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Post by kurohagane on Mar 12, 2019 15:12:08 GMT
A camping challenge, not exactly Sana's forte, as she is more of an indoor occultist girl. Still, Ruby believes she knows what to do. The magical girl winks at Rime, posing her thumbs up. "Everything will be okay, I have winter protection."
Ruby presses for more affirmation about the challenge. "Is there a point we have to go?"
Sana levitates around the area, seeking some branches that could be used for fire, and poses another question. "Ah, is there an Alolan Vulpix here?"
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Post by getsuga on Mar 14, 2019 1:52:20 GMT
Rime takes another look at Sana's transformation dress. "Well I hope so too. I didn't know they made skirts that short these days."
"There's no destination, but I'll give you bonus points for travelling to the roof of the biome. You're free to travel the land and use whatever resources you find along your journey. I'll find you in the morning. Or you'll find me haha... Just make sure your blood is still liquid once it ends. As for Pokemon... Hmmm I bring bring Arctic habitat Pokemon here but I can't deny the possibility if a Vulpix or two found their way in."
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Post by Trixander on Mar 15, 2019 19:14:24 GMT
"Come on," Jace gestured towards the mountain. "We'd better find shelter. If we can get somewhere protected from the wind, maybe we can start a fire." Of course, Jace had no clue how to start a fire. But a Fire-type should be able to help with that.
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Post by madandy on Mar 16, 2019 0:59:56 GMT
Tully nods. "Sure thing, J." After thinking a moment, he releases Otto and Shanna. "Okay, guys, we've got us a survival situation - 24 hours in Frostbite Central. We're headin' up to that mountain, but while we go, pick up any good sticks you can see - we'll get thicker logs later, but even I know that you need some smaller bits of wood. I'd carry 'em all myself, but," he shrugs the arm he has in a sling, "I'm not exactly feelin' like bein' even-handed right now."
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Post by getsuga on Mar 16, 2019 14:34:54 GMT
"Hmm?" Rime looks over Tully's Weavile with curiosity, and Otto stares back with a blank face. A smile appears on Rime's face as she does a distinct whistle at Otto, who now throws his body at Rime. He scales up body to have his place on top of her head. "So this is Otto! I gave him to Ika last year as a birthday present. You've made him strong, kid." She speaks as blood spurts out from the marks Otto made to get up her body.
"Using the mountain caves is a good choice Jace. I see your first obstacle would be getting up there." Rime says, setting Otto down.
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Post by Trixander on Mar 17, 2019 13:52:26 GMT
It's a shame that Jace hadn't worked harder to develop his ice powers. For him, they almost felt like a parasite. An unwelcome guest. His telekinetic powers were his own, an extension of his power. As time went on, Jace was working on incorporating the ice powers into his telekinesis, instead of being so reliant on the ice alone. Hence the ice spear he used against Giratina. Still, he didn't want to try using those powers right now, lest his hands freeze right off.
"Well, let's get moving. Last thing I want is to freeze before we have even started, and it looks like it is going to be a long hike." Whatever was ahead, Jace was ready. He felt good knowing that for the first time in a long time, his entire party was in perfect fighting condition and ready to go.
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Post by madandy on Mar 17, 2019 16:21:33 GMT
Tully nods. "Agreed." He looks down at his arm-sling, hoping that they won't have to do too much climbing, before turning to Otto. "You comin', Otto, or do you wanna stay an' catch up while we freeze to death?"
Otto puts a claw to his chin, looking between Tully and Rime and pretending to think it over for a few seconds before nodding and walking over to join the team.
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Post by kurohagane on Mar 17, 2019 17:01:01 GMT
"Ahahahah...ha..." Despite the harsh cold mountain weather, Ruby nervously laughed like a mischievous child having her prank revert to her, her face gradually turns beet red. She nervously holds her skirt down as she knows one gust will show her panties.
Taking a look at her rivals, Ruby levitates, enjoying the convenience of her wand again while scanning for good branches for a campfire. A long road awaits her.
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Post by getsuga on Mar 18, 2019 6:59:41 GMT
The groups begins their day long gym challenge. Sana spends her time flying through the forest, pointing out sticks for Otto and Shanna to pick up.
After some time, Jace finally leads them out of the forest into a plain without obstruction. Otto and Shanna have a sizeable amount of dry wood for a three person fire. You try to look past the falling snow to the East and manage to see lights coming from a valley not too far downhill. To the west, you see the mountain Jace referred. The distance is quite the mood killer as its far off in the distance. No one can make out if there is even shelter for a campfire. Still, it's possible to reach the mountain before the weather starts to worsen.
To the north, you see that there is a wider, safer-looking path downhill. Leading into a forest of dead trees then branches off to places unknown.
Roll survival now to brace the frigid temperature. Every failed roll with deal one injury to you and be treated like exhaustion. Injuries of this type can only be heal by resting near a heat source for 30 minutes. No roll is needed for Frost Touched, Fire, Steel-bodied, and Ice types.
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Post by kurohagane on Mar 21, 2019 16:31:42 GMT
"Cold..." Ruby complains as she begins to shiver from the frigid temperature. "It's so cold..." She complains again, now deciding to put on the winter coat she bought. She reminds herself to take it off before her dominant persona decides to cut off her magical girl form. Tully looks like he may keel by the weather soon, and Jace looks arguably worse than Tully. It is as if Jace is unsuited for outdoor. Ruby fetches a pom-pom, waving at the direction of the guys. "Come on guys, we are all in this together, let us stay strong and beat this winter, it's sunny right ahead!" Ruby cheers on, while trying to intuitively know which path brings them to shelter the quickest. Sana uses Moment of Action on Tully and Jace, giving Cheered buff (+2 to Save Check from Inspired Training order and able to make second roll on save checks, taking best result)
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Post by getsuga on Mar 23, 2019 7:19:19 GMT
The group follows the light. You feel each footfall sink into the snow as you pave your path. Eventually you come across a steep ridge. You measure it to be a 20 foot drop. Right underneath is a flat, snowy surface. Not too bad right? Since Sana is in the air, she notices the flat surface runs along the bottom of the ridge, but she sees no path beyond to go further down at first glance.
Peering beyond the ridge is a decline covered with jagged rock. A hike on that trail will lead straight to the strong light.
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Post by Trixander on Mar 26, 2019 18:17:50 GMT
"Let's keep going, doesn't look like we are far now." Jace wasn't so good at this challenge. He didn't spend much time outdoors, especially not out in a tundra biome beneath a mountain. The sooner they got somewhere warmer the better.
Before he would have had to go much slower, but Jace had a newfound confidence with his powers. Jumping down the slope, he slowly fell to the ground with little effort. He turned around to look up the slope. "Alright Tully, your turn." Jace estimated that his limit was over 700 pounds, so hopefully Tully's backpack didn't have a Snorlax hiding in it.
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Post by getsuga on Mar 27, 2019 5:35:52 GMT
Jace places the others and Tully's wood carrying hikers on the nearest patch of land. Directly ahead of them is a rocky decline that leads into their destination. There is another, safer path that circles around to the light but it will obviously take longer.
Upon having a closer looksy, the light seems to be set on a large flagpole. Ontop is a enormous light globe emitting such a shine that the ordinary desperate man has no choice but to be drawn to it.
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Post by kurohagane on Mar 27, 2019 15:54:01 GMT
Ruby observes the steep decline to the landmark. Sana's sixth sense allows her to determine the danger of crossing the snow-covered rocks, so she advises her not-welled dressed teammates. "That decline will be dangerous to cross without snow boots, yes. We can take the safer route, yes. It'll be long, yes."
With her aerial advantage, she can levitate to the landmark, but she remains concerned for Jace and Tully. She turns at them for confirmation.
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Post by madandy on Mar 27, 2019 19:20:53 GMT
Tully sighs as glares down at his incapacitated arm. "Ye know, sometimes ye don' appreciate what it's like havin' all four limbs in workin' order til ye lose it." Normally, he'd be okay, if hesitant, to go down the short way, but without both arms to catch with if he falls, it doesn't seem advisable. "Guess we're takin' the slow road."
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Post by getsuga on Mar 29, 2019 20:06:59 GMT
You take the path down, following the road until you read a point where it's safe to cross over to the light. Approaching the light tower, you see a few snow covered, knee high trees around you planted in odd places. The snow in this area is particularly deep, the most you can do without straining is a brisk walk.
You see a wooden sign at the base of the tower.
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Post by kurohagane on Apr 1, 2019 14:09:21 GMT
Unable to get a clearer look at the wooden sign other than arrows, Ruby glides closer to it, while being cautious about any ambushes and surprises.
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Post by getsuga on Apr 1, 2019 16:30:20 GMT
You all observe the sign at the base of the light post. Carvings were neatly burned into the wood. "DO NOT REMOVE" It's says at the top along with directions.
To the North is Malebolge To the East is Cocytus To the South(where you came from) is Rime's Limbo.
The five errantly planted trees begin to shake. They rise up from the ground appearing to be Snover! But Sana's caution alerts Jace and Tully, enabling them to react preemptively before the Snover completely get out.
Snover:7,8,9,9,10
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Post by madandy on Apr 2, 2019 1:23:20 GMT
Tully snorts and brings out a knife, weighing it up and getting ready for the attack. There were many things he couldn't do with his arm busted, but fight is not one of them. Tully uses Take Aim
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Post by kurohagane on Apr 4, 2019 17:12:27 GMT
Malebolge, Cocytus, Limbo. They were the names popping out from Dante's Inferno. While trying to decipher its meaning, she was interrupted by the Snovers. Ruby takes a step back.
What if they are residence of this snow mountain?
Did their tracks disturb the snow tree Pokemon? Trying to mean they come in peace, Ruby gives a radiant morning sun smile, holding her wand behind and bending her upper body forward to the Snovers. Seeing her actions have worked, Ruby greets them. "Yes, hey there, it's our first time in this mountains, are you guys friends? Is there a nearby shelter we can take?"
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