Tumbling for what seemed to be forever, over and over, Umbrie fell from one dimension and into the next with a sudden bright light and the smells of farm life. The falling stopped and Umbrie was deposited into a pile of hay, in the midst of a field where several such piles were scattered among the field. A few farmers were busily raking up stray piles. They didn't seem to notice Umbrie, for the time being.
Along the east side of the field, there lay a barn where a few trainers were tending to their Pokemon assistants. They were busily grooming Ponytas and milking Miltanks. On the west side, there lay a series of buildings, most likely the farm houses of the families that lived here. Wherever here was.
Along the east side of the field, there lay a barn where a few trainers were tending to their Pokemon assistants. They were busily grooming Ponytas and milking Miltanks. On the west side, there lay a series of buildings, most likely the farm houses of the families that lived here. Wherever here was.
One group of farmers were talking about the big game as they approached, "Did you see the Chefs? Them KC boys sure do throw a good pitch." The others agreed and were about to add to the conversation when one pointed out, "Woah!" The others followed his finger and they agreed. Umbrie's clothes were very strange, bright, and colorful.
The farmers wore jeans, jackets, and white-ish work shirts. The Ponyta's snorted at the girl, sniffing her hand if she neared close enough to pet them. Soon enough, the first farmhand approached and held out his hand for a shake, "Well I'll be! We don't get too many fine folk around here. You from...Flossy Town?" The lad raised a brow, glancing over the strange material Umbrie was wearing.
The farmers wore jeans, jackets, and white-ish work shirts. The Ponyta's snorted at the girl, sniffing her hand if she neared close enough to pet them. Soon enough, the first farmhand approached and held out his hand for a shake, "Well I'll be! We don't get too many fine folk around here. You from...Flossy Town?" The lad raised a brow, glancing over the strange material Umbrie was wearing.
One of the farmer's kneeled down, "Aw, who's a hungry lil' fellow?" He grabbed a few sweet treats from his pack and held them out in his hand for the Vulpix to eat. The farmer lad drew his hand up and through his ruffled hair, "Oh, well...I guess you're not from around here after all." Smiling some, "My name's Mark. We were about to head in and have some lunch. Y'all welcome to join us."
Mark shook his head in amazement, "Poke cos-wha? Never 'ave I heard of Pinot Noir. Must be a long ways off." The other farmers looked up from taking turns, petting the Vulpix, when the meal bell was rung. They started walking off towards the farmhouse, putting their rakes in a pile of hay to return to them later.
Mark shook his head in amazement, "Poke cos-wha? Never 'ave I heard of Pinot Noir. Must be a long ways off." The other farmers looked up from taking turns, petting the Vulpix, when the meal bell was rung. They started walking off towards the farmhouse, putting their rakes in a pile of hay to return to them later.
One of the farmer gave a half-laugh, "Cute names." He gave the Espeon some food as well, "Don't worry lil' fella, we'll get ya somethin' to eat." Mark made a thoughtful noise in his throat, "Hmm, we don't have much of that around here. Marblewell's a quiet place. Though I heard some tusslin' around the mountain mine the other day."
Mark opened the door for Umbrie and the other farmers were already seated around a large table, food being served to several plates. Mark smiled some, "We have a few spare beds, since some of our workers are seasonal. We'll bring you a pillow and some blankets after lunch."
Lunch was quite loud, as all the workers and the family sat around the same table and ate mashed potatoes, sweet yams, farm meats, vegetables, and some delectable berry salads. Someone brought a few dishes for Strawberry and Dawn. After dinner, Mark led Umbrie to a spare room in the attic. It wasn't much, but it was small, easily heated, and relatively clean.
Mark dropped a bundle of blankets and a pillow onto the handmade bed, "This'll be here when you need to retire. Don't worry 'bout comin' in late, the door to the house'll be open. Not much crime around these parts."
Mark opened the door for Umbrie and the other farmers were already seated around a large table, food being served to several plates. Mark smiled some, "We have a few spare beds, since some of our workers are seasonal. We'll bring you a pillow and some blankets after lunch."
Lunch was quite loud, as all the workers and the family sat around the same table and ate mashed potatoes, sweet yams, farm meats, vegetables, and some delectable berry salads. Someone brought a few dishes for Strawberry and Dawn. After dinner, Mark led Umbrie to a spare room in the attic. It wasn't much, but it was small, easily heated, and relatively clean.
Mark dropped a bundle of blankets and a pillow onto the handmade bed, "This'll be here when you need to retire. Don't worry 'bout comin' in late, the door to the house'll be open. Not much crime around these parts."
Mark left the girl and her Pokemon be, closing the door and descending the steps. As Umbrie slowly slipped into a dreaming state, she dreamed of a meteorite falling from the sky. Then she too was falling, aimlessly, into a pile of fluffy Pokedolls.
The two hours pass by without hassle and a fresh set of clean clothes, a packed meal, and a few Pokeballs and Potions were set outside her door. A little note was on top of the pile, "A little extra to help you get by, from the Marblewell ranch." There were two Pokeballs and Potions, in addition to the leftover items Umbrie already had. The sun was still high in the air, but in an hour or so, it would fall.
The two hours pass by without hassle and a fresh set of clean clothes, a packed meal, and a few Pokeballs and Potions were set outside her door. A little note was on top of the pile, "A little extra to help you get by, from the Marblewell ranch." There were two Pokeballs and Potions, in addition to the leftover items Umbrie already had. The sun was still high in the air, but in an hour or so, it would fall.
The note was easily turned over and a pen was lying around on the room's floor. Downstairs, the table had been cleared and a few farm hands were finishing up the last of the dishes in the connecting kitchen. When they noticed that Umbrie was leaving, they waved, "Come back whenever, ya hear?" The other farmers, including Mark, were back to being busy outside. They were working a machine that collected the hay and turned it into bales.
The fields of Marblewell stretched far to the west and east. The small city was wedged between the fields and included only one road. South of the road, the peaks of the mining mountain could be seen and up north, the fields cut off and a thick forest spread outwards, its trees holding a very dark green hue.
The fields of Marblewell stretched far to the west and east. The small city was wedged between the fields and included only one road. South of the road, the peaks of the mining mountain could be seen and up north, the fields cut off and a thick forest spread outwards, its trees holding a very dark green hue.
Umbrie's Pokemon gleefully answered her and the road south was fairly quiet. The fields of plants and farm Pokemon carried on until the mountain edge grew close. The tunnel entrance was lit with the setting sun and a few workers were having dinner outside of it.
They were seated on stumps and waved at the girl, "Ello there!" Once she was close enough, one of the workers cleared his throat of food, "We're almost done fixin' them lights. If you don't have a bright Pokemon, I would suggest waitin' a lil' bit. Probably be up by tomorrow."
The lights were partially working, along the entrance walls. Some flickered on and off and another worker explained, "Some thugs came in and darked the whole place. Caught us by surprise and we had to get out before someone got hurt. But some brave youngins chased them away. Bless 'em."
They were seated on stumps and waved at the girl, "Ello there!" Once she was close enough, one of the workers cleared his throat of food, "We're almost done fixin' them lights. If you don't have a bright Pokemon, I would suggest waitin' a lil' bit. Probably be up by tomorrow."
The lights were partially working, along the entrance walls. Some flickered on and off and another worker explained, "Some thugs came in and darked the whole place. Caught us by surprise and we had to get out before someone got hurt. But some brave youngins chased them away. Bless 'em."
rolled 1d100 and got 9
The miners looked between each other and gave a laugh, "That's the cutest name. If you wanna, you can camp with us. In fact, our tunneler went home. It's why we can't work right now, but if you want to try your hand at getting through the rubble left behind, we could finish up by the night."
The other miner piped in with, "Marblewell would be mighty thankful. Could earn yourself a few yen too."
The other miner piped in with, "Marblewell would be mighty thankful. Could earn yourself a few yen too."
The miners grabbed their helmets, adjusting the lights attached to them, "That sounds like a plan, lil' missy." The miners looked between each other and grabbed their pickaxes, "Haven't heard of anyone falling down no bunnelby hole, but 3 badges! That's quite a fair bit. My son's been trying to get his first badge, but our gym is no pushover."
As the two miners led the way into the mine, taking their time through the twisting pathways of unlit lights and wood trusses, they chatted about gyms, "I heard the gym leader in Whalerdrake ran into the woods. Something about his wife. Real tragedy that is. My son wanted to get his first badge there, because he'd have an easier time." The second miner tapped the other, pointing to a pile of rubble, "Here we are. We just need to get to the power box on the other side. We'll try to make a small hole for you to fit through."
The miners started to pick at the rubble, the lights on their helmets bouncing as they worked. The rest of the tunnel was very dark, with the sounds of Pokemon echoing down the tunnels.
Strawberry's digging is a combat roll. Dawn's mental moving is a focus roll.
As the two miners led the way into the mine, taking their time through the twisting pathways of unlit lights and wood trusses, they chatted about gyms, "I heard the gym leader in Whalerdrake ran into the woods. Something about his wife. Real tragedy that is. My son wanted to get his first badge there, because he'd have an easier time." The second miner tapped the other, pointing to a pile of rubble, "Here we are. We just need to get to the power box on the other side. We'll try to make a small hole for you to fit through."
The miners started to pick at the rubble, the lights on their helmets bouncing as they worked. The rest of the tunnel was very dark, with the sounds of Pokemon echoing down the tunnels.
Strawberry's digging is a combat roll. Dawn's mental moving is a focus roll.
rolled 1d20 and got 3
Digging
rolled 1d20 and got 17
Digging
Strawberry was a little distracted in her digging pursuits, but Umbrie and Dawn moved enough rubble in due time. The older miner had to take a break after a bit, leaning against the cave. He checked his bag for the replacement wires and proper tools. Once a pathway was made, he placed a hand on Umbrie's shoulder, "That's enough there. Plenty of room." He slipped past the girl, towards the fuse box.
After replacing the wires and flipping the switch, the lights flickered on, starting from the closest. The light traveled down into the depths of the tunnel and the miner wiped sweat from his brow, cleaning up the cut wires with his gloved hand, shoving them into his bag for now, "Well, I reckon that'll do it." He gave a cheery smile towards Umbrie, "Thanks a lot, lass. I'll be sure to put in a good word with the mayor bout this."
After replacing the wires and flipping the switch, the lights flickered on, starting from the closest. The light traveled down into the depths of the tunnel and the miner wiped sweat from his brow, cleaning up the cut wires with his gloved hand, shoving them into his bag for now, "Well, I reckon that'll do it." He gave a cheery smile towards Umbrie, "Thanks a lot, lass. I'll be sure to put in a good word with the mayor bout this."
The miners looked to each other and laughed, "Why of course! For helpin' us out, we'd gladly offer you a bite to eat and somewhere dry-ish." The younger miner beckoned her to follow and the trio, with Umbrie's pokemon, were soon out of the cave. The miners offered the leftovers of untouched food from their work pails, which included a few sandwiches packed by their others.
Eventually, one of the miners rolled out a bedroll, "The walk back into town takes some time. We prefer to sleep 'ere. This one's yours." The miner rolled out a spare bedroll, with a blanket and small, rough pillow.
Eventually, one of the miners rolled out a bedroll, "The walk back into town takes some time. We prefer to sleep 'ere. This one's yours." The miner rolled out a spare bedroll, with a blanket and small, rough pillow.
The miners were packing up for the early morning hike back into town, to inform their boss on what happened most likely. They were within sight, but far away, when Umbrie awoke. Her Pokemon had snuggled close, only stirring when Umbrie started to move again.
The dew along the grass was still wet and the morning air was crisp. Sunlight steadily warmed up the land around the mountain pass and beyond.
The dew along the grass was still wet and the morning air was crisp. Sunlight steadily warmed up the land around the mountain pass and beyond.
After a few minutes of searching the wilderness for berry bushes, Umbrie was fortunate enough to find a few berries in season. In addition, there were a few Oddishes busily collecting the berries. Others were basking in the sun spots that the trees didn't cover. A small handful of Froakie were just entering the clearing, likely from a nearby stream, and they snatched a few berries away from the Oddishes with their long tongues.
((The Survival skill will tell you what type of berries are available in this area.))
((The Survival skill will tell you what type of berries are available in this area.))
rolled 1d100 and got a natural 56. After the modifier of +35, got 91
The berries were rather large, two-toned, and soft to the touch. They were called Watmel berries, and though they had no medicinal purpose on their own, some could use them in recipes. The small grove of trees could feed much more than the groups of Pokemon gathered today, but even then, some of the berries were stolen by some of the Froakies.
Watmel berries were not poisonous and safe to eat, for both Pokemon and humans. A few Oddishes were happily sharing one that fell and cracked itself open. There were berries hanging overhead and some along the ground. None of the Pokemon seemed to have noticed Umbrie, yet.
Watmel berries were not poisonous and safe to eat, for both Pokemon and humans. A few Oddishes were happily sharing one that fell and cracked itself open. There were berries hanging overhead and some along the ground. None of the Pokemon seemed to have noticed Umbrie, yet.
There was one Oddish, taking a nap in the sun, that had eaten its fill of Watmel berries. The others were still eating, but this one was far enough away to be singled out. Umbrie's Pokemon were well fed, as the berries were very large in size.
For now, the Oddish sat quietly underneath one of the large berry trees, but would no doubt awake at the first sign of trouble. The commotion would likely spook the other Oddishes, but their possible reaction was difficult to discern.
((This will be your first combat, so take it slow!
First, pick a Pokemon to combat the Oddish.
Then roll 1 attack roll for the attack you're using. If the attack deals damage, roll a damage roll. You can check Titania's current adventure for combat examples!))
For now, the Oddish sat quietly underneath one of the large berry trees, but would no doubt awake at the first sign of trouble. The commotion would likely spook the other Oddishes, but their possible reaction was difficult to discern.
((This will be your first combat, so take it slow!
First, pick a Pokemon to combat the Oddish.
Then roll 1 attack roll for the attack you're using. If the attack deals damage, roll a damage roll. You can check Titania's current adventure for combat examples!))
The small flame erupted from the Vulpix's mouth, just above the Oddish, who had decided to hide behind the large fruit just in time. The other Oddishes retreat into the woods, waddling away from the show of flame. The Oddish peeks its head up and wiggles its leaves, small green energy bubbles were sent floating towards the Vulpix.
But the small bubbles burned up along the Vulpix's heated shield. Both Pokemon failed to damage the other.
Oddish, 10/10 HP.
But the small bubbles burned up along the Vulpix's heated shield. Both Pokemon failed to damage the other.
Oddish, 10/10 HP.
rolled 1d20 and got 5
Attack
rolled 1d10 and got 10
Damage
rolled 1d10 and got 9
Not very effective, Damage
rolled 1d100 and got 29
1-50 male, 51-100 female
The Watmel berry took most of the brunt of the Vulpix's fire attack, but the Oddish was burnt a bit. The Oddish stepped out from the husk of a fruit and attempted to absorb the Vulpix's energy, but only managed to connect with the tree hiding the other Pokemon. Placing his somewhat burnt body in the fruit, the Oddish rolled around a bit to put out the small flames, and quickly got back onto his feet.
Oddish 8/10 HP
Oddish 8/10 HP
rolled 1d20 and got 7
Oddish's Attack
rolled 1d10 and got 10
Oddish's Damage
rolled 1d10 and got 7
Not Very Effective
rolled 1d10 and got 8
Oddish's Defense
The Vulpix rushed from behind cover and moved to flank the Oddish. This left the fire Pokemon exposed. Green bubbles popped along the Vulpix's body, sapping some of its strength into the Oddish, whose berry covered body was cooked but not by much. The sapped energy floated back to the Oddish, smoothing out some of the burn marks.
Oddish: 7/10 HP
Strawberry: 8/10 HP.
Oddish: 7/10 HP
Strawberry: 8/10 HP.
rolled 1d20 and got 19
Oddish Attack
rolled 1d10 and got 10
Oddish Damage
rolled 1d10 and got 2
Not Very Effective
rolled 1d10 and got 4
Oddish Defense
The Vulpix's flame illuminates the Oddish with a steady vwoosh and the unfortunate Pokemon was thoroughly cooked. The Oddish faints, clearly smoking, falling onto his back into the also cooked Watmel berry.
rolled 1d20 and got 9
Oddish Attack
rolled 1d10 and got 9
Oddish Damage
rolled 1d10 and got 1
Not Very Effective
rolled 1d10 and got 4
Oddish Defense
Luckily for Umbrie, her Pokemon led her around the berry trees and towards a stump where one Oddish was seated. The Oddish swung its small legs to and fro, but stopped when it noticed Umbrie. Shifting his head to the side, the Oddish regarded the others with an inquisitive sound. There weren't any other Oddishes around this one.
rolled 1d100 and got 29
0-50 Male, 51-100 Female