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Post by Artificiary on Nov 7, 2020 23:27:06 GMT
Drackinhelm was an incredibly dangerous place - lying within a dormant volcano's caldera was one testament to that fact, though the consistently bubbling steam geysers, hot springs, and the occasional rumble and shake far far below the earth seemed to question how dormant it really was... and the Pokemon here who called it home seemed to like it that way.
And it was hot. Incredibly so. This part of the caldera wasn't too horribly far from the Salve Co. Construction Site - a fair jog away if emergency called for it, but certainly not entirely across the volcano itself. But despite the relative proximity to civilization, nature cared not, for there was a sense of excitement and intrigue in the air, bubbling up as surely as boiling water in the springs.
Welcome to Drackinhelm!
OOC: Let the thread begin!
This is encounter: 0/3
You have: 5/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 1/1
Repel Use: 1/1 Normal
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Kain Ramsay
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Post by Kain Ramsay on Nov 8, 2020 0:06:54 GMT
Kain hums softly as he walks through Drackinhelm, looking for any signs of fire type Pokemon. He has a smile on his face, and is debating on trying to find a spring that is less than boiling to maybe relax in. He knows the only way he can start a gym is with more Pokemon, because what kind of Gym Leader has only one Pokemon? Active Pokemon: Torchic || Torchic|| Level 15 || None HP: 16/16 Status: N/A Stat Changes: N/A Torchic // Level 15 // male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16
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Ability: Blaze - The power of Torchic's Fire-type moves is increased by 50% (1.5x) when its HP falls below a third of its maximum (it is "in a pinch") Held item: none Moves: Flame Charge, Scratch, Ember, Quick Attack
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Post by Artificiary on Nov 18, 2020 21:16:39 GMT
Perched on the top of one of the many ragged and cut rocks along the area, a Pokemon well adjusted to the heat watched the duo, it's beady little eyes intent on the other fire type and his trainer. Not many willing to come through here, to brave the flame and find glory... how interesting. The fuzzy white fur on its head stood out against the caldera's darkened stone and steam, and it shook its halo of feelers out with a little buzzing hiss.
This was worth testing. Worth approaching. Curious and curious. What kind of mettle did these two have? However, it was slow - annoyingly so, as it scuttled it's way down the rock towards Kain and Torchic. It wouldn't be forever, of course, no... especially when it became the sun's corona. But for now, alas. It would push.
Once the Pokemon got within a fair enough distance, it let out a little cry of challenge, spattering some fire in Torchic's direction! It was time for a battle and Larvesta was here to test their mettle!
OOC: A wild Larvesta appeared! Larvesta is faster and moves first. Larvesta uses Ember! It's not very effective and does 2 damage. Torchic has 14/16 HP!
Larvesta // Level 8 // Female
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Ability: Flame Body - Contact with the Pokemon may burn the attacker. Held item: None Moves: Ember, String Shot, Flame Charge
This is encounter: 1/3
You have: 5/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 1/1
Repel Use: 1/1 Normal
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Post by Kain Ramsay on Nov 19, 2020 23:13:26 GMT
Kain's eyes light up when he sees Larvesta. "Hello beautiful! I know what you are...and I know what you want..." Torchic scowls, before blasting back with an Ember of his own, angry that this strange fire bug decided to test the duo. Kain rolls an Ultra Ball around in his hand, watching the Larvesta. "Join us and you will have all the power you want and more..." (OOC- Torchic uses Ember!) Active Pokemon: Torchic || Torchic|| Level 15 || None HP: 14/16 Status: N/A Stat Changes: N/A Torchic // Level 15 // male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16
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Ability: Blaze - The power of Torchic's Fire-type moves is increased by 50% (1.5x) when its HP falls below a third of its maximum (it is "in a pinch") Held item: none Moves: Flame Charge, Scratch, Ember, Quick Attack
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Post by Artificiary on Nov 24, 2020 5:32:39 GMT
All the power and more, huh? This human talked quite the intriguing game, and it was one that Larvesta wanted to play. Getting stronger was certainly her game... power, glory, victory. It seemed she'd found the right people to pick a fight with... and the right duo to try to challenge, even more. This seemed like a surprise getting better by the moment... but!
With a surprising vehement hiss for a fuzzy bug, Larvesta tossed her head back and forth at the flames spat back at her. For being another small looking fire-type this bird packed more of a punch than she'd expected! This was new. This was interesting. Not many fire types could stand up to her blazing flame... Reeling from the attack, she spewed not embers from her mouth in the next attack, but silky looking string that webbed Torchic in a hampering mess. That oughta slow him down a bit, she thought triumphantly!
OOC:Torchic uses Ember and does 5 damage! Larvesta has 11/16 HP. Larvesta uses String Shot, lowering Torchic's speed by 1 stage (12).
| HP: 11/16 Status: Normal Stat Changes: None |
This is encounter: 1/3
You have: 5/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 1/1
Repel Use: 1/1 Normal
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Post by Kain Ramsay on Dec 6, 2020 13:39:15 GMT
Kain chuckles softly, slowly walking closer to Larvesta. "We can offer more than this dormant volcano...this place is already scorched, we can bring you to places yet untouched by your majestic flames, places that are currently ignorant of your impending glory. Join us and your might will be known throughout the region, or you can stay here, and be Queen of a smoking hole in the ground." He sets the Ultra Ball down near Larvesta, awaiting her decision. Torchic is taking careful aim at Larvesta, waiting for a sign of hostility. (OOC- Kain is trying an out of battle catch, Torchic takes no action!) Active Pokemon: Torchic || Torchic|| Level 15 || None HP: 14/16 Status: N/A Stat Changes: Speed -1 Torchic // Level 15 // male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16
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Ability: Blaze - The power of Torchic's Fire-type moves is increased by 50% (1.5x) when its HP falls below a third of its maximum (it is "in a pinch") Held item: none Moves: Flame Charge, Scratch, Ember, Quick Attack
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Post by Artificiary on Dec 9, 2020 21:01:41 GMT
A Queen, eh? Larvesta liked this title. Queen. But Queen of a smoking hole? That… no, that just wouldn’t do at all, now would it? The fire-bug scoffed, spitting little harmless sparks of embers about as she tossed her head. Queen of a hole, hmph! More like Queen of all flames and mighty powerful everything!
But this trainer was offering travel… and offering everything in the world to blaze at her feet. Now this was an offer. Very well. This human and his bird would suffice as willing subjects to her rule. Larvesta had no issues with this. All regally puffed up, the fire-type made her way to the Ultra Ball before tapping it with a foot. The ball rolled once… twice… *ding!*
The capture flashed green, before the Ultra Ball fell silent. Without a battle taking place, the excited rush of energy within the caldera died back down to its usual mildly dangerous hum. Something deep in the ground rumbled like an omen.
OOC: Congratulations! You caught Larvesta! Please be sure to add your new Pokemon's statblock as a new post on your tracker!
This is encounter: 1/3
You have: 4/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 1/1
Repel Use: 1/1 normal
Larvesta // Level 8 // Female
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Ability: Flame Body - Contact with the Pokemon may burn the attacker. Held item: None Moves: Ember, String Shot, Flame Charge
[img alt="Larvesta" style="max-width:100%;max-height:200px;" src="https://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/larvesta.jpg"]
[a href="https://pokemondb.net/pokedex/larvesta"]Larvesta[/a] // Level 8 // Female
[table][tbody][tr][td style="padding:3px;"][b]Max HP[/b][/td] [td style="padding:3px;"][b]Attack[/b][/td] [td style="padding:3px;"][b]Defense[/b][/td] [td style="padding:3px;"][b]Speed[/b][/td][/tr] [tr][td style="padding:3px;"]16[/td] [td style="padding:3px;"]19[/td] [td style="padding:3px;"]16[/td] [td style="padding:3px;"]17[/td][/tr][/tbody][/table] [b]Ability:[/b] Flame Body - Contact with the Pokemon may burn the attacker. [b]Held item:[/b] None [b]Moves:[/b] Ember, String Shot, Flame Charge
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Post by Kain Ramsay on Dec 10, 2020 0:03:33 GMT
Kain beams, before helping Torchic free of the sticky silk. "What do you think about our new partner? If the stories are true, we will be almost unstoppable!" He looks around to see if there are any other pokemon nearby before deciding to spray his Repel. "Let's see if we can lure any big boys out with this..." Torchic grumbles, not liking the smell, but if it brought a decent fight, then he would deal with it...for a chance to turn his discomfort into another's pain. (OOC- Kain uses his Repel, Torchic takes no action!) Active Pokemon: Torchic || Torchic|| Level 15 || None HP: 14/16 Status: N/A Stat Changes: N/A Torchic // Level 15 // male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16
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Ability: Blaze - The power of Torchic's Fire-type moves is increased by 50% (1.5x) when its HP falls below a third of its maximum (it is "in a pinch") Held item: none Moves: Flame Charge, Scratch, Ember, Quick Attack
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Post by Artificiary on Dec 18, 2020 20:29:33 GMT
The scent of the repel seems terribly musky in the air. It clings to the thermals, riding the steam throughout the immediate area of the caldera. While it doesn't seem to bother Torchic in the least, there's pitter patterings of other footsteps and paws scattering away. Little screeches of weaker Pokemon that can't seem to deal with the strong, threatening scent.
Beneath Kain and Torchic's feet, the ground growls once again.
With the tremors of the dormant volcano and the distant fleeing of weaker Pokemon, there's a lot of noise under the rock, dirt, and spring water. Shifting, moving, unfortunate disturbing noise. It isn't too horribly pleasant, if you're trying to take a nap - but if you're gauging for a snack, perhaps, it's more... inviting. This little predator steadies himself; wait for it... wait... patient... now!
As the sound of something seems entirely close, he lunges forward! Dirt and earth crumble apart as his sharp orange teeth clash upwards, biting down, rending - air? ....What. Now unearthed, the Trapinch blinks. He missed? All the vibrations must have thrown off his precision. Darn it all. He looks around with a little growl - ah. He'd been close. There's a little roasted chicken just waiting for him with it's trainer, right there. He clicks his teeth in challenge!
OOC: A wild Trapinch appears! Torchic is faster. Kain gets first move; you may attempt an Out of Battle Capture, or proceed with battle as normal!
Trapinch} // Level 13 // Male
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 19 | 23 | 15 | 10 |
Ability: Arena Trap - Prevents other Pokemon from being swapped out. Held item: None Moves: Astonish, Laser Focus, Bite, Mud Slap
This is encounter: 2/3
You have: 4/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 1/1
Repel Use: 0/1 Normal
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Post by Kain Ramsay on Dec 18, 2020 21:17:10 GMT
Torchic screeches, blasting flames in the air on reflex. He skitters a bit to create some distance, furious that a bug...rock...dirt...thing tried to bite him. Torchic looks up at Kain who nods, "Hit him hard with Flame Charge!!" Torchic wreathes himself in flames, before colliding hard with Trapinch. (OOC- Torchic uses Flame Charge!) Active Pokemon: Torchic || Torchic|| Level 15 || None HP: 14/16 Status: N/A Stat Changes: N/A Torchic // Level 15 // male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16
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Ability: Blaze - The power of Torchic's Fire-type moves is increased by 50% (1.5x) when its HP falls below a third of its maximum (it is "in a pinch") Held item: none Moves: Flame Charge, Scratch, Ember, Quick Attack
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Post by Artificiary on Dec 20, 2020 20:36:32 GMT
The Trapinch chitters, displeased that his quarry has gotten away from him - but oh! Oh, it comes back! Back with... lots of fire, and.... ah, Arceus.
Torchic picks up a lot of speed fast, and it almost seems a blur of flame and screeching chirps headed the Ant Pit Pokemon's way. He topples over head over feet, and becomes stuck on his back. His tiny stubby feet flail around as he tries to right himself, making all sorts of unhappy noises. This really just wasn't Trapinch's day.
He stops moving for a moment, clicking his teeth in Kain's direction. Trapinch really is just hungry - he hasn't eaten in a while, and then he misjudged everything.... if his snack will just stay still he'll be in a much better mood! Suddenly, Trapinch jerks violently and jolts upright with a little wide-open mouthed hiss, the bottom of his jaw smacking into Torchic - astonishing and unexpected!
OOC: Torchic uses Flame Charge! It does 7 damage. Trapinch has 12/19 HP. Torchic's Speed goes up 1 stage (16). Trapinch uses Astonish! Torchic takes 4 damage; it has 10/16 HP!
| HP: 12/19 Status: Normal Stat Changes: None |
Trapinch} // Level 13 // Male
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 19 | 23 | 15 | 10 |
Ability: Arena Trap - Prevents other Pokemon from being swapped out. Held item: None Moves: Astonish, Laser Focus, Bite, Mud Slap
This is encounter: 2/3
You have: 4/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 1/1
Repel Use: 0/1 Normal
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Post by Kain Ramsay on Dec 20, 2020 21:08:39 GMT
Torchic hops back, blinking at the Trapinch. He is getting angrier at this overgrown set of jaws. How dare they try to eat him! Kain watches the Trapinch for a long while before deciding to toss an Ultra Ball into it's currently open mouth. "Free food, but you have to be gentle!" Kain holds up some treats, "What do you think?" (OOC- Torchic takes no action, Kain tries to catch!) Active Pokemon: Torchic || Torchic|| Level 15 || None HP: 10/16 Status: N/A Stat Changes: Speed +1 Torchic // Level 15 // male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16
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Ability: Blaze - The power of Torchic's Fire-type moves is increased by 50% (1.5x) when its HP falls below a third of its maximum (it is "in a pinch") Held item: none Moves: Flame Charge, Scratch, Ember, Quick Attack
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Post by Artificiary on Mar 10, 2021 22:03:01 GMT
Food? Food! Yes, that's precisely it. And he doesn't have to hunt? Wait it out, stalk, snap and grab blindly? No battle for a well deserved snack for a starving little critter, just given with no complaint? Even better. He doesn't have to struggle and snap and fight if it's just given, which is all the problem anyway, so it's a win-win. Trapinch notices the treats held up and turns his head towards them, clicking his jaws again excitedly. Torchic is all but forgotten in this new immediate focus.
And so intent on this prospect of free food - and oh he can certainly be gentle for free food - he doesn't even notice the thing tossed towards him is not, in fact, something edible. Or food at all for that matter. The Ultra Ball goes right into the Trapinch's open jaw and is clamped down on. There's a moment of surprise, when it realizes what's happened, and then it's sucked into the ball!
On the ground, it rolls once... twice... and *ding* - goes still and silent with the tell-tale flash of a successful capture. No more wily snacks on Torchic for this ant-lion, now that he's safe in the Ultra Ball, eagerly awaiting his next meal and next adventure.
OOC: Congratulations! You caught Trapinch! Please be sure to add your new Pokemon's statblock as a new post on your tracker.
This is encounter: 2/3
You have: 3/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 1/1
Repel Use: 0/1 normal
Trapinch // Level 13 // Male
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 19 | 23 | 15 | 10 |
Ability: Arena Trap - Prevents other Pokemon from being swapped out. Held item: None Moves: Astonish, Laser Focus, Bite, Mud Slap
[img alt="Trapinch" src="https://img.pokemondb.net/artwork/trapinch.jpg" style="max-width:100%; max-height: 200px;"]
[a href="https://pokemondb.net/pokedex/trapinch"]Trapinch[/a] // Level 13 // Male
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Post by Kain Ramsay on Mar 10, 2021 22:53:37 GMT
Torchic grumbles as Kain heals him up. "Don't worry buddy...the next one is all yours, okay?" He gives Torchic some treats as he surveys the landscape. "This is probably going to be our last encounter today...we're heading into town soon." The duo continue their journey across the volcanic plains. (OOC- Torchic heals up, Kain continues his search) Active Pokemon: Torchic || Torchic|| Level 15 || None HP: 16/16 Status: N/A Stat Changes: N/A Torchic // Level 15 // male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16
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Ability: Blaze - The power of Torchic's Fire-type moves is increased by 50% (1.5x) when its HP falls below a third of its maximum (it is "in a pinch") Held item: none Moves: Flame Charge, Scratch, Ember, Quick Attack
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Post by Artificiary on Apr 14, 2021 8:15:22 GMT
And indeed so it is! Continuing on, the volcanic plains seem relatively calm compared to the Caldera proper. Getting out of the steam system does away with the threatening rumble of the ground of a land supposedly - supposedly - dormant. It’s no less hot… but it is a bit less humid, at least.
What it isn’t, though, is bereft of Pokemon.
While walking beneath a natural overhang of stone, there is a little quake of the earth when a few rocks come tumbling down the stone face. It doesn’t take much effort to get out of the way of the crumbling relief, but as it goes, not all of it is in fact, just rock… some of it is live Pokemon - an extremely unusual looking rock golem, rocking about as it gets to its feet, making some kind of vague noise, directly in Kain and Torchic’s path!
OOC: A shiny wild Roggenrola appears!
This is encounter: 3/3
You have: 3/5 ultraballs
Out of Battle Heals: 0/1
Repel Use: 0/0 Normal
Roggenrola // Level 12 // Male
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 17 | 16 | 17 | 9 |
Ability: Weak Armor - Physical Attacks lower Roggenrola's Defense, and raise Speed. Held item: None Moves: Sand Attack, Tackle, Stealth Rock, Mud Slap
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