SIGN-UPS

MEMBER-LED EVENT

INJURY-ENABLED

MINI-RAID EVENT

EXPOSITION

EARLY AUGUST 2023

THOUGH DISASTERS, NATURAL AND MAN-MADE, befall Hoenn with cyclical frequency and increasing intensity, it is easy to forget the dangers that exist within the landscape itself. Despite the passage of time and the advancement of modern technology, many corners of Hoenn remain as of yet unexplored and uncharted. These corners are among the most inhospitable places in the region, if not in the world, and have remained as of yet undisturbed for a reason.[break][break]

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NORTH OF THE PEAKS of the Chimney Mountain Range, on a shimmering volcanic MIRAGE ISLAND, a storm of dangerous dragon-type Pokémon have made their home. At its peak is a plume of crystallized magma radiating a field of INFINITY ENERGY that allows even wild Pokémon to TERASTALLIZE. Many have sought to bring back TERA SHARDS from the magmatic vein as well as treasure left behind by an ancient Draconid clan, but the few who have returned alive have done so empty-handed.[break][break]

WHILE DRAGON POKEMON ARE A MAJOR THREAT, there are also highly aggressive fire-type, ground-type, and rock-type Pokémon that are more than capable of ending the lives of complacent adventurers. Perhaps the biggest threat of all, though, is the EXTREME HEAT. Those without SYGNA SUITS or other ways to keep cool may find themselves overwhelmed by heat-related illness with too much exposure. It would be folly to assume Water-type Pokémon would be reliable within, particularly toward the mountain's highest turret.[break][break]

The MIRAGE ISLAND's proximity to a cruise ship with many VIPs on board has raised the stakes of the expedition substantially. Security and volunteer trainers have thus far been able to repel the dragons from the ship, but the sheer numbers of the dangerous Pokémon, as well as their ability to TERASTALLIZE on their own, are making it difficult, if not impossible, for them to hold the line.[break][break]

THE DENSITY OF THE DRAGONSTORM makes approach by air impossible without drawing their ire. Flying headlong into such a strong defense would surely be a death sentence. The cruise ship has reached out to Rangers, Officers, and other League officials throughout Hoenn in a distress call to get to the bottom of the MIRAGE ISLAND's appearance and quell the source of the dragon attacks. Those with loved ones aboard the vessel may have a vested interest in saving the many lives there, as well.[break][break]

THERE IS ONE CERTAINTY: if nothing is done about the gathering dragonstorm, casualties aboard the ship would be immense. The expedition has quickly escalated into an indirect rescue. Those who answered the cruise ship's distress signal would find the lives of its passengers on their shoulders...[break][break]

OOC EXPLANATION

THIS IS A HYBRID RAID/PROMPT EVENT. For the early rounds, characters will post every round in response to prompts provided within MODERATOR POSTS. As there is a great deal of uncertainty in the happenings of this event, characters may be required to use the ROLL command as prompted by moderator posts. The prompts will be focused heavily on exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat.[break][break]

Note that this is NOT a League-exclusive raid event. Rockets may participate, but it is recommended they use League or civilian personas to do so.[break][break]

INJURIES & DEATH:[break]

This will by default be an INJURY-ENABLED RAID EVENT, with a DEATH-ENABLED RAID EVENT being on an opt-in basis. Consent must be unanimous. Rewards will NOT be influenced one way or another by whether a raid thread is death-enabled or not.[break][break]

Though the scenario allows for it, death is unlikely within. However, the IC dangers of this event are great. During a round where there is a possibility for death or serious injury, players will be warned ahead of time. If you wish to have one of your Pokémon suffer death or serious injury, please feel free to collaborate with me, and I can work with you to make it happen!

PHASES

THERE ARE THREE PHASES to this event.[break][break]

PHASE ONE: Exposition - Traditional raid style

The first round will be in the style of a traditional raid. A moderator post will be provided for characters to react to. This phase is expected to be primarily exploration-based, with some combat. After the next moderator post, the raid will proceed to PHASE TWO.

PHASE TWO: Exploration - Wilds-style prompts

The meat of the raid will be in Wilds-style prompts. A moderator post will be provided, including a list of prompts to be included in characters' responses. These prompts can be cleared in any order. Some prompts may be required to be cleared by specific characters in order to count. Once all prompts are cleared, the raid will proceed to PHASE THREE.

PHASE THREE: Climax - Traditional raid style

The last few rounds will be in the style of a traditional raid. A moderator post will be provided for characters to react to. This phase is expected to be primarily combat-based, likely culminating in a "raid boss".

RULES

PLEASE HEED THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES. A more comprehensive list of rules will be published in each event thread. These rules are also subject to change.[break][break]

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• You may sign up with only ONE character.
• Your character may bring a total of SIX Pokémon. If you bring an Avatar-related legendary Pokémon, this counts as one of your six Pokémon.
• Your character can have only ONE Pokémon out a time.
• Your character's Pokémon can only use ONE move at a time.
• Please provide a TL;DR and/or BOLD moves/abilities/items used with each post.
• Salac Berries can NOT be used in this event. Instead, every player will receive two rerolls they can use for the entire event.
• Characters that miss multiple rounds risk receiving reduced rewards and/or being kicked from the event.
• I will not tolerate complaints about not being mentioned, tagged, acknowledged or feeling "useless" in a raid. Generally, I attempt to mention all characters and their actions in each post, but going into great detail regarding every character's actions may not be feasible.
• Remember that although I am essentially the DUNGEON MASTER or GAME MASTER of this event, much of this event's enjoyment and storytelling lies upon the players' shoulders. Collaborate with what I provide in each moderator post and each other for the best result!
• Rules specific to each event thread may be added in their respective individual event threads.

SIGN-UPS

SIGN-UPS are open immediately upon the posting of this thread, and will close on AUGUST 16th at 11:59 PM CDT. The first MOD POSTS will go up on or around MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST. Deadlines may vary depending on the thread, but will be strict to keep the events moving.[break][break]

To sign up, fill out the below form. Once you fill out your signup post, I will "like" your post, and your character's tag will be added to the signup sheet.[break][break]

Signups will be processed in the order than they are received. You do not need to lock in movesets and Pokémon until the start of the raid and your first post. However, after your first post in the event, your movesets will be considered locked in and static.[break][break]

I will only be accepting TEN CHARACTERS for this raid. If there is sufficient demand, I may consider running another raid with similar structure in the future.[break][break]

Character name: @tag [break]
Pokémon Team (6 MAXIMUM): please list [break]
What is your character's call to action?: (optional)[break][break]