To The Defy the End Chapter 1: Havoc in Mt. Coronet

The Wanderer · Nov 21, 2013

As AOPS and Tutankhamen perform some quick fixes...

AOPSUser used Heal Pulse! (Target: Colossoil)
+10 HP Colossoil, -20 EN AOPSUser

Tutankhamen used Chill!
+8 EN Revenankh

Terra decides to make a quick scan on the suspicious outline before trying anything.

Terra points the ancient sword at the mysterious shape!

As if on cue, you hear a gruff -

"Oowehdehh!"

- from up ahead. "Looks like it's just a Nosepass," Cassida reports. "He doesn't seem too happy about us tromping around, but I suspect if we leave him alone, he'll do the same...wait, I think there's something attached to his upper left. Can you point me th-yeah, thanks. It looks like he's carrying some broken hilt."

A broken hilt, huh? What would a Nosepass be doing with something like that?

Rosch is hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

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Maxim · Nov 22, 2013

"Hmm, that sword hilt might be the key we're looking for, but I don't want to fight it if we can avoid it. Hmm..."

Terra thought for a moment, how to get that item off of the Nosepass? Could try Knocking it Off, but then it would just attack them and possibly bring allies with it. We could Trick it but then Colossoil doesn't have it...but Revenankh might. A lightbulb went off in her head.

"I've got it, Sir, does that Revenankh have Trick? If so, you might want to have it hand you the Focus Sash there, then use Trick to get that sword hilt from the Nosepass. Then we'll just leave it alone and it probably won't attack us!"

Terra: Chill~Run (To area with the door)
If Nosepass Attacks before we're able to run away, then replace A2 with Psycho Cut (Nosepass)

Rosch: Chill~Run (To area with the door)
If Nosepass Attacks before we're able to run away, then replace A2 with Drill Run (Nosepass)

AOPSUser · Nov 22, 2013

"Hmmm...Trick. Maybe? I guess?"

"It'll attack us once we Trick it."

"Whatever. You can at least beat a Nosepass, right?"

"You never know."

"We have two mons with SE STAB and R5 attack. Do you seriously think we'll have problems with that thing?"

"Didn't a certain AOPSUser use to smash people's Fighting mons with Lucy's Dunsparce?"

"That was back in the era of Endeavor combos. Now, Nosepass is screwed if it tries to attack us."

"I sure hope so."

AOPSUser:
Action 1: Chill
Action 2: Chill

Revenankh:
Action 1: Give AOPSUser your Focus Sash
Action 2: Trick (Nosepass)

Maxim · Nov 23, 2013

"Um...make sure to remove Revenankh's Focus Sash first, unless you want to foot the bill to give Nosepass a shiny new item. Also, you may want to run after tricking it, but it's your prerogative I suppose."

AOPSUser · Nov 23, 2013

Maxim said:
"Um...make sure to remove Revenankh's Focus Sash first, unless you want to foot the bill to give Nosepass a shiny new item. Also, you may want to run after tricking it, but it's your prerogative I suppose."

"That's a good idea too."

"Unlike you forgetting Flash."

"Shut up."

The Wanderer · Nov 25, 2013

The Nosepass looks on suspiciously as Terra, Rosch and AOPS take a moment to prepare for their next move...

Terra and Rosch chill!
+12 EN Terra, +12 EN Colossoil

AOPSUser chills!
+12 EN

...and Tut hands his Focus Sash over to AOPS.

Tutankhamen lends AOPSUser his focus sash!

Imagine, if you will, our puzzled Nosepass, trying to figure out the point of all this. <Seriously, what do these intruders want? They look like they're about to->

Terra and Rosch attempt to flee!
-4 EN Terra, -4 EN Colossoil

AOPSUser chills!
+12 EN
Tutankhamen used Trick! (Target: Nosepass)
Tutankhamen obtained Broken Sword Hilt!
Nosepass obtained nothing!
-7 EN Revenankh

♫Mikado Battle
<...My shiny! That mummy bastard took my shiny!>

Suffice to say, the Nosepass is quite angry now. So much so that he chucks a rock at Tut. But since Rosch and Terra have made their way to the tunnel, taking the flame orb with them...

Nosepass used Rock Throw! (Target: Revenankh)
-Hit chance (Hit <= 5400): 8089 = NOPE.

...The Nosepass only ends up hitting a boulder. It should take a while for his eyes to adjust, giving AOPS and Tut a chance to flee...assuming they don't end up tripping all over the place and/or breaking their necks and/or falling on stalagmites.

Rosch is hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

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Nosepass:

Nosepass
HP: 200
EN: --
Stats: 1/5/2/4/30
Sturdy
Magnet Pull (OFF)
Sand Force
No ailments
-2 Acc
No other

Maxim · Nov 28, 2013

"Uhm, Terra, I could be wrong, but I don't think the priest is behind us anymore..."

"Wait what? How I could've sworn he was right behind me. Ugh, I don't know what I should do. On the one hand he might just not have had enough time to run away, but at the same time he might be in trouble. I suppose I'll have to wait a bit until hopefully he comes down."

Chill for both actions this round
If AOPSUser calls for help and I'm able to hear it, then run back to the Nosepass room

AOPSUser · Nov 28, 2013

"Run! Run! Run!"

"This would be so much easier if we had Flash."

"Just shut up and go."

Run in the direction Terra and Rosch ran.

The Wanderer · Nov 30, 2013

Deciding that discretion is the better part of valor, AOPS and Tutankhamen book it...

AOPSUser and Tutankhamen attempt to escape!
-4 EN AOPSUser, -4 EN Revenankh
AOPS Rollan (Success <= 6000): 3202 = Success!
Tut Rollan (Success <= 6000): 5954 = Shit, just barely.

And make it back to Terra and her Colossoil, both standing by in case of any trouble.

Terra and Rosch chill!
+6 EN Terra, +10 EN Colossoil

Letting out an angry "Oowehhdehh!" The Nosepass manages to catch the outline of the bastard who stole his shiny as he flees, and gives pursuit...

Nosepass tries to chase Tutankhamen!
Rollan (Success <= 4000): 4133 = Fail

...but since his vision hasn't adjusted yet, he trips over a rock and struggles to get back up. That's your chance to get the hell out of here!

Rosch is hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

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Nosepass:

Nosepass
HP: 200
EN: --
Stats: 1/5/2/4/30
Sturdy
Magnet Pull (OFF)
Sand Force
Tripped (1 action)
-2 Acc
No other

Maxim · Dec 2, 2013

"Phew, looks like we can get away from here."

Run back to the room with the stone door.

AOPSUser · Dec 2, 2013

"Alright, time to get out before that Nosepass comes to its sens--OWWWWWW FUCK"

"Hurry up and get back to Rosch already."

"Wait...what happened to Maxim?"

"I don't know, but let's get out of here."

"Alri--OWWW FUCK"

"You at least have a flashlight right?"

"Yeah. Its name is Rosch."

"Well let's get out of here."

Follow Terra and Rosch.

The Wanderer · Dec 3, 2013

Having regrouped, you decide to escape the Nosepass...

The party escapes the area!
-2 EN all

Cave Area 2: Central Caverns
♫Caverns of Rasteenie

...While that slope made going in difficult, it made going out all too easy, and you arrive in the central caves safe and sound...well, beyond that creeping suspicion you've always had in this room. The area is silent, beyond the mournful wails of a robbed Nosepass echoing from where you just emerged.

You thieving bastard.

Rosch was hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

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Maxim · Dec 4, 2013

"Well, that worked out pretty well. Now then, why don't you put that sword hilt on the cross shaped indent over there."

Chill while waiting for AOPS to put the (hopefully) key in the slot.

AOPSUser · Dec 4, 2013

"That's a key?"

"Worth a shot, right?"

"Sure, Wynaut."

AOPSUser:
Action 1: Switch your Focus Sash with Revenankh's Ancient Sword Hilt
Action 2: Attempt to use the Sword Hilt as a key to open the door

Revenankh:
Action 1: Chill
Action 2: Chill

The Wanderer · Dec 6, 2013

Out of danger, Tut and AOPS swap their items...

Tutankhamen and AOPSuser swapped items!
Tutankhamen is now equipped with Focus Sash.
AOPSUser is now holding Broken Sword Hilt.
-3 EN AOPSUser, -3 EN Revenankh

And while the rest of the party chills, AOPS tries putting the hilt into that cross indent on the door.

Terra and Rosch chill!
+2 EN Terra, +2 EN Colossoil

Tutankhamen chills!
+12 HP Revenankh

AOPSUser inserts the Broken Sword Hilt into the door!

With a loud "KER-CHUCK!", the hilt fits into the indent perfectly, which is now emitting a faint green glow. Looks like it really was a key of some sort. Still, the door won't budge...perhaps there's a second key elsewhere in the cave? You still haven't tried the other path...

That foreboding feeling you have within you intensifies...Could whatever lies beyond the door be that dangerous? Or could it be something here with you?

Rosch is hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

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AOPSUser · Dec 6, 2013

"What happened to Maxim?"

"Listen for Boombursts..."

*distant echo of what sounds like Boomburst*

"That's coming from the left right?"

"I think. And shouldn't we go there for the other part of the key? Besides, this place creeps me out."

"I...don't like going deep into places where there might be water. Remember that guy called Tut--"

"*whispers* shut up."

"...right. Well, anyways..."

"I'm going."

"Oh fine..."

Follow the left passage.

Maxim · Dec 7, 2013

Down the left path, Maxim was busy finishing off that Gyarados with his Noivern. After one last Boomburst, the beast fell into the water, and was swept away by the current.

*Battle Cry*

"Excellent, now to head on up and finish this leg of the job."

Maxim put Malus into his Pokeball and went on his way. Unfortunately for him, the Gyarados still had one trick up it's sleeve.

"GYARRRRR!"

After roaring, the Gyarados, quick as lightning, slammed Maxim into the river with an Aqua Tail using the last of his strength. Maxim gave a horrified yelp before plunging into the water and being swept away by the current.

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Naturally, this commotion caught the attention of the adventurers.

"Crap, Maxim's in deep trouble, we've got to get down there."

Hurry down the left path, making sure not to lose the priest on the way there.

The Wanderer · Dec 8, 2013

Alarmed by the sounds coming from the river path, you rush in...

The party takes the left path!
-4 EN all

Cave Area 4: Southwest Lake Cavern

Despite the sounds earlier, you see nothing of note among the rushing rapids. Continuing along the riverbank, you reach a cavern where it runs off into a vast lake. It doesn't look too deep at a glance, but it's probably deep enough to house life, as you suddenly hear the unmistakable ehhboogh of a Magikarp.

You notice a figure laying down at the edge of the lake. It looks humanoid...wait...is that Maxim?

Rosch is hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

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Maxim · Dec 8, 2013

"Blast it, even with this Flame Orb I can barely see anything. What disturbs me even more is the fact that I haven't seen a single sign of the battle here, though that might just be because of the darkness. At any rate, we'd better check up on Maxim over there."

"Be careful Terra, I don't like the look of this."

Head on over to the humanoid's side, if it is in fact Maxim and nothing bad happens on the way there, then search the lake for alternate exits.

AOPSUser · Dec 10, 2013

"Is that Maxim?"

"No clue..."

"Well Terra is going to check it out. Are we going?"

"Not a wise idea."

"What if something happens?"

"Can't you give them a shot of magic?"

"Sure thing."

AOPSUser:
Action 1: Heal Pulse (Rosch)
Action 2: Chill

Revenankh:
Action 1: Chill
Action 2: Chill

The Wanderer · Dec 14, 2013

Cautiously, Terra and Rosch make their way toward the body at the edge of the lake...

Terra investigates the humanoid!

...and discover that it's indeed Maxim, knocked unconscious from Arceus knows what. Judging from the fact that he's drenched, he probably fell into the river. While Terra tries to wake him up, AOPS gives Rosch a quick heal.

AOPSUser used Heal Pulse! (Target: Colossoil)
+12 HP Colossoil, -21 EN AOPSUser

Tutankhamen used Chill!
+8 EN Revenankh

Rosch briefly surveys the area, finding no exits beyond where you had arrived. None above water, at least - Perhaps the Colossoil could dive below? He used to be a water-type, after all...he probably hasn't lost his sea legs just yet.

AOPSUser used Chill!
+12 EN AOPSUser

Rosch is hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

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Maxim · Dec 14, 2013

"Any luck Colossoil."

*Shakes head, but points to the water*

"I see...Maxim looks like he's...well he's been better but I think he'll pull through. At any rate, maybe there's something in the lake. Let's have Rosch look for it, not too sure if we can go underwater because I haven't taught it dive yet, but at least he can give us an indication of what's down there. Maybe"

Have Rosch search the lake floor and bring up anything he finds. In the meantime, Terra Chills (though in character it's just patching up Maxim with supplies).

AOPSUser · Dec 14, 2013

"Well?"

"Nothing."

"As expected. Why don't you go wake up Maxim?"

"Why can't you?"

"I gotta Chill."

AOPSUser:
Action 1: Walk towards Maxim
Action 2: Chill

Revenankh:
Action 1: Walk towards Maxim
Action 2: Attempt to wake Maxim

The Wanderer · Dec 15, 2013

While the party is attempting to wake Maxim, Rosch dives into the lake.

AOPSUser used chill!
+12 EN AOPSUser

Rosch dove into the lake!
-10 EN Colossoil

Cave Area 4-2: Under the lake
♫Underwater

Indeed, Rosch hasn't quite lost his touch for the deep just yet. Scores of Magikarp swim by, and a battered Gyarados can be seen in the murky distance, nursing his wounds. A quick search reveals an altar at the bottom of the lake where the Magikarp seem to be in the highest concentration...maybe they're worshipping something? Rosch can't quite tell from here. Beyond that, it seems you've reached a dead end.

Rosch is hurt by his burn!
-2 HP Colossoil

WAT DO, MIGHTY TRAINERS?

Maxim:

Terra
Trainer
Ancient Sword
HP: 90
EN: 96
Stats: 3/3/0/3/55
Telepathy
Nothing
Nothing
No ailments
-2 Acc
No other

AOPSUser:

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Maxim:

Rosch
Summoned
Flame Orb
HP: 116
EN: 86
Stats: 6/3/2/3/95(54)
Rebound
Guts
Pressure
Burn
-1 Spe
Light

Field:
Underwater (-1 spe to non-Water types, 2 DPA to pokemon that are not Water-type (or otherwise accustomed to being underwater, like Anorith), 5 DPA if nonqualifying Pokemon is Fire-type, weather is treated as perma-rain)

Maxim · Dec 17, 2013

After some time, Maxim woke up, coughing up a bit of water.

"Ugh, what happened? I feel like I was run over by a tractor...Eh? What are you idi---people doing here?"

"Trying to make sure you're all right. Aside from apparently being in a foul mood today it seems you're fine. At any rate, did you see anything interesting, like a sword blade?"

"What are you talking about! I was unconscious of course I didn't see anythi...although now that you mention it it did seem like there was a sword blade being worshipped by Magikarp or something. Probably also worshiped by some Gyarados or something nasty too."

"An altar, and you think something's guarding it? Uh oh..."

"...What's with the 'Uh oh'?"

(Hah, these shrimps aren't worth my time, time to break this meeting up!)

Colossoil Drill Runs into the score of Magikarp to scare them off.

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