Reverie - Ingo Palace

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Alpha Sneasel seems eager to topple another alpha, raising a claw.

[stirtheblood]

Awright! Go for it!

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I took this long to pick up the thread so I decided to just roll the dice on my own. However, she got a 5+1, because of the -1 all Pokemon get while facing an alpha. Better luck next time.

Sneasel swipes at Electivire with a Poison Jab, trying to weaken him and bring him down with the status effect. But Electivire is just as capable of striking back with status effects. He hits her with a Strong-style Thunder, which not only hits harder, but paralyzes her more effectively as well. She is a sitting duck.

[stirtheblood]

[noooooooo]

Sneasel! Tch, cheap shot!

[Not any cheaper than Sneasel's shot actually. But Sneasel should win!! She's strong!!

Vicious tucks Litten under one arm so he can jump into the fray and scoop Sneasel up as well, leaning her against his shoulder. He moves with a lot more agility than he is consciously aware of having.]

[derailer]

The other Pokemon balk at this sight. This Electivire is clearly not to be messed with. But when no one steps up to fill the void, Snorunt steps forward, shivering but intent. He gained a level earlier, so he can still have a +1, even in the face of an alpha!

[stirtheblood]

[Even Vicious can tell this looks a little mismatched. But Snorunt wants to try and that's the important part!! Snorunt is strong too! Punch the Electivire in the face!!]

Yeah! You got this! You took out that other scary-looking guy, I bet you can do this one no problem too!

[It looks like Snorunt will have a little bit of a problem, but he does get a 7.]

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Snorunt takes an electrified punch, flying into a snow drift. But he stands back up and comes right back with an Ice Punch in return. Take that!! Punch the Electivire in the face!!

[stirtheblood]

[Vicious pumps a fist in the air.]

Yeah!! Just like that!! Badass!

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Unfortunately, when Electivire falls, the two Electabuzzes that were surrounding it move to retaliate. These, you could probably outrun if you tried. But you are probably not going to do that.

[stirtheblood]

[Vicious is not going to do that.]

Ha! Ya want some too? Snovers, ya wanna show 'em what ya've got??

[I rolled 2d6+1 twice and I got 12 twice...... DOUBLE SNOVER POWER]

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Former alpha minions aren't going to be taken by surprise by these alpha minion tricks! Almost in sync, the two Snovers stop the Electabuzzes in their tracks with Icicle Crash.

You do already have six Pokemon companions, but no one is enforcing the rules here, so no one is stopping you from also trying to convince them to join you. Though they will remain hurt for now.

[stirtheblood]

[Vicious assesses the Electabuzzes.]

...Hn, you guys got spirit, though. Seems like we ain't goin' much further, but there'll prob'ly be an excitin' show up top, if ya wanna tag along.

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Vicious continues to be the substitute alpha for all these lost little Pokemon. They nod and continue with you on your way. Lady Sneasler, for one, finds this mass of followers you are amassing quietly amusing, snickering to herself as you progress.

It's only a short walk further to the cave...

Except the clouds start swirling overhead, and the sky seems to burst open into an electrified bubble. The air smells crisp in a way that is different from the normal mountain air. A space-time distortion is forming!

[stirtheblood]

...Huh...

[Vicious pauses, looking up.]

Think the big one's coming?

[Unclear what he means by "the big one", or what sort of response he's expecting as he glances at Sneasler and the Electabuzzes.]

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Sneasler does not seem disturbed by this, per se. Neither are the others. It doesn't seem to be a cataclysmic occurrence. But they are all tense and wary, waiting for something to appear. Not any "big one," but something they can't predict.

You hear a crackle from within the cave, signalling that something has appeared in there. But the tension doesn't really go away; you get the sense that the others are waiting for more and more things to start appearing.

[stirtheblood]

Hn...

[Well, if there are no large monsters jumping out immediately, Vicious will continue forwards to the cave without much concern]

[derailer]

You can hear them crackle into existence behind you.

If you do just continue into the cave, though, you will find some carvings on the wall that look like they represent different Pokemon... and also, three aggressive Pokemon all raring to attack you at once. These are Sylveon, Dusknoir, and Rampardos.

[stirtheblood]

—Ha! Now we're talkin'!

[Vicious assesses his figurative bench of Pokemon. Regular Sneasel is the only one who hasn't had a turn yet so he gets the eye first. Then...]

Hm. Sneasel, you're up, huh? Snovers, ya wanna go for another combo??

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They nod, stepping forward! They are all willing to go along with this plan. Sneasel at least has a type advantage against Sylveon, and all three would have an advantage against Rampardos. They seem to decide amongst themselves that Sneasel will handle Sylveon while the Snovers handle Rampardos and Dusknoir.

[stirtheblood]

Then show 'em what ya got!

[Sneasel got a 9, while the Snovers are on a roll with a 13 and a 12 against Rampardos and Dusknoir respectively.]

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The first Snover gains a level as she knocks Rampardos down with a powerful Energy Ball! The fellow Snover has the same impressive form, and they did have a good combo, but he just doesn't have the type advantage to level up from it. That's what he gets for trying to be cool about taking on the one he's not strong against.

Sneasel is in a bit more trouble as Sylveon acts fast with a Quick Attack and Swift, nicking Sneasel a few times before he has the chance to hit back with his poison and subdue it.

I may not be able to update these changes on the spreadsheet but!! You successfully cleared this challenge. Rampardos and Dusknoir even seem willing to join this strange menagerie, in case you didn't have enough yet.

[stirtheblood]

Heeeh, went down that easy even though ya looked that badass, huh?? Well, guess that's just because Snovers are that awesome! Sneasel, that ain't bad either! None of 'em stood a chance!

[Rampardos and Dusknoir are definitely the most objectively badass looking of any Pokemon Vicious has yet had the opportunity to recruit though. What is "enough" Pokemon anyway]

Hn, ya wanna stick around and see the big finale?

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They seem impressed by the very concept of a big finale! And they appeared here by chance anyway. They don't have anywhere else to be. Of course they will follow.

As you emerge from the cave, you can see some broken pillars up at the very top of the mountain, just a little bit further up from where you are. A merchant has set up shop right outside of the cave.

"Greetings!"

[stirtheblood]

Heeh... You ain't the big finale. Whaddaya want?

[derailer]

"I can't help but notice that your team is in pretty bad shape for waltzing up to a grand finale. I have some potions you might find of interest! Perhaps we could make a deal?"