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

[Cynder]

Aerodactyl methinks.

[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 126 ‡

"Well done," Nestor says. He accepts his parcel and opens it up, revealing a couple of glass potion vials. "Ahh, to contain my brew! I'm very excited. Thank you for delivering this, young one."

You look at the final parcel and see that it's addressed to Clarence W. Snorlax.

"Ahh, yes, that's my enemy Clarence the Exceedingly Burly, Really Terrific Warrior of Feizhi Outpost," Nestor says, peering over your shoulder. "He lives at the top of Outlook Post, about twenty minutes north of here. Good luck."

How do you proceed?

> Stay and chat
> Leave



‡ Post-Round ‡

[Cynder]

So much insanity! I'll have to take the letter I suppose.

[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 127 ‡

After a long trek, you eventually arrive at Outlook Post. It's a large, two-story observation structure in the middle of Feizhi Outpost. As you approach its entrance, you peer inside. It's all dark and cobwebbed. A few Skorupis scuttle around while a Yanma buzzes around in circles.

How do you proceed?

> Approach the Skorupis
> Approach Yanma
> Look around
> Leave



‡ Post-Round ‡

[Cynder]

Ask the bugs if they have any idea where Snorlax is, and then head to where they suggest.

[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 128 ‡

The Bugs all scarper as soon as you come within a few feet of them. Looking around, you see a Croagunk sitting beside a stairwell shooting you dirty looks and a Zangoose sitting against a wall rocking back and forth. Creepy.

Suddenly, you hear a pained squawk from the floor above.

How do you proceed?

> Approach Croagunk
> Approach Zangoose
> Take the stairs
> Leave



‡ Post-Round ‡

[Cynder]

Take the stairs! I'll help the poor little birdy, which is presumably one of the Chatot I think.

[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 129 ‡

You quickly climb the stairs and arrive at the observation deck, which grants you a view of the entire jungle. You see two Chatots chained to a pillar and they're both decked out in the same red caps worn by the mail carrier back in Skyline Terrace. They peer at you feebly.

Beside the pillar you see a massive Snorlax and, on either side of him, Cynthia and Clarence stand staring at you.

"Nice to see you again, mail carrier," Cynthia hisses.

"Long time, no see," Nestor says, winking.

"So you're the mail carrier Cynthia and Nestor told me about," says the Snorlax whom you presume to be Clarence. "Your timing was perfect. I had just invited Cynthia and Nestor to my tower to propose a truce with them. You see, we have a common enemy, it seems... the Super Evil Chatot Militia of General Wickedness and Other Such Bad Things!"

Cynthia and Nestor gasp, appearing pained at hearing of such a fearsome group.

"And these two goons are from the Super Evil Chatot Militia of General Wickedness and Other Such Bad Things," Clarence says, pointing at the captured Chatots.

"I don't even think such a thing exists," one of the Chatots says wearily.

"Please, I have a family," the other murmurs.

"Now, I pose a question to you, mail carrier: will you band together with us and help us take down such a heinous, devious group of Pokemon?" Clarence asks.

How do you proceed?

> Respond
> Free the Chatots
> Leave



‡ Post-Round ‡

[Cynder]

No, because the whole lot of you are bloody insane! Let the Chatot go, they've done nothing wrong!

[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 130 ‡

Cynthia, Nestor and Clarence all let out shocked gasps.

"Mail carrier!" Cynthia shrieks. "I trusted you!"

"About friggin' time someone normal showed up," the nearest Chatot mutters.

"Then the lines have been drawn," Clarence says, grimacing. "Prepare to meet your maker!"

With that, the mighty Snorlax lashes out at Yami with a powerful DynamicPunch, inducing Confusion. Cynthia and Nestor join in the action, too, as the former hits Aikoku with a Toxic while the latter attacks Yurei with a sudden Rock Slide.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Retreat



‡ Post-Round ‡

[Cynder]

What a pair of wierdos... Anyway, Yami, use Taunt to turn them all against each other! Then use Night Burst if you have any turns left. Yurei, use Flamethrower, Fire Blast and Heat Wave on Shiftry, and Aikoku, use Superpower on Snorlax, followed by Air Slash on Shiftry, and another Superpower on Snorlax.

[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 131 ‡

Yami lashes out with a series of Taunts; however, before he can successfully Taunt Clarence, Confusion sets in and he punches himself in the face. Nonetheless, Cynthia and Clarence find their ability to use non-damaging moves restricted. Yurei strikes with a series of Fire-type moves on Shiftry, inflicting a nasty Burn in the process, while Aikoku alternates between Superpowers on Snorlax and an aerial slash on Shiftry.

The three Pokemon fight back... and how! Cynthia hits Yurei with a series of Rock Slides while Nestor repeatedly hits Yami with powerful physical strikes as though breaking bricks. Not one to be left out, Clarence hits Aikoku with three mighty Ice Beams. Ice crystals form around your Braviary, Freezing him solid.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Retreat



‡ Post-Round ‡

[Cynder]

Ohshit this isn't good. Yurei, send a gentle ember at Aikoku to defrost him, and finish off with twin Fireblasts at Shiftry. If that isn't enough, Aikoku, continue with the onslaught of Air Slashes at Shiftry until he falls, accompanied by Brave Bird on Snorlax. Yami, no mercy! Attack Snorlax with Low Sweep, and Focus Blast him twice While he's down!

[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 132 ‡

Yurei is quick to come to Aikoku's rescue, thawing him out with a wee little Ember. As the ice melts, Aikoku targets Nestor with a sudden Air Slash while Yami strikes Clarence with a Low Sweep, causing the behemoth to fall to the ground. While Snorlax flails and tries to regain his footing, Cynthia and Nestor strike Aikoku with mighty Hyper Beams. Aikoku is thrown clear off the observation deck and tumbles away out of sight to the ground below.

Avenging her ally, Yurei fires off a blistering Fire Blast at Nestor. Just like that, the mighty tree falls.

"Nestor!" Cynthia shouts, but she's helpless as she recharges.

Meanwhile, just as Clarence manages to climb to his feet, Yami hits him hard with a powerful Focus Blast. Clarence retaliates with a pair of Thunderbolts. At this point, however, things prove to be too much for the large Snorlax: while Yami hits him with another Focus Blast, Yurei beaks out a Flamethrower and Aikoku soars back in and hits him with a razor-sharp air attack and an aerial tackle.

Clarence falls.

"I'm not giving up!" Cynthia shrieks, hitting Yurei with a second Hyper Beam.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Retreat



‡ Post-Round ‡

[Cynder]

well done Aikoku, return. Yurei, use three Hypnosis followed by two Dream Eaters, and Yami use 3 Extrasensories.

[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 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



‡ Post-Round ‡

[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



‡ Post-Round ‡

[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



‡ Post-Round ‡

[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



‡ Post-Round ‡

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



‡ Post-Round ‡

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



‡ Post-Round ‡

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