[SZ Ref Thread] Oslo's Ostensibly Outrageous Outings!

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Feizhi Outpost
A thick and heavy jungle where the best of explorers will find a thousand and one bugs. That's not to mention the abundant Poison types and several Grass types too.

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‡ Round 133 ‡

You calmly recall Aikoku to stall the mounting effects of the Toxin. Yurei's eyes shine red and she locks gazes with Cynthia, lulling the Arbok into a deep slumber. Yami, meanwhile, blasts the Arbok with a series of Extrasensory flashes. Yurei also employs a little bit of hocus pocus as she starts munching on Cynthia's dreams, leaving only nightmares. The Arbok begins thrashing weakly and whimpering.

Without warning, the purple snake erupts with not one but three powerful Snores. The sonic blasts knock Yami to the ground. Suddenly, Cynthia's Shed Skin activate. The Arbok spontaneously wriggles free from the dry husk of her former skin and erupts fully awake.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Retreat



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[Cynder]

Yami, return. Yurei can handle this, Hypnosis and Dream Eater again. If Hypnosis doesn't work for whatever reason or if it wakes up, use Extrasensory instead.

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Feizhi Outpost
A thick and heavy jungle where the best of explorers will find a thousand and one bugs. That's not to mention the abundant Poison types and several Grass types too.

‡ Pre-Round ‡




‡ Round 134 ‡

You recall Yami now, leaving Yurei the only Pokemon left to face off against Cynthia. Once more, your Ninetales locks eyes with Cynthia and tries to Hypnotize her into a deep sleep, but the Arbok cunningly throws up a Protect to shield herself from the move's effects. Changing tactics, Yurei unleashes a pair of Extrasensory attacks which hit Cynthia hard. The snake lets out a fierce hiss and begins slamming her tail against the floor. The attack creates an impressive Earthquake that causes the entire building to shake about uncontrollably. Yurei is thrown into a wall and takes significant damage. Cynthia goes for a repeat attack, creating a second Earthquake that again punishes your Ninetales further.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Retreat



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[Cynder]

Quick Yurei, you're the faster pokemon. Extrasensory it to fainting!

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Feizhi Outpost
A thick and heavy jungle where the best of explorers will find a thousand and one bugs. That's not to mention the abundant Poison types and several Grass types too.

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available




‡ Round 135 ‡

With a sudden eruption of pink light, Yurei lets out one final Extrasensory. The attack launches Cynthia against one of the pillars and she then crumples in a heap beside Nestor and Clarence.

The Chatots let out a cheer as you let them down from their shackles.

You realize now that you still have Clarence's unopened package. Curiosity starts to get at you.

How do you proceed?

> Open the package
> Return to Skyline Terrace



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[Cynder]

Open!

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Feizhi Outpost
A thick and heavy jungle where the best of explorers will find a thousand and one bugs. That's not to mention the abundant Poison types and several Grass types too.

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 136 ‡

You open up the package to reveal a dark sphere roughly the size of a Pokeball adorned with iridescent streaks. Attached is a card.

Dear Clarence,

Happy belated birthday, big brother! I found this at a flea market the other day and decided it was simply perfect for you since, you know, you're into weird shit and all that stuff. I believe it's called a Strengthened Sphere. I dunno what it does, but enjoy! Put it above your fireplace or something!

PS: You should probs call mom and dad more often.

Hugs from the best sister ever to the best brother ever,
Megan

You remember the Chatot mail carrier also had a reward for you.

How do you proceed?

> Return to Skyline Terrace
> Hang out here



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Acquisitions

Available

[Greyfox]

Darkly agreed to letcha take this over:

Saf Zone: Greyfox 131

Quest in ???

3 Ultra
|| ||
Caucus M || Falconzord M || Fenrir
Poison Heal || Keen Eye || Synchronize
92/43 || 100/94 || 92/69
Pretty!

With your Pokemon at your side, you decide to check out the caverns. In in particular is pretty large, so you start there. The smell of dank grass and damp moss blots your nostrils upon entering. The ground is slick, and covered in a strange ..gel? You aren't sure if its from an animal or what, but you keep moving. Falconzord opts to hover, and does so.

Thunder still claps in the background...and for that split second of lightning crash induced light, you see the cave splits.

What do you do?
1) Go Right
2) go Left

Shard: 1 Black

To which I replied, "Let's go left!" Like a boss.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Cavern
???

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 132 ‡

You proceed into blackness. As you continue, groping the slick walls for guidance, you begin to hear the sound of running water coming from somewhere within the maze of caverns. You also hear... the sound of laughter? Perhaps? It's hard to say.

Unable to see a thing, you stop sharply when you feel the ground beneath you end at a sudden drop-off. You can't tell whether you stand at the edge of a small crater you can hop over or a large, gaping chasm.

How do you proceed?

> Walk left along the edge
> Walk right along the edge
> Jump over the gap
> Head back
> Get Caucus or Fenrir to use Flash



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Greyfox]

[Edit] Thanks, Os.

Caucus, I'll recall you for now -- you need rest. Fenrir, use Flash to light up this place.

[Cynder]

Let's go back to Chatot! I want mah reward, and my pokemon need healing ideally...

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Cavern
???

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 133 ‡

You recall your Breloom and get your Umbreon to use Flash. The sudden surge of light fills the cave, earning you a few angry glares from some roosting Zubats. Before you, you see a massive, gaping hole in the cavern floor far too big for you to cross with a single bound. You lean over a little and peer down into darkness, though you can just barely make out some red glints down below. You're unsure how far down this goes.

How do you proceed?

> Walk left along the edge
> Walk right along the edge
> Jump into the gap
> Get Falconzord to fly you over the gap
> Head back



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Skyline Terrace
A strange town, all within the treetops. Long since abandoned by humans, the MASSIVE amount of Pokemon that live here all seem a bit strange and off kilter. The completly aerial town is connected by boardworks, and the homes all resemble traditional Japanese style. One would think the townspeople were turned into Pokemon here!

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 137 ‡

You send out Aikoku and hop aboard your Braviary as he takes off into the sky alongside the two Chatots. As you make the long voyage back to Skyline Terrace, your Pokemon get to heal a little, which is always nice. Soon, the familiar sprawling treetops come into view and you set yourself down upon one of the platforms. You see the Chatot mail carrier from before and he seems positively delighted to be reunited with his colleagues.

"Oh, thank you! Thank you!" Chatot exclaims. "You're my hero! Please, please, take this! I must reward you somehow!"

You cross your fingers and hope to receive your fifth artifact, but he only holds out an envelope. Drat. It feels a little bit like receiving socks for Christmas.

How do you proceed?

> Accept and open the envelope
> Decline and leave



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Acquisitions

Available

[Greyfox]

Zord, let's try slowly descending into the gap -- I'm curious.

[Cynder]

Accept the envelope and open it! I'm curious to see what's inside...

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Cavern
???

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 134 ‡

Hopping aboard Falconzord, you swoop down into the unknown. Soon, you come upon a subterranean cavern with a large lake simply teeming with Tentacools. Their red gems illuminate the cavern and they seem to be laughing and frolicking aimlessly.

The presence of Tentacools makes you think the water must have a high salinity, which leads you to believe this lake connects to the ocean.

How do you proceed?

> Approach a Tentacool
> Take a dip
> Head back



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Skyline Terrace
A strange town, all within the treetops. Long since abandoned by humans, the MASSIVE amount of Pokemon that live here all seem a bit strange and off kilter. The completly aerial town is connected by boardworks, and the homes all resemble traditional Japanese style. One would think the townspeople were turned into Pokemon here!

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 138 ‡

You obviously decide that you simply can't not open the mysterious envelope. Inside appears to be some kind of letter which you unfold and read.

Dear recipient,

Congratulations! You are cordially invited to take part in the Skyline Terrace Invitational Battle Tournament. This competition will pit Pokemon from all corners of the Safari Zone against one another in a series of perilous matches to determine who has what it takes to deserve the title of Champion. To enroll, please proceed to the battle site located at the Skyline Terrace Town Square.

Best of luck,
The Tournament Committee

PS: This invitation is fully transferable.

"They invited me as competitive battling is a bit of a hobby of mine," the Chatot explains. "However, after all the worrying I've gone through today, I think I'd rather just give you my spot and spectate instead. Even if you don't want to battle, I suggest you at least check things out. It's always quite the event."

How do you proceed?

> Head to the battle site
> Remain here
> Head elsewhere



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Acquisitions

Available

[Greyfox]

Hm... let's head back up for now, and across the gap.

[Cynder]

Might as well go, I don't know where to look next anyway.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Cavern
???

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 135 ‡

You decide to leave the Tentacools alone and instead soar back up through the shaft and soar upon Falconzord to the other side of the gap. You dismount once you find yourself on solid ground and progress further into the cavern.

Soon, you arrive at a solid rock wall. Dead end. However, it looks scalable. Using Fenrir's continued Flash for illumination, you see a small tunnel at the foot of the rock wall you might just barely be able to squeeze through.

From the shadows, a few Makuhitas peer at you interestedly.

How do you proceed?

> Scale the rock wall
> Crawl through the tunnel
> Approach the Makuhitas
> Head back



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Skyline Terrace
A strange town, all within the treetops. Long since abandoned by humans, the MASSIVE amount of Pokemon that live here all seem a bit strange and off kilter. The completly aerial town is connected by boardworks, and the homes all resemble traditional Japanese style. One would think the townspeople were turned into Pokemon here!

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 139 ‡

You wander around looking for the Town Square until you see a large crowd of Pokemon congregated together. You join the hubbub and see a number of tents nestled within the town's treetops. Everyone appears to have their eyes set on a main stage where a mustachioed Ambipom wearing a sash is addressing the crowd.

"Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Skyline Terrace Invitational Battle Tournament! Today's competition will pit battler against battler in a heated series of fights to determine who merits Championship status! Now, without further adieu... the prizes! All our semi-finalists will go home with a gift card to Ralph's Rotisserie, home of the finest honey-braised Farfetch'd this side of anywhere!" A few Farfetch'd in the crowd peer at one another nervously. "Our second place finalist will receive an Ultra Ball for their valiant efforts and the winner will receive... this!"

The Ambipom turns to a display case beside him with a sheet draped over it. He whisks away the sheet to reveal a glistening sword with a series of ornate patterns etched into its hilt.

"Yes, today's Champion will win the Wind Blade, a rare and valuable sword that legend says will smite even the most fearsome of foes!" the Ambipom cries. "Our select invitees may now progress to the registration tent to confirm your arrival. Let the festivities begin!"

How do you proceed?

> Register
> Spectate
> Leave



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available

[Greyfox]

Let's scale the rock wall -- I wanna see if I can get a better view from up there.

[Cynder]

Register! The Ultra ball will at the least be useful, and that wind blade sounds like an artefact.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Cavern
???

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 136 ‡

Fortunately, the rock wall is just jagged enough to allow you to easily scale its height. Soon, you reach a ledge which you pull yourself onto. You realize that everything up here is bathed in sunlight and, no less than ten feet dead ahead, the mouth of the cave awaits. Phew.

However, between you and the exit is a veritable minefield of slumbering Digletts. Hrm.

How do you proceed?

> Try to pass the Digletts
> Head back



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Skyline Terrace
A strange town, all within the treetops. Long since abandoned by humans, the MASSIVE amount of Pokemon that live here all seem a bit strange and off kilter. The completly aerial town is connected by boardworks, and the homes all resemble traditional Japanese style. One would think the townspeople were turned into Pokemon here!

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 140 ‡

You queue up at the registration tent where an Illumise is taking down all the registrants' info. When your turn comes, she peers at you with a smile. You flash the invitation.

"Good day," the Illumise says brightly. "You may register one Pokemon and one Pokemon only to take part in the tournament. There will be no substitutions and your other Pokemon must be left in our care until the tournament's conclusion. Now, which Pokemon would you like to register?"

How do you proceed?

> Register Yami
> Register Yurei
> Register Aikoku
> Leave



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available

[Greyfox]

I'll return Fenrir; Falconzord, let's swoop past these snoozing moles quickly to avoid waking them up.

[Cynder]

I'll register Yami. Sorry guys, but he has the widest moveset.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Sunshine Fields
A large rolling plain that overlooks TPML, the grass is soft and the air tasty. A plethora of grass Pokemon are found here as they enjoy the tickling breeze and the bright sunshine. Bird and normal-types are also found here. Far far far to the north, a small rocky outcropping exists.

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 137 ‡

Since you no longer need his Flash to illuminate the cave, you return Fenrir to his Pokeball and hop aboard Falconzord. With a whoosh, you fly blissfully over the Digletts and out into the sunlight at last.

You find yourself perched upon a small rocky formation looking southward over a vast, rolling plain. A flock of Spearows soars overhead while a Hoppip and a Combee chase another in circles around a nearby boulder. As you peer out over the expanse of land, you see a herd of Chikoritas and Bayleefs slowly migrating.

How do you proceed?

> Approach the Spearows
> Approach Hoppip and Combee
> Approach the Chikoritas and Bayleefs
> Keep going
> Head back



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Greyfox]

Let's keep going, Falconzord!

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Skyline Terrace
A strange town, all within the treetops. Long since abandoned by humans, the MASSIVE amount of Pokemon that live here all seem a bit strange and off kilter. The completly aerial town is connected by boardworks, and the homes all resemble traditional Japanese style. One would think the townspeople were turned into Pokemon here!

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 141 ‡

You ultimately choose to register Yami and leave your other two Pokemon in the care of the Illumise. She points you in the direction of your first battle and, with the assistance of some of the helpful tournament staff, you find your way to the appropriate battlefield. The crowd roars as you step out onto the field. The referee, a Smeargle, commands the crowd's attention.

"From outside the Zone we have Cynder and her Zoroark, Yami!" the referee shouts. "And here's her opponent, joining us from Skinny Dip's Pond... Sarah the Bidoof!"

A wee Bidoof waddles onto the field and waves her little paw at you. Aw.

"Let the battle begin!" the referee declares.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available

[Cynder]

Aww, a widdle Bidoof... Let's try not to make it hurt too much when we beat her, 'kay?

Low Sweep ~ Night Burst ~ Low Sweep

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Sunshine Fields
A large rolling plain that overlooks TPML, the grass is soft and the air tasty. A plethora of grass Pokemon are found here as they enjoy the tickling breeze and the bright sunshine. Bird and normal-types are also found here. Far far far to the north, a small rocky outcropping exists.

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 138 ‡

You leave the rock outcrop behind and begin plodding across the open field. You realize the Spearows overhead just happen to be flying in the same direction as you and they roost near a withered ficus. Sitting beside it is a Fearow wearing aviator goggles. The Spearows seem awfully interested in what the Fearow has to say.

In the distance, a Leafeon does battle with a Ledian. A Metapod some fifteen feet away watches with what you assume to be keen interest, except it's hard to tell sometimes with Metapods. It might also be, y'know, just sitting there.

How do you proceed?

> Approach the Spearows and Fearow
> Approach Leafeon and Ledian
> Approach Metapod
> Keep going
> Head back



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Greyfox]

Let's hear what this goggled avian has to say, aye?

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Skyline Terrace
A strange town, all within the treetops. Long since abandoned by humans, the MASSIVE amount of Pokemon that live here all seem a bit strange and off kilter. The completly aerial town is connected by boardworks, and the homes all resemble traditional Japanese style. One would think the townspeople were turned into Pokemon here!

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 142 ‡

Since Sarah is simply so wee, you don't expect her to put up much of a fight. Of course, sometimes looks can be deceiving...

...but not in this case.

Two Low Sweeps and one Night Daze later and Sarah is sitting there in trembling shock. After a moment, she gathers enough courage to lash out at you with a... Tackle? Oh, wait, she looks to be throwing a couple of Defence Curls in there. Huh.

Yami scratches his head. What, did she get a pity invitation or something?

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Sunshine Fields
A large rolling plain that overlooks TPML, the grass is soft and the air tasty. A plethora of grass Pokemon are found here as they enjoy the tickling breeze and the bright sunshine. Bird and normal-types are also found here. Far far far to the north, a small rocky outcropping exists.

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 139 ‡

"Come one, come all!" the Fearow crows as you approach. "Slipstream Simon is the name and I'm the fiercest flyer in all of the Safari Zone! For a completely reasonable fee, I will Fly you through the innumerable perils that haunt the skies... terrible storms, fierce Pokemon... and take you to any destination you could possibly imagine! Try to go it alone and I can promise you'll suffer the consequences. Whaddya say, folks? Any takers?"

How do you proceed?

> Respond
> Keep going
> Head back



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Cynder]

Low Sweep ~ Focus Blast ~ Night Burst

[Greyfox]

How much are you charging, exactly, Simon? And what do you know about legendary pokémon?

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Skyline Terrace
A strange town, all within the treetops. Long since abandoned by humans, the MASSIVE amount of Pokemon that live here all seem a bit strange and off kilter. The completly aerial town is connected by boardworks, and the homes all resemble traditional Japanese style. One would think the townspeople were turned into Pokemon here!

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 143 ‡

Yami keeps up the assault and delivers not only another Low Sweep but also a Focus Blast and a second Night Daze. This time around, Sarah seems to be coming into her own as she uses Rain Dance and follows it up with a boosted Aqua Tail. Smiling, she then uses Double Team to help herself out defensively... only to wind up with the rain obliterating the clones.

But, um, at least that Aqua Tail was good!

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Sunshine Fields
A large rolling plain that overlooks TPML, the grass is soft and the air tasty. A plethora of grass Pokemon are found here as they enjoy the tickling breeze and the bright sunshine. Bird and normal-types are also found here. Far far far to the north, a small rocky outcropping exists.

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 140 ‡

"What do you mean, what do I know about Legends?" Simon asks, suddenly appearing anxious. "I can't believe you tracked me here! Listen, all the stuff that's happening at Shinsuke wasn't my fault... I was just interested in that rumour just like everybody else! How was I supposed to know what the consequences would be? Just leave me alone, please!"

You have no idea what he could possibly be blathering about.

How do you proceed?

> Respond
> Keep going



‡ Post-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Cynder]

Well done Yami, carry on, with any luck this'll be it. But I do feel kind of sorry for little Sarah the Bidoof

Focus Blast ~ Night Burst ~ Extrasensory