RAID: DESOLATE LAND

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park

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illie, sap sipper
she/her
26
september 23rd
snowpoint city, sinnoh
bi curious
geneticist
head professor
who are we
to fight the alchemy?
5’8” height
5’8” height
you caged me and then you called me crazy; i am what i am 'cause you trained me.
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illeana reyes
RAID: DESOLATE LAND
POSTED ON Jul 14, 2021 1:09:58 GMT
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[attr="class","illie i"]pink mist bleeds in the confines of this gondola. soothing anxiety, stress, panic... it keeps them calm, keeps them alert. as if to fuel that, she urges her healing mist further until it's coating the floor. they need to stay as aware as possible and if there's anxiety clouding that, mistakes could be made.

"if you have psychic types," she murmurs, shifting her gaze from person to person. it lands on and lingers, the ghost of a smile rising before lips settle into a firm line. "get them out and ready." as if to further her point, illeana releases her galarian ponyta without hesitation. the pastel pony settles beside her with a soft snort, welcoming the sight of familiar pink mist at its ankles.

"psychic," she orders. "keep it around the gondola as long as you can. we'll need it in case this line gives out." the galarian pontya doesn't hesitate to follow the request, its skin beginning to radiate a faint purple light. outside, beneath the barrier of the protect put into place, the gondola's exterior begins to glow with that same psychic purple.

while her ponyta focuses on the gondola's exterior, she shifts to the window. her dragonite is flying right outside, sticking as close as possible and within the realms of their group's protect. she doesn't bother attempting to shield her eyes or face from what lies beyond the windows. no, her mist helps enough to ease whatever discomfort sticking her head outside brings.

"move to the roof," she murmurs once her head is outside. the dragonite lingers for a moment, staring back at its trainer. "keep an eye on the wire. if it looks like it's about to break, fly as fast as you can to the bottom of this gondola to lift." the dragon huffs but flies higher to obey.

with her pokemon placed like pieces on a chessboard, illeana reyes heaves a soft sigh. she doesn't return her head back into the gondola, yet, however. instead, her gaze drifts down. there, she waits for a moment. will a blade hit? will they be impaled?

fuck, this sucks.

and with that, she ducks back in to check on her ponyta's focus.

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tl;dr |

- increases the mist to keep everyone calm
- releases galarian ponyta, has the ponyta use psychic on the gondola for as long as possible should they need to lift it out of harms way
- moves dragonite to the top of the gondola in case the wire gives out
- watching the ground to see if a blade comes




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the crown prince
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twenty-seven
may 20
hammerlocke, galar
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aqua/ex-admin
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PRECIPICE BLADES erupt from the ground like primordial jagged teeth as the prince maneuvers his shadowy steed up the mountain. "Go, Rocinante, go!" He chants as he spurs the horse faster (AGILITY). Its nimble speed serves to keep them from being impaled for the time being.[break][break]

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Briefly shifting his gaze off to the side, Remiel finds a somewhat familiar face in . Surrounded by a pink mist similar to one he'd become familiar with around , the man employed some notable Pokémon in his own efforts to scale the mountain. Even so, the royal summoned one of his own to provide support when he saw a fleet of blades erupt directly ahead of the Heatran.[break][break]

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Trained to swiftly assess its situation and conform to its master's wishes, the Kingdra maintains a steady flight beside the Spectrier as they advance upwards. It only takes a brief moment of eye contact and a simple gesture for it to receive its next command. Silver gleams brightly in the sunlight as it gathers at the tip of the sea dragon's snout. Then, with practiced aim, it fires a FLASH CANNON.[break][break]

After (presumably) some of the blades ahead of the businessman have been reduced to dust, Remiel calls out from afar. "Silph," He draws his Spectrier onto a trail leading closer to the main path as vegetation ignites upon their prior route. "Any idea as to what stoked Groudon's fury?"[break][break]

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— Spectrier used AGILITY to evade blades and continue upward.[break][break]
— Kingdra summoned to provide support against blades with FLASH CANNON.[break][break]

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stones erupt from the ground at a pace to quick for Asriel to outrun. His luxray takes initiative: scooping up his trainer onto his back, and running forward. electricity surging around them as the luxray dodges the attack from groudon, only stopping when the attack ceases and both of them are safe.

The absurd heat was causing him to feel light headed, however since he didn't have a solution the best he could do was endure. Hopefully one would present itself soon, otherwise he was going to have problems.

Luxray's ears perk up at the sound of a strange noise, and Asriel hears it as well. He sighs heavily, nodding towards the luxray and the two head down a branching tunnel to investigate the sound.


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Luxray keeps asriel safe from groudons attack, the two head down a branching tunnel to try and locate the strange noise.
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stormy, bronwen
she / her
twenty-five
july 25
saffron city, kanto
heterosexual
elite four
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1350 height
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Apparently, spontaneously combusting was the least of their worries.[break][break]

Partway through her valiant speech that evidently no one may have heard, sharp spears of magma and rage jut out the side of the mountain, pile-driving anyone and anything that got too close.[break][break]

But whatever burns, they burn hotter.[break][break]

Moltres screams, too, but not out of pain. Under the assumption that they avoid being pierced through and detonated upon, the pair navigate the PRECIPICE BLADES, aided by their earlier TAILWIND and their ability to brave the ash and smoke far better than the average adventurer. [break][break]

After all, Moltres made its home here, and Stormy had risen from the belly of that volcano. Groudon didn't scare either of them.[break][break]

Though he probably should.[break][break]

Moltres' sharp eyes along with its close proximity to the RED SHARDS reflecting in the blades prompt the deity to attempt to snatch one. The two are quick, keeping up their TAILWIND for the time being.[break][break]

One by one, it appears that most of the group's fellow fliers were managing on their own. Thank Arceus' for Pokemon's uncanny ability to react instantly in times of peril.[break][break]

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The howling of Absol greeted them on the other side of the Teleport, fading in with increased clarity as Jess’s senses returned to her one by one from the jump. At the same time, Bird let out a two-note alarm, one which prompted her human partner to abruptly dive out of the way.

It was not an elegant dive. It was like a bodyguard tackling down a president, but with no president involved. Jess sprawled on her stomach, rolling over just in time to see a ten-pronged cluster of red stone spears puncture the earth beneath where they’d been.

“We’re okay,” Jess’s gravely voice came in response to , throwing a thumbs-up from her face-down position. Dunno if that was targeted or not. One way or another, this was no time to be economical about using Pokemon.

Bird decided that for herself as the tiny Starly burst from her jacket like a feathery ping-pong-ball, wind currents building around her fluttering wings. The WHIRLWIND expanded in a widening funnel, seeking to turn back the droplets of fiery rain which threatened to pepper the mountain climbers.

Rolling over, Jess was on her feet as she realized the flyers above were in danger from the exploding shards. From one of her few prepared capsules she released PIDGEOT, a golden-eagle-sized bird who launched from her fist into the air. “Featherdance, hurry!” The ex-ranger called, “Stop those things from blowing sky-high!”

Pidgeot beat her wings, twisting in a half-arc midair, then summoned a storm of pale feathers. They slapped the sides of the Precipice Blades like a swarm of wet paper towels, coating them in layer after layer of sticky goosedown. Would it be enough to dampen an explosion?
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Jess & Starly dodge the Precipice Blades thanks to Absol’s warning.
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The Saint of Slateport
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Outside Ballonlea
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[attr="class","rolling-thread"][attr="class,"faction"]Suddenly, huge chunks of molten rock sprout from the ground, stabbing into the Gondola directly in front of the one she was preparing to protect. At the same time, her Gardevoir's vision shared with TELEPATHY revealed a potential swarm of Archeops approaching. "Hold on-" Ruby began to shout, glancing into the car only to see vanished into a portal, seemingly accompanied by who was still incredibly injured. What the hell was he doing here like that? He shouldn't even be walking![break][break]

"Damn it!"
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Ruby grumbled under her breath, having to waste precious time locating them down at the mountainside as the gondola itself crashed and fell to the ground below. Eventually, her Togekiss located them and let out a cry. Unfortunately, it seemed there would be no time to take this slow and methodically with two kids apparently intent to get themselves killed. Returning Grace to her Pokeball, Ruby and Amor the Togekiss quickly began to descend. [break][break]

"EXTREME SPEED!" Ruby all but shouted, the Togekiss immediately getting an intense burst of speed as they flew to the ground, intent to avoid the majority of the smoke and ash, paired with any explosive material.[break][break]

As she descended, Ruby let go of her mounts back just enough time to send out two of her other pokemon. Her Urshifu landed with a dramatic drop, immediately scanning the scene and using DETECT to source any incoming danger, willing to literally grab a kid and leap them out of the way if required, or even both of them.[break][break]

Her other Pokemon didn't even land, Cobalt the Metagross immediately used MAGNET RISE, floating in mid-air nearby. Of course, his physical form was... visibly malformed. Huge chunks of black crystal covered its body and legs in a very strange formation, clearly unnatural.[break][break]

" ! !" Ruby shouted out loud, flying close to the other kids. "Tell me next time you're about to abandon ship!" [break][break]
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Twenty-Eight
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Precipice blades blocked the passage, forcing the spelunkers deeper into the cave. The blades throbbed with barely-contained energy, and the walls flowed with magma like Groudon's own volcanic blood.

"Kev! Help find a path," Zac said, sending out his steely serpent. Steelix rumbled forward with Gionah, its STEEL ROLLER breaking down any difficult terrain in their path.

As the magma flowed closer, Zagrea rumbled and growled deep in her throat. She was born in the earth's mantle, and was no stranger to heat or molten rock. Zagrea brought forth some of her EARTH POWER to reroute the magma, keeping it away from , , and . "Nice one, mate." Zac said, giving her a thumbs up. With his other hand he wiped his forehead, soaking up the thick layer of sweat and ash with his Lars and Articuno sweatbands. 

"Those things look like they're about to blow. Let's release some of that pressure, ay?" Zac said, sending out Busta. From a safe distance, the Clawitzer blasted one of the precipice blades with weakened WATER PULSES, chipping off chunks and releasing the growing pressure before they could explode with full power.
 
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-Steelix uses STEEL ROLLER to help Giona make a path out
-Heatran used EARTH POWER to reroute the magma away from the spelunkers
-Clawitzer used WATER PULSE to chip off some of the precipice blades and release the pressure 



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silph
SIR
twenty-nine
august 12th
saffron
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silph co. ceo
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POSTED ON Jul 15, 2021 3:03:57 GMT
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DESOLATE LAND


A CLIMB TO THE END



THEIR WELCOME IS GRACED WITH THE TUMULTUOUS GRUMBLE OF AN UPSET HEATH. Pillars of molten earth sprout with new life, replacing dried out grass with the heat of new life. Unlike the others who look to steal from these obstructions, Fernando yells for his team to avoid them altogether.

One hand intertwines with the reigns, wrapping it over several times other, as Fernando reaches for his spare ball to return his Shaymin. While the Pokemon is the most agile of those out, he can’t chance its small frame in an unwelcoming environment.

A FLASH CANNON from elsewhere passes overhead in an attempt to cut down the numerous obstacles ahead. What’s left for the Heatran and Garchomp to manage is met with a mix of STONE EDGE and PROTECT.

Much smaller pillars of hard rock protrude from the ground, outlining the unaltered ground as safe spots. Presumably any spots affected by the PRECIPICE BLADES will over rule the Heatran’s attempt to manipulate the ground, giving it direction on where to navigate. What it can’t avoid is met head on by the Garchomp, barreling through with its PROTECT as a buffer in an attempt to break through.

Fernando’s attention is divided between swapping his Pokeball with Zygarde’s. When the canine comes out its left to bring up their rear. His confidence in the Pokemon’s mysterious affinity for the earth is put to the test. As it darts behind them, taking up its role in their three-man relay race, it starts to channel the LAND’S WRATH to ensure their path remains relatively safe.

It’s the flux,” he yells out, voice shifting as his buckles in the seat of his franticly moving Heatran. His MISTY TERRAIN starts to spread outward toward ’s direction, an insidious flex of his power but one that will protect the uncover avatar should it reach.


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- fernando recalls SHAYMIN.
- his team attempts to AVOID the PRECIPICE BLADES.
- 'S kingdra attempts to destroy some obstructions up ahead with FLASH CANNON.
- heatran uses STONE EDGE to predict the correct path based off what it can't manipulate.
- garchomp uses PROTECT to ram into whatever pillars heatran cannot avoid or destroy.
- fernando summons ZYGARDE.
- zygarde uses LAND'S WRATH to assist their advance (may start channeling if action isn't allowed).
- fernando's MISTY TERRAIN continues to spread (avatar power increases radius) and toward 's direction.

- used THREE SALAC berries.

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Josh Dragomir
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RAID: DESOLATE LAND
POSTED ON Jul 15, 2021 3:31:05 GMT
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Josh noticed Amor flying up ahead. Not a good idea, he thought to himself. Amor was reckless, always had been. But the conditions weren't the best for flying right now, or Josh would have been flying himself. As much as he hated to say it, they had to take it slow and steady if they were going to get there alive. As for the gondolas, they were able to power them and get on. It was crowded, but Josh's Raichu was able to climb onto his shoulder to make room. Which wasn't exactly fun, but it would do for a time.

And then came the spikes.

A gondola ahead of them is hit, and the track begins to rumble. They would need to figure this out, and fast. A woman who looked like she would be Amor's type had a Pokemon use Protect on the car while encouraging them to cover their faces. Josh nodded as he adjusted his jacket to cover his nose, and motioned for Lightning to use his bandana to do the same. Up next came Light Screen, and others. Josh knew he couldn't just stand by though.

He steeled himself as he opened the gondola door and pulled his staff from his belt, extending it so it would reach the top of the car. Once there, he found a spot he could jam. With that, all he could do was wait. If the car was struck and began to fall, he would jam the staff into place and get the car stuck in the line. This would buy them time to escape, even if only a few seconds more.

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- Defense: Josh and Raichu cover their noses with clothing
- Backup Plan: Josh uses his extendable bo staff and holds it near a point between gondola and line that he can jam if the car gets stuck and falls. In the case it does begin to fall, he would sacrifice the staff to buy them time to escape before the gondola falls.
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When Tadashi had signed on for what was made clear as a dangerous mission to help out the ranger organization that he had admittedly accidentally made his way into, he couldn’t have imagined that it would be so… This? There weren’t words, really, that he could think to voice his concerns and otherwise about what was going on… A volcano that was getting ready to erupt because of the horrifying power of a titan like Pokemon, something that people keep calling a legendary pokemon, something called Groudon? Even just standing around the base of the mountain, Tadashi’s hair stood on end and he could feel the seething heat pricking at his skin… This was so not what he had thought would be going on…
Here he was though, clung to Nanghi’s back with Cassio and Ostinato on either side of him, knowing that the elephant’s sturdy body would help them make the treacherous climb up the side of the mountain… Explosions and sprays of rock could be heard, and a misfortune fortune of all of the noise in the outside, Tadashi was getting a pretty clear picture of his surroundings with all of the sound reverberating off of the rocks of the mountain side. He couldn’t see anything in the air, but he could feel scorching fire moving past them as if something was raining down upon them, and called for Ostinato to keep water sprays and his shell ready to keep himself, Cassio, and Nanghi from getting burned. Nanghi’s trunk was at the ready, her sturdy frame ready to bash through anything that might come into their path, and Cassio’s electricity was surging through his fur and over his needles, ready to take the quick action if necessary for clearing their path or attacking, whichever came first.
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Tadashi is here!
Tadashi is climbing the mountain side, riding Nanghi the Copperajah
Nanghi’s trunk is primed and ready to bash rocks and do her best to fend off the Precipice Blades
Ostinato is using Razor Shell to keep as many bits of fiery debris away as he can


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the pathway made by and company allowed for the zenji's group to traverse safely toward the sound and their luxray leapt toward. the individual wasn't looking so good, but there was no way for zenji to help the stranger for they were already ahead.

at the moment the professor, with his backpack in tow and laptop in hand, continued moving. for now there was no action needed on their part. "stay close you two." the zenji ordered whimsicott and lucario, both who were possibly the most vulnerable around all of this intense heat. if needed he was prepared to recall when the time came.

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There was a lot going on right now, and it was becoming increasingly hard to focus on everything that was happening all at once, the sounds of Pokemon and trainers working together and trying their best to take on a mountainous threat, one that most certainly threatened more than just the local area. Kanoa’s mind became filled with worry and anxiety, but she was reminded by Haoa with a short grunt that this was indeed the exhilaration she seeked, the wonder and danger of adventure that she asked for when she left Alola. So the main thing she needed to do was make sure that the rest of them were safe. Quickly putting the Arcanine back in its ball, she quickly released Aukai, her Tirtouga, who was ready and eager to help.



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First she had to thank for the save with teleport, certainly cutting their travel time as they continued to move up the mountain. “Yeah, thanks!” But before they could have a moment to catch their breath, the alert from Absol came, along with the ever creeping smog from all of the fire and destruction. Seeing that @jess had seemed to have herself, Kanoa needed to make sure that her and the man had been taken care of, yelling out: “Aukai, Wide Guard now!”

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CATACLYSMIC EVENT



A CATALCYSMIC EVENT has been avoided, for your rolls have exceeded 1300![break][break]

THE ARTIFICIAL SUN ABOVE pulses like a heartbeat. Hot, solar energy like whips, lash out from the sphere but do not venture too far from their body. Still, the heat grows more intense the closer you are to the peak.




THE GONDOLAS


@giselle /

THE GONDOLA SWINGS TO THE SIDE, pulled back by the ghostly kineticism of 's Gengar's art. With urgent drama, the TREVENANT PHANTOM FORCES and their GARDEVOIR in purple. is quick to follow them onto the ground— and as explosions rock the mountainside, her URSHIFU DETECTS incoming debris to block with its fists.[break][break]

As smoke billows down the mountain, their torched gondola smashes onto the ground nearby.[break][break]

ICE BEAMS, PROTECT and LIGHT SCREEN are cast from the gondola housing the others. Inside the vessel, the metal begins to grow incredibly hot despite its heatproofed constitution.[break][break]

As 's GALARIAN PONYTA PSYCHICS the car to lift it higher— the screams of and his ALOLAN VULPIX can be heard by those nearby. @giselle's CHEWTLE balances on the top of the gondola as 's DRAGONITE joins it.[break][break]

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The Head Scientist's MIST and 's COMFEY allow for some relief from the stinging air. His DRAGAPULT flies nearby as attempts to devise a contingency plan.[break][break]

However, EXPLOSIONS from other PRECIPICE BLADES begin to erupt as the gondola continues up the mountain. They witness the gondola in front of them fall and smash into smithereens— and as black smoke billows into the windows, visibility falls dangerously low. The vehicle heads into a cloud of sheer black smoke...[break][break]

THE FLIERS




A WEEZING IS SUMMONED by to CLEAR SMOG the air in his general area. He breaks off from the main flock of fliers on Garchomp, smoke streaming off his limbs as he avoids several explosions.[break][break]

As 's FROSLASS is summoned, floating as it summons a localized HAIL STORM. However, an EXPLOSION catches it— BURNING IT in the ensuing rush of hot smoke. However, the cool protects and her DRAGAPULT to a degree.[break][break]

Nearby, deftly avoids the explosions on CHARIZARD. The dragon's claws attempt to scrape across an intact blade to grasp at a shard— but finds that it the shards are inlaid into the stone. It takes force and precision to mine them out— and even then, the ensuing explosions obliterate anything and everything within the blades and nearby.[break][break]

From , a Gardevoir's FUTURE SIGHT is communicated to the group: a vague vision of explosions and of Mt. Chimney, one unlike the one they have seen before. It is more jungle than rugged rocky terrain. She is quickly joined by — and , who's phone jingles with its notification. His DRAGONITE manages to weave through PRECIPICE BLADES while nearby, is quick to catch up. As ' TROPIUS WHIRLWINDS smoke away, they reemerge from the chaos, unscathed.[break][break]

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and attempt to grab RED SHARDS too— but they are not so lucky. Despite TAILWINDS, the explosions catch up with them. ' YANMEGA is immediately caught in the detonation, hurling them both toward the ground. Similarly, is thrown toward the ground by the force— but her Moltres is not down yet. Nearby, 's DRAGONITE is able to avoid blade upon blade as explosions erupt around them; however, a PRECIPICE BLADE emerges from underneath them, striking the MARVEL SCALED DRAGON in the gut. Although, the DRAGONTIE does not faint— he and his Pokemon are tossed high into the air.[break][break]

THE CLIMBERS


@jess

FEATHERS DANCE IN THE SMOKE like spring petals thanks to @jess's STARLY. Some comfort is provided from the heat as continues to TELEPORT her and with precision and skill. Scaling mountains is no unfamiliar task to The Ferryman— but the additional protection provided by his peers allow him to succeed in TELEPORTING everyone from safe spot to safe spot.[break][break]

THE GALARIAN AMBASSADOR ascends the mountain on SPECTRIER, able to avoid the PRECIPICE BLADES— but barely. His KINGDRA is summoned to fire FLASH CANNONS as 's ZYGARDE helps his other Pokemon by breaking stubborn boulders or forcing BLADES away. A LAND'S WRATH is powerful enough for everyone on the mountain to hear it; those underground (, , , ) may mistake it for an earthquake while 's HEATRAN climbs with stunning dexterity.[break][break]

The two, protected by 's expanding MISTY TERRAIN do not face the pains of burning. However, they notice an UNOWN-D hovering the distance, its eye trained on the two before an eruption of smoke covers it.[break][break]

THE SPELUNKERS




WITHIN THE MOUNTAIN, 's SABLEYE attempts to strike the back wall tjat and his LUXRAY examine. However, behind them, THE BLADE ERUPTS, hurling , and toward the end of the tunnel. 's SABLEYE strikes the cavern wall and faints— while 's LUXRAY IS BURNED. Thankfully, 's WHIMSICOTT'S SAFEGUARD prevents BURNING.[break][break]

's and his Pokemon remain unharmed due to their robust constitutions— and their attacks to reroute the magma and create a path ring true. With 's SABLEYE's POWER GEM, the STEELIX'S STEEL ROLLER allows them safe passage.[break][break]

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As everyone recuperates from the aftermath of the PRECIPICE BLADES' EXPLOSION, the odd sound grows louder. From the left cavern wall, a draconic jaw HAMMER ARMS through, creating a tunnel. Before them, a traveler from Meteor Falls stands tall. A Regidrago, drawn by the immense surge of energy here stares you all down with all seven eyes. It does not seem friendly— for it will do whatever it takes to find the source of power emanating from this mountain.[break][break]

Further explosions from the embedded PRECIPICE BLADES rock the inside of the mountain...[break][break]

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT


JOURNEY TO THE PAST

THE FINAL FEW EXPLOSIONS detonate— and tear into the physical space. Rifts in the shapes of petrified explosions open up in this reality to show an ancient Hoenn jungle on Mt. Chimney. It is not an alternate dimension. PHYSICAL STRIPS OF THE PAST ARE CONJOINED WITH THE PRESENT.[break][break]

Thick jungle trees dominate where the rugged, dry terrain once was. Those in within the mountain will see similar sights. Old Anorith crawl around, clawing at stones— but their threat dwarves the peculiarity of this break in time. In some parts of the cavern, the jungle appears: places where the land has not raised yet.[break][break]

The artificial remains in the sky still. Groudon too, presumably, for it roars with increasing aggravation. However, those climbing or flying up the mountain will suddenly face an onslaught of ARCHEOPS. Those on the ground face a large flock of them running— while those in the air face a cloud of ARCHEOPS who have been able to manage an early launch. Their clumsy flight will cause them to smash into you if you are not careful.[break][break]

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, , , @giselle, , and 's gondola emerges from the black smoke. Although a PRECIPICE BLADE'S eruption rocks their gondola, they manage to avoid being knocked off the track. However, directly ahead, they notice that the gondola system... does not exist in the past. After one more interval of structural support, the gondola is set to careen off the wire and into the prehistoric Hoenn below.[break][break]

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CATACLYSMIC EVENT


AGAIN, FOR THIS ROUND, the players must AIM TO HAVE THEIR ROLLS TOTAL AT LEAST 1300, or else a "cataclysm" will occur, dramatically altering the battlefield. A cataclysm is not a failure by any means— but will help raise the stakes and add tension to each of your character's actions.[break][break]

Should the value be too high/low or depending on the circumstance, the roll total may change from round to round.


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MAPS


BELOW, UNDER THE SPOILER TAGS, are two maps for the raid. These maps may not be updated every single round (if can't keep up with its maintenance). To view a larger version of the maps, please click on their respective images.[break][break]

ON THE MOUNTAIN
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IN THE MOUNTAIN
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GUIDING OBJECTIVES


THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES are not mandatory to complete; however, they will provide guidance for what your characters will be trying to accomplish for the round or the raid. Occasionally, these will be updated depending on the events of the raid.[break][break]

  • find a route up the mountain.
  • stop the volcano from erupting/erupting in hoenn.
  • destroy or nullify groudon's artificial sun.
  • calm groudon.
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Please exercise respect, humility, and a willingness to collaborate. Should RP etiquette be broken in this thread, your character may be promptly removed. Furthermore, should you miss the posting deadline, there is a chance that your character will be ejected from the raid.[break][break]

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bean
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she must get to the top. nothing else seemed to matter right now. one of the explosions hits, causing pain to flash across her field of vision but the result is not as bad as it could be. "Aurora Veil" she commands Froslass, who is reeling from the burning. it coos softly before a soft mist appears over Siobhan and anyone else nearby her - but up to two can benefit. this can half the damage of the explosions.

Siobhan notices the rifts in the area next. the looking glasses into the past are fascinating, but she knows it comes with a price. the ancient birds fly from the depths. "dodge them" she says to Lich who will use Phantom Force to slip past a few. he vanishes from sight, rounding and teleporting further up the mountain if possible. the cool from the Hail protects her somewhat still;

even when Protect fades. her voice is muffled from her shirt -

but she soldiers on.

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Froslass uses Aurora Veil to half damage to her and those around her.
Dragapult uses Phantom Force to attempt dodging the ancient Pokemon.
Froslass' ability activates (Snow Cloak) to raise evasion + Hail still goes strong.
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POSTED ON Jul 15, 2021 7:12:14 GMT
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oh no. oh no. oh no. if things weren't in an absolutely dire situation she probably would have thought this was cool. or she probably would have tried to have a look around. but all she could focus on was the fact that things were going to hell even faster now. and there wasn't really a lot that could be done about it unless they acted fast. otherwise they were going to be hitting the ground running. "go go go. break the fall somehow." before it ended up with them all crashing to the ground. "if you've got a grass type focus them towards the ground!"

recalling her chewtle considering he wasn't about to be useful she pulled out three more pokeballs instead, hoping to make the landing easier. there was so much to be done in such a short span of time as her mind worked. "grass go! slow the fall and slow the archeops." if they could grow fast enough and high enough and strong enough then maybe they could stop this chaos from breaking out absolutely. and with the grassy terrain below hopefully the other plants in the area would grow strong, helping to stop their fall.

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- giselle requests growing assistance
- gardevior uses trace to copy a modern grooky's grassy surge to create grassy terrain
- uses grassy terrain to make the grass type moves larger rather than more powerful ig? hoping that some of the ancient plants grow as well from it
- gardevoir uses magical leaf to create a mild buffer underneath the gondola to slow falling
- appletun uses leech seed from the gondola to create vines to help slow the fall
- indeedee uses disarming voice at the archeops