitting it on its back. "Shusui don't let it get away!" The sword flies at the Stunky slicing at it!


Ed throws a Pokeball at Wild Stunky!
Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/741676): 1d20 7
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/741677): 1d100 67

Shusui uses Fury Cutter!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/741678): 1d20+1 17
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/741679): 19 Bug v Def + 5 Bonus Damage!

[Chiba Yu]

Heracles will use Tackle (http://orokos.com/roll/741789) on the scorpion (http://orokos.com/roll/741790) pokemon! Jeremy will then throw a pokeball! (http://orokos.com/roll/741791) Catch? (http://orokos.com/roll/741792)

When he gets hit, Jeremy makes a disapproving hiss under his breath. He angrily hits the cocoon (http://orokos.com/roll/741793) with another ball! (http://orokos.com/roll/741794) When that doesn't work, Jeremy will release Charybdis, who uses bubble (http://orokos.com/roll/741795) on her initiative! Bubble's Damage! (http://orokos.com/roll/741796)

[InTheMachine]

Joanna next Pokeball still sails wide.

"Keep it pinned down, Shrike," she orders.

The metal bird shrikes and pins the other avian with another angry look.

Pokeball Throw (Rolls and Mechanics): 2

Shrike uses Leer!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/741819):19
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/741820): 6 + 5 Bonus Damage

[big teej]

Ace will nudge the sleeping tepig with the toe of his shoe before scooping Endeavor up with a smile. He'll then walk over to his latest addition and add it to his belt and then head back to camp. After a few strides, Endeavor awakens with a grunt. "Ya fell asleep on the job ya goof." Ace says poking his pokemon in the snout. "Don't sweat it, it's time to call it a day, ya done good." Endeavor snorts and grunts contentedly before drifting back to sleep.


Once back in camp Ace releases any members of his team who've taken damage so they can sleep it off and will then unceremoniously throw himself into his sleeping bag and go to sleep.

[MashPotatoJones]

While at camp, waiting to see if anyone took her up on the offer of the Elekid for trade, she would start poking around the Pokedex, looking through some of the pokemon. She came across an image of a little pink cat, scooting over to Selina to ask her about it. She had seen her before looking up Pokemon on her Pokedex, maybe she could tell Kimiko a little more about the Pokemon she was looking at, "Pardon me, Selina? Can you tell me more about this pokemon? Or maybe, a bit more about the pokedex? I'm not quite versed on how to use it quite as efficiently as you are." she admitted, the day catching up to her, she was clearly tired.

Upon wrapping up any business, she will wish her traveling companions and family good night and fall promptly to sleep. It was a busy day, and tomorrow was going to be just as exciting!

[TJ Zen]

"Whew, that was crazy." Julius says. "Let's get back to camp, Ven." Vengeance barks and it echoes through the copse of trees. "...Yeah buddy lets go."

Julius makes its way back to camp with the child's cry still ringing in their ears.

"Forest are creepy." Julius says, settling back in the camp. "You guys go and catch some Pokémon too? What Did you end up Catching?" He says to those back at the camp.


Once back at the camp, Kim would settle down around the fire, and hold up one of her freshly caught pokemon, announcing to the group, "I caught an Elekid earlier today, though not sure if I realistically see myself using it. I suppose it was the heat of the moment in my first capture opportunity that I simply snagged it. Anyone want to trade?" she would inquire with the group before bed time.

"An Elekid?! That's a trade i'm willing to make. I also caught a pokémon I don't think I'll use. You wouldn't want to trade for a bidoof, would you?" He asks.

[MashPotatoJones]

"An Elekid?! That's a trade i'm willing to make. I also caught a pokémon I don't think I'll use. You wouldn't want to trade for a bidoof, would you?" He asks.

"Bidoof? Bidoof..." she pondered aloud, thinking if she could remember that pokemon. She seems to remember seeing them in a nature documentary once, building a dam, "Oh yeah! That thing is adorable. I'll trade!"

[ImperialTM]

The retreating pokemon is caught by the ball and it's sucking into the capturing device.

You caught a Stunky!

Level - 4
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Spd / -SpA
Trait - SpD
Ability - Stench
Moves - Focus Energy, Scratch, Poison Gas

Shusui gains 2 Exp!

Your pokeball sails and catches the scorpion once more.

The ball is broken open as the Skorupi breaks loose. It chitters angrily and attempts to sink its stinger into Heracles, who catches it and shoves the scorpion away from it.

Skorupi gains 1 Injury!

Initiative resets -

Skorupi uses Poison Sting on Heracles!
It misses!

Initiative -
Skorupi & Heracles - 11
Jeremy - 9


The cocoon shreds a little as the bubbles burst. The cascoon screeches in pain and shoots another spray of needles in Charybdis' direction that goes wide.

Cascoon gains 2 Injuries!

Cascoon uses Poison Sting on Charybdis!
It Misses!

Initiative resets -

Jeremy has Initiative!

Initiative -
Charybdis - ???
Jeremy - 9
Cascoon - 2

The Murkrow turns its attention from the metal bird and glares at you. It gives out a loud caw before diving down straight towards you.

Initiative Reset -

Murkrow uses peck on Joanna!
Joanna takes 21 Flying Damage vs Defense!

Shrike has Initiative!

Initiative -
Murkrow - 11
Shrike - 7
Joanna - 5

Don't forget to post the effects of your moves as well.

Back at camp -


"Pardon me, Selina? Can you tell me more about this pokemon? Or maybe, a bit more about the pokedex? I'm not quite versed on how to use it quite as efficiently as you are." she admitted, the day catching up to her, she was clearly tired.

Selina looks down at the pokedex somewhat amused at the pokemon shown to her. "That's a Skitty. They are common pets in most places, I'm surprised you don't recognize it." She sits down near the fire, poking the wood with a neaby stick. "Don't know why you'd want one though they don't seem like a battling type of pokemon."

[MashPotatoJones]

Kim would close and pocket her pokedex, "There are many pokemon that don't seem like battling pokemon. My father taught me though that every pokemon has strength and value." she told Selina as she released Norm from his Pokeball to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Norm slowly crawled into Kim's lap and sprawled out, "Besides, they're adorable, don't you think?" she asked before looking down at Norm who looked back up at her, yawning at his trainer.

Norm used Yawn on Kimiko

[Roguewolf]

Much earlier in response to Madelyn
Ed smiles at the young artist. "Nothing wrong with sketching people or being nervous about art. It's very nice to meet you as well." Shusui's sash keeps moving like an extra head. "Shusui likes to act like he's an extra head somedays. Any Pokémon in particular you're on the look out for?"

Hunting and return

Ed sighs in relief as he watches the skunk energize and stay in the ball. “Good work Shusui, let’s get back to camp and patch that cat up.” Ed walks over and picks up the Pokeballs and clips them to his belt, as Shusui slides back into place on his sash.

When they arrive back at camp Ed will find Kim and Jeremy, asking both how their hunts went. He calls out the Espurr and places a bandage across the wounds the cat had sustained, scratched behind Espurr’s ears and smiles at the cat. “Sorry for Shusui, but I promise to take good care of ya.” No sooner does Ed utter the words does he hear on his mind and feel the presence, saying “Thank you” at the bandage.he recalls the cat and calls out Kitetsu.

“Staying under the stars again tonight boys, got a bright and early day with new teammates.” He yawns and bids Kimiko and Jeremy goodnight.

Ed is ready to advance to the next day.

OOC: Will post any conversations that come his way

[InTheMachine]

Joanna recoils from the sharp beak of the Murkrow. It reminded her of when her parents had first brought Shrike home before Joanna had managed to tame her.

Shrike cotinues to glare at the other bird while Joanna finally manages to connect with a pokeball.


Shrike uses Leer!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/743234): 14
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/743235): 7 + 5 Bonus Damage
Murkrow loses 1 CS in Defense!

Pokeball Go! (http://orokos.com/roll/743232): 14
Catch?! (http://orokos.com/roll/743233): 42
Joanna is level 1, using a basic ball

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy orders Heracles to wait until after his initiative, and throws a ball! (http://orokos.com/roll/743343) Catch? (http://orokos.com/roll/743344)

Jeremy throws a pokeball (http://orokos.com/roll/743346) at the cascoon! (Catch?) (http://orokos.com/roll/743347) Should that not catch, Charybdis will use Bubble (http://orokos.com/roll/743348) Again!(on initiative 3) (29 Physical (http://orokos.com/roll/743349) Water damage (http://orokos.com/roll/743350))

[ImperialTM]

Joanna -
The bird is pegged by the pokeball and captured in a flash.

You caught a Murkrow!

Level - 9
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Atk / -Def
Trait - Def
Ability - Insomnia
Moves - Astonish, Peck, Pursuit

Shrike gains 5 Exp

Jeremy -
The scorpion disappears as the pokeball hits it.

The Skorupi is released hissing and chittering and bites down on Heracles.

Initiative Resets -

Skorupi uses Bite on Heracles!
Heracles takes 19 Dark Damage vs Defense!

Heracles has initiative!

The bubbles burst across the Cascoon's back tearing the cocoon open. The bug falls over with a green liquid oozing out of its wounds.

Cascoon gains 2 Injuries!
Cascoon is fainted!

Charybdis gains 5 Exp!

[Chiba Yu]

Heracles will use a Bug Struggle (http://orokos.com/roll/743356)! Jeremy will throw his pokeball (http://orokos.com/roll/743357) Catch? (http://orokos.com/roll/743358)

Jeremy will use the Antidote on himself, shaking his head. That went very poorly.

[ImperialTM]

Jeremy -
The Skorupi is energized once more before the ball finally clicks shut!

You caught a Skorupi!

Level - 7
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Phys / -Phys
Trait - Def
Ability - Sniper
Moves - Poison Sting, Bite, Knock Off

Heracles gains 4 Exp!

A New Day!

The sun shines bright in the morning, and the heat sets in early. Breaking camp you make your way through the forest to Oldale town. Even with the bright sun shining down, the forest is still dark emulating a night time atmosphere. The morning bustle is here as you can see a carts being pulled through the streets. People can be seen delivering goods, kids running around the main square, the place a lot more active than the first time you've traveled through here. Ryley jumps ahead with a wide smile on his face. "River and I are going to explore the main square. We'll see you guys in Petalburg if not before." Ryley runs off with River chasing after. With the sun blazing down you find yourself in Oldale Town, the crossroads of Hoenn, what would you like to do? (https://deltaemerald.obsidianportal.com/wikis/oldale-town)

All scenes are done in Sunny Weather until Dusk

Through all the movement you catch one wagon loading what looks to be cages down a small side street. You see this as a man loads the last cage before covering the back with a thick tarp. He walks around the side to where a short portly gentleman stands. The new man has a flamboyant look, being dressed in a 3-piece suit and a long cape, trimmed with dark purple feathers. A tall black top hat adorns his head, and you see he has a neatly curled mustache, and glasses that reflect the light, hiding his eyes.

You see some money passed between the two and the well dressed man slips further down the side street. The wagon driver climbs up front and starts moving, 2 Mudsdale pull the wagon with a smaller Mudbray in the middle clearly struggling to even walk. It looks thinner than the average Mudbray. The small pokemon collapses causing the vehicle to stop. The driver gets down and whips the baby pokemon before unharnessing it and kicking it off to the side of the street giving the pokemon a few more hits. He then mounts back on the wagon and disappears into the crowd.

[TJ Zen]

"Bidoof? Bidoof..." she pondered aloud, thinking if she could remember that pokemon. She seems to remember seeing them in a nature documentary once, building a dam, "Oh yeah! That thing is adorable. I'll trade!"
"It's a deal! I'm Julius, by the way. I think you met my cousins already. Nice to formally meet." He says offering his hand out to be shook.

After the trade is done, Julius will let out his mon to play a bit before bed. As the night winds on and the mon tucker themselves out Julius will place them back in their pokéballs, only leaving Vengeance and Vandal to sleep under the stars with him.




A New Day!

The sun shines bright in the morning, and the heat sets in early. Breaking camp you make your way through the forest to Oldale town. Even with the bright sun shining down, the forest is still dark emulating a night time atmosphere. The morning bustle is here as you can see a carts being pulled through the streets. People can be seen delivering goods, kids running around the main square, the place a lot more active than the first time you've traveled through here. Ryley jumps ahead with a wide smile on his face. "River and I are going to explore the main square. We'll see you guys in Petalburg if not before." Ryley runs off with River chasing after. With the sun blazing down you find yourself in Oldale Town, the crossroads of Hoenn, what would you like to do? (https://deltaemerald.obsidianportal.com/wikis/oldale-town)Before we break for Oldale Julius will fix breakfast and train up his roster (http://orokos.com/roll/743485) before heading out.

"Catch up with you in Petalburg!" Julius says, Waving at the two siblings. "Now what are we gonna-" Julius thought trails off as he sees a trade go down on a side street (http://orokos.com/roll/743423).




Through all the movement you catch one wagon loading what looks to be cages down a small side street. You see this as a man loads the last cage before covering the back with a thick tarp. He walks around the side to where a short portly gentleman stands. The new man has a flamboyant look, being dressed in a 3-piece suit and a long cape, trimmed with dark purple feathers. A tall black top hat adorns his head, and you see he has a neatly curled mustache, and glasses that reflect the light, hiding his eyes.

You see some money passed between the two and the well dressed man slips further down the side street. The wagon driver climbs up front and starts moving, 2 Mudsdale pull the wagon with a smaller Mudbray in the middle clearly struggling to even walk. It looks thinner than the average Mudbray. The small pokemon collapses causing the vehicle to stop. The driver gets down and whips the baby pokemon before unharnessing it and kicking it off to the side of the street giving the pokemon a few more hits. He then mounts back on the wagon and disappears into the crowd.

"HEY! What the Hell?!" Julius screams at the man, and moves to give chase but loses sight of him in the crowd. He jogs over to the beaten horse and kneels down beside it. "Easy, Easy. I'm not here to hurt you." He says reaching into his bag for some rations to feed to the weakened pony.

If able, Julius will walk the pony to the closest Pokemon Center.

[Roguewolf]

Ed rises early the next morning to train and make some food for his roster, and some extra for Kim and Jeremy. "Good morning Kim, Jeremy. You guys sleep alright?" He trains his team the way he usually does, starting with meditation and then going full force.


Edward applies Focused Training (http://orokos.com/roll/743731) to his active roster.
Shusui gains 7!
Kitetsu gains 6!
Loki gains 9!
Stunky gains 9!
Swirlix gains 4!
Patrat gains 6!


Afterwards he has Shusui out of his ball as usual. He waves goodbye to the twins as they run off, mentioning seeing them again in Petalburg.

As they make their way into Oldale Town, Ed looks around (https://orokos.com/roll/743732) for any Pokémon they may see that he might want. He scowls as he notices the man beating the Mudbray, and follows over with the kid who had shouted. "Bastards..... Should see about getting this guy treated up. You good to move him?" Ed asks the kid. Ed will call out Loki and ask the feline to convey the Mudbray's thoughts on Julius and him to him.


I'm not sure if that's a dice roll or anything but trying to convey that there's no danger from us.

[MashPotatoJones]

Morning comes quite early for Kim. She gets up and starts running her Pokemon through drills. Mostly, she has them following movements, in hopes of improving their ability to dish out damage, as well as well as priming them to be more accurate with their strikes. She takes some time as well to work personally with Ralph, her Rhyhorn, and Susan, her Bidoof.

Morning Training!

Kimiko applies the effects of Focused Training to all of her pokemon! They get +5 Bonus Damage to their attacks with damage rolls!
Kimiko spends 2 Training actions and Ralph loses 2 Tutor Points. Ralph gains the Last Chance Ability!
Kimiko spends 1 Training actions and Susan loses 1 Tutor Point. Susan gains Attack Conflict (ATK)!

Helena gains 5 EXP! (http://orokos.com/roll/743479)
Norm gains 8 EXP! (http://orokos.com/roll/743480)
Ralph gains 8 EXP! (http://orokos.com/roll/743481)
George gains 6 EXP! (http://orokos.com/roll/743482)
Susan gains 9 EXP! (http://orokos.com/roll/743483)

Perception [1AP to Boost]: (http://orokos.com/roll/743366) 18

She happily accompanies the group the the next town. It's there that she witnessed the exchange of money between some dapper looking gentleman and a wagon driver. She scowled a bit, turning to both Jeremy and Selina after watching the wagon driver abuse and abandon that poor Mudbray. As Edward and Julius, whom she traded with yesterday evening, went to tend to the Mudbray, she expressed her concern to both Jeremy, and Selina. "That doesn't seem right...do you suppose those two are up to something shady? We won't really be able to catch up to a Wagon on foot, but the man just went down that alley. Should we follow him, or report it to the local authority?" she asked the two of them.

[TJ Zen]

He scowls as he notices the man beating the Mudbray, and follows over with the kid who had shouted. "Bastards..... Should see about getting this guy treated up. You good to move him?" Ed asks the kid. Ed will call out Hawke and ask the feline to convey the Mudbray's thoughts on Julius and him to him.

"I am, just need to make sure it knows I'm not a threat." Julius says to the Old man. "I'm Julius, and thanks for the help, Pops."

[Roguewolf]

"I am, just need to make sure it knows I'm not a threat." Julius says to the Old man. "I'm Julius, and thanks for the help, Pops."

Ed stops for a moment as the term ‘Pops’ goes through his mind. Pops..... POPS!!! I’m not that old!! Wait I can’t think about that I gotta convey that we’re trying to help this horse! Stay focused Drake!!

Ed turns to the kid. “Yeah kid, that’s what Loki is helping with right now.” And then he scowls a bit with his scarred left eye opening slightly. “And I’m not that old yet. The name is Edward Drake.”

[PK-Leon]

Madelyn rises early with the sun and tends to her team after running them through training. After gathering up her belongings the artist makes her way into town with the party taking everything the town has to offer. "We'll definitely try to meet up with you guys again!" she says as she waves to the dynamic duo.

Maddy's eyes widen as she catches the display of cruelty towards the struggling animal. Shock quickly transitions into anger at the actions of the driver and she makes to confront him but finds several members of the group already leaping into action. "Why would anyone do that...?" She asks to no one in particular as she looks in the direction of the pokemon. Madelyn withdraws her sketchbook and draws a mock up of the portly gentleman who disappeared into the alleyway. "Hey Cordelia, I think we should report what we saw done to that pokemon."

She'll make her way over to any members of the party who took action and verify that the depiction of the portly gentleman matches up with what they saw previously.

"If anyone wants to report this incident to the local authorities I think this sketch may prove useful to us.", she offers.

Training Rolls: (http://orokos.com/roll/743999)
Easel - 4 EXP (Level Up! Lv.7)
Tails - 5 EXP (Level Up! Lv.7
Lillipup - 10 EXP (Level Up! Lv.7)
Eevee - 9 EXP (Level Up! Lv.2)

Perception: 17 (http://orokos.com/roll/743504)

Madelyn spends 1 Field AP to activate Profile Archive! (Portly Gentleman)

She takes in a deep breath and exhales before searching the surrounding area. "Let's see if we can find a station."

[big teej]

Then...

Ace wakes groggily and looks around, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He visibly perks up and rapidly progresses from sleep to Full Speed. Splashing some water on his face and sweeping his hair back from his eyes, he's quickly up and darting around packing up his gear and then looses his team and works up a sweat with them getting them focused and primed for the day. His shirt and vest get stuffed into his rucksack, but his hat remains. He encourages each of his team, getting them pumped and excited for the day before recalling everyone except for Vigil.

Ace holds his chin with his hand and examines his ghostly companion, walking around the cold, flaming orb. Vigil floats and bobs back and forth, watching it's trainer. Ace eventually stops with a grin. "you, can like, disappear right?" His smile widens. "Hey, I want you to stay camped out like right here and jump on anybody who tries to sneak up on us, okay?" Ace Raises a hand over his head and Vigil floats up and rests his insubstantial form on Ace's finger. The pokemon cackles and slowly fades from sight.

"Cool..." Ace says with a grin.

"Alright guys, let's get rollin! We're burnin' daylight!"


Training Rolls: https://orokos.com/roll/744089
Endeavor gained 4 Experience
Brand gained 4 experience, Brand Leveled up!
Boll gained 9 Experience
Skiddo gained 9 Experience
Jewel gaine'd 4 Experience
Vigil gained 5 Experience
Ace's Team received Focused Training


Now....

Ace tugs at the brim of his hat in answer to Ryley and River running off and then scans the crowd. He half turns to his cousins to ask where they think they should go first when he sees the man beating his mudbray. Flames lick around his clenched fists as Ace immediately breaks into a run towards the wagoner. He shouts at the man "Hey! what the hell is your problem!?"

Ace clenches his teeth, ignored, as the man disappears into the crowd, he pursues until it quickly becomes clear to him that finding one nondescript wagon in the press of the crowd is fruitless. He spits at his feet and makes a visible effort to quell his rage and the flames disappear. "Vigil, can you see that piece of trash?" He growls to his invisible companion.

Not seeing Vigil make any sign that he'd be able to aid in pursuit. Ace grinds his teeth and stalks back to the others. "This region is making quite the impression on me. I'm impressed, but not in any way to be proud of." He spits at his feet again. "The kinda impressed that leaves a real bad taste in my mouth." He sighs heavily, faint trails of smoke roiling from his nostrils.

"Alright, if Julius and the old guy are getting the mudbray to the pokemon center, I vote we find a cop shop or something productive to do."


Boosted Perception: 14 (https://orokos.com/roll/743370)
Vigil's Perception: 13 (https://orokos.com/roll/744111)

I'll edit my post if Vigil succeeds in tracking down the wagoner

[ImperialTM]

A few people stop and turn to look at the commotion as some of you yell and run across the area. The Mudbray goes wide eyed as people approach, it struggles trying to stand and run but its legs fall from beneath it. Getting closer you can see the pokemon is covered in bruises and cuts, its breath is quick and shallow, and its head turns quickly between all the people surrounding it. The Mudbray flinches as Julius moves, it stares at the food then to Julius visibly scared. It jumps a bit as Loki approaches, the two look to have a staring contest before the Mudbray lays its head down. Its breathing slows but it keeps a close eye on those around it. The Mudbray freaks out a bit as Edward and Julius pick him up, but he calms down once supported.


"That doesn't seem right...do you suppose those two are up to something shady? We won't really be able to catch up to a Wagon on foot, but the man just went down that alley. Should we follow him, or report it to the local authority?"

"Hey Cordelia, I think we should report what we saw done to that pokemon."

"This region is making quite the impression on me. I'm impressed, but not in any way to be proud of." He spits at his feet again. "The kinda impressed that leaves a real bad taste in my mouth."

Cordelia's hands are covering her face in shock and she seems dazed when Madelyne speaks to her. "Who would do something like that. How could anyone treat a pokemon that way. We need to report this to the police." Selina looks confused at the burst of movement and yelling "What's going on? Where are..." She cuts off her sentence as she sees the pokemon everyone is running to. Her fists are clenched and her voice trembles with anger. "What happened? Who did this? What did they look like? I don't care how long it takes I will find this person."

At The Pokecenter -

You enter the pokemon center, a large red and white building with the easily recognizable pokeball logo. The inside is a pristine white tile floor with a long counter in the back where you can see a door leads to the back. Behind the counter is a young lady with long pink hair braided to one side. She seems about to greet you before she sprints around the counter. "Chansey we need a large stretcher and some pain relievers. What happened!? This pokemon is in critical condition we need to take him in immediately. Leave him with us and stay in the lobby until we are done." If no one stops her, the Chansey will place the pokemon on a large stretcher and the two will rush to the back room. A red light turns on above the door. A long time passes before the light turns off and you see the nurse exit the back room. She seems tired and a bit shaken. Should anyone still be in the lobby she will approach them. "The Mudbray is resting now, it has a lot of broken bones and internal bruising. I don't know if you found this pokemon or if it is yours but if it sustained any more damage it probably would have died." She looks back to the operating room. "He won't be able to leave until tomorrow and even then it doesn't look like he will be entirely healed. How did he get in that condition?"

At the Police Station -

It is not difficult to find a police station. It is a small building along the main road, an extension has been build adjacent to the main building. The inside is plain with a small waiting area and a walled off counter that has a small window where an officer sits. You can see a man with short cut brown hair in a tank top and cargo pants talking to an officer in a deep blue uniform. "The man was tall, built, he wasn't wearing anything identifiable but his cart was covered in a thick tarp." The man turns as people enter. "These were the kids I was talking about, they should be able to give more information." The officer turns his attention to those who entered. "What can you tell me about this incident, if we are to investigate we'll need all the information we can get."

[MashPotatoJones]

Kimiko chose to head with those heading into the police station. Upon being identified by the gentleman describing the wagon driver, she will provide her own input. "The wagon was driven by two Mudsdale. There was a Mudbray in the middle that the wagon driver unharnessed and whipped, so there's a chance the harness is still empty and attached to the assembly. There were cages being loaded in the back." she recounted, turning to Selina and trying to calm her down.

She saw how angry she looked upon the events that transpired, reaching out and placing a hand on her shoulder, speaking softly, "Don't worry, we'll make sure these people get what they deserve." she reassured her, before turning back to the police officer, "The wagon driver had an accomplice. He was very well dressed, and with how he was dressed you couldn't miss him. Three piece suit, a cape with dark feathers, and a top hat. He had a curly mustache and was wearing reflective glasses."

Once things were wrapped up in the police station, she would turn to Selina and Jeremy. She gave her brother a nod, hoping that they did something right before turning to Selina, "Did you want to go looking for pokemon? Or there was that job board...perhaps we can make some extra money?" she proposed to Selina and Jeremy, thinking to herself a bit, "Or we could start making our way to Petalburg straight away? Not sure if that's a good idea though." she pondered aloud.

Kim thought a moment before turning to Selina and Jeremy, "Let's get a head start! Let's start making our way to Petalburg! I'm sure we'll find more and better pokemon than what we might find roaming around the town." she exclaimed before taking out her Pokedex, "We should message Edward though...I'm sure he would like to come along."

[TJ Zen]

At The Pokecenter -

You enter the pokemon center, a large red and white building with the easily recognizable pokeball logo. The inside is a pristine white tile floor with a long counter in the back where you can see a door leads to the back. Behind the counter is a young lady with long pink hair braided to one side. She seems about to greet you before she sprints around the counter. "Chansey we need a large stretcher and some pain relievers. What happened!? This pokemon is in critical condition we need to take him in immediately. Leave him with us and stay in the lobby until we are done." If no one stops her, the Chansey will place the pokemon on a large stretcher and the two will rush to the back room. A red light turns on above the door. A long time passes before the light turns off and you see the nurse exit the back room. She seems tired and a bit shaken. Should anyone still be in the lobby she will approach them. "The Mudbray is resting now, it has a lot of broken bones and internal bruising. I don't know if you found this pokemon or if it is yours but if it sustained any more damage it probably would have died." She looks back to the operating room. "He won't be able to leave until tomorrow and even then it doesn't look like he will be entirely healed. How did he get in that condition?"

"Some As-... Jerk. Some, Jerk, was doing some back alley deal with some Pudgy Fu-... Jerk, in a 3-piece suit with feathers and a Tophat. The First jerk left with something from the second jerk and had to stop because that sick mudbray was slowing them down. Then the jerk whips and beats him and leaves it in the alley and drives off! What the hell?! There are some real bad people here." Julius says, visibly angry. "It's gonna be another day, huh? I'll kick around the town until he's back on his feet. Please let me know when he's up and moving. Thank you." He says to the Nurse and Chansey, giving them his contact info. "I'll be back later today to check up on him."

"Thanks for helping me out back there, Mr. Drake." He says, turning to the older man. "I owe you one, man. If you ever need a help, gimme a call." He says, also giving the man his contact info.

While at the P.C., Julius will set his Roster. Once Completed, He'll message his cousins:

Hey guys, that Mudbray is gonna be in traction for about a day. Gonna kick around town look for some mon or people to train against while he's resting. Gonna chat with the Pudgy Jerk in the 3-piece. I'll catch up with you if you wanna keep trekking. Just let me know if you're moving on so I ain't looking for you.

Julius makes his way back to the Square Looking for interesting Pokemon (http://orokos.com/roll/744276) or perhaps a trainer looking to battle.

Vengeance - Houndour
Vandal - Sandile
Werks - Klink
Zing - Elekid
Zap - Joltik
Mask - Duskull

[Roguewolf]

Ed picks up the Mudbray with the kid and thinks very loudly Loki, follow me please. As they make their way to the center, Ed tells the nurse what happened alongside Julius's story. He shakes his head. "Not just here Julius, bad people everywhere." He turns back to the nurse, "Thank you ma'am, I'll come back around to check on the Mudbray as well."

"No problem bud, and the same goes for you if you need any help. Guessing y'all ain't from around here." Ed chuckles a bit as Shusui's sash waves. He exchanges contact info with the kid and then goes to message Kimiko and Jeremy. He'll wait his turn at the P.C. and set his roster.


Hey guys, the Mudbray just got out of surgery and should recover. Good thing we got him here when we did. I'm going to check back in here in a while to make sure it's alright. You guys find the police station alright?

Ed will wander the town and square again seeing what Pokémon he can find. (https://orokos.com/roll/744296) If Julius doesn't object, he'll just wander with him.


Shusui - Honedge
Kitetsu - Oshawott
Loki - Espurr
Kuro - Stunky
Swirlix
Patrat

[big teej]

Ace keeps his mouth shut as Kimiko outlines what the group observed. He'll confirm everything she has to say if asked, but doesn't really have anything to add to her picture-perfect description.

Once he's answered any follow up questions the Officer on duty has for him, he heads outside and plants his hands on his hips, staring at nothing for a few moments before taking a deep breath and letting it back out slowly.

"I reckon I'm likely to do something I'll regret if I stick around here like this... I'm gonna go find a job board or something, do somethin' to work off the heat." He shrugs. "Anyo y'all are welcome to come with, but that's what I'm doin. I'll be in touch Jo."

Ace rolls his neck hooks his thumbs through his belt loops, and heads off in search of the job board. Vigil continues to float invisibly in his master's wake.

[InTheMachine]

Joanna follows her cousin soundlessly to the police station, fuming.

How dare someone mistreat a Pokemon like that?! she thinks as they talk to the officers.

She agrees with Ace that they would try to make some extra money at the job board and goes with him. "Wait up!" she calls out to him. "I'll come with. Might as well try to stick together in this unfamiliar town."


Morning Training (http://orokos.com/roll/745234)
Shrike gains 7 xp- Levels up to 10! She gains +1 to all of her stats as she grows a little!
Talon gains 5 xp
Growlithe gains 7 xp
Murkrow gains 7 xp

Joanna uses 2 Training Actions to tutor Mach Speed onto Murkrow

[ImperialTM]

The Police Station -
The officer is continuously writing as people speak, "Where did you see this happen? About how long ago would you say this took place? Did you recognize either of the people?" Afterwards the officer sets the paper down and gets on a computer. "Do you all have a form of identification? I can see some of you have pokeballs, so if I can see your pokedex that would do. If we need anything we will contact you. Please be careful, this is not something that happens often so many people aren't prepared for a scenario like this. Just make sure to keep your pokemon in sight at all times."


"Let's get a head start! Let's start making our way to Petalburg! I'm sure we'll find more and better pokemon than what we might find roaming around the town." she exclaimed before taking out her Pokedex, "We should message Edward though...I'm sure he would like to come along."

Selina looks down the road. "Sounds...good, I'll meet you at the edge of town, ...I need to make a call." She slowly walks away with a far off stare.

At the Jobs Board -
Exiting the Police Station you see right next to the building is a simple wooden bulletin board with papers tacked to it, there are currently 3 jobs listed.

Delivery! Help Wanted!
Badge Level – 0-2
Payment – $1,000
A package needs to be delivered a little ways north of Oldale. Visit Gurdurr Supplies for more details.

Missing Pokemon!
Badge Level – Unknown
Payment – $1,500
Help find my missing HootHoot, Hooty. It has a Bright Blue sash tied around its leg and loves sweets. Should anyone find her please come to [Address Listed Here]

New Discovery! Help Needed!
Badge Level – Any
Payment – $10,000
I have found a new pokemon fossil! I require help identifying it, and are willing to give anything for this discovery! Please head to the road leading to Petalburg for this huge breakthrough!

Pokecenter -
The nurse listens to the story, shaking her head once its over. "That's just awful. I have never heard of something like this happening. You should notify the police. Please be careful, I'll let you know when the Mudbray is better. Trainers are allowed to use the hostel area, so if you need a place to stay just come back here."

Around to town -
Walking around town you see the initial bustle has slowed, with most of the merchants who were stopping for the night having left. The main square contains a central fountain that has two similar pokemon made of stone circling each other with water spouting from their mouths. They can be recognized as Latios and Latias. In the fountain many small coins can be seen decorating the bottom. You can see two people standing at the edge of the fountain. A small girl is looking down into the water, she has a journal in her hands and a messenger bag hanging to her side. Beside her is a man in a jogging outfit watching a shell game happening close by.

[big teej]

Ace quickly sketches out the answers to all of the officer's questions and happily provides his contact information.

When the officer mentions that most people aren't prepared for a scenario like this, he'll perk up with a grim smile. "Most aren't, but some are. I know a few of 'em"


I think the succinct form of my question is "what are the default assumptions/attitudes toward Vigilantism in this world/Region?"

is it like the actual pokemon games where people are basically expected (or at least allowed) to immediately jump into a violent encounter when they see one, or is it more like our own, real world, where unless you are explicitly defending the life/safety of another, you're instead to report directly to the police?

if Ace wouldn't be assumed to know, he'll ask the officer for clarification on local statues/ordinances/regulations/etc.


Ace stomps right past the bulletin board, prompting Vigil to materialize in front of him, staring intently at the board.
"What the hell is your problem? Ace grumbles before following his pokemon's gaze."

He perks up and looks back at Vigil "Never-mind, Good job. Keep it up." He gives his pokemon a genuine smile and a thumbs up and walks over to the board, quickly skimming the 3 job listings. He looks for any indication if he's supposed to remove notices of job's he's taking and follows any instructions he finds.

"Hey Joanna, I don't really feel like playing hide and seek, and this fossil thing looks like a load of it, I'm gonna go see these Gurrdurr people, They need something delivered outta town so I figure it's a good way to find some more pokemon while earning some cash."

Ace gets all the information from the job slip and heads toward Gurdurr Supplies.

[InTheMachine]

Joanna also provides her contact information to the police, though she probably wouldn't be of too much help since she hadn't had a chance to really observe what happened.

She releases one of her new additions, Rook, to let him stretch his wings as she follows her cousin to the job site. She'll walk in silence, letting Ace decide when he's cooled off enough to speak.

[TJ Zen]

Julius will see the two people over by the fountain and introduce himself.

"Hey there, kid. You or your friend there up to battle? he says, asking the young girl at a respectful distance. "I'm just starting the circuit and want to get a couple of battles in before trying to take on a gym. Want to help me train?

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy stays reserved during the whole debacle with the donkey pokemon. He definitely goes with Kim to the center. He even replies to Ed: "Made it to Station. Kim gave report. Are we waiting for you?"

Jeremy goes to a mart and will silently point to a pokeball and hold up all ten fingers to indicate he wants 10.

Jeremy will nod more enthusiastically than normal at the proposition of a head start towards Petalburg. "More enthusiastic than normal" was simply "more than barely visible" in this case. He'll keep his astute eye out for pokemon (http://orokos.com/roll/745860) along the way...

[MashPotatoJones]

Kimiko will text Edward back, though it seems to be a group text between the three of them as she saw Jeremy's text come in shortly before she pressed send; "Yeah, we found it alright. We gave our statements and they will do what they can. I want to go to Petalburg as soon as possible, and Selina is looking to tag along with us. Come as soon as you can so we can look at heading out. We're to meet at the Western outskirts of town!"

Kim will tag along with Jeremy to do some quick shopping for supplies. She will purchase two basic balls, three status heals (Antidote, Paralyze Heal, Burn Heal), and two packages of bait! She will elbow Jeremy when they are at the counter, "Use your people words. You gotta learn to communicate in a better way, Jeremy." she scolded him as she paid for her things shortly after him. She would then start making her way to the Western edge of town to wait for Selina and Edward.

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy will look down, mumbling at a just-barely-audible level..."uh. Ten pokeballs, please. thanks."

[Roguewolf]

Ed walks around town with his makeshift companion and chuckles as he approaches the other kids. As he feels the vibration, he reads the texts that Kim and Jeremy sent him. He typed up a quick reply before calling to Julius.


Glad y’all found it. And yeah I’ll be over in just a moment, making a stop by the store right fast and I’ll see you guys at the Western Outskirts. Good thing the town is marked clearly for where to go! See you in a few minutes.

“Hey Julius, I gotta go meet up with my bro and sis. You need anything hit us up!” Ed and Shusui wave as Ed runs off to the store and then the Western Outskirts.

When he gets to the store he will bring 4 Basic Balls and 4 Potions to the counter and pay for them. “Thank you sir!”

Before rushing off to meet with Kim and Jeremy, Ed books it back to the Pokémon Center. There he deposits the Swirlix and Patrat to the P.C. in case he finds something else that he really wants. “Don’t think I’ll use these two much but hey, never know what can come up on the road....” He thinks aloud.

Ed then rushes off to the Western end of town, and when he sees Jeremy and Kim he’ll wave and stop right beside them. “Hope I didn’t keep you guys waiting too long.” He says with a smirk. “You ready to head on out?” Ed keeps his eye’s peeled for (http://orokos.com/roll/745878) any Pokémon that capture his interest on the way.

2/5 Field AP remaining

[PK-Leon]

The Police Station


The officer is continuously writing as people speak, "Where did you see this happen? About how long ago would you say this took place? Did you recognize either of the people?" Afterwards the officer sets the paper down and gets on a computer. "Do you all have a form of identification? I can see some of you have pokeballs, so if I can see your pokedex that would do. If we need anything we will contact you. Please be careful, this is not something that happens often so many people aren't prepared for a scenario like this. Just make sure to keep your pokemon in sight at all times."

Madelyn will make her way to the Police Station and provide any information the Officer asks for. While several members of the party provide witness testimony to the officer Maddy will take the time to create a copy of the sketch she made of the portly gentleman of earlier. When asked she produces her identification and leaves the officer with her contact information in addition to a copy of the original sketch.

After everything is said and done Madelyn will leave the station and look back to Cordelia with uncertainty. "Not exactly how I imagined our journey would start but we're here now I guess?" She says smiling half-heartedly.

"Hey... do you mind if we head over to the town square for a bit? I need to wind down for a moment." Should Cordelia agree Madelyn will make her way to the central fountain and find a seat on the lip of the structure, taking in everything there is to see in the immediate area.

She notes that the darker skinned man traveling with the party is here talking to a young girl. She watches the exchange with interest.

[ImperialTM]

-Gurdurr Supplies -

On the board there are empty tacs and small scraps of paper as if some were torn from the board. Following the address on the paper you find a larger wooden building with a stack of stone blocks off to the side of the front door. Inside you can see a larger man in jeans and a white tee bent down behind a stone counter. He rises back up with a large tome in his hands setting it down and opening it, he reaches down once more grabbing what looks to be a pen. As people enter the man looks up and gives a smile. "Welcome to Gurdurr Supplies, how may we be of service to you young fella's." Looking around the room you can see shelves and racks holding tools are placed near the front, and off to the right the room opens up where bundles of wood and stone are piled.

Central Square -

The girl turns when addressed confused at first, "Me? Oh! Yes! I need more data before challenging Roxanne." She opens up her journal and looks up to Julius. "What's your name? What pokemon do you use? How do you fight? Oh I guess most of this I will see when we battle, wouldn't I? Well maybe I won't be able to see all his pokemon. What if he holds back and I won't actually be able to learn something new?" She speaks mostly to herself as the sentence drags on and her attention shifts more to her notes than the actual conversation. The man looks between the two of you and gives a sigh "What's up man, the name's Bryce. If your looking for a battle I'd be down. Needed something to do anyways." He watches as Edward leaves while the girl now has multiple books out and is flipping through all of them. "Well, we could have done a doubles but I can settle for a singles match." Bryce says. "This is Amber by the way she tends to do this a lot, just let her calm down and she'll be back to normal." Bryce points at the girl buried in books.

Western Road -

Down at the western exit of Oldale off to the side of the road you can see a small makeshift camp is set up with multiple machines strewn about the area. On the ground you can see a man with wild curly brown practically laying on the ground with a scanner in his hands. A couple hours pass before Selina appears, she has her hands in her jacket with a somber looks on her face. When she sees Kim and the trio she gives a forced smile. "Sorry I took so long, is anyone else coming with?"

Once on the road Selina seems to lighten up a bit. The road leads back into deep forests where the trees block some of the sun's heat. Walking through the forest you can hear many birds calling to each other and occasionally the rustle of a pokemon in the nearby brush. By the time midday hits Selina will offer to stop and take a lunch break before heading on any further.

Up in a tree you can see a small yellow/brown humanoid pokemon sleeping. It's deep breaths can be heard if you get closer to the tree, and you can't help but feel it's watching you. Later on 3 rabbit pokemon with fluffy white fur at the tips of their ears and around their waist jump across the path.

Further down the path you watch as behind you a small red fox dashes from the forest and spews a couple flames behind it. Out from the brush a long purple snake with a yellow ring around its neck lashes out attempting to bite the fox. As the time hits about midday you see a dark blue bipedal frog lumbering down the road in the distance. As it walks you swear you saw one of the rocks move out of its way.

As Selina offers to take a break you can see jumping through the nearby branches a small white rodent like pokemon with glides from branch to branch. It stops and looks curiously at your group.

[Roguewolf]

As they walk, Ed watches the various Pokémon in the woods. He decides to stay clear of the sleeping Pokémon but watches the Buneary go past. “Not sure how well one of those would mesh with me. What about you Kim?”

When he sees the fox run out and spew flames at the snake, Ed smiles wildly. “Now there’s what I’m looking for! Kitetsu, let’s give him hell!” Ed lobs the ball holding Kitetsu out and the otter spews a stream of water at the serpent. Ed throws a ball at the fox.


Kitetsu uses Water Gun on enemy Ekans!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/746039): 1d20 16
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/746040): 21 Water v SpDef + 1 Bonus Damage

Edward throws a Pokeball at Wild Vulpix! Basic Ball Trainer level 1!
Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/746041): 1d20 15
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/746042): 1d100 26

Initiative:
Edward - 10
Kitetsu - 10


When he sees the blue bipedal frog, Ed can’t help but smirk. “And another that looks tough! Get him Loki!” Ed lobs our Loki’s ball and throws another ball at the frog while Loki scratches at it.


Loki uses Scratch on Wild Croagunk!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/746043): 1d20 5
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/746044): 3d6+3 8

Edward throws a Pokeball at Wild Croagunk! Basic Ball Trainer level 1!
Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/746045): 1d20 13
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/746046): 1d100 33

Initiative:
Edward - 10
Loki - 10


As they break for lunch, Ed brings out a small portion of his rations and gives some to Loki. “Little guy needs to eat up.” He hears and sees the small white Pokémon gliding from branch to branch, and taps Kim on the shoulder. He points up at it so not to scare it off and whispers. “Looks like a good one to snag.”


Shusui - Honedge
Kitetsu - Oshawott
Loki - Espurr
Kuro - Stunky

[TJ Zen]

Central Square -

The girl turns when addressed confused at first, "Me? Oh! Yes! I need more data before challenging Roxanne." She opens up her journal and looks up to Julius. "What's your name? What pokemon do you use? How do you fight? Oh I guess most of this I will see when we battle, wouldn't I? Well maybe I won't be able to see all his pokemon. What if he holds back and I won't actually be able to learn something new?" She speaks mostly to herself as the sentence drags on and her attention shifts more to her notes than the actual conversation. The man looks between the two of you and gives a sigh "What's up man, the name's Bryce. If your looking for a battle I'd be down. Needed something to do anyways." He watches as Edward leaves while the girl now has multiple books out and is flipping through all of them. "Well, we could have done a doubles but I can settle for a singles match." Bryce says. "This is Amber by the way she tends to do this a lot, just let her calm down and she'll be back to normal." Bryce points at the girl buried in books.


"Nice To meet you both. I'm Julius!" He says to the pair. "Yeah, sorry about gramps leaving like that, you know how old people doddle off sometimes. But I'm sure we can find a willing participant for my partner in a doubles battle... Like Melod-- Madelyne! MADELYNE!" Julius lights up seeing the girl wander into view and jogs over. "Hey Madelyne, want to help me in a doubles battle i want to get some practice in before the Gym. Want to help?" He asks.

[PK-Leon]

"Nice To meet you both. I'm Julius!" He says to the pair. "Yeah, sorry about gramps leaving like that, you know how old people doddle off sometimes. But I'm sure we can find a willing participant for my partner in a doubles battle... Like Melod-- Madelyne! MADELYNE!" Julius lights up seeing the girl wander into view and jogs over. "Hey Madelyne, want to help me in a doubles battle i want to get some practice in before the Gym. Want to help?" He asks.

Madelyn's eyes widen slightly when she realizes she's been singled out. "Oh... a Double Battle? You're Julius right?" She looks back to Cordelia and shrugs with a grin on her face. "You know, a battle sounds like it could be fun and I could probably use the practice; I'm in!" And I could use the distraction... "Hey Cordelia, do you mind watching our battle? I could really use your opinion on my performance afterwards."

The aspiring artist jumps to her feet and joins Julius. "So, what are the rules and who are we up against?"

[MashPotatoJones]

While traveling, she will attempt to make small talk with Selina, "So what inspired you to participate in the league circuit?" she asked, a hint of curious innocence to her voice as she genuinely wanted to know what spurned her to take on the Gym Challenge. That's when she saw them crossing the road, gasping and pointing, "Those are adorable!" she exclaimed before taking a few steps, picking one out of the group, and doing her best to call it over, "Come here little one! You're so cute!" she said, speaking softly.

Kimiko attempts to Charm one of the Buneary! Elemental Connection (Normal) adds her skill die! She boosts the roll!
Charm on Buneary!: (http://orokos.com/roll/746679) 14

While walking, she was totally oblivious. If it wasn't for Edward pointing it out to her, she would've totally missed that small flying squirrel. At least she thought it was a flying squirrel! It, like the Buneary before it, was adorable. She released Norm, before trying out a strategy that helped her catch both Ralph and George. She simply threw a pokeball at it, though her aim was a bit off. She looked to Norm, "Yawn at it buddy!"

Initiative:

08 - Kimiko
03 - Norm

08 - [Standard] Kimiko throws a Pokeball at Emolga

Pokeball, Go!: (http://orokos.com/roll/746680) 4
03 - [Standard] Norm uses Yawn on Emolga!

Emolga will fall asleep at the end of the next round!

[big teej]

Ace grins at the guy at the counter "Howdy, howdy, howdy." He holds up the job notice. "I saw that you need something taken from point A to Point B, and I'm here to deliver!"

[TJ Zen]

Madelyn's eyes widen slightly when she realizes she's been singled out. "Oh... a Double Battle? You're Julius right?" She looks back to Cordelia and shrugs with a grin on her face. "You know, a battle sounds like it could be fun and I could probably use the practice; I'm in!" And I could use the distraction... "Hey Cordelia, do you mind watching our battle? I could really use your opinion on my performance afterwards."

The aspiring artist jumps to her feet and joins Julius. "So, what are the rules and who are we up against?"

"It these two." Julius says, thumbing to the 2 trainers."Hey Guys this is Madelyne and she's going to be my partner. You want to try a doubles battle with 2 pokemon per trainer? we can get more of a workout for our pokemon that way. Sound good to everyone?" He asks looking to the 3 other participants.

[ImperialTM]

Trail Blazers -

Selina hesitates when answering the question "I...My..." She stops once Kim is distracted. The Buneary freeze in the middle of the road, they look between themselves and then at the group. Many of them are ready to jump at a moments notice but are stopped.

The snake recoils and hisses at Kitetsu after being sprayed, the Vulpix yelps as the pokeball hits sending it inside. With its pray taken the Ekans turns to Kitetsu, it gives a menacing stare at the otter its tongue flicking in and out as if its humored.

You caught a Vulpix!

Level - 3
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Def / -Atk
Trait - SpA
Ability - Flash Fire
Moves - Ember

Initiative Resets!

Ekans uses Glare on Kitetsu!
Kitetsu is Paralyzed!
Ekans activates Intimidate!
Kitetsu loses 2 CS in Attak!
Edward and Kitetsu have initiative

Ekans - 11
Edward & Kitetsu - 10

Before the Croagunk can even react it's slashed and energized with the pokeball falling to the ground.

You caught a Croagunk!

Level - 9
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Atk / -Spd
Trait - Spd
Ability - Poison Touch
Moves - Astonish, Mud Slap, Poison Sting

The small squirrel jumps once pointed out, it hides behind the tree peeking around the trunk. The Emolga yawns back after Norm, its eyes getting droopy the small mammal climbs higher in the tree and curls up, its wings covering it like a blanket.

Gurdurr Supplies -

The man's eyes light up at the sight of the paper "Ah, perfect I'll get the package." He ducks down and you hear the rattling of metal, he brings up a sizable square shaped package wrapped in a thick cloth and tied with rope. "Here's the package that needs to be delivered. There's a small mining camp up north that requested these supplies, i'll need it there in 5 days maximum. There's no road leading directly to it from here so just head towards the mountains and you should make it, it's not that far." He places his hands on his hips smiling "Sound good?"

Central Fountain -

Cordelia shakes her head "Not at all, Do your best I know you got this!" Bryce and Amber nod in agreement with the offer. "Sounds good to me. I'm Bryce by the way, good luck to you" Bryce says to Madelyne. Amber once again runs up eyes wide. "Amber. Don't hold back ok!" She then turns to Cordelia "Who are you? Are you a trainer? I see you have pokeballs. Did you just start as well? Can I see your pokemon. A battle? Or I guess just showing them would work." Bryce places his hands on Amber's shoulders bringing her back to focus. Cordelia laughs "Yes I am a trainer but I'm not doing the gym circuit, I'm a contest trainer. I can show you a performance we are practicing if that's ok." Amber nods energetically closing the journal.

Facing off in the main square you each throw out your pokemon. Bryce releases a green simian with a broccoli like sprout on the top on its head. Amber releases a familiar brown mammalian pokemon with a fluffy white collar. The Eevee gives an adorable look upon being released and the Pansage attempts to strike Mask but he slips right through Mask's incorporeal form. "Stay on your feet bud." Bryce calls out to his pokemon.

You have challenged Trainers Bryce (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUn549UmSlw) and Amber (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3LNQOcjR_c)!

Battle Begins!

Eevee uses Baby Doll Eyes on Easel and Mask!
Both lose 1 CS in Attack!
Pansage uses Lick on Mask!
Pansage Missed!
Bryce uses Agility Orders on Pansage!

Easel has Initiative!

Initiative -
Pansage - 20
Bryce & Amber - 15
Easel & Eevee- 11
Madelyne & Julius - 10
Mask - 3

[big teej]

Ace gives the package an experimental heft, testing it's weight. "Seems simple enough, you need somebody to sign for it or anything?"


is said package an envelope? or a box? or a satchel? how heavy is it? is it bigger than a breadbox?

[Roguewolf]

Fire Fox and Sneaky Snek encounter!

Ed sneers as the Ekans glares at Kitetsu and he watches the otter become paralyzed with fear. He does notice that the Fire Fox stayed in the ball he threw and smirks. “Kitetsu, you’ve done well to start, but let Shusui take the rest of this.” Ed recalls the otter for the moment and Shusui flies off his sash. Shusui leads in with a sweeping slash at the snake as Ed leers at it.


Edward recalls Kitetsu and sends out Shusui!

Shusui uses Fury Cutter!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/747286): 1d20 18
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/747287): 17 Bug v Def + 5 Bonus Damage

Initiative:
Edward - 10
Shusui - 6


It’s a Frog!

Ed smirks and pets Loki on his head. “Nice work buddy.” Ed says before picking up the ball with the frog inside.


Loki gains 5 exp from capture.
Loki levels up! Level 2!


Lunch time

Ed sits back and watches as Kim goes after the Emolga. “Looks like you got this one in the bag.”

[PK-Leon]

Central Fountain


Cordelia shakes her head "Not at all, Do your best I know you got this!" Bryce and Amber nod in agreement with the offer. "Sounds good to me. I'm Bryce by the way, good luck to you" Bryce says to Madelyne.

"Thanks, you too!" Madelyn offers in return.


Facing off in the main square you each throw out your pokemon. Bryce releases a green simian with a broccoli like sprout on the top on its head. Amber releases a familiar brown mammalian pokemon with a fluffy white collar. The Eevee gives an adorable look upon being released and the Pansage attempts to strike Mask but he slips right through Mask's incorporeal form. "Stay on your feet bud." Bryce calls out to his pokemon.

"Alright Easel let's give it all we got, Tackle'em!"

Easel barks eagerly in response to his Trainer's request and throws himself headfirst into the enemy Pansage.

Madelyn issues Focused Orders on Easel's Initiative!
Easel's Accuracy increased by +2!

Madelyn activates Inspiring Presence (Motivated) as a Quick Action!
Easel used Inspiring Presence (Motivated) as Free Action to increase it's Attack by +1! (0 CS)

Easel used Tackle!
To Hit: 10 (http://orokos.com/roll/747295) (7 After AC versus Defense or Speed Evasion)
Damage: 23 (http://orokos.com/roll/747297) Normal Physical versus Defense + 10 Bonus Damage

[TJ Zen]

"Let's go Mask! Night Shade" Julius says as the apparition tosses phantasmal shade (http://orokos.com/roll/747331) at the pansage (http://orokos.com/roll/747332)!

Julius Tags Pansage with Momentum
Mask uses Night Shade! 17 Ghost Damage V SpDef + 6 Bonus Damage!
Mask Gains Momentum (Current: 1)

[ImperialTM]

Central Square Battle -

The Pansage staggers at the attacks and is quickly recalled "Well, you guys are stronger than I initially thought. Let's take this up a notch. Amber help me out will ya." Bryce releases a blue humanoid pokemon that is dressed in a martial gi, it takes a fighting stance staring down its two opponents. The Eevee charges Easel jumping up at the pokemon as if to attack. It's leap covers Easel's vision giving the Sawk enough cover to cross the field and land a critical strike on the dog.

Pansage takes 2 Injuries!

Bryce uses Danger Clause to recall Pansage!

Initiative Resets!

Bryce sends out Sawk
Bryce issues Agility and Brutal Orders!
Sawk Gains +2 Evasion and Crit Range!
Sawk Uses Focus Energy!
Eevee Uses Helping Hand on Sawk!
Sawk Uses Double Kick on Easel, It hits Once!
It's a Critical Hit!
Sawk Activates Focus to add +6 Bonus Damage!
Easel Takes 68 Fighting Damage vs Defense + 10 Bonus damage

Madelyne Has Initiative!

Pansage - 20
Bryce & Amber & Sawk - 15
Easel & Eevee - 11
Madelyne & Julius - 10
Mask - 3

[MashPotatoJones]

Now that the buneary weren't attempting to flee in fright, this gave her an ample opportunity to try and tag one with a pokeball! She managed to ping the lead buneary right in the middle of the chest!

Kimiko (Trainer Level 1) throws a Basic Ball at Buneary!

Pokeball, Go!: (http://orokos.com/roll/747359) 20! Critical Capture!
Capture Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/747360) 63

She scratched her head upon looking at the squirrel sleeping in the tree. She decided that she would attempt to hit it from a pokeball from here, as she wasn't confident enough to climb the tree and tap it with one instead.

Kimiko (Trainer Level 1) throws a Basic Ball at Emolga!

Pokeball, Go!: (http://orokos.com/roll/747361) 10
Capture Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/747362) 42

She will assist Jeremy, Selina, or Edward in any of their capture encounters if they would allow her to. She's quite curious as to what Selina is intending to capture, if anything at all. She hasn't had many friends, and while Selina may not see each other as friends yet, she hopes they could work towards such a relationship.

[PK-Leon]

Central Square Battle


The Pansage staggers at the attacks and is quickly recalled "Well, you guys are stronger than I initially thought. Let's take this up a notch. Amber help me out will ya." Bryce releases a blue humanoid pokemon that is dressed in a martial gi, it takes a fighting stance staring down its two opponents. The Eevee charges Easel jumping up at the pokemon as if to attack. It's leap covers Easel's vision giving the Sawk enough cover to cross the field and land a critical strike on the dog.

The shaggy dog is sent flying across the ground by it's opponent and comes to stop near it's trainer. "Easel!" Madelyn cries out to her partner as the dog shakily attempts to get to it's feet before collapsing. The girl is visibly shaken but quickly puts herself together and recalls her Furfrou. "Thanks Easel, you were great out there. Now get some rest..."

Madelyn returns Easel's ball to her belt and reaches for a second hesitating for a moment before finding her fighting spirit again then sends out a Buizel. "Alright Tails, go get'em! Use Sonic Boom on both of them!"

Easel gained 4 Injuries!
Easel became Heavily Injured
Easel loses 1 Vitality

Madelyn recalls Easel and sends out Tails as a Free Action!
Madelyn issued Focused Orders to Tails!
Tails' Accuracy increased by +2!

Madelyn activates Inspiring Presence (Excited) as a Quick Action!

Tails used Sonic Boom!
To Hit: 22 (http://orokos.com/roll/747363) (18 after AC vs Evasion)
Damage: 23 (http://orokos.com/roll/747364) Normal Special vs Sp.Defense +5 Bonus Damage (This attack ignores DR)

[TJ Zen]

"That Sawk Is gonna be a problem Let's start chippping away at them both!" Julius says as his ghost shifts in to position and levels an unsettling gaze (http://orokos.com/roll/747512) at his opponents, hoping to create a gap (http://orokos.com/roll/747513) in their defenses!

Mask Gained Momentum at end of last initiative
Julius Issues Focused Orders +2 Accuracy until next round in initiative!
Mask used Leer! 5 normal Damage +5 Bonus Damage. Opponents hit have their DEF Lowered by 1 CS.
Mask Gained Momentum (Current Momentum: 3, +2 to accuracy and evasion)

[ImperialTM]

Central Square -

Both pokemon cover their ears as the sonic blast hits them, the Sawk seems to ignore the ghosts gaze while Eevee is noticeably spooked by it. The Sawk moves in on Tails, raising a fist that comes crashing down on the otter. "Come back Wave you gave great data!" Amber says recalling the Eevee. She then sends out a bipedal pokemon with white fur and brown stripes around its arms and legs. Its long tail fluffs out and has yellow paint covering it. Amber then opens her journal and begins jotting notes, constantly glancing up at the field. You can see some people have taken interest in the battle and are watching from a distance.

Initiative Resets!

Bryce issued Agility and Brutal Orders on Sawk!
Sawk uses Rock Smash on Tails!
It's a Critical Hit!
Sawk Activates Focus adding +6 Bonus Damage
Tails takes 49 Fighting Damage vs Defense + 7 Bonus Damage!
Tails loses 1 CS in Defense

Amber initiates a full switch
Eevee is recalled and Smeargle is released!
Smeargle does nothing

Tails has Initiative!

Initaitve -

Bryce & Amber & Sawk & Smeargle - 15
Madelyne & Julius & Tails- 10
Mask - 3


Forest Encounters -

The pokeball hits the Buneary causing all the others to scatter deep into the woods in fright.

The Buneary is released and it runs as well.
OOC: You can chase them into the woods or have 1 more turn to act before it runs away

The Ekans rears back at the swords strike hissing loudly. The head moves quick biting down on the hilt of Shusui.

Ekans gains 1 Injury!

Initiative Resets!

Ekans uses Bite on Shusui!
Shusui takes 24 Dark Damage vs Defense and is Flinched!

Edward has Initiative!

The pokeball sails and knocks the small pokemon before it could fall the contraption energizes Emolga.

You caught an Emolga!

Level - 2
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +SpA / -Spd
Trait - SpA
Ability - Cute Charm
Moves - Thunder Shock

Norm gains 1 EXP!

Mountain Madness -

The man shakes his head, "Nah just need it delivered don't really care who does it." Heading off towards the the mountains which is not difficult to see from the town, the path takes you back into the dense surrounding forests. The trees block some of the suns heat but you can still feel the rays poking through where they can in the canopy. You can hear leaves rustle and brush being moved as wild pokemon go about their business.

You hear soft snoring while hiking through the forest. You can see a small brown and yellow humanoid pokemon sleeping under a large tree. While it seems to be asleep you can't help but feel it knows you are there. Buzzing around the tree branches you can see a round red bug with black spots on its back. As that one passes you can see 2 or three more buzzing along side it.

Further along you can see up in the branches a small gray pokemon with white fur on the tips of its ears and fluffy tail. It grooms itself thoroughly stopping only to watch you as you pass by. Your eyes later catch a small red and green insect with its head buried in a bush. It looks to be either eating or digging around the shrubbery.

Nearing midday you see a small round green bird sitting on a branch that sits under an opening in the canopy. It just stares up at the open sky not paying attention to anything around it.

As midday approaches you can either rest or continue onward towards mountain.

[big teej]

Ace tugs at the brim of his hat and nestles the package in among his other belongings. "Well, I'll be seein' ya." Ace turns to Joanna "Come on, let's get this knocked out right quick."

Ace then proceeds out from Gurdurr supplies, eyeballs what he thinks is the cleanest route from here to the outskirts of town, and starts toward the mountains.

[Roguewolf]

As Shusui recoils from the hit, Ed leers at the snake. "You're a feisty one ain't cha!" He says opening his left eye a smidge. "Shusui, get ready!"


Edward uses Leer!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/747682): 1d20 18
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/747684): 2d4 4
Enemy Ekans's Defense falls by 1 CS!

Shusui flinched and cannot move!

[MashPotatoJones]

She stamped at the ground the moment the ball broke, springs and screws from the hinge flying about as it flew into pieces. She wanted this adorable bunny, so she tried again, but this time with some contingency. She let loose a pokeball, Norm materializing and examining his surroundings; it was nice being out in the sun. She immediately then threw a fresh ball towards buneary in hopes of snagging it this time! The moment the ball hit its target, she crossed her fingers, hoping to hear it click.

Kimiko (Trainer Level 2) threw a Basic Ball (-0) at the Wild Buneary!

Pokeball, Go!: (http://orokos.com/roll/747691) 15 [AC4]
Capture Roll: (http://orokos.com/roll/747692) 1

Kimiko turns to Norm, "Yawn at it. Stop it with the power of perpetual sleepiness!" Norm obliged his trainers command, seems he has been doing this a lot lately, but it seemed like an effective strategy for a fledgling trainer.

Norm used Yawn on Wild Buneary!
Wild Buneary will fall asleep at the end of next Round.

After partaking in any catching opportunities she spotted, she would turn to Selina, Jeremy, and Edward, "That was fun. But should we keep going? How long do you suppose until we reach Petalburg?" she asked inquisitively, "Will we need to stop for the night and camp, or do you think we'll make it there by sundown?"

[TJ Zen]

"Mask we gotta lot of work to do! Lets get rid of this blue guy first." Julius says. The floating Phantom reels back and tosses the attack wide (http://orokos.com/roll/747702) of the blue combatant.

Mask Gained Momentum (Current Total: 4)
Julius uses a quick action to tag the Sawk for Momentum
Julius gives Focused orders +2 to Accuracy
Mask used Night Shade But it Missed!

[ImperialTM]

The Smeargle paints in the air an image of Mask's attack, once finished the paint flashes a bright Yellow and then fades. Bryce looks concerned at Amber "There's nothing I can do to this guy so it's all up to you." Amber pushes up her glasses and closes the journal with a snap. "I've got just the plan to do so now that everything is set!"

Smeargle uses Sketch on Night Shade!

Bryce and Sawk do nothing!

Julius has initiative!

Initiative -

Bryce & Amber & Sawk & Smeargle - 15
Madelyne & Julius - 10
Mask - 3


Buneary Encounter -

Once more you pokeball catches the pokemon sending it inside.

You Caught a Buneary!

Level - 5
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Phys / -Atk
Trait - Phys
Ability - Cute Charm
Moves - Defense Curl, Foresight, Pound, Splash

Norm gains 3 Exp!

Fast Forwarding a bit -

As soon as you register the Emolga your pokedex flashes a bright blue. "You have more pokemon then you're able to hold" at the bottom is a button labeled OK

Would you like to keep this new pokemon?

"Please choose one of your other pokemon and scan it to send it to the PC."

- Helena -
- Norm -
- Ralph -
- George -
- Susan -
- Buneary -

The Pokeball in your hand glows a bright blue and then disappears in a flash.

The Pokeball in your hand glows a bright blue and then disappears in a flash.

Ekans Encounter -

The Ekans takes your stare as a contest and glares back, it's tongue flicking in and out amused that you would challenge it directly. You feel your body tense up and go a bit rigid with the intensity of its malice.

Ekans gains 1 Injury

Ekans uses Glare on Edward!
Edward is Paralyzed!

Edward has initiative!

[Roguewolf]

Fire Fox and Sneaky Snek encounter!

Ed growls a bit as his body goes rigid. “Dammit... That wasn’t part of the plan! Shusui focus up and get him!” Shusui wheels around and slashes at the snake once more, even more fiercely!


Paralysis Check (http://orokos.com/roll/747709): 1d20 7

Edward moves normally!

Edward issues Focused Orders to Shusui!
+2 ACC

Shusui uses Fury Cutter!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/747710): 1d20 15
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/747711): 18 Bug v Def + 5 Bonus Damage

Initiative:
Edward - 10
Shusui - 6


Lunch time

Ed chuckles at the squirrel’s capture. “Good question. Good chance we might have to stop at some point but we shouldn’t be too far out.” He shrugs, “At least I don’t think.”

[TJ Zen]

"Mask Keep Up the Good Work. Keep pressuring them!" Julius says. Mask turns towards Sawk and levels another terrifying gaze (http://orokos.com/roll/747799) at the Blue combatant (http://orokos.com/roll/747800)!

Mask gains Momentum
Julius issues Focused orders. +2 to accuracy!
Mask Used Leer on Sawk 4Normal Damage + 5 Bonus Damage and Def is lowered by 1CS!
Mask Gained Momentum(Current: 6)

[ImperialTM]

Arts and Crafts -

The Smeargle whips its tail around in the air, paint gets thrown into the air turning a deep black before covering the Duskull.

Smeargle uses Night Shade!
Mask takes 25 Ghost Damage vs Special Defense!

Julius has Initiative!

Initiative -

Bryce & Amber & Sawk & Smeargle - 15
Madelyne & Julius - 10
Mask - 3

Stare-down in the Forest -

The Ekans rears back at the slashing hissing furiously. Once more it lashes out biting down on the blade.

Ekans uses Bite on Shusui!
Shusui takes 31 Dark Damage vs Defense!

Edward has Initiative!

Initiative -
Ekans - 11
Edward - 10
Shusui - 6

[TJ Zen]

Mask reels from the attack but covers itself in an eerie glow that seems to coat the Smeargle too. "There we, go. That should take care of that and now back to business. Let's wrap this up!" Julius says. The Mask released his glow and Assaults the Sawk (http://orokos.com/roll/747813) with another volley of phantasmal goop (http://orokos.com/roll/747814).

Mask used Disable as an interrupt to turn off Night Shade from Smeargle!
Julius gives Focused orders +2 to Accuracy
Mask used Night Shade on Sawk! 16 Ghost Damage v SpDef +8 Bonus Damage!

[ImperialTM]

Amber clicks her tongue and recalls Smeargle sending out the Eevee again. "You should diversify your team Bryce, that's your biggest weakness."

Sawk gains 1 Injury

Amber initiates a full switch!

Amber recalls Smeargle and sends out Eevee!
Eevee uses Baby Doll Eyes
Mask loses 1 CS in Attack

Julius has initiative!

Initiative -

Bryce & Amber & Sawk - 15
Eevee - 11
Madelyne & Julius - 10
Mask - 3

[TJ Zen]

"Keep Grinding them Down, Mask. They can't touch you!" Julius says. The Apparition levels another cold stare at the pair of pokemon but this time it felt ineffective (http://orokos.com/roll/747820).

Julius issues Focused orders. +2 to accuracy!
Mask Used Leer 4 Normal Damage +5 Bonus Damage! characters hit lose 1 CS in Def!

[ImperialTM]

"And come back out Sketch you have a job to finish." Amber sends out the Smeargle who once more swishes its tail in the air sending out black paint to cover the Duskull.

Amber initiates a full switch

Eevee is recalled and Smeargle is released!
Smeargle uses Night Shade!
It's a Critical Hit!
Mask takes 27 Ghost Damage vs Special Defense!
Mask is Paralyzed!

Julius has Initiative!

Bryce & Amber & Sawk & Smeargle - 15
Madelyne & Julius - 10

[InTheMachine]

"Thank you sir," Joanna says to the shop keep.

She follows Ace out into the wilderness, trusting his sense of direction more than her own. Maverick, her Growlithe, trots along beside them, occasionally sniffing at the road. Most of the time he stays aware of the surrounding woods, as any good guard dog should.



Further along you can see up in the branches a small gray pokemon with white fur on the tips of its ears and fluffy tail. It grooms itself thoroughly stopping only to watch you as you pass by.


"Aww..." Joanna says after she spots the small gray mammal in the tree. "It's so cute! I can't just pass you by. I think you'll have to come with me."

A low whistle sends Talon from his perch on her shoulder into the air. "Pin it down Talon," she orders as she tosses a Pokeball at the mouse.


Pokespotting (http://orokos.com/roll/747819): 14

Talon uses Leer!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/747828): 20, It's a critical hit!
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/747834) (Typeless): 29 + 5 Bonus Damage

Minccino's Defense is lowered by 1 stage!

Joanna tosses a Pokeball!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/747836): 18
Catch?! (http://orokos.com/roll/747837): 52

Joanna is level 1 using a Basic Ball

[TJ Zen]

Mask's visage cracks (http://orokos.com/roll/747833) under the pressure of his own spell being returned and the apparition puddles on the ground. "Good Work out there, Mask." Julius says returning the ghost and Loosing a small stripped crocodile onto the field. "Show them when you got Vandal, Rage!" The Gator quickly clambers to the Blue combatant and swings wildly but misses his mark (http://orokos.com/roll/747845)!

Mask received 2 injuries
Mask is recalled and Vandal is released
Julius Gives Focused Orders +2 Accuracy until next turn in initiative
Vandal used Rage but is missed!
Vandal is enraged! +1CS in Attack every time he hits or is hit!

Initiative
Vandal - 11

[ImperialTM]

Seeing the ghost leave the field Bryce perks up "Now's our chance to shine! Get em Blue!" the Sawk goes in on the desert pokemon slamming its fist down. With the pokemon fainted Bryce and Amber recall their pokemon. Bryce walk up to Julius and Madelyne offering a hand "Sorry about going a bit overboard but it was a good battle none the less." Amber is writing in her journal walking slowly up, she finishes writing when she gets right up to the two of you. "That was very useful information, I think i'll be good to fight Norman now, what about you Bryce?" Bryce shakes his head "Nah, I still need more training." He turns to Julius "Mind if I hang out with you guys for awhile I got nothing else to do and you seem good enough people."

Bryce issues Agility and Brutal Orders!
Sawk gains +2 Evasion and Crit Range

Sawk uses Rock Smash on Vandal!
Sawk activates Focus to add +5 Bonus Damage!
Vandal takes 35 Fighting Damage vs Defense + 9 Bonus Damage!

Battle is Over!

Julius and Madelyne each gain 137 Exp to distribute to their active roster how ever they please

Julius and Madelyne each gain 3 Trainer EXP

[Roguewolf]

Snake Fight

Ed manages (https://orokos.com/roll/747885) to keep his body from staying still long enough to throw a Pokeball and tell Shusui to be ready. "One more should do it, take him down if he doesn’t stay in!" The ball sails and slams into the Ekans! (http://orokos.com/roll/748034) Shusui, though battered and scarred (https://orokos.com/roll/747886) slices at the snake again, scoring another fierce hit.


Ed throws a Pokeball! Basic Ball Trainer level 1!
Throw (http://orokos.com/roll/748034): 1d20 11
Capture (http://orokos.com/roll/748035): 1d100 98

Shusui uses Fury Cutter!
To Hit (http://orokos.com/roll/747887): 1d20 5
No Guard Activates on AC Check!
Damage (http://orokos.com/roll/747888): 26 Bug v Def + 5 Bonus Damage!

[PK-Leon]

Seeing the ghost leave the field Bryce perks up "Now's our chance to shine! Get em Blue!" the Sawk goes in on the desert pokemon slamming its fist down. With the pokemon fainted Bryce and Amber recall their pokemon. Bryce walk up to Julius and Madelyne offering a hand "Sorry about going a bit overboard but it was a good battle none the less." Amber is writing in her journal walking slowly up, she finishes writing when she gets right up to the two of you. "That was very useful information, I think i'll be good to fight Norman now, what about you Bryce?" Bryce shakes his head "Nah, I still need more training." He turns to Julius "Mind if I hang out with you guys for awhile I got nothing else to do and you seem good enough people."

After recalling her Pokemon Madelyn continues to watch the battle lingering on the outskirts field until the fight reaches it's conclusion. She watches intently and records every detail she can about her opponents team that she possibly can.

Watching those battle alongside their Pokemon makes me feel like we're in totally different leagues... The artist thinks to herself as she continues to sketch in her book.

When Julius recalls his Pokemon, Madelyn will meet the others midfield and shake hands with Bryce with a bit of embarrassment. "Oh... you don't have to apologize, it should really be me. The three of you were simply amazing to watch if I'm being honest. I kind of feel like the odd one out here.", she offers.

"Hey Julius I think I'm going to check my Pokemon in at the Center for treatment but if you're free later today I wanted to talk to you if that's okay?"

Madelyn will leave the exchange and make her way back over to Cordelia, taking in a deep breath before exhaling. Her face flushes. "So... it wasn't that bad, was it?" Madelyn asks the senior trainer while avoiding direct eye contact.


Madelyn spent 1 AP to add Bryce to her Profile Archive!
Madelyn spent 1 AP to add Amber to her Profile Archive!

137/137 EXP Remaining

Easel - 30 EXP
Tails - 30 EXP
Lillipup - 30 EXP
Eevee - 47 EXP

0/137 EXP Remaining

Madelyn gained 3 Trainer EXP!

[TJ Zen]

Seeing the ghost leave the field Bryce perks up "Now's our chance to shine! Get em Blue!" the Sawk goes in on the desert pokemon slamming its fist down. With the pokemon fainted Bryce and Amber recall their pokemon. Bryce walk up to Julius and Madelyne offering a hand "Sorry about going a bit overboard but it was a good battle none the less." Amber is writing in her journal walking slowly up, she finishes writing when she gets right up to the two of you. "That was very useful information, I think i'll be good to fight Norman now, what about you Bryce?" Bryce shakes his head "Nah, I still need more training." He turns to Julius "Mind if I hang out with you guys for awhile I got nothing else to do and you seem good enough people."

"Got no problem with that though, i gotta head to the PC to get my crew looked at... This nurse is gonna think I'm bad luck since I keep bringing back more 'mon that need urgent care. That was a good Battle." Julius says to the man. "You're welcome to come along as well, Amber."

Mask Earns 33 xp! MAsk is Level 11! Mask Learned Astonish

Vandal Earns 103 xp! Vandal is level 13! Vandal Learned Sand Attack, Torment, and Sand Tomb

Vengeance gains 1 xp.


After recalling her Pokemon Madelyn continues to watch the battle lingering on the outskirts field until the fight reaches it's conclusion. She watches intently and records every detail she can about her opponents team that she possibly can.

Watching those battle alongside their Pokemon makes me feel like we're in totally different leagues... The artist thinks to herself as she continues to sketch in her book.

When Julius recalls his Pokemon, Madelyn will meet the others midfield and shake hands with Bryce with a bit of embarrassment. "Oh... you don't have to apologize, it should really be me. The three of you were simply amazing to watch if I'm being honest. I kind of feel like the odd one out here.", she offers.

"Hey Julius I think I'm going to check my Pokemon in at the Center for treatment but if you're free later today I wanted to talk to you if that's okay?"

Madelyn will leave the exchange and make her way back over to Cordelia, taking in a deep breath before exhaling. Her face flushes. "So... it wasn't that bad, was it?" Madelyn asks the senior trainer while avoiding direct eye contact.

"You did great! Honestly, it was my fault putting you into that position. I'm sorry." Julius says slightly embarrassed. "After we head back to the PC we can talk and all grab a bite to eat, maybe look for some pokémon. Sound Good?"

[big teej]

Rocky Mountain Pokemon Spotting Fever

Ace keeps an eye on the sleeping pokemon as they march passed it, but is content to leave the abra be, the bugs catch his eye though, wondering if they might have a bit more oomph to them than Boll.

"Hold up Jo, I wanna do some uh.... recruiting." He gives her a big smile and moves toward the trees and their buzzing cohorts. "Vigil, if one comes to attack me, put it to sleep okay?" He whispers to his invisible companion before winding up and throwing his last overpriced ball at what he thinks looks like the biggest of the black spotted bugs.


Ace's Perception: 16 (http://orokos.com/roll/747721)
Ace throws a pokeball at Ledyba? 8 (http://orokos.com/roll/748001)
Capture roll! 95 (http://orokos.com/roll/748002)

if any of the wild pokemon become aggressive/approach Ace, Vigil will use hypnosis on the first one to come within range
Hypnosis to hit: 18 (http://orokos.com/roll/748004)

regardless of the success or failure at catching the Ledyba, Ace will try to catch all 3 of them if they stick around to fight.



When Joanna decides to go after the furball, Ace takes another crack at another insect, this time going after the grub in the bushes. He cracks his knuckles and winds up for another pitch, sending the ball into the bug's carapace.
"Same drill as before Vigil" He calls out.


Ace threw a pokeball at Venipede? 12 (http://orokos.com/roll/748005)
Capture roll: 12! (http://orokos.com/roll/748006)

Pre-Coffee, not exactly my best work, oh well.

[MashPotatoJones]

Kimiko looks at her pokedex and chooses to send the newly caught Emolga to the PC. She will reunite with it when they reach Petalburg.

[ImperialTM]

Mountain Travels -

Ace's pokeball scores the Ledyba causing the other two to fly around frantically before one turns on Ace angrily. The Ledyba charges straight for Ace beating its wings creating a discordant sound. The charging Ledyba droops and glides to the ground asleep.


The remaining Ledyba now shaking turns to run before the thrown pokeball breaks open releasing the big Ledyba. The Ledyba on the ground shakes its head waking up beating its wings furiously. The Timid Ledyba shows more courage with the other two around but fails to act. As Ace acts The big Ledyba releases a storm of stars that burst upon reaching Ace.

Ledyba 3 uses Supersonic on Ace!
It misses!

Vigils Turn resolves
Ledyba 3 fails to wake up with Early Bird!

Initiative Resets!

Ledyba 3 wakes up with Early Bird!

Ledyba 1 uses Supersonic!
It Misses!

Ledyba 2 uses Swift on Ace!
Ace takes 20 Normal Damage vs Special Defense!

Ace has Initiative!

Initiative -
Ledyba 1 - 13
Ace & Ledyba 2- 10
Ledyba 3 - 9
Vigil - 8


Seeing Joanna about to act the chinchilla wraps its tail around itself and its eyes grow big. The Cinccino hides as Talon makes its pass and is energized by the pokeball that follows.

The Minccino uses Baby Doll Eyes before being caught!

Minccino gains 2 Injuries!

You caught a Miniccino!

Level - 15
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Atk / -Atk
Triat - Spd
Ability - Helper
Moves - Pound, Baby Doll Eyes, Helping Hand, Tickle, Double Slap, Encore

Joanna gains 8 Exp that she can distribute to Talon and Maverick however she pleases.

Ace's pokeball scores the unsuspecting bug easily.

You Caught a Venipede!

Level - 2
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Phys / -SpA
Trait - SpD
Ability - Poison Point
Moves - Defense Curl, Rollout

Vigil gains 1 Exp

OOC: Will the two of you be stopping for a midday break or continuing onward?

Forest Travelers -

Edwards pokemon catches the snake as it rears back once more.

The Ekans is released hissing furiously as it's hit by Shusui. Ekans now struggling to raise itself, stands fierce against Edward and Shusui. Slower than before the snake bites at Shusui barely managing to score a hit.

Ekans uses Bite on Shusui!
Shusui takes 28 Dark Damage vs Defense!

Edward has initiative!

Initiative -

Ekans - 11
Edward - 10
Shusui - 6


Selina smirks at Edward's comment. "You'd need some other transportation if you were hoping to reach Petalburg soon, it's at least a 3 day travel from Oldale. Luckily the road is a straight shot there so we shouldn't be to worried about getting lost." Selina moves to sit down along the side of the road. "Well I thought we were going to stop for lunch but if you want to keep going that's fine by me."

Central Square -

As the 4 trainers meet in the middle the small crowd around erupts into applause and a few cheers. Cordelia smiles brightly at Madelyne's question "What are you talking about! Yeah they got some lucky hits, but it was your first battle! You were just as good as any of them out there!"

Entering the pokemon center the nurse welcomes everyone cheerfully. "Welcome everyone, how can I help you today? Back again so soon?" The nurse asks after seeing Julius. The nurse takes any pokemon that are given to her for healing "Your pokemon will be out in about an hour." The nurse says to Julius, Amber and Bryce. "You're pokemon will need to be here overnight they got really hurt. Must have been some battle." The nurse says to Madelyne.
"You will get a notification on your pokedex when your pokemon are fully healed, so be careful in the meantime!"

[TJ Zen]

"Yeah, sorry. My mom always says 'Fight hard or run fast.' and we we're definitely fighting hard." Julius says looking at the pokeballs. "We're gonna go search for some pokemon so we're gonna be frequent visitors until tomorrow at least." Julius says with a grin. "But first lets get some lunch! Where do you guys wanna go? I'm new around here. so I'll let you guys decide."

[Roguewolf]

Ed's body is rigid as he attempts to recall Shusui, who falls battered.


Edward is Paralyzed and cannot move!
Paralysis (http://orokos.com/roll/748203): 1d20 2

Shusui faints!

[big teej]

Ace snaps his fingers in frustration. His eyes widen as he realizes he has 3 angry bugs swooping in at him. He grits his teeth in a fierce grin and braces for the first attack. As soon as the cloud of stars dissipates, he sidesteps the largest ledyba in front of him and hurls an orb of flame at the timid one, catching it's red carapace alight. Turning back to the big one, he pulls Brand's ball from his belt and looses the charmander. "Vigil, Paralyze the big one!" he shouts.


10 - [Standard Action] Ace used Will-O-Wisp on the timid Ledyba
to hit: 18 (https://orokos.com/roll/748215)
The timid ledyba was burned!
10a - [Move] Ace released Brand next to the largest ledyba, Brand is uncontrolled on Initiative 7

in the interest of speed,
on initiative 8, Vigil will advance on the largest Ledyba and lick it.
Vigil's Lick to hit: 5 (https://orokos.com/roll/748213)
Lick Damage: 15 (https://orokos.com/roll/748214) Ghost damage vs. Defense and 9 Bonus Damage!
STAB die: 4 (https://orokos.com/roll/748216) I knew I was forgetting something

[ImperialTM]

Forest Battle -

The Ekans rises in triumph hissing maliciously. The snake slithers and wraps its body around Edward constricting his body.

Ekans Grapples Edward!
Edward loses a tick of HP!

Edward has Initiative!

Initiative -
Ekans - 11
Edward - 10

Ledyba Encounter -

The Timid Ledyba falls to the ground trying to put out the flames while the Angry Ledyba charges Ace and swoops over his head missing its attack. Brand and Vigil attack the Big Ledyba who cries out after the assault and slams into Brand putting some distance between itself and its opponents. The big Ledyba struggles to keep itself in the air after its attack.

Ledyba 3 uses Tackle on Ace!
It Misses!

Brand uses Scratch on Ledyba 2
Brand deals 22 Damage to Ledyba 2!
Ledyba 2 gains 1 Injury

Initiative Resets!

Ledyba 1 fails to act
Ledyba 1 loses 1 Tick of HP

Ledyba 2 uses Tackle on Brand!
Brand takes 18 Damage vs Defense!

Ace acts simultaneously!

Initiative -
Ledyba 1 - 13
Ace & Ledyba 2- 10
Ledyba 3 - 9
Vigil - 8
Brand - 7

[Roguewolf]

Edward grits his teeth at being squeezed by the snake, unable to move.


Edward is Paralyzed and cannot move!
Paralysis (http://orokos.com/roll/748239): 1d20 5

[big teej]

Ace glances over his shoulder at the ledyba that had swooped past him before returning his attention to the larger specimen tussling with his pokemon. He pulls another empty pokeball from his belt and flings it into the carapace of the struggling ladybug, simultaneously recalling Vigil. Ace points to the one swooping behind him. "Brand, torch it!"


10 - [Standard] - Ace Throws a pokeball at the Big Ledyba
Pokeball to hit: 15 (https://orokos.com/roll/748311)
Capture Roll: 77 (https://orokos.com/roll/748312) can't catch a break on these d100s :smallsigh:
10 - [Move] - Ace recalls Vigil
7 - [Standard] - Brand uses Ember on Ledyba 3, Brand activated Blaze and Brightest Flame for Bonus Damage!
to hit: 15 (https://orokos.com/roll/748313) Ledyba 3 was burned!
Damage: (https://orokos.com/roll/748315) 26 Fire Damage vs. Special Defense and 17 Bonus Damage

also, Ace is going to vote we stop for a break.

[ImperialTM]

Serpent Troubles -

The Ekans flicks its tongue in and out taking its time seeming to have assumed victory. A fist slams the snake right in the face as it rears back to bite down on Edward. The Ekans loosens its grip and falls to the ground unconscious. "You ok? Did it poison you at all?" Selina asks. Selina walks over to the Ekans and prods it with her foot testing to see if it's unconscious. Selina puts a Paralyze Heal in Edward's hands "Next time don't be afraid to call out for help, there are some really dangerous pokemon in the wild, and the further we go from cities the worse it gets."

Edwards gains 16 Exp that he may distribute to Kitetsu and Shusui in any way he pleases.

Mechanics -

Selina Joins Initiative!
Selina uses a Struggle Attack on Ekans!
Ekans takes 17 Typless Damage!

Ekans Fainted!

Encounter Over!

Ledyba Encounter -

The angry Ledyba swoops down once more as Ace throws the pokeball. It slams into the trainer and circles around for another dive when Brand's fire catches it. The Ledyba cries out in pain plummeting, barely catches itself before hitting the ground. The Timid Ledyba looks at the situation and turns running.

You caught a Ledyba!

Level - 10
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Def / -Spd
Trait - SpD
Ability - Early Bird
Moves - Tackle, Supersonic, Swift

OOC: You have 1 more turn to act before the Timid Ledyba runs away.

[Roguewolf]

As the grip on his loosens and he fees he can move again, Ed looks up at Selina. “Yeah, thanks a ton for the assist. Was actually about to call out and the Paralysis hit me, but no poison.” Ed recalls Shusui to his ball for a good rest and fishes out a Paralyze Heal from his bag and hands it to Selina. “In return for the one you used. Thank you.” Before he rejoins the group he walks over and picks up the Pokeball with the Vulpix in it and clips it to his sash.

When they stop for lunch, Ed will call Shusui back out along with Kitetsu to spray Kitetsu with another paralyze heal and bandage and spray Shusui with a potion.


Shusui gains 8 EXP! Level up to 8!
Kitetsu gains 8 EXP! Level up to 8!

Ed gives Selina a Paralyze Heal.
Ed uses 1 Potion, 1 Bandage, and 1 Paralyze Heal.

[big teej]

Ace shoots a derisive glare at the timid Ledyba. "Go on, get! I ain't got no use for them that's got no stomach for a fight." He turns and lobs another pokeball at the flailing, burning ledyba.


Ace throws another pokeball at the burning one that's been putting up a fight
throw:13 (https://orokos.com/roll/748513)
catch!?: 11 (https://orokos.com/roll/748514)

Brand will forfeit his turn to Intercept if the ledyba breaks free and goes after Ace again

did I take damage on the last post?

[PK-Leon]

Central Square


As the 4 trainers meet in the middle the small crowd around erupts into applause and a few cheers. Cordelia smiles brightly at Madelyne's question "What are you talking about! Yeah they got some lucky hits, but it was your first battle! You were just as good as any of them out there!"

Madelyn is caught off guard by the cheers of the crowd and praise she receives from Cordelia, her face clearly reflecting this fact as it begins to flush. "If you say so...", she whispers as she shyly waves to the various people in the square.


Entering the pokemon center the nurse welcomes everyone cheerfully. "Welcome everyone, how can I help you today? Back again so soon?" The nurse asks after seeing Julius. The nurse takes any pokemon that are given to her for healing "Your pokemon will be out in about an hour." The nurse says to Julius, Amber and Bryce. "You're pokemon will need to be here overnight they got really hurt. Must have been some battle." The nurse says to Madelyne. "You will get a notification on your pokedex when your pokemon are fully healed, so be careful in the meantime!"

"I understand and thank you for taking care of my pokemon.", she replies bittersweetly.


Yeah, sorry. My mom always says 'Fight hard or run fast.' and we we're definitely fighting hard." Julius says looking at the pokeballs. "We're gonna go search for some pokemon so we're gonna be frequent visitors until tomorrow at least." Julius says with a grin. "But first lets get some lunch! Where do you guys wanna go? I'm new around here. so I'll let you guys decide."

"Lunch sounds good right about now. Does anyone have any idea where or what they want to eat? Honestly I could go for anything..."

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy will squint at the rock that seemed to be moving. That had to be a pokemon, undoubtedly. What could it be? (http://orokos.com/roll/748651) Either way, it was coming with Jeremy.
it was interesting. He throws a ball, (http://orokos.com/roll/748652) Catch? (http://orokos.com/roll/748653) If not caught, he will release Hermes, the Yanma, as backup.

[MashPotatoJones]

Kim perks up, "Oh right, lunch! I was so eager I almost forgot to take care of myself. Let's do that, yeah. Stopping for lunch is definitely something we should do." she said with a smile, plopping down next to Selina to enjoy some lunch before they would set out on the road again, "Should we camp out by the road tonight? Probably easier to find a safe spot, yeah?"

[ImperialTM]

Ledyba Encounter -

The Ledyba is energized and sent into the capture device as the other one runs deep into the forest.

You Caught a Ledyba!

Level - 7
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +SpA / -Atk
Trait - SpA
Ability - Early Bird
Moves - Tackle, Supersonic


Ledyba 3 uses Tackle on Ace!
Ace takes 18 Normal Damage vs Defense!

Initiative Resets!

Ledyba 1 Loses a Tick of HP from Burn!

Ledyba 3 was Caught!

Ledyba 1 Runs Away!

Encounter Over!

Ace gains 16 EXP that he may distribute to Brand and Vigil any way he pleases

Upon registering each of these pokemon your pokedex will prompt you with a notification. Including the Venipede

"You have more pokemon then you're able to hold" at the bottom is a button labeled OK

Would you like to keep this new pokemon?

"Please choose one of your other pokemon and scan it to send it to the PC."

- ENDEAVOR-
- Brand -
- Boll -
- Skiddo -
- Jewel -
- Vigil -

The Pokeball in your hand glows a bright blue and then disappears in a flash.

The Pokeball in your hand glows a bright blue and then disappears in a flash.

Dwebble Encounter -

The rock gives a short cry right as the pokeball score it.

You caught a Dwebble!

Level - 9
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Phys / -Atk
Trait - Def
Ability - Sturdy
Moves - Fury Cutter, Rock Blast, Withdraw

[ImperialTM]

Oldale Crew -

Leaving the Pokemon center the group passes by a few choices for food. Mudbraised BBQ, Gulpin Good Deli, and Traveler's Shack are the ones that stick out, along with the few street carts selling food near the main square. After meals are done and deciding to head North for some pokemon hunting. Julius, Bryce and Amber's Pokedex vibrate and chime a little after eating. A message appears on the screen "Your Pokemon have been fully healed and are ready to be picked up at the Pokemon Center." Bryce and Amber will make there way back to the Pokemon Center acquiring their pokemon before Bryce joins back with the group. Heading up north the group makes their way into the dense forests that surround Oldale. The suns rays still managing to pierce through the thick canopy.

Players may Refresh any spent AP before continuing on

It's not long into the journey when you see a couple of large butterfly like pokemon. One has large blue eyes and black antennae with black wings marked yellow down the middle. The other is gray with large pixelated eyes, its wings are mostly dark olive green and brown at the bottom. You hear a loud cry the sounds distance but still can be clearly heard. The two butterfly pokemon freeze startled by the sound and hesitant to move.

Some time passes and a cream coloured bird pokemon with a plumage of red and yellow lands on a nearby branch above you. It tilts its head side to side interested in the people walking below it. On another tree hand a couple of acorns with beige masks that swing a little in the breeze.

As the sun nears dusk you find a collection of small red and white mushrooms that kind of resemble a pokeball off to the side with a large one in the center of them. Slithering in the distance you bare are able to see a black serpent with long red fangs and a blade like tail.

As the group is heading back and the sun is setting you see a flash of blue light and an arc of electricity trail off. Following the tail of light it leads to a small blue and red bird with a long black tail that splits off into a V atop a light post. The robin like pokemon chirps a couple times before it crackles with small arcs of electricity and jumps to another light post.

Forest Crew -

Selina takes the Paralyze heal and shrugs "Sticking near the road is probably for the best." Selina answers. Stopping for a lunch break nothing eventful occurs and the group continues onward. The forest trail doesn't seem to deviate at all but and the group passes a few people on wagons or small carts heading the direction to Oldale. Some wave others just ignore and continue on their journey. Selina stares at each of the traders as they pass with a deeper and deeper scowl forming on her face as each on passes. Selina whipser to Kim as a few of them approach. "Is that the one you saw? Does that guy look familiar?" However as the sun starts to set a small camp can be seen already set up next to the road. A tall woman dressed in greens and browns with many small pouches around her waist sits by the newly made fire preparing a meal.

Players may Refresh any spent AP before continuing on

Mountain Crew -

With successful captures and a good distance traveled the group stops for a quick lunch break. Not too long after resting a loud cry rings out through the forest. The noise is followed by branches snapping and brush being trampled. The sound of many foot falls sound louder and louder as the ground shakes a little with whatever it is getting closer. Another shrill cry rings sending nearby birds scattering to the wind. A black feline pokemon with 2 red stripes on each of its legs bursts out of the nearby brush and immediately turns facing what can now be seen as a large centipede pokemon charging through the forest, breaking everything in its path. The feline hisses and bursts into flames that coat its entire body, the small pokemon now radiating heat that it seems unaffected by itself. The cat leaps out of the charging centipede's path, the large pokemon stops and turns now looking at Ace and Joanna giving one more shrill cry.

Players may Refresh any spent AP before continuing on

Battle begins!

Sunny Weather is Active!

Scolipede uses Screech!
Ace, Joanna, Maverick, Talon, and Litten take 7 Damage and lose 2 CS in Defense!

Litten activates Flame Coat!
Litten uses Scratch on Scolipede!
Scolipede takes 27 Fire Damage!

Ace and Maverick have Initiative!

Initiative -
Scolipede - 26
Litten - 11
Ace & Maverick - 10
Joanna & Talon - 5

[InTheMachine]

"Oh," Joanna says as she sees the giant centipede crashing through the trees. "That's bad. That's really bad!" She glares at the small cat as she releases both Shrike and Rook to help them survive the encounter.

"Careful everyone. That thing can probably take any of us out in one hit. Shrike, try to keep in between us and it, you'll be able to protect us the best. Everyone else hit it with everything you've got!"



Talon gains 2 xP- Levels up to 8!
Maverick gains 6 xP- Levels up to 4!

Joanna will recall Talon and re-release him to reset his Attack CS

She will use Med Edu on the Cincinno to heal it of injuries.

Scolipede Battle
Maverick is under GM control.

On Joanna's turn she uses her Move and Standard Action to release Rook (Initiative 14) and Shrike (Initiative 8).

Joanna will choose to control only Shrike and have her Intercept any of the Scolipede's attacks.

[big teej]

Ace's eyes glint with tiny flames when the small flaming kitten bursts from the treeline, that spark of desire changing to a flame of passion as the massive equine-bug follows it. He smiles and cracks his knuckles. "Joanna, you got a funny way of saying 'worthy challenge."

He takes a few steps toward the bug, releasing both of his fire types. "Alright boys, we got ourselves a biggun' to barbecue, let's step to it!"


Book keeping:
Ace caught a Venipede
Ace caught 2 ledyba
Ace took an Injury
Ace Drained 2 Field AP to heal 1 injury and gain 50% of his HP
Brand gained 5 Experience Points
Vigil gained 11 Experience Points, Vigil leveled up

Ace sent Skiddo and Boll to the PC and kept Jazz the Venipede and Ranger the Ledian (the level 10 one)

Ace took damage and lost CS from screech

Ace used his standard and move actions to release Brand and Endeavor. Endeavor is ordered to use Ember on the Scolipede

Dice Rolls:
Ember to hit: 11 (https://orokos.com/roll/749019)
Endeavor activates Blaze and Brightest Flame for... lots of Bonus Damage.
Ember Damage: 23 Fire Damage and 28 Bonus Damage (https://orokos.com/roll/749020)

I anticipate being able to get a 'real' post up tonight after work.

[ImperialTM]

Danger Near The Mountains -

Maverick and Brand rush the bug head on biting and scratching on the Scolipede, though their teeth and claws do not seem to be able to pierce its shell. Rook once released takes to the air circles the centipede before diving straight for the monsters eyes. It scores a hit but the big seems unfazed by the attack. The Scolipede shrieks out in pain at Endeavors flames giving Talon enough time to jet in for a series of devastating blows that puncture the bugs carapace deeply. Green blood flows from the wounds as the Scolipede falls over from its injuries. The Litten still burning turns to the large group back arched giving a deep growl.

Maverick uses Bit on Scolipede!
It misses!
Brand uses Scratch on Scolipede!
It Misses!

Rook uses Astonish on Scolipede!
Scolipede takes 0 Damage!

Scolipede gains 1 Injury from Endeavors Attack

Talon uses Fury Attack on Scolipede!
It hits 4 times and crits once!
Talons deals 36,32,54, and 47 normal damage to Scolipede!
Scolipede is fainted!

Rook has initiative!

[MashPotatoJones]

Kimiko would scan over each Trader as Selina interrogated her silently about them. She also made sure to note what was driving each cart, specifically looking for one that had a small empty harness that would have held the Mudbray. She shook her head, turning to Selina, "I can't say for sure, but when I do see him, I'll let you know."

Perception for identifying Trader: (http://orokos.com/roll/749187) 13

Upon happening on the camp with the pocketed woman preparing her dinner, Kim looked at Selina, Jeremy, and Edward. She motioned over towards the woman, "Seems someone is camping out here already. Perhaps we could ask if we can join her? Safety in numbers and all, and she seems alone. Plus we wouldn't have to try and find a site of our own, preserving nature." She didn't wait for an answer though, going ahead and trying her luck, "Excuse me, Miss? My friends and I have been traveling this road for most of the day, we were wondering if we could share your campsite with you? If not, that's ok, we will find our own space. But it might be nice to have your company?" she inquired politely.

Charm the Camper!: (http://orokos.com/roll/749189) 18

[PK-Leon]

Leaving the Pokemon center the group passes by a few choices for food. Mudbraised BBQ, Gulpin Good Deli, and Traveler's Shack are the ones that stick out, along with the few street carts selling food near the main square. After meals are done and deciding to head North for some pokemon hunting. Julius, Bryce and Amber's Pokedex vibrate and chime a little after eating. A message appears on the screen "Your Pokemon have been fully healed and are ready to be picked up at the Pokemon Center." Bryce and Amber will make there way back to the Pokemon Center acquiring their pokemon before Bryce joins back with the group. Heading up north the group makes their way into the dense forests that surround Oldale. The suns rays still managing to pierce through the thick canopy.

"That hit the spot!" Madelyn exclaims after devouring any food she ordered from a nearby street cart. Reinvigorated from her meal and motivated by Cordelia, Maddy sets off with the group in search of new traveling companions.

Madelyn refreshes her Field AP after Lunch!

Perception: 20 (http://orokos.com/roll/749193)


It's not long into the journey when you see a couple of large butterfly like pokemon. One has large blue eyes and black antennae with black wings marked yellow down the middle. The other is gray with large pixelated eyes, its wings are mostly dark olive green and brown at the bottom. You hear a loud cry the sounds distance but still can be clearly heard. The two butterfly pokemon freeze startled by the sound and hesitant to move.

"Take a look at the color patterns on those butterflies!", Madelyn remarks excitedly. She attempts to close the distance and scan the pokemon with her pokedex. "I think I'm going to try and catch that Beautifly if that's okay with you guys?" she whispers to the others.

If the two insects are still unware Madelyn will send out her Eevee and instruct it to pin down the Beautifly!

Eevee activates Sprint to make Tackle a Priority (Limited) Move!
Eevee used Tackle!
Attack: 8 (http://orokos.com/roll/749556) (5 after AC vs Physical or Speed Evasion)
Damage: 20 (http://orokos.com/roll/749558) Normal Physical vs Defense + 7 Bonus Damage

Pokeball Throw: 9 (http://orokos.com/roll/749554) (5 after AC vs Speed Evasion)
Pokeball Capture: 75 (http://orokos.com/roll/749555) (73 after subtracting 2x Trainer Level)


Some time passes and a cream coloured bird pokemon with a plumage of red and yellow lands on a nearby branch above you. It tilts its head side to side interested in the people walking below it. On another tree hand a couple of acorns with beige masks that swing a little in the breeze.

"It seems we're not the only ones keeping an eye out for anything interesting.", the girl smiles at the sight of the Pidgeotto.


As the sun nears dusk you find a collection of small red and white mushrooms that kind of resemble a pokeball off to the side with a large one in the center of them. Slithering in the distance you bare are able to see a black serpent with long red fangs and a blade like tail.

The collection of mushrooms are readily apparent to the artist's trained eye however sudden movement in the distance has her quickly shifting her attention elsewhere. "Hey guys... are you seeing what I'm seeing? Look at the fangs and tail on that Pokemon!". She points out the serpent to anyone in the party interested.


As the group is heading back and the sun is setting you see a flash of blue light and an arc of electricity trail off. Following the tail of light it leads to a small blue and red bird with a long black tail that splits off into a V atop a light post. The robin like pokemon chirps a couple times before it crackles with small arcs of electricity and jumps to another light post.

Madelyn's eyes light up at the display of energy from the tiny bird, immediately recalling the arcs of electricity emitted by River and her partner. I definitely want to try adding a pokemon like that to our team! Hmm... but how would I even go about getting it down?" "Hey, I really like the look of this pokemon. I'm going for it but uh... do you guys mind watching my back just in case things don't work out the way I imagined?", she says smiling nervously.

Madelyn releases her Lillipup and approaches slowly as to not startle the tiny bird. "Hey there little guy... or girl?", she chuckles and shakes her head before continuing, "You're full of energy today aren't ya? Your feathers are absolutely beautiful and I'd love to get a closer look at you if you don't mind, so would you mind coming down for me?". She extends her arm into the air and invites the bird to perch on her hand.

14 (http://orokos.com/roll/749565) (Spent 1 AP to Boost)

[big teej]

Eventually.... it'll be my turn again.

Ace tilts his head to the side, confused as the massive bug crumples beneath the combined assault of their team. "Well, I... uhm... Yeah, I guess that just happened." He looks over his shoulder at Joanna "I guess we really didn't have anything to worry about huh?"

He'll then turn his attention to the tinycat place his hands on his hips, flanked by Endeavor and Brand.

"Look, we're just like you." He says, coating his fist with flame. "you can be just like us. Strong, Predator instead of Prey. I can teach you how." Ace grins without malice. "Or we could do this the hard way, I can totally understand that."



Ace attempts to... Command? the litten to join him.
Boosted with AP and adding in his Elemental Connection nets a total of 17 (http://orokos.com/roll/749218)
If you would count this attempt as a Charm instead, that takes the 4th die off for a total of 15 instead.

Ace will recall Brand if it seems that the tinycat wants to do it the hard way.

also; does the litten appear wounded? or more like it had succeeded in evading the scolipede's attacks as it was chased through the woods?

[InTheMachine]

"Oh," Joanna repeats, after seeing the giant bug faint. She grins at Ace. "I guess so!"

She recalls most of her Pokemon, leaving Shrike out in case the Scolipede had a buddy nearby. She'll wait for Ace to finish up with the fire-cat while she give her Skarmory some scratches between her blade-like feathers.

Joanna will control Rook and have him recall himself, then use her Move and Standard Action to recall Talon and Maverick.

[ImperialTM]

Litten Lockdown -

The Litten prowls back and forth watching all the pokemon be returned, it stops only for a moment when Ace speaks to it. The cats eyes bounce between Ace and Joanna giving a low growl. In a flash the Litten leaps at Ace and Endeavor, the cat lands near Endeavor scraping its claws along the pokemon.

Initiative Resets!

Litten uses Scratch on Endeavor!
Endeavor takes 21 Normal Damage vs Defense!

Ace has initiative!

The Litten does not look wounded at all. You can guess that it mostly ran and dodged around the forest to keep distance.

Initiative -
Litten - 11
Ace - 10
Endeavor - 5

[big teej]

Ace smiles at the Litten's attack, backpedaling to get some space between himself and his pokemon. "The hard way it is, I can respect that... it's my favorite."

He pulls a pokeball from his belt and steps forward into a throw, watching the ball drop to the ground. "Endeavor, play nice with our new friend if they break free."

Endeavor snorts contendedly and stares at the pokeball, twitching slightly with each wobble of the ball. Ace plants his hands on his hips and grins at Joanna. "Best. Job. Ever."



Ace threw a pokeball! to hit: 7 (https://orokos.com/roll/749305)
Capture roll: NEGATIVE ONE1111!!!! NERDS (https://orokos.com/roll/749306)

if for some ungodly reason that Endeavor still needs to hit this thing after it somehow breaks out of a defective pokeball that will DEFINITELY result in Ace tracking down the sales rep and Quality Assurance drone and having a VERY serious talk with them.

Typeless struggle
to hit: 17 (https://orokos.com/roll/749307) actually 18, I forgot Endeavor had 20 attack
Damage: 29 Typeless Damage and 5 Bonus Damage (https://orokos.com/roll/749309)

[Roguewolf]

He nods in agreement with Selina. “Yeah probably for the best.”

Ed stays pretty quiet and in the back of the group for the remainder of the trip for the day. Of course when he sees the traders, he scowls, thinking the worst of that one from this morning.

Later he sighs and shakes his head with a smile at Kim’s gung ho attitude of meeting new people.

[ImperialTM]

Mountain Adventures -

The ball catches the Litten right on the head energizing the fire cat.

You caught a Litten!

Level - 10
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 3
Nature - +SpA / -Atk
Trait - Spd
Ability - Intimidate and Flame Coat
Moves - Scratch, Growl, Ember, Lick

Special Ability Flame Coat -
AP Cycle x2
This character sets its body alight causing the area around it to heat up. While active after a character hits this character with a melee attack, the user takes 8 points of fire damage. During sunny weather this does 12 points of fire damage and during rainy, sandstorm, or hail it does 4 points of fire damage. While active all melee attacks made by the character can be treated as fire or their original type. While active this character produces a bright light in a Burst 2 area. While active this character cannot be frozen and treat all water type attacks as resisted 1 step further. This effect lasts for either 1 scene, until the character leaves the field, or the character is fainted.

After that encounter the day continues on without much incident, the forest seems to quiet down after the Scolipede's rampage. The sun is beginning to set and you have made it far into the forest towards the mountains. You can continue on till nightfall or settle down and camp where you are with an optional survival roll.

Trail Side Camper -

The woman looks up from her preparations and smiles "No not at all." She says. Her gaze shifts behind Kim looking at the rest of the group that follows "You are all welcome to sit around the fire, and camp here for the night." The woman stands up setting down her cooking utensils and extends a hand to Kim "My name is Iaira, what is your name?" Iaira goes around introducing herself to everyone in the group. Selina shakes the woman's hand "Selina, just Selina, thank you for sharing the space." Iaira goes back to preparing food, and behind her a light brown duck looking pokemon waddles out of the forest with its 'hands' full of berries, roots, and herbs. It quacks getting Iaira's attention who turns around taking the ingredients "Thank you Leek, these people will be staying with us for tonight so be nice to them ok?" The Duck gives a short quack in response grabbing a tall leek, resting it on its shoulder eyeing the group. "He is hesitant around people but really a great friend when he feels safe. It took me many weeks before I was even able to get near him and luckily he doesn't hit hit people who get too close to him anymore."

Forest Foraging -

Cordelia's eyes are locked on the green and brown insect. "I don't mind Maddie, but I would like to try and catch the other butterfly, the green and brown one." Cordelia turns to Julius and Bryce "I mean unless you guys want it instead." Her cheeks flushing a bit "I don't want to get in the way of your guys' circuit but... its just so beautiful."

The Beautifly too busy looking off into the woods doesn't notice the Eevee tackling it. The pokeball scores the bug energizing it.

The Beautifly is released and it beats its wings sending a torrent of air at the Eevee. The bug gives a cry of surprise and pain as it focuses on what is attacking it.

Madelyen's and Eevee's turns activate!

Initiative Resets!

Beautifly uses Gust on Eevee!
Eevee takes 24 Flying Damage vs Special Defense!

Madelyne has Initiative!

Initiative -
Beautifly - 13
Madelyne - 10
Eevee - 5

The blue robin turns and tilts its head to the side quizzically. The air around the bird warps as heat is generated and small sparks begin to form. In another burst of energy and a flash of blue light the robin jumps and lands on Madelyne's hand. Madelyne's hair stands up a little with the Fletchling touching her, the bird chirps a small tune when it lands. The Fletchling looks down at the Lillipup by Madelyne and chirps a couple notes. It seems more curious than aggressive.

[TJ Zen]

"that hit the spot!" madelyn exclaims after devouring any food she ordered from a nearby street cart. Reinvigorated from her meal and motivated by cordelia, maddy sets off with the group in search of new traveling companions.

"You're right! A little grub goes a long way. Now, we shou- hey our guys are cleared from the nurse! Let's get them up and moving!" Julius says wiping his hands and jogging back to the pokemon center!

a walk in nature
"take a look at the color patterns on those butterflies!", madelyn remarks excitedly. She attempts to close the distance and scan the pokemon with her pokedex. "i think i'm going to try and catch that beautifly if that's okay with you guys?" she whispers to the others.

"All good, I'm not that interested in these guys." julius says, conceding any attempts to contest their capture.

audubon society
"it seems we're not the only ones keeping an eye out for anything interesting.", the girl smiles at the sight of the pidgeotto.

"Yo a pidgeotto! I'm gonna see if it wants to join us. What do you think vengeance?" he asks. Vengeance lets out a low growl and launches a gout of flame at the bird! (http://orokos.com/roll/749639) the flash of fire lands solidly (http://orokos.com/roll/749641). "easy boy, we want to catch it, not cook it." julius says lobbing a ball at the sauteéd avian and missing horribly (http://orokos.com/roll/749643). "just a... Warm up." he says, embarrased.

julius gives focused orders to vengeance! +2 accuracy.
Vengeance used ember 31 fire damage vs sp. Def + 12 bonus damage. Vengeance used blaze to add 5 bonus damage(already included).
Julius throws a pokeball but it misses.



the collection of mushrooms are readily apparent to the artist's trained eye however sudden movement in the distance has her quickly shifting her attention elsewhere. "hey guys... Are you seeing what i'm seeing? Look at the fangs and tail on that pokemon!". She points out the serpent to anyone in the party interested.

Julius misses the serpent initially but sees it when pointed out. He looses vandal from his pokéball. "alright vandal, we gotta add that guy to the roster i think it'll be an amazing catch and will help alot at our gym battle. Lets give it a go!" vandal grins as he slithers into the grass. Seconds later, his jaws open to crash down on the seviper (http://orokos.com/roll/749645). The jaws crush around the base of its neck (http://orokos.com/roll/749647). Good job, van, let's wrap this up!" julius says throwing a pokéball at the snake but it misses horribly (http://orokos.com/roll/749648). "just a... Warm up." julius says again.

julius tags seviper with momentum
julius gives focused orders to vandal +2 accuracy initiative resets

vandal used intimidate on the seviper
vandal used bite! 31 dark damage v def +11 bonus damage
julius "threw" pokeball... Sorta.


madelyn's eyes light up at the display of energy from the tiny bird, immediately recalling the arcs of electricity emitted by river and her partner. i definitely want to try adding a pokemon like that to our team! Hmm... But how would i even go about getting it down?" "hey, i really like the look of this pokemon. I'm going for it but uh... Do you guys mind watching my back just in case things don't work out the way i imagined?", she says smiling nervously.

"sure thing."


i hate orokos!!!

[big teej]

Ace shades his eyes against the setting sun. "Well, I think we've made plenty of progress for the day Joanna. I vote we stop and rest. Watcha think?"


Exp?
exps!?

[InTheMachine]

"Yeah," Joanna replies. "We have had quite the day. It's a great start to our journey!"

Shrike flaps her wings and squawks, hopping every few steps as she walks next to the trainers. She grins at the Skarmory's antics.

"Let's see if we can find someplace to bed down and I'll get dinner started."


Survival (Boosted) (http://orokos.com/roll/750098): 10

[ImperialTM]

Ace and Joanna gain 50 exp each that they may allocate to their team in any way they wish. Endeavor gains 5 exp from the Litten capture.

Oldale Forest -

The Pidgeotto takes the fire straight to the chest, the impact causing it to fall to the ground smoldering.

The Pidgeotto is OKO'ed

Vengeance gains 15 exp!

The Serpent hisses loudly as Vengeance bites down on it. The Seviper twists around biting down on the crocodile attempting to gain an advantage.

Seviper gains 2 Injuries

Seviper uses Bite on Sandile
Sandile takes 26 Dark Damage vs Defense!

Initiative resets!

Vengeance has initiative!

[TJ Zen]

"Be Careful Vandal! That poison is can be rough."Julius says. Tossing another pokeball (http://orokos.com/roll/750313) at the Seviper (http://orokos.com/roll/750314).

[ImperialTM]

The Seviper disappears into the capture device leaving the pokeball on the forest floor.

You caught a Seviper!

Level - 5
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Atk / -Atk
Trait - SpA
Ability - Shed Skin
Moves - Wrap, Swagger, Bite

Vandal gains 3 exp!

[Chiba Yu]

Jeremy will nod and point to himself when introduced. "Jeremy." He will then proceed to release the rest of his team, Pointing to each in succession. "Heracles. Charybdis. Hermes. Achilles. Scorpius. Atlas. I need to train them." Jeremy will begin his daily training, within eyeshot of camp.

Exp Gains (http://orokos.com/roll/750316) All gain Inspired Training.

[PK-Leon]

Forest Foraging


The Beautifly is released and it beats its wings sending a torrent of air at the Eevee. The bug gives a cry of surprise and pain as it focuses on what is attacking it.

"You're doing great Eevee, hang in there!" Madelyn says as she tosses a second pokeball at the Beautifly. "Weaken it if it breaks out!"

Pokeball Throw: 13 (http://orokos.com/roll/749579) (9 after AC vs Speed Evasion)
Pokeball Capture: 98 (http://orokos.com/roll/749580) (96 after Trainer Level)

Eevee's Tail Whip
To Hit: 12 (http://orokos.com/roll/749577) (9 after AC vs Speed Evasion)
Damage: Beautifly suffers 11 (http://orokos.com/roll/749578) Damage



The blue robin turns and tilts its head to the side quizzically. The air around the bird warps as heat is generated and small sparks begin to form. In another burst of energy and a flash of blue light the robin jumps and lands on Madelyne's hand. Madelyne's hair stands up a little with the Fletchling touching her, the bird chirps a small tune when it lands. The Fletchling looks down at the Lillipup by Madelyne and chirps a couple notes. It seems more curious than aggressive.

"Oh, you're DEFINITELY full of energy aren't you? She uses a finger to gently rub the birds feathers inadvertently building up a static charge as she does so. "I'd love for you to come along with me but I don't want to fight with you either if I don't have to." She whistles an upbeat tune to the bird as she removes a basic ball from her bag and holds it up next to the Fletchling. "So what do you say; wanna tag along!?"

"Throw": 8 (http://orokos.com/roll/750430) (4 after Evasion)
Capture: 43 (http://orokos.com/roll/750432) (41 after Trainer Level)

[MashPotatoJones]

"It's very nice to meet you Iaira" Kimiko said beaming a she took a seat near the campfire, loving the steady warmth as the sky grew darker. When she saw the Farfetch'd and Iaira introduced it to them, she couldn't help but cush, "He's amazing!" she exclaimed. She scooted a bit closer to the leek-wielding fowl, a smile upon her face as she tried her best to make a good impression.

Charm [1 AP to Boost]: (http://orokos.com/roll/749761) 14

"You said his name was Leek? That's a great name." she asked Iaira before turning her attention back to the duck, "I have a bit of a thing for Normal-type Pokemon. My father was able to acquire a Kangaskhan for me for our League journey. She's great!" she said rather excitedly, making sure to respect Leek's boundaries and will only move a bit closer to him should he allow her to. She turned to her other traveling companions, "Did you wanna try some of the bait I got tonight? See what we can attract before turning in for bed?"

[ImperialTM]

Time flies like Beautiflies -

The Beautifly flys back from the eevee only to be caught by the pokeball.

The Beautifly breaks free and extends its straw shaped mouth attempting to pierce the eevee but misses.

Beautifly gains 1 Injury!

Initiative resets!

Beautifly uses Absorb on Eevee!
It misses!

The Fletchling gets booped by the pokeball and is sent inside the capture device.

You caught a Fletchling!

Level - 10
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 3
Nature - +Atk / -Spd
Trait - Spd
Ability - Keen Eye
Moves - Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack, Peck

Special Trait! -

This Fletchling is Electric/Fire Type, and keeps this typing throughout its evolution's.

This Pokemon acts as if it has the levitate ability. This Pokemon’s flying type moves are now Electric type. All Electric type attacks on this Pokemon Paralyze on a 19+. When this Pokemon burns a character that character us is also paralyzed. When this Pokemon Paralyzes a character that character is also burned.

Lilipup gains 5 Exp!

[Roguewolf]

Ed smiles and smirks as he sees the Farfetch’d come from the woods to the trainer’s side. “Pleasure to meet you both. Name’s Edward,” he pauses for a moment to call out his Vulpix alongside Loki and Kitetsu. “And these are Krystal, Loki, and Kitetsu.”

As the trainer mentions the socializing training of her Pokémon, Ed chuckles. “Had a similar problem with my Honedge Shusui. First time I met him, he came after me and about had me down.” Ed rolls the Dusk Ball around in his palm. “Little guy sure did loosen up after that a bit, now he just uses his sash to make it look like I got two heads.”

Ed tells this in between watching Loki and Kitetsu interact with Krystal. They all seem to get along. He starts to recall them all save for Kitetsu when Kim mentions using the bait. He shrugs and let’s his companions decide.

[TJ Zen]

"Yes!" Julius says to himself jogging over and picking up the pokeball "Good stuff, Vandal." Julius rubs the croc's scaly head. "Lets get going, since we botched that catch with the Pidgeotto, maybe we can find something cool if we keep looking (http://orokos.com/roll/750465). What do you guys think?"

[ImperialTM]

Oldale -

Cordelia releases a thin black pokemon that wears a skull with flamelike mark between the eyes. White marks resembling bones go down its back. It spins a long bone in its hands striking the tips against its skull that light aflame. "Alright Obsidian, lets catch that butterfly." The pokemon nods and spins the bone quickly letting loose multiple flames that surround the bug burning it. Cordelia then chucks a pokeball at the bug, the pokeball hits but the pokemon is released. The Vivillon turns on the Marowak shooting a thick line of string that wraps around slowing its movements. The Marowak retaliates by throwing its bone at the bug landing a solid hit and the bone returns. Cordelia tries once more with a pokeball, this time it shakes and clicks shut. Cordelia runs over picking up the pokeball "Yes! I got it! This is just what I needed for my next performance!"

Bryce looks between the Pidgeotto and Vengeance, "Guess you were holding back in that last battle huh. Looks like I'll need to train more if we're to rematch."

As the sun sets and the party makes it back to the outskirts of Oldale Cordelia and Bryce will opt to return to the Pokemon Center for rest.

Returning to the Pokemon center Bryce will make his way down the right hand corridor and enter one of the closest rooms. Inside if you look you can see Amber on one of the beds with her Eevee brushing its fur. They both are surrounded by books and journals and some loose sheets. Cordelia will go into a nearby room and set her belongings down and crash on the bed letting out a long breath.

Returning back to the forests the area grows dark and then pitch black. The sounds of the forest return similar to the night before. The shadows twist and shift with the sounds of soft giggling and sad moans. A rustle on leaves as what your brain rationalizes to just be a bird taking off.

You hear the sounds of bleating and growls in the distance. In a small clearing the moonlight shines through allowing you to make out 3 canine shaped shadows surrounding what looks to be like a small herd of skiddo. The canines red eyes glint every so often as they circle the goats.

Mountain Crew -

Joanna manages to find a spot where there's enough tree coverage in case of rain and clear of any roots poking out of the ground. In the nearby area Joanna is able to find a small bush of Oran berries and an Apple tree. As the night settles in the forest once again becomes familiar pitch black dakrness from the last trip into the forest at night. The ambient noise also returns with every so often a quite giggle or moan of sadness. At the very edge of the light the shadows shift and change.

Should either player wish to do some nighttime pokehunting roll pokespotting, should either player keep a watch for the night roll perception, if both players wish to continue to next day read the spoiler.

What feels like should be morning comes, though the forest is still dark and the air cool. The camp is undisturbed and all your belongings are present. As time passes the sun does peek through the branches and the day does warm up.

You make your way to what you believe is the mountain. The forest doesn't begin to thin until around midday and they ground gets more and more rocky. Not to long after do your ears catch the sound of voices and metal clanging against stone. Through the sparse trees your eyes catch what looks to be a small camp site at the front of a cave entrance. Two men are standing around a fire pit talking, while further past them a woman is pushing out a wheelbarrow of stones from the cave.

Your AP is fully refreshed from a nights sleep
The weather is back to normal
You have a training window in the morning
You may roll pokespotting for the journey should you wish to do so

You make your way to what you believe is the mountain. The forest continues on as you go deeper and deeper inwards. Midday comes and not much has changed, and there is no sight of a mountain nearby.

Your AP is fully refreshed from a nights sleep
The weather is back to normal
You have a training window in the morning
You may roll pokespotting for the journey should you wish to do so

Path of Petalburg -

Iaira smiles and gives a nod to each of the pokemon as they are introduced. The Farfetch'd visably tenses up when Kimiko gets close and slowly scoots closer to Iaira. "So you guys are taking the circuit? So am I. I started a couple months ago, and thought that I'm finally ready to take on Norman for my first challenge." Iaira says. Iaira takes out a small pot and places on top of the fire, she then pours water and the prepared ingredients into the pot. Selina shakes her head at Kim's offer. "Not tonight, I want to rest and move on from this place." Selina turns to Iaira "Well if you're heading to Petalburg, I will offer you to travel with use. The more of us there are the better off we'll be in my opinion." Iaira thinks for a moment "I will think about it and give you an answer in the morning. If you guys plan on going out just be careful. I will have some food made for when you get back."

[big teej]

Ace nods in approval at Joanna's choice of campsite. "Seems workable enough to me." After setting up camp and getting a fire going, Ace comments on the strange sounds from the woods. "Sounds like there are some ghost types floating about, you wanna go have a look?"

Whether his cousin joins him or not, Ace will spend about 30 minutes wandering near camp. After, he'll offer to take first watch for the night.



Ace will spend about 30 minutes wandering around the campsite seeing if he can notice any pokemon and then offer to take first watch through the night.

if foraging doesn't turn up much food, he'll dig into his travel rations.

Poke spotting: 13 (http://orokos.com/roll/750514)
keeping watch: 9 (http://orokos.com/roll/750515)

Ace will have any of his pokemon below 100% hp out overnight.

how many oran berries do we get from the bush?

[ImperialTM]

Ace -

Walking around the campsite you are able to catch some movement in the surrounding forest. A floating red dot, a good distance from camp floats through the trees. You see what can be described as the shape a tree stump also moving around the forest. Joanna is able to come back with 2 Oran berries and a couple of apples. As you sit down to take your watch for the night the sounds continue on. Not much happens.

[big teej]

Cats and laser pointers

Ace looses Mil Muertes and scratches the cat behind the ears, kneeling down to whisper to his pokemon. "Hey, see that?" He points toward the floating red dot through the trees. "We're gonna go say hello, ready?" Mil Muertes purrs loudly before stalking off through the woods after the dot, Ace trailing after.


of lost souls and dead trees

Ace looses Ranger and fist bumps the punch-bug. "Get some altitude and come down on that thing when I set it on fire, arright?" he directs the ledyba toward the stump and then makes a bee-line toward it, a flame dancing around his right fist.


vs. Duskull?
Ace looses Mil Muertes, both trainer and pokemon advance.

vs. Phantump?
Ace looses Ranger
Ranger gains altitude (6) and advances on the wild pokemon
Ace prepares to use Will-O-Wisp on the Phantump

[TJ Zen]

As the sun begins to sets on the Forest, Julius will head back with Bryce and Cordelia back to town. Once back at the PC, Julius will check in on The Mudbray and will follow cordelia back to the hostel to crash for the evening.

Julius is ready to proceed to the next day

[InTheMachine]

Joanna is happy to stay in their camp and get to know her newest Pokemon- Piper the Cinccino, Rook, and Maverick

[Placeholder]


Rook gains 3 XP- Levels up to 10!
Talon gains 20 XP- Levels up to 10! Learns Wing Attack!
Maverick gains 27 XP- Levels up to 7!

[PK-Leon]

Time flies like Beautiflies


The Beautifly breaks free and extends its straw shaped mouth attempting to pierce the eevee but misses.

Madelyn bites her lip after the Beautifly's escape and begins to consider her options. I don't know how much more this Beautifly can really take... She removes another basic ball from her bag and lobs it at the insect.

Pokeball Throw: 16 (http://orokos.com/roll/749581) (12 after AC vs Speed Evasion)
Pokeball Capture: 28 (http://orokos.com/roll/749582) (26 after Trainer Level)

"Okay Eevee, be ready if it gets loose again!", she says without averting her gaze from the basic ball.

Oldale


Cordelia releases a thin black pokemon that wears a skull with flamelike mark between the eyes. White marks resembling bones go down its back. It spins a long bone in its hands striking the tips against its skull that light aflame. "Alright Obsidian, lets catch that butterfly." The pokemon nods and spins the bone quickly letting loose multiple flames that surround the bug burning it. Cordelia then chucks a pokeball at the bug, the pokeball hits but the pokemon is released. The Vivillon turns on the Marowak shooting a thick line of string that wraps around slowing its movements. The Marowak retaliates by throwing its bone at the bug landing a solid hit and the bone returns. Cordelia tries once more with a pokeball, this time it shakes and clicks shut. Cordelia runs over picking up the pokeball "Yes! I got it! This is just what I needed for my next performance!"

"That was a great catch Cordelia! Maybe I should try out your approach next time?"


As the sun sets and the party makes it back to the outskirts of Oldale Cordelia and Bryce will opt to return to the Pokemon Center for rest.

After the days events have concluded Madelyn returns to the Pokemon Center alongside the others and will find a place to leave her belongings and get her roster checked back in for treatment. If possible she will elect to sleep near Easel and Tails for the night while they rest during their recovery.

[Roguewolf]

Ed recalls all but Kitetsu and Krystal. He chuckles at Kim’s antics of the Farfetch’d knowing that he goal is to get it to love her. “It’s gonna be a long night, think we should keep watches or just get as much rest as possible?”

If the majority go for a watch schedule, Ed will take first watch with Kitetsu and Krystal.

OOC: Ed is ready to advance

[ImperialTM]

Through the Ghost Wood -

The red eye bobbing left to right seems to focus on Ace and Mil Muertes.

Mil Muertes has initiative!

Mil Muertes - 12
Ace - 10
Duskull - 9

The small ghost is caught off guard as the wisp of flame catches it, its giggling are replaced with a chilling cry. The ghost turns on Ace it's eyes no longer playful, but are now narrowed with anger. Disappearing the Phantump apparates in front of Ranger tackling the bugs stomach before it floats back down.

Phantump is burned!

Phantump uses Astonish on Ranger!
Ranger takes 26 Ghost Damage vs Defense!

Ranger acts simultaneously!

Initiative -
Ace - 10
Ranger and Phantump - 4

Oldale Adventures -

The Beautifly is caught inside the ball once more and it lands on the ground wiggling.

You caught a Beautifly!

Level - 15
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Spd / -Def
Trait - Atk
Ability - Pride
Moves - Gust, Absorb, Stun Spore, Harden, Tackle, Poison Sting

Eevee gains 8 Exp!

Returning to the Pokemon Center the Nurse greets the part once more. When asked to see the healing pokemon she gives a smile. "Of course, they're right back here." The nurse leads Julius and Madelyne into the back room where the Mudbray was taken earlier. Inside there are what look like pods of various size that hold pokemon. The pods are oblong shaped with bedding inside keeping the pokemon comfortable, each is covered with glass and on the side of each pod is a small computer terminal and screen. Easel and Tails are each laying in one of these pods with some bandages wrapped around their mid-sections. "These two should be in top shape come the morning, their injuries have been healing quite nicely." The nurse says to Madelyne. Across on the other side close to the other door lays the Mudbray from earlier. It has breathing assistance and most of its legs have casts molded to them, its ribs are also heavily wrapped. The Nurse's eyes look pained when she approaches "He should also be 'healed' in the morning but I'm afraid some of these injuries will never heal. I also checked him over for any registrations or tags but nothing came up. This poor fellow had no owner, and I don't think it can survive in the wild on its own." The Nurse turns to Julius. "We can keep him here and take care of him or you can take him with you. Mudbrays are naturally hardy creatures and he is still able to be used in battle but I would recommend against using him too much in a short amount of time. The choice is yours." When asked to stay here for the night the Nurse gives another small smile "I'm sorry but people are not allowed back here over night. I'll be sure to have them ready bright and early for you in the morning."

You surmise that the back room is the operating room used to help any pokemon in critical condition. Looking at the Mudbray you realize that it's smaller than most other Mudbrays and is frame seems significantly slimmer. Looking at the terminal its stabilized and recovering. You also see at the flank healing but definitely marked, a symbol of a storm cloud with a lightning bolt striking out burned into the pokemon.

After a restful nights sleep the morning sun peaks through the windows of the hostel rooms. When entering the main lobby the Nurse gives a good morning greeting and walks out any pokemon that stayed over night. The Mudbray stays close to the Nurse's leg visibly scared and muscles all tense. It looks towards Julius when he appears less scared but still tense. "So what will you do?" The Nurse asks Julius.

Your AP is fully refreshed from a nights sleep
The weather is back to normal
You have a training window in the morning

Road to Petalburg -

Night passes without incident and the sun rises in the morning dimly through the forest canopy. Iaira is already up when most of the party wakes, anyone who watches can see she is slowly helping each of her pokemon. She goes through with them some basic battle movements with Leek acting the things she explains. In front of her sits a yellow rodent with two brown stripes on its back and red circles covering its cheeks, a bipedal lizard pokemon with cream-yellow skin that sags around its legs, a small white and green pokemon with a crown of pollen on its head. The small pokemon holds onto an orange flower as it floats in place.

Your AP is fully refreshed from a nights sleep
The weather is back to normal
You have a training window in the morning
You may continue on the road traveling

[big teej]

vs. Duskull

"Try talking to it." Ace suggests to Mil with a grin. The firecat stalks closer to the ghost, it's purring deepening to a bass rumble overlarge for the tiny creature. Ace takes advantage of the distraction to peg the ghost with a ball right on it's mask.


Mil Muertes used Growl on Duskull!
To hit: 12 (https://orokos.com/roll/752193)
Damage: 5 (https://orokos.com/roll/752194)
Duskull's Attack Fell!

Ace threw a pokeball!
to hit: 14 (https://orokos.com/roll/752195)
Capture: 47 (https://orokos.com/roll/752196)

vs. Phantump

Before Ace can call instructions out to Ranger, the punch-buggy has already retaliated against the floating child-stump, pummeling it repeatedly with it's mitten-fists. Seeing an opportunity, Ace steps forward and lobs a ball into the flickering pokemon.


Ranger struggles against the ghost!
to hit: 8 (https://orokos.com/roll/752197)
Damage: 21 Bug Damage vs. Defense! (https://orokos.com/roll/752198)

/round2
Ace threw a pokeball!
To hit: nat20 (https://orokos.com/roll/752199)
Capture Roll: 48 (https://orokos.com/roll/752200) :smallsigh:

[TJ Zen]

After a restful nights sleep the morning sun peaks through the windows of the hostel rooms. When entering the main lobby the Nurse gives a good morning greeting and walks out any pokemon that stayed over night. The Mudbray stays close to the Nurse's leg visibly scared and muscles all tense. It looks towards Julius when he appears less scared but still tense. "So what will you do?" The Nurse asks Julius.


"I'll take him with me." Julius says. "I'm not sure why he was treat as poorly as he was but I want let him be abused my anyone again." He says offering his hand to the Mudbray.

If Accepting, Julius will tap him with a PokeBall and register him.

"I'm Glad to see your 'Mon back up and Moving, Maddy." Julius Says. Heading outside. After training, we should start heading to the Gym with Bryce, Amber, and Cordelia if they want to come along. We'll try to get in some battles along the way to make sure everyone's up to snuff. Sound Good?"

Julius walk outside and find a shady place then releases all his pokemon for Morning Training and Breakfast.

Training Window (http://orokos.com/roll/752466)
Vengeance Earned 11xp! Level is now 8!
Vegeance Earned 13XP
Valiant earned 6xp
Mask earned 11xp.
Zing earned 4xp.
Zap earned 7xp.

[ImperialTM]

Forest Ghosts -

Each pokemon is hit by the pokeball and sent into the capture device.

You caught a Duskull!

Level - 2
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Def / -Atk
Trait - Spd
Ability - Levitate
Moves - Leer, Night Shade

Mil Muertes gains 1 Exp

You caught a Phantump!

Level - 9
Gender - Female
Loyalty - 2
Nature - +Atk / -Phys
Trait - Phys
Ability - Natural Cure
Moves - Tackle, Growth, Confuse Ray, Astonish

Ranger gains 5 Exp!

Mountain Crew The Next Day -

What feels like should be morning comes, though the forest is still dark and the air cool. The camp is undisturbed and all your belongings are present. As time passes the sun does peek through the branches and the day warms up.

Looking around there is no clear view of the mountain so you make your way in the direction you believe it was in. The forest doesn't begin to thin until around midday where the ground gets more and more rocky. Not to long after do your ears catch the sound of voices and metal clanging against stone. Through the sparse trees your eyes catch what looks to be a small camp site at the front of a cave entrance. Two men are standing around a fire pit talking, while further past them a woman is pushing out a wheelbarrow of stones from the cave.

Your AP is fully refreshed from a nights sleep
The weather is back to normal
You have a training window in the morning

Looking around there is no clear view of the mountain so you make your way in the direction you believe it was in. The forest continues on as you go deeper and deeper inwards. Midday comes and not much has changed, and there is no sight of a mountain nearby.

Your AP is fully refreshed from a nights sleep
The weather is back to normal
You have a training window in the morning

Oldale Pokemon Center -

The Mudbray looks up at the Nurse and then back at Julius. The Nurse nods "Take good care of him." As Julius reaches out his hand, slowly the Mudbray approaches pressing his muzzle into Julis' palm. The pokeball clicks shut without a single movement.

You caught a Mudbray!

Level - 10
Gender - Male
Loyalty - 3
Nature - +SpD / -Spd
Trait - Atk
Ability - This Character cannot gain the Stamina ability but instead has Frail Body
Moves - Mud-Slap, Mud Sport, Rototiller, Bulldoze

Ability - Frail Body
Passive
Effect: This pokemon is heavily injured at 3 injuries instead of 4. This pokemon starts each scene with -2 CS in Defense. This ability changes upon evolution.

[MashPotatoJones]

Kimiko would stretch as she woke up and greeted everyone in the morning. She took a moment while packing up her things to watch Iaria training her pokemon. Interesting drills, maybe she could learn something from her someday. She seemed to have a rather eclectic set of pokemon. She smiled a bit to herself before letting Iaria, Selina, Edward, and Jeremy know that she was going to to go do her morning training just slightly out of the way of everyone else and she was going to meet back up with them when she was done.

After releasing everyone, she ran them through some drills to increase their attentiveness and hone their focus. Usually by having one of them move around as quickly as possible, and the other five following them with their eyes. She took the time as well with Peter, working with him a bit more. She taught him the ways of giving it your all, even if it was your last chance, among other things. Once she was satisfied, she met up with the group. She turned to Iaria, "We're heading to Petalburg. I'm sure we wouldn't mind you traveling with us, right guys?" she asked turning to the other three, "The more the merrier, right?"

Once the traveling group was finalized, she would take this time to keep an eye out for Pokemon while they traveled.

Perception (Pokemon Spotting) [1AP to Boost]: (http://orokos.com/roll/752775) 17

Training Mechanics

Kimiko will apply Focused Training to her entire party.
Kimiko will spend 2 Training actions and Peter will lose 2 Tutor Points. Peter Gains the Last Chance Ability.
Kimiko will spend 1 Training action and 1 Tutor Point. Peter gains the Attack Conflict (ATK) Poke-edge.

Kimiko applies Experience Training to her entire party.

Peter gains 9 EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/752777)
Helena gains 4 EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/752778)
Ralph gains 6 EXP. Ralph grows to Level 6! (http://orokos.com/roll/752779)
George gains 6 EXP. George grows to level 9! (http://orokos.com/roll/752780)
Susan gains 8 EXP. Susan grows to level 2! (http://orokos.com/roll/752781)
Norm gains 4 EXP (http://orokos.com/roll/752782)

[Roguewolf]

Ed would wake up rather early to check on his and Shusui's wounds. Shusui still looked rather rough but he was up and moving again. He waved and said good morning to Iaria, Selina, Jeremy, and Kim as they woke up or as he saw them from waking up. Soon after packing up his things and setting out some food, he began his morning training with his roster. "All right team, let's get focused up for the day." They started off with meditation to center their focus, Ed helped Krystal start off and it seemed as though Geeko was getting a handle on it all his own. Loki ended up focusing on Ed's thoughts.

After training and breakfast, when Kim spoke with Iaria, Ed chuckled and nodded in agreement. He figured it wouldn't be a bad idea. When they all set off, he'll keep his eyes open for any Pokémon that they might all like. He keeps Krystal out this morning to walk alongside the party.

Perception (1AP Boost) (http://orokos.com/roll/752786): 4d6 12


Edward applies Focused training to his roster!

Shusui gains 5 EXP! Level up to 9!
Kitetsu gains 5 EXP! Level up to 9!
Loki gains 11 EXP! Level up to 3!
Kuro gains 6 EXP! Level up to 5!
Krystal gains 4 EXP!
Geeko gains 5 EXP! (https://orokos.com/roll/752787)

[ImperialTM]

From Oldale to Petalburg -

Bryce looks down to Amber who gives a couple nods of affirmation. "Yeah we'd love to travel with you guys to Petalburg. I wouldn't mind a battle or two once we get there either if you want Julius." The two release their rosters to do morning training of their own along with Cordelia who looks to be introducing the new Vivillon to the rest of her pokemon and taking it through practices. Once everyone is prepared the group sets out onto the western exit of Oldale. Off to the side of the road there is a small makeshift camp set up with multiple machines strewn about the area. On the ground a man with wild curly brown practically laying on the ground with a scanner in his hands is muttering to himself, the man seems extremely fixated on his work.

Travelling along Route 102 the sun is blocked once more as the road leads into the dense forest. A couple wagons pass by going into Oldale as the group leaves. Some of the drivers give a good morning while others simply wave. The road stretches on with very few turns or deviations. Off the road there can be seen small glades every so often that break up the dense forest surroundings. As the sun reaches its apex its light breaks through the canopy more lighting up the road. Would you like to continue on or take a short rest.

Your nose catches the faint scent of what at first is sweet smelling but after another whiff or two turns sulfurous and putrid. It doesn't seem extremely close by but in one of the glades that your passing by currently.

Coming from the glade off the road a bit you see signs of travel. What looks to be multiple paw prints come from the forest and cross the road to the other side. There are also small and big drops of a dark red-black stain next to the tracks.

A new day on the road -

Iaira thinks for a moment after Kim's offer. "I don't see why not. We are traveling in the same direction anyways." Packing all the camping supplies the group heads out onto their 2nd day of travel. The surrounding forest once more still darker than normal due to the dense canopy.

Early on in your travels you notice off to your right there is a small pond in the forest. But what's even more striking is a small teal coloured pokemon with a cream spot on its stomach. The well built and heavily muscled pokemon is flexing at its reflection in the pond. After one or two flexes it picks up a berry from the pile it made next to it, eats it, and returns to flexing.

As the morning is coming to an end your eyes catch the shape of a large dark blue bird with a puff of white plumage on its chest. Its big body sits eyeing the group very closely as it passes underneath the birds branch. When the group gets a distance from the tree the large bird takes off from the branch landing closer still watching silently.

As the day comes to the afternoon you can see a yellow-cream coloured feline resting in a low hanging branch. Underneath a mass of vines forming a bush slowly is inching its vine up the tree where the feline rests.

As you pass the large bird you also notice two smaller birds with red eyes and crooked yellow beaks eyeing you as well deep in the shadows. As the big bird takes off the smaller ones do so as well keeping lower to the trees.

As the sun reaches its apex its light breaks through the canopy more lighting up the road. Would you like to continue on or take a short rest.

[TJ Zen]

Before Julius Begins training his pokemon, He'll introduce the Mudbray to his team. The Colt will seem skittish at first but warms quickly when Vengeance and Vandal Play with him. Once they get accustomed to each other, Julius will begin training. As the training progresses Julius notices a brand (http://orokos.com/roll/752928)(?) on the Colt's flank. Once training is over, He'll ask the Nurse if she knows anything about it.

On the Trail

Once Everyone is done training, the group departs towards Petalburg. Julius will release Valiant and Vegenance to travel with him as they walk. and will Voluteer that the group Break around noon as to not over exert the new member. While resting, Valiant rest under a shady tree (http://orokos.com/roll/752930). "A nap sounds good. Come on, Ven let's take a break." Julius says as he leans up against a tree with his 2 'mon. and catches a few winks.

[big teej]

Ace wriggles free of his sleeping bag and packs up his gear before releasing his roster and running them through their paces in the morning, paying extra attention to any new acquisitions to make sure they're getting the most out of it.

"Morning Joanna." He stifles a yawn. "I think I'm ready to head out when you are." He looks around, looking for the mountain to rise over the tree tops. He shrugs and points "I think it's that way."


Near as I can tell, I did not assign the scolipede exp to my team, so I'm going to dump all 50 points into Jazz to raise her to level 7

Useless Survival Roll: 8 (https://orokos.com/roll/753491)

Ace keeps his current roster, sending both new ghosts to the PC

Training Window: Applied Focus Training to Roster and experience (https://orokos.com/roll/753495)

Endeavor gained 7 Experience, Endeavor Leveled up! learned Odor Sleuth
Brand gained 7 Experience, Brand leveled up!
Jazz gained 9 Experience
Ranger gained 9 Experience
Mil Muertes gained 9 experience
Vigil gained 7 experience!

[InTheMachine]

Joanna wakes and eats a small breakfast with her Pokemon before jumping into her morning training routine. She says a good morning to Ace the smirks when he points in a different direction to where they're supposed to be going.

"I think you mean this way," she says as she proceeds in the direction they were going yesterday.

Throughout the trek, Maverick and Shrike keep watch for anything out of the ordinary until they find the miners.

"Hello there," she calls to them. "We have a package for you!"


Training! ("http://orokos.com/roll/753613")
Shrike gains 6 XP!
Talon gains 9 XP!
Piper gains 12 XP!
Maverick gains 6 XP!
Rook gains 9 XP!

Joanna uses this training window to tutor Mach Speed onto Rook!

Survival: (http://orokos.com/roll/753624) 13

[PK-Leon]

A Speedy Recovery


Returning to the Pokemon Center the Nurse greets the part once more. When asked to see the healing pokemon she gives a smile. "Of course, they're right back here." The nurse leads Julius and Madelyne into the back room where the Mudbray was taken earlier. Inside there are what look like pods of various size that hold pokemon. The pods are oblong shaped with bedding inside keeping the pokemon comfortable, each is covered with glass and on the side of each pod is a small computer terminal and screen.

Easel and Tails are each laying in one of these pods with some bandages wrapped around their mid-sections. "These two should be in top shape come the morning, their injuries have been healing quite nicely." The nurse says to Madelyne. When asked to stay here for the night the Nurse gives another small smile "I'm sorry but people are not allowed back here over night. I'll be sure to have them ready bright and early for you in the morning."

Madelyne checks in the remainder of her team for treatment after returning to the Pokemon Center and follows the nurse further into the facility. The redhead's heart feels at ease once she see's the state of her two partner pokemon however she can't help but feel responsible for their current condition. If I were a stronger trainer maybe this wouldn't have happened to the two of you... She thinks to herself before shaking away the tears beginning to form in the corners of her eyes. Never again... I'll become stronger for all of us, I promise.

Madelyn doesn't put up any protest after the Nurse explains that they can't stay overnight with their pokemon and makes her way to bunk with Cordelia for the night.

Dawn of a New Day


After a restful nights sleep the morning sun peaks through the windows of the hostel rooms. When entering the main lobby the Nurse gives a good morning greeting and walks out any pokemon that stayed over night.

Madelyn will hurry over to Easel and Tails who leap into the artist toppling her over onto the floor. "I was so worried about you two!" she says in a fit of laughter while being greeted with licks from her pack. "Okay that's enough for now, let's get you back into the swing of things!"

The artist leads her team outside and takes time to introduce the pokemon to one another before running them through her usual morning training routine.

EXP Training (http://orokos.com/roll/754424):
Easel - 7 EXP
Tails - 6 EXP
Lillipup - 8 EXP
Eevee - 7 EXP
Fletchling - 8 EXP
Beautifly - 13 EXP


Bryce looks down to Amber who gives a couple nods of affirmation. "Yeah we'd love to travel with you guys to Petalburg. I wouldn't mind a battle or two once we get there either if you want Julius." The two release their rosters to do morning training of their own along with Cordelia who looks to be introducing the new Vivillon to the rest of her pokemon and taking it through practices. Once everyone is prepared the group sets out onto the western exit of Oldale. Off to the side of the road there is a small makeshift camp set up with multiple machines strewn about the area. On the ground a man with wild curly brown practically laying on the ground with a scanner in his hands is muttering to himself, the man seems extremely fixated on his work.

As the group departs to the west Madelyn will release Easel asks him to accompany her as they walk. They don't get very far before coming across the seemingly eccentric man laying the the grass.

"Uh... excuse me!" She calls out to the man. "I just wanted to know if you were alright and what is it exactly that you're working on?"

On the Road


Travelling along Route 102 the sun is blocked once more as the road leads into the dense forest. A couple wagons pass by going into Oldale as the group leaves. Some of the drivers give a good morning while others simply wave. The road stretches on with very few turns or deviations. Off the road there can be seen small glades every so often that break up the dense forest surroundings. As the sun reaches its apex its light breaks through the canopy more lighting up the road.

"This is really nice isn't it?" The artist says aloud as the group moves along. "Pockets of sunshine while taking a walk through a forest teeming with life make for perfect drawing conditions!"

Madelyn makes a sketch of the surrounding area when the group stops to rest and keeps an eye out for anything that stands out from the typical scenery.

Madelyn spends 1 Field AP to add Route 102 to her Travel Archive! (4/5 Field AP Remaining)

Perception: 17 (http://orokos.com/roll/754431)


Your nose catches the faint scent of what at first is sweet smelling but after another whiff or two turns sulfurous and putrid. It doesn't seem extremely close by but in one of the glades that your passing by currently.

"Hey... does anyone else smell that?" The redhead asks the rest of the party. "This may be against my better judgment but does anyone want to see where that's coming from?"

The would be adventurer will follow her nose in the direction of the scent with her Furfrou at her side in search of the odor's source.

[ImperialTM]

Outside of Oldale -

The man looks up at Madelyne, his eyes a bit wide. "Me!? I am working on a break through! I believe I have found evidence of a new pokemon! Yes, this fossil that I'm examining will prove my hypothesis! Did you get my job posting? Is that why you're here? If so wonderful! You may be able to help me. Now come, come, I am currently trying to identify this foot print fossil, it seems to possibly have been bipedal but then again these tracks over here are far enough away that it could have been quadrupedal as well, with the ability to mimic a bipedal creature. Truly this will be a breakthrough and quite the discovery once I collect enough data!"

When Madelyne asks her question Bryce shrugs as if confused "No, but this might be interesting." joining Madelyne as she wanders off. Amber stops and she flinches at something saying "What is that awful smell? I'm now curious about it as well." Making way through the forest quite a ways, the trees open up into a small glade where there can be seen a pack of 2 small black and grey canines and 3 larger ones circling something. Every so often one of them sticks their heads up to observe the surrounding area. Their faces looks wet and covered in a deep red colour. One of the larger ones stares directly at the group. It drops into a low crouch to which the others turn and do the same. The pack spreads out attempting to encircle the group. Bryce releases a small humanoid pokemon with pale purple skin. Amber releases a deer-like pokemon that is a light pink. "Be careful Prism. Don't get surrounded!" The deer charges one of the Mightyena, its pelt shifts colour to a bright red before it spins around kicking the canine with its back hooves. The Mightyena is knocked back and staggers slightly struggling to get back up.

You are attacked by a pack of Mightyena!

The pack moves forward!

Bryce releases Tyrogue!
Amber releases Deerling!

Deerling uses Camouflage becoming a fighting type!
Deerling uses Double Kick on Mightyena 3!
Mightyena 3 gains 1 Injury!

Julius and Madelyne have initiative!

Map is on Roll20 for reference!

Initiative -
Mightyena 2 - 27
Mightyena 1 & Bryce & Amber - 15
Mightyena 3 - 14
Deerling - 11
Madelyne & Julius & Tyrogue - 10
Poochyena 1 - 7
Poochyena 2 -2

Mining Camp -

One of the men turn after Joanna calls out. A tall dark skinned man wearing a white tank and deep green cargo pants addresses Joanna and Ace. "Package? I hope it's from Gurdurr Supplies because we're about to run out of food." Should the package be shown, the man will take it and hand it off to the other man he was talking to. "Thanks, guess I should get you guys a receipt so you can show Hal the delivery made it safe and sound." The dark skinned man leads the way to a large open tent. Inside a cot is set up along the left side and a makeshift desk with some papers scattered across it sits opposite. The man grabs a pen and spare piece of paper and writes down a quick note, he then takes a stamp marking the paper at the bottom. Once he is finished he holds the paper out to the duo "There ya go all, set in stone so to say." He chuckles. "Be safe getting back to Oldale. I know it's not a difficult journey but we did hear some crazed screech some time yesterday. May be a rampant pokemon, you can never really know is the wilds."

[big teej]

Ace unloads the package from his bag and turns it over tot he man. "Is that really enough for everybody here?" He asks looking around at the number of workers. He'll stash the receipt among his belongings where it probably won't get torn up or burned.

Ace throws Joanna a glance when the man mentions the screech and then smiles at the man. "Did it sound... kinda like this?" Ace then does his best imitation of the Scolipede's screeching attack. "Cause we left that sucker scorched and burnt on the side of the road. Ha ha!"

Ace will lock his fingers behind his head and :smallbiggrin:

[TJ Zen]

"Come on Valiant, let run off these hounds!" Julius says, loosing the Mudbray from its ball. The donkey looks around skttishly at first and a shirks at the mob. but seeing the Tyrouge and Deerling stave off the Mob Stampedes (http://orokos.com/roll/755192) towards the pack of hounds and shifts the earth underneath their feet (http://orokos.com/roll/755195), pushing them away.

Julius releases Valiant

Valiant uses Bulldoze! 35 Ground Damage vs. Def +3 Bonus Damage
Poochyena 2 and Mightyenas 2 and 3 lose 1 CS in Speed and are pushed directly from Valiant 1 hex.

The terrain in a burst 1 area around Valiant is considered rough. (Environmental effect)

[PK-Leon]

Outside of Oldale


The man looks up at Madelyne, his eyes a bit wide. "Me!? I am working on a break through! I believe I have found evidence of a new pokemon! Yes, this fossil that I'm examining will prove my hypothesis! Did you get my job posting? Is that why you're here? If so wonderful! You may be able to help me. Now come, come, I am currently trying to identify this foot print fossil, it seems to possibly have been bipedal but then again these tracks over here are far enough away that it could have been quadrupedal as well, with the ability to mimic a bipedal creature. Truly this will be a breakthrough and quite the discovery once I collect enough data!"

Madelyn looks back to the party non-verbally searching for any help to get her out of her current situation. "Uhm... actually...", she says before sighing and resigning to her fate. She follows the would be researcher and takes a look at the set of footprints in front of her. After listening to the man's hypothesis and studying the other set of prints she attempts to make any connection she can between the two or anything she may have learned previously in school.

Academic Edu: 9 (http://orokos.com/roll/755288) (Spent 1 Field AP to boost)
Pokemon Edu: 14 (http://orokos.com/roll/755288) (Spent 1 Field AP to boost)

"Hey, have you considered reaching out to some like Prof. Birch back in Littleroot Town? He's gotta be an expert when it comes to this sort of stuff right?", she suggests as the though comes to her mind.

Speaking of which... She thinks to herself as she takes out her Pokedex. I wonder if I can take pictures with this to send back to the professor? She looks over the Pokedex and it's features to see if it has any picture functionality.


Pack Hunt

"I'm really glad you guys came along. It looks like we've got the numbers advantage so let's take'em out quick!"

The artist releases her water weasel beside her and cheers it on as it unleashes a supersonic blast at two of their would be assailants.

Madelyn shifts 5 Hexes and stops next to Amber!
Madelyn releases Tails as a Quick Action!
Madelyn gives Tails Focused Orders as a Standard Action!
Madelyn activates Inspiring Presence as a Free Action!
Tails became Excited!

Tails activates Vanguard as a Free Action targeting Poochyena 1!
Tails' Special Attack rose sharply! (+2 CS)

Tails used Sonic Boom against Poochyena 1 and Mightyena 1!
To Hit: 5 (http://orokos.com/roll/755289) (1 After AC vs Physical or Speed Evasion)
Damage: 35 (http://orokos.com/roll/755290) Normal Special Damage vs Special Defense + 5 Bonus Damage

Poochyena 1 was displaced 2 hexes directly away from Tails!

[ImperialTM]

The canine go flying a couple feet as Valiant bulldozes into the group. Their bodies crumple into the dirt, most of the pack steadies themselves and rise, growling at the Mudbray. The Mightyena leaps at the equine biting down on its flank while the smaller Poochyena kicks up dirt and rocks into the Mubdray's face. Tails' sonic blast knocks back the smaller canine but leaves the Mightyena unfazed. Bryce commands his Tyrogue to attack the Mightyena, the small humanoid dashes forward and swoops in low landing a major hit onto the dogs underbelly. The Mightyena shakes off the blow and stares down at the humanoid menacingly before knocking them down and biting down on its mid section. The Deerling leaps around the fainted Mightyena and kicks off the Poochyena hindering Valiant sending it flying and unmoving in the grass.

Mightyena 3 fainted!
Mightyena 2, Poochyena 1 & 2 Gain 2 Injuries!

Tyrogue uses Tackle on Mightyena 1!
Its a critical hit!

Poochyena 1 uses Tackle on Tyrogue!

Poochyena 2 uses Sand Attack on Mudbray!
Mudbray takes 4 Ground Damage and is blinded until the end of next round!

Initiative resets!

Mightyena 2 uses Bite on Valiant!
Valiant takes 22 Dark Damage vs Defense + 1 Bonus Damage

Mightyena 1 activates intimidate on Tyrogue!
Mightyena uses Bite on Tyrogue!

Prism uses Feint Attack on Poochyena 2!
Poochyena 2 faints!

Tails has initiative!

Initiative -
Mightyena 2 - 27
Mightyena 1 & Bryce & Amber - 15
Deerling & Tails - 11
Madelyne & Julius & Tyrogue - 10
Poochyena 1 - 7

[PK-Leon]

"Tails, get in closer and let's give the others some support!" The Buizel dashes across the ground and looses a harsh growl at the wild dogs after re-positioning itself.

Tails shifts 3 hexes!

Madelyn issues Focused Orders to Tails as a Standard Action!
Tails' accuracy increased by +2!
Madelyn activates Inspiring Presence as an Free Action!
Tails' excitement rises! (2 stacks of Excited)

Tails used Growl! (Burst 3 - Friendly)
To Hit: 5 (http://orokos.com/roll/755652) (3 after AC) vs Speed Evasion
Damage: 5 (http://orokos.com/roll/755654) Status Damage + 5 Bonus Damage

Each opponent hit loses 1 CS in Attack!

[TJ Zen]

"Hold steady, Valiant." Julius says after the attack on the skittish Mudbray. "Keep them off balance." Valiant slams his hooves down and splashes mud at the beasts flanking her (http://orokos.com/roll/755674). assaulting them and their vision (http://orokos.com/roll/755675).

Julius Issues Focused Orders
Valiant Used Mud Slap! 10 Ground Damage v SpDef. + 11 Bonus Damage
Accuracy is decreased by 1 for opponents hit by move.

[ImperialTM]

The remaining 2 Mightyena stands their ground as the rest of the pack falls around them. The Deerling runs up and tackles one of the canine to the ground as the other bites once more on the Tyrogue.

Poochyena 1 & 2 faint!
Mightyena 1 Gains 1 Injury

Initiative resets

Mightyena 1 uses bite on Tyrogue!

Mightyena 2 uses Bite on Mudbray!
It misses!

Deerling uses Tackle on Mightyena 2

Mightyena 2 faints!

[PK-Leon]

After watching the first Mightyena fall to the ground Madelyn opts to end the fight instead of prolonging the encounter. "Tails, use Sonic Boom on the last one standing!"

The sea weasel rushes forward once again and uses it's two tails to generate a loud boom that strikes the black dog head on.

Tails opts to use Sonic Boom! (Priority Advanced)
Tails shifts 1 hex!
Madelyn issued Focused Orders to Tails!
Tails' Accuracy increased by +2!

Tails used Sonic Boom!
To Hit: 17 (http://orokos.com/roll/755698) (13 after AC vs Special or Speed Evasion)
Damage: 37 (http://orokos.com/roll/755700) Normal Special vs Special Defense + 5 Bonus Damage