BATTLE OF PETALBURG MAIN EVENT

FLASH RAID

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS

FOR THIS FLASH RAID, heavy moderation will not occur unless required. There may be instances where the thread "freezes" for several characters to interact, etc. Below is a list of summarized actions from the participating characters, including some resolutions of actions.

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[attr="class","prompt0"]Aaron Toral remains unconscious. However, AIRI WATANABE and her SWAMPERT protect him from the BOOMBURST. Before they land, her DRAGONITE uses a HURRICANE to soften their fall, but AIRI WATANABE still injures herself as she shields Aaron Toral. As she tends to his wounds, her SWAMPERT uses HYDRO PUMP to contest the FEZANDIPITI's MOONBLAST.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Aaron Toral's TREVENANT protects its trainer, AIRI WATANABE, Shalin Nariya and their Pokemon by erecting another HORN LEECH BARRIER. The branches also help keep them safe from the TOXIC SANDSTORM.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Shalin Nariya is UNCHARMED, and as she falls, her STARMIE ALLY SWITCHES with her to prevent her trainer from incurring injuries. As a result, the STARMIE's CORE fractures—and worse injury is avoided thanks to AIRI WATANABE's DRAGONITE.

[attr="class","prompt0"]DESIREE BLOOMS clings onto the feathers: the only PHYSICAL EVIDENCE of THE LOYAL THREE'S RESURRECTION. Impressed with AIRI WATANABE, she asks DIANCIE to protect them. The MOONBLAST and HYDRO PUMP from AIRI WATANABE's SWAMPERT successfully nullify the FEZANDIPITI's MOONBLAST in a stunning explosion of light and water.

[attr="class","prompt0"]jack wainwright, as Pamplemousse, enters a fury as MUNKIDORI escapes. He flies with TOGEKISS, the SAFEGUARD protecting them from being poisoned by the SANDSTORM. He loses his way, but reunites with DESIREE BLOOMS.

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[attr="class","prompt0"]Roze Falkner avoid the STOMPING TANTRUM from OKIDOGI. She calls upon her CLEFAIRY to use LIFE DEW to heal those around her. As Andrea Vaneau departs, she tells her to be safe.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Hideo Kino's UXIE avoids the STOMPING TANTRUM too; however, as the UXIE guesses what is responsible for their resurrection, the Lake Guardian may also recall Hideo Kino's ZANGOOSE & ELGYEM's involvement in the breaking of their effigies. Perhaps, more exist in the region as contingency plans for their contingency plans.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Andrea Vaneau chases after the OKIDOGI on her SALAMENCE. As the poison begins to settle in her system, her OGERPON joins in the chase...

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[attr="class","prompt0"]Cassandra Kubrick keeps her AZELF from giving chase to the MUNKIDORI. The Lake Guardian uses SAFEGUARD, and for awhile, they are able to stave off the poisons. But eventually, the SAFEGUARD will fade.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Elise Calcifet and Cadeyrn Osmond ride on his TYRANTRUM. Her CALYREX SHARD uses AROMATHERAPY to provide momentary relief from the TOXIC SANDSTORM. However, the poison becomes too much...

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[attr="class","prompt0"]Yamaguchi Himiko avoids Eduardo Hisakawa's grapple and claws him with her poison nails. However, Eduardo Hisakawa's INCINEROAR is able to strike her successfully in midst the grating SANDSTORM. Yamaguchi Himiko's HISUIAN ZOROARK manages to strike Eduardo Hisakawa's INCINEROAR with a SHADOW CLAW.

[attr="class","prompt0"]PETRA MONROE engages ULYSSES MONROE and his MEGA AERODACTYL. Her MEGA BLASTOISE uses G-MAX CANNONADE to successfully strike the MEGA AERODACTYL. Spouts of water continue to erupt around their battlefield. However, the LIGHT SCREEN from Hawkins' CHIKORITA grants them further durability.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Eduardo Hisakawa is interrupted by UYLSSES MONROE's MEGA AERODACTYL's ROCK SLIDE—and the collateral damage from PETRA MONROE's BLASTOISE knocks his INCINEROAR out. Eduardo Hisakawa's TERRAKION shields Eduardo Hisakawa from other sources of damage and takes stock of the encroaching TEAM ROCKET GRUNTS, including the wild card, gaius marcellus.

[attr="class","prompt0"]If desired, Eduardo Hisakawa and TERRAKION can knock out Yamaguchi Himiko's HISUIAN ZOROARK immediately afterward (consult with Madda).

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[attr="class","prompt0"]Hawkins' CHIKORITA uses AROMATHERAPY, stalling the effects of POISON on himself, Yamaguchi Himiko and ULYSSES MONROE for a pivotal period.

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[attr="class","prompt0"]Kouji Matsubara manages to stab gaius marcellus, but his arm breaks in the process. gaius marcellus departs and ambushes ULYSSES MONROE, Yamaguchi Himiko, PETRA MONROE and Eduardo Hisakawa. His LUCARIO COPYCATS a ROCK SLIDE and every trainer and their Pokemon is struck in the crossfire. However, a persisting REFLECT from Hawkins' CHIKORITA grants the Rockets better durability.

[attr="class","prompt0"]On GLASTRIER, Gunner Graves and Georgette Bluebottle attempt to pursue jack wainwright, but loses track of him when they encounter the battle between ULYSSES MONROE, Yamaguchi Himiko, Hawkins, PETRA MONROE, Eduardo Hisakawa, and gaius marcellus.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Gunner Graves switches in his CLAYDOL to PROTECT against the TOXIC SANDSTORM, keeping him, Georgette Bluebottle, and their Pokemon safe for a little while longer.

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[attr="class","prompt0"]In the nick of time, oscar clayton catches howard slayte. However, he falls off his GOUGING FIRE before being caught by his NAGANADEL. Together, oscar clayton directs his ULTRA BEAST to give them a ride toward the crack in REGIROCK's BODY.

[attr="class","prompt0"]priam conrad switches in his BRAVIARY and leaps off the REGICE. The augmented bird uses OBLIVION WING as suppressive fire; however, FERNANDO SILPH syncs with his GLALIE. Empowered by a SYGNA SUIT, the GLALIE counters the OBLIVION WING with a SHEER COLD to protect Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Yuan Wright recalls his BLACEPHALON and sends out his GHOLDENGO. The GHOLDENGO uses MAKE IT RAIN and coins begin to shower down from the REGICE.

[attr="class","prompt0"]dorian westcliff and El Sunderland engage in dialogue about Eris Halla to reach a mutual understanding. He calls upon his GENESECT and boards it. The GENESECT uses LOCK-ON in preparation.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Isaac Merlo stays his hand from dorian westcliff. His IRON THORNS uses Z-MOVE: HYPER MASER ARRAY on the REGIROCK. An ELECTRIC TERRAIN is summoned around the REGIROCK as it reverts. Lasers strike the Giant and confer an ELECTRIC-TYPE WEAKNESS onto it.

[attr="class","prompt0"]El Sunderland is forced to PROTECT themself and Eris Halla as the MAKE IT RAIN from Yuan Wright's GHOLDENGO showers down. After weathering a few coins, it METAL BURSTS the rest away.

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[attr="class","prompt0"]Tangaroa Emzar switches in his WHIRLIPEDE. It PROTECTS, staving off the effects of the TOXIC SANDSTORM from Tangaroa Emzar for a little while longer as he wields a pokeball.

[attr="class","prompt0"]After his fight with gaius marcellus, Kouji Matsubara finds himself by REGIROCK. He encounters an MOTHER BEAST NIHILEGO Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki and taunts her. As Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki is preoccupied with stopping howard slayte, his DRACOVISH leaps forth to land a FISHIOUS REND on her.

[attr="class","prompt0"]priam conrad's LEGENDARY MARK will react to Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki's MOTHER BEAST NIHILEGO FORM.

[attr="class","prompt0"]However, John Sullivan's special PSYCHIC TERRAIN, which slows and applies damage over time to those within it, may allow Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki to successfully retaliate against the DRACOVISH afterward.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki witnesses howard slayte reaching for a pokeball. She lashes out with a NIHILEGO TENDRIL. howard slayte attempts to throw his pokeball, but the tentacle impales his hand and shatters the capsule. He becomes POISONED and as blood sprays from the wound, he pulls away from the tendril before leaping to the REGIROCK.

[attr="class","prompt0"]However, John Sullivan's TAPU LELE attempts to keep howard slayte and the REGI STATUE from entering the Giant with a potent PSYCHIC. Surrounded by the man's PSYCHIC TERRAIN, movement grows sluggish here. As he is torn apart by John Sullivan's scales, howard slayte will feel his velocity decrease as he nears the REGIROCK's open heart.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Elisabeth Fiorelli orders TEAM ROCKET to kill the REGIROCK. Her TAPU FINI slams the REGIROCK with a MOONBLAST, while dorian westcliff, should he desire, can also let loose a potent, SUPER-EFFECTIVE ZAP CANNON thanks to Isaac Merlo's IRON THORNS' Z-MOVE.

[attr="class","prompt0"]Elisabeth Fiorelli is struck by John Sullivan's GRUDGE-EMPOWERED SCALE(S). John Sullivan's newfound strength is able to tear through her barrier of thorns to break her leg, forcing a horrible scream from her throat.

[attr="class","prompt0"]As or after howard slayte leaps, he is encouraged by Eris Halla's MESPRIT. Debris, smoke and explosions rock the shrinking REGIROCK, but he maintains some composure thanks to the Lake Guardian. Although Eris Halla sends her MESPRIT in order to handle the REGIROCK dilemma, she unknowingly assists what she currently hates most... And with a calm mind, howard slayte attempts to leap toward crack in hopes of placing the REGI STATUE inside of the Giant....

ROUND 5

IN THE TOXIC SANDSTORM, Andrea Vaneau, Elise Calcifet, and Cadeyrn Osmond give chase to the fleeing LOYAL THREE. Eventually, they spot their figures in the shifting sands. Their eyes glow menacingly and for a moment, Andrea Vaneau and OGERPON swear they can see PECHARUNT and its subjugating chains hovering above them. However, it is but a metaphorical illusion. Even when cast into ULTRA MEGALOPOLIS' DARKNESS, the foul pecha exerts its influence beyond the bounds of ULTRA SPACE...[break][break]

THE LOYAL THREE disappear entirely. Again, their fates will intertwine with those they have fought and toyed with. There are more people to break. More jack wainwright s to force into PAMPLEMOUSSES, more AIRI WATANABE s to force into weary healers.[break][break]

As ULYSSES MONROE, Hawkins, Yamaguchi Himiko, Eduardo Hisakawa, and PETRA MONROE are joined by Georgette Bluebottle, Gunner Graves and gaius marcellus, the Kanto Rocket Boss laughs uproariously. "look at us! we're a spectacle to all! everyone wants a piece of our kantonian pie!" However, his smile fades. He glares at Eduardo Hisakawa and PETRA MONROE beneath the brim of his hat, the AERODACTYLITE gleaming ominously on the band. "you two had your fill today, but the next time you face me and my rockets, you will be irreparably crushed and your bones will be the sands of our inevitable storm... gahahaha!"[break][break]

All around, Kanto's Rocket reinforcements continue to flood into the city en masse despite the TOXIC SANDSTORM. Eerily, the sounds of the League have hushed. The number of voices calling for Petalburg's defenses have been whittled down and the remaining survivors call for retreat, for survival, for aid. Among these voices, there is no DEREK HOFFMAN...[break][break]

NEARBY, ANOTHER DRAMA TRANSPIRES. howard slayte leaps toward the REGIROCK. Although it feels like the world is conspiring against him, he can only see REGIROCK and its missing heart. As he lands, slowed and accosted by all, the archaeologist lunges for the crack in the Giant's body and realizes the distance and time is not enough. As thoughts of failure compete with MESPRIT's easing, he throws the REGI STATUE, stained with the man's blood, into the steadily shrinking hole...[break][break]

The REGI STATUE soars, almost in slow-motion thanks to John Sullivan's interference. However, as it lands into the tightening crevasse, it becomes stuck. But new bonds and a fated story years in the making coalesce into providence. priam conrad's POKEBALL strikes the REGI STATUE, the lingering energy of his LEGENDARY MARK scrapes upon it and forces the capsule into the crack before it shrivels too small.[break][break]

For a moment, nothing seems to occur. But inactivity is an illusion. Inside the REGIROCK's aching cavity, the REGI STATUE begins to pulse and contort, stones shifting like dials and squeezing hands. The statue is a blueprint taught by the forefather and as such, carries the will and memory of it. And memory is enough to reconstruct what is missing: the REGIROCK's heart. As the statue resculpts itself inside the Giant, the crevasse completely seals. Stones from the Giant join with the statue: a stem cell of memory, a cure for a fearful mind.[break][break]

But the REGIROCK has also adopted another into its family. howard slayte's blood forever joins the echelons of ancient rock that comprise REGIROCK's BODY. And for this reason, the REGIROCK becomes loyal to him. Despite its petrous contusions, the REGIROCK remains resolute in the face of danger. It remembers Elisabeth Fiorelli and may attack her (should Scarlet desire).[break][break]

REGIROCK

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howard slayte may add REGIROCK to his Personal Computer. He can choose his moveset like a GACHAPON POKEMON. This Giant is also able to use DYNAMAX CANNON.

This will not be the only blood that stains stone. Another waits in SOOTOPOLIS.[break][break]

MEANWHILE, Team Rocket reinforcements move into the city like a plague. ULYSSES MONROE will witness "Rocket's" new acquisition, and with damning authority, will order howard slayte and his REGIROCK to lay siege to Petalburg to secure the city for Rocket.[break][break]

A harrowing gauntlet awaits those caught within the city's perimeter. The League must fight their way out before it's too late.[break][break]

"you're surrounded! i'll give you to the count three to run!" Ulysses lifts three fingers, folding them with each number uttered. "one... two..."[break][break]

Team Rocket does not wait for three. With a swift gesture and a laugh, the Kantonian Rockets who know Monroe's playbook descend upon those before him.[break][break]

THE FOLLOWING TRAINERS AND/OR THEIR POKEMON will eventually be POISONED by the SANDSTORM in the round. Feel free to incorporate the effects of the poison in your post:

Aaron Toral (already poisoned) AIRI WATANABE Yamaguchi Himiko Roze Falkner Hawkins FERNANDO SILPH Yuan Wright Hyakkaryōran Tsubaki dorian westcliff Cassandra Kubrick Cadeyrn Osmond

ROLLING?

YOU MUST ROLL in this round. However, SALAC BERRIES can not be used. This is a FIXED POINT IN TIME.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MAP

ATTACHED BELOW is an updated map of Petalburg City and Route 104.[break][break]

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credit for rocket sprites: click here

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INSTRUCTIONS

OOC EXPLANATION

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THIS IS A RAID EVENT where characters post every round, attempting actions and/or responding to prompts or scenarios present within provided MODERATOR POSTS. Oftentimes, characters must make use of the ROLL command, which can determine the success of actions and/or create narrative tension.

RAID EXAMPLE

This event is "DEATH-ENABLED". However, one should not worry too much about Pokemon or characters dying. Depending on player action, these high stakes can potentially be navigated without loss. Regardless, players can collaborate with me if they would like to craft dramatic moments like sacrifices, if it is able to be integrated into the event well.[break][break]

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to take advantage of this event to connect with new characters and to step out of your comfort zones. These events often act as a springboard for a variety of plots in its aftermath, with consequences that impact the wider site narrative and/or setting.[break][break]

Considering shiv's current health, this event will likely be SHORT, HAVE QUICKER TURNAROUNDS & HAVE LESS DETAILED MODERATOR POSTS. It is up to you to develop your stories, your dramatic moments, and more in response to the scenario presented.[break][break]

The plan is to conclude this event by the END OF AUGUST.[break][break]

Do note that this is A ROCKET VS LEAGUE faction-based event.

RULES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES.[break][break]

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• you can POST MORE THAN ONCE this round.
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• only ONE of your characters can participate.
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• only ONE POKEMON can be out at a time (when applicable).
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• please provide a tl;dr &/or bold moves/abilities/items used with each post.
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• 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 depending on the number of participants, this may not be feasible.
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• remember that although i am essentially the DUNGEON MASTER or GAME MASTER of this event, much of this event's enjoyment and storytelling rests upon the players shoulders. collaborate with what i provide in each moderator post and each other for the best result!
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• lastly, be cognizant of participating players and characters. no one is the "main character" of an event, and allowing space for give-and-take between characters and their actions is highly encouraged.
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• more rules may be specified in the actual event thread.
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DEADLINE

DEADLINE

PLEASE POST BY AUGUST 24TH, 11:59PM PST[break][break]

FERNANDO SILPH, AIRI WATANABE and Kazuya Yoshida have missed ONE ROUND.[break][break]
Kenjiro Yamada and SCOUT WILDER have missed TWO ROUNDS and will receive diminished rewards.