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

[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!

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‡ Round 156 ‡

Before Bernadette can so much as twitch a muscle, Yami explodes with an epic combo, bringing together the sheer might of a speedy punch, an aerial slice and a crackling gout of flames. The Pinsir is thrown off her feet and lands on the ground in a daze, completely overwhelmed by your massive strike. With that, the crowd starts roaring in excitement and the referee declares you to be the winner of the tournament.

Shortly thereafter, you stand atop a raised platform as the mustachioed Ambipom from before returns the Pokeballs containing your Ninetales and Braviary before announcing that you and Yami have achieved the status of Champions. Yami shakes hands with Bernadette and the third-place finalist as the Ambipom presents you with your prize: the Wind Blade, the fifth and final artifact required to gain access to Platrin Plateau.

"Congratulations to you both!" the Ambipom says as the crowd continues to shout. "Your amazing display of battle prowess will be remembered in these parts for years and years to come!"

How do you proceed?

> Hang around
> Return to Grave's Yard



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[Cynder]

YES YES YES YES YES!!!

Ehem. Back to Graves Yard we go!

[Greyfox]

Let's take a look around then, team...

Amelia, did you overhear anything Heatran may've said as he was rampaging about?

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Grave's Yard
A frightening place where all the worst stories originate. Home to Ghost and Dark type pokemon, you may find a rare Psychic type, but only the bravest dare tread here.

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‡ Round 157 ‡

Once the fanfare dies down, you hop aboard Aikoku and get him to jet you away to familiar territory. Soon, you find yourself touching down upon the soft terrain of Grave's Yard. A familiar face is there to greet you as the old Rotom Leader drifts over toward you.

"Cynder!" it says, wrapping you in a hug. Those little Rotom lightning bolt arms zap you a little, but it's not too unpleasant. "I've been waiting for your return! So, tell me... did you find the five artifacts?"

You explain how, after earning the Skarmory Feather for driving away the Murkrows, you received a Bony Mask for pursuing a thespian Jigglypuff, a Vulpix Tail for helping a goods dealer bust out of prison, a Strengthened Sphere for proving both your brain and brawn to jungle lunatics and the Wind Blade for winning the Skyline Terrace Invitational Battle Tournament.

"My goodness! You've been busy, then," the Leader says. "I was rooting for you. Not many travelers succeed in rounding up enough artifacts, you know. Yes, yes, follow me."

He leads you to a mausoleum not far from where the Honchkrow Boss and his Murkrow underlings had set up shop. You step inside and the cold stench of decay rushes out to meet you. In the center of the shrine is a large stone pedestal with ten places for you to place various objects of different shapes and sizes. Five of the spots match your five artifacts.

"Place your artifacts here and the deed will be done," the Rotom Leader explains. "You need only do this once. The objects will vanish, but you will forever retain access to Platrin. Good luck as you continue your quest, young one."

How do you proceed?

> Place the artifacts on the pedestal
> Hang around Grave's Yard



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[Cynder]

Place the artefacts on the pedestal.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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1 Black Shard
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‡ Round 150 ‡

Simon and your Pokemon look around for any indication of Heatran's present location while you question Amelia.

"You know, man, I totally did," the Pupitar replies. "If I remember correctly, he said something about how he was going to punish all the islanders for the insolent fools who attempted to capture him. He said he was going to take them somewhere dark where he'd gobble them down one by one and those who didn't want to suffer such a fate were told to help him round up the locals. Not a nice guy, basically."

Fenrir suddenly barks to alert you to something. He points at the ground. Though Heatran's footprints initially appeared to end all of a sudden, you realize they just became gradually fainter in the scorched earth, presumably as his sweltering body temperature decreased after spending so much time outside the magma pool. Upon closer inspection, you see that they lead right into the pagoda.

How do you proceed?

> Enter the pagoda
> Ask questions



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1 Black Shard
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[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Platrin Plateau
A strange, mysterious temple set high in the sky. You can only enter the road to the temple by releasing the seal chanted by the ancients long ago. There are two shrines, one in Sunshine plains, and one in Grave's Yard. They are inconspicuous, the Grave's Yard shrine is a maouselum of sorts. Here, you will find exceptionally strong Pokemon in the various rooms and spaces of this ancient land set high in the sky. If you are lucky, you may stumble on a Legend or two?

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‡ Round 158 ‡

You place the artifacts in the appropriate spots on the pedestal. You pause, waiting for something to happen, but nothing does. You begin to wonder if you if did something wrong when, suddenly, a bright flash of light consumes the shrine. The Rotom leader and the pedestal vanish as you, Yami, Yurei and Aikoku leave your surroundings behind. When the light fades, you find yourself outside. You close your eyes and inhale; the air smells sweet.

Opening your eyes again, you pass through pearl gates and peer around your surroundings. You're outside in what is presumably a temple garden. Ornate fountains and statues pepper the landscape amidst various fruit trees and exotic flowers. Your attention is draw by the temple itself, an inconceivably massive, bone-white structure rising up into the clouds. You can't quite explain it, but everything here just seems... better.

You realize the nearby Pokemon are all exceptionally rare. Nearby, a Ludicolo and an Empoleon frolic in one of the fountains. Not far off, a Slaking feeds from one of the trees and, overheard, flocks of Salamences and Aerodactyls drift across the sky.

How do you proceed?

> Approach the Ludicolo and Empoleon
> Approach Slaking
> Follow the Salamences and Aerodactyls
> Explore the garden
> Enter the temple
> Leave



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[Cynder]

Wow that's awesome! Let's head to the temple to see what's inside!

[Greyfox]

To the Pagoda!

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Platrin Plateau
A strange, mysterious temple set high in the sky. You can only enter the road to the temple by releasing the seal chanted by the ancients long ago. There are two shrines, one in Sunshine plains, and one in Grave's Yard. They are inconspicuous, the Grave's Yard shrine is a maouselum of sorts. Here, you will find exceptionally strong Pokemon in the various rooms and spaces of this ancient land set high in the sky. If you are lucky, you may stumble on a Legend or two?

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‡ Round 159 ‡

You pass through the garden and climb the ivory steps toward the massive temple. With a grunt, you heave open the massive oaken doors and step inside. Everything inside this antechamber is bright and ornate, marble inlaid with gems or else covered in gilt, and you and your Pokemon are momentarily breathless by the beauty here.

This room has two exits: a hallway to the left and another to the right.

How do you proceed?

> Look around
> Go left
> Go right
> Leave



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[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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1 Black Shard
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‡ Round 151 ‡

You and your Pokemon enter the pagoda, which seems to have taken the Magma Storm rather poorly. Large chunks of the ceiling have been burned away, allowing shafts of light to illuminate the one room. Still, in the few parts where the roof hasn't been burnt away, shadows lurk around the rafters and numerous antique cupboards and credenzas sit against the walls.

You take a step. The floorboards... don't sound right.

How do you proceed?

> Check out the ceiling
> Look around the cupboards
> Investigate the floor



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[Greyfox]

Caucus, keep an aye out -- use Mind Reader to see what's going on with the floors; I'mma check out the cupboards.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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1 Black Shard
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‡ Round 152 ‡

You rummage through the cupboards and find various chains and manacles carved out of stone. Huh. Someone left them here... because they're not needed? Or are they just using this spot for extra storage? You can't say for sure.

Caucaus makes a noise to alert you to something. He rests his foot on a sagging floorboard, which sags quite a bit under his weight.

How do you proceed?

> Check out the ceiling
> Investigate the floor



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1 Black Shard
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[Greyfox]

Investigate the floor! Let's find out the cause of this sagging.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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1 Black Shard
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‡ Round 153 ‡

You begin pulling at a few of the floorboards near Caucus's feet and realize they form a trap door. With a tug, you heave it open and reveal a series of crude steps leading down beneath the earth. Sconces illuminate the way.

How do you proceed?

> Check out the ceiling
> Descend into the tunnel



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1 Black Shard
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[Greyfox]

Downward to adventure!

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 154 ‡

You descend the craggy steps alongside Simon, Amelia and your Pokemon. The island's ubiquitous bonfire smell is soon replaced by the cold must of soil as you traverse further and further beneath the ground. Soon, the steps even out as you enter a large room where various hallways seem to intersect. Some crates and barrels litter the scene.

Suddenly, momentarily unaware of your presence, a Monferno and a Torkoal deep in conversation round a corner.

How do you proceed?

> Take cover
> Approach Monferno and Torkoal
> Do nothing



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1 Black Shard
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[Greyfox]

Take cover, but Caucus -- use Mind Reader on one of them; find out what they're thinking.

[Cynder]

Let's head to the left.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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1 Black Shard
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‡ Round 155 ‡

You and your part members hide behind the crates and barrels as the Monferno and Torkoal draw close.

"I wonder what's in these crates," Simon mutters.

Caucus tries to use Mind Reader, but since they're talking, it appears difficult for him to get a fix on any discrete thoughts. You listen closely to what they're saying.

"So any word yet on whether the Fearow has been found?" the Monferno asks.

"None to speak of," the Torkoal replies. "The scout hasn't returned yet... but man, Heatran wants him so bad. He has the Graveller tied up in his chamber waiting for the Fearow to be found. From what I've heard, once he has both the Fearow and the Graveller, he's going to torture them both so the other can watch before gobbling them whole. All for trying to chain him up. Man, Heatran is savage. And after that, he's going to eat all the other Pokemon who didn't obey him as punishment for allowing his sleep in the magma pool to be disturbed."

You glance over at Simon and see that he's now become pale and apprehensive.

"Well, it's their own fault. They had the chance to obey Heatran like us and round up all the stupid islanders," the Monferno says. "I can't believe only a handful of us swore fealty. What do the others get from resisting? They're fools."

"Agreed," the Torkoal intones. "Anyway, I'm off to see how the Mole Project is coming along. Talk to you later."

"Yeah, I'll be helping to look after the prisoners," the Monferno says. "See you."

With that, they part ways, with the Torkoal heading down a hallway to the left and the Monferno ambling off down a hallway to the right.

"Woah, we totally have to stop Heatran, like, right this second," Amelia says.

"Hold on," Simon replies. "If we charge him now, he'll only call reinforcements and kick our asses. We should probably free the prisoners first... and perhaps check out whatever this Mole Project could be. I suggest we divide and conquer... Amelia and I go one route and you guys go another. What do you want to do?"

How do you proceed?

> Open the crates and barrels
> Head to the prison
> Check out the Mole Project



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1 Black Shard
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[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Platrin Plateau
A strange, mysterious temple set high in the sky. You can only enter the road to the temple by releasing the seal chanted by the ancients long ago. There are two shrines, one in Sunshine plains, and one in Grave's Yard. They are inconspicuous, the Grave's Yard shrine is a maouselum of sorts. Here, you will find exceptionally strong Pokemon in the various rooms and spaces of this ancient land set high in the sky. If you are lucky, you may stumble on a Legend or two?

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‡ Round 160 ‡

You take a left and stroll down the silent corridor for a few minutes. Nothing in particular catches you eye as you walk, but soon you begin to hear a peculiar muffled noise. You continue and soon round a corner, coming upon a Kangaskhan. Judging by the looks of things, she seems to be sobbing.

How do you proceed?

> Approach Kangaskhan
> Keep going



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[Greyfox]

Check out the barrels first, then our team will free the prisoners. Simon and Amelia -- you should check out the Mole Project.

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 156 ‡

You and your Pokemon pry open a few of the crates and barrels and find peculiar things inside, including lumber, instructions on how to improvise support beams and... water pistols? Simon gives one a squirt and Amelia darts backwards.

"Hey, watch where you're pointing that!" she snaps.

Peculiarly, you also find a map of the Safari Zone. Someone has drawn a straight red line right from Shinsuke Island to Tranquil Shores. Weird.

With that, you and your Pokemon head down the rightmost hallway. After a minute of walking, you round a corner and come to an immediate halt. You find yourself looking down upon a massive chamber of just more than one hundred gagged shackled Pokemon. The Monferno from before as well as an Aerodactyl and a Houndoom appear to be patrolling the prisoners with smirks on their faces. Every time one of the shackled islanders stirs, one of the guards silences them with a swift kick or a Flamethrower.

How do you proceed?

> Stealthily free the prisoners
> Rush the guards
> Retreat



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Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Greyfox]

Falconzord and Caucus -- time for Operation Crop Dust! Zord, use Agility and sweep across the hall with Caucus in tow to Spore the three of 'em. Fenrir and I will, meanwhile, free the prisoners stealthily!

[Edit] Dumb phone!

[Cynder]

Let's see what's wrong with Kengaskhan!

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

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Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available



‡ Round 157 ‡

Time to strike! While Falconzord and Caucus soar over the guards and dispense sleep-inducing powder, you and Fenrir sneakily try to free as many of the captive Pokemon as you can. You approach a muzzled Torchic whose feet are bound by chains. You give them a tug, but they hold strong.

Glancing over, you watch as the Spore descends over the Monferno, Houndoom and Aerodactyl. Monferno and Houndoom instantly fall asleep, but Aerodactyl, realizing her comrades are dropping like flies, lets out a predatory squawk and uses Whirlwind to blow the Spore back at its source. The powder catches on Falconzord's plumage and eases the Pidgeot into a deep sleep, causing both him and Caucus to crash among the prisoners.

Suddenly, Houndoom wakes up. Man, she wasn't asleep for very long!

How do you proceed?

> Instruct Fenrir how to free the prisoners
> Issue commands to Falconzord and Caucus
> Join the fight with Fenrir
> Retreat



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1 Black Shard
Available

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Platrin Plateau
A strange, mysterious temple set high in the sky. You can only enter the road to the temple by releasing the seal chanted by the ancients long ago. There are two shrines, one in Sunshine plains, and one in Grave's Yard. They are inconspicuous, the Grave's Yard shrine is a maouselum of sorts. Here, you will find exceptionally strong Pokemon in the various rooms and spaces of this ancient land set high in the sky. If you are lucky, you may stumble on a Legend or two?

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‡ Round 161 ‡

You gingerly approach the Kangaskhan and ask what's the matter.

"My daughter wandered off into the temple," she explains through tears. You realize her pouch is conspicuously empty. "I just can't find her! She's very small and always carries a stuffed Pikachu with her. This place is too big for me to search alone... and I know it's a safe haven and everything, but I can't help but worry. Some say there's a dark side to Platrin. If that darkness ever takes my daughter, I don't know what I'll do..."

How do you proceed?

> Continue talking
> Keep going



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[Cynder]

Let's go into the temple and find the little kengaskhan baby :3

[Oslo]

Lol, sorry if I wasn't clear, but you've been in the temple since Round 159.

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Platrin Plateau
A strange, mysterious temple set high in the sky. You can only enter the road to the temple by releasing the seal chanted by the ancients long ago. There are two shrines, one in Sunshine plains, and one in Grave's Yard. They are inconspicuous, the Grave's Yard shrine is a maouselum of sorts. Here, you will find exceptionally strong Pokemon in the various rooms and spaces of this ancient land set high in the sky. If you are lucky, you may stumble on a Legend or two?

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 162 ‡

You continue wandering in search of the Kangaskhan's child. As her sobs fade away to the silence, they're replaced by beautiful music. Soon, you pass by an open doorway and peer inside. The room is gorgeous, replete with plush red carpets and elegant tapestries lining the walls. A Luxray and an Ursaring seem to be singing a rhapsodic melody while a Roserade accompanies them on an old pipe organ.

Meanwhile, just outside the room a few paces ahead of you, a friendly old Gallade seems to be mending a broken stained glass window.

Perhaps one of these Pokemon know where the young Kangaskhan went?

How do you proceed?

> Approach the musicians
> Approach the Gallade
> Keep going



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[Greyfox]

Fenrir, join them while I think of a way to take care of these chains. They've got a type advantage on all three of you, so we're gonna hafta play this carefully. Fenrir, use Dream Eater on Monferno until he wakes up; otherwise Psychic.

Falconzord, Sleep Talk until you're awake, followed up with Air Slash -- target Houndoom.

Caucus, be careful: Stone Edge, Drain Punch, Thunderpunch -- all on Aerodactyl!

[Oslo]

GREYFOX'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Shinsuke Volcano
This Volcanic Island - previously hidden away can now be seen from the shore. A massive pool of magma lies deep in its center, but one can walk down quite a ways and find a variety of Fire Types enjoying the heated tunnels. Some hardier Flying Pokemon line the edges of the Volcano as well. A tall Pagoda stands on the Island as well, the only man-made structure here. If you fish from shore, Water Pokemon encounter rates are the same as for Tranquil Shores.

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available




‡ Round 158 ‡

Fenrir races between the scores of chained prisoners toward the battle already in progress. Falconzord, still asleep, begins mumbling to himself and soon marches over toward Houndoom. He then smacks the big brute with a single thrust of his wing. Meanwhile, Fenrir begins mowing down on Monferno's dreams as Caucus attacks Aerodactyl with a stony tackle. In response, Monferno, Houndoom and Aerodactyl all hit Fenrir with a Snore, a Flamethrower and an Iron Head respectively. Your poor Umbreon stumbles back in a daze.

Falconzord, Sleep Talking once again, draws upon a colossal wealth of energy as he rams Houndoom with a Giga Impact. Fenrir drains more health from Monferno who erupts with a second Snore which hits Caucus and causes him to flinch. Aerodactyl and Houndoom target Caucus as well, causing significant damage to your Breloom through the combined effects of an Aerial Ace and an Overheat.

As Falconzord both sleeps and recharges, Monferno wakes up. Fenrir uses a Psychic attack to slam the monkey against the hard ground while Caucus clobbers Aerodactyl with a ThunderPunch, inducing Paralysis. Monferno, Aerodactyl and Houndoom respond by hitting Falconzord with a Blaze Kick, a Crunch and an AncientPower. Suddenly, Falconzord rises from sleep and stretches.

While all this goes on, the Torchic starts smacking his chains against the ground to draw your attention. He tilts his head to his neighbour, a chained Skarmory, who appears to have molted a single steel feather. Torchic and Skarmory keep glancing back and forth between the narrow steel feather and the manacle keyhole as though trying to reinforce a connection between the two.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Figure out how to free the prisoners
> Retreat



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Acquisitions
1 Black Shard
Available

[Cynder]

Let's not disturb the musicians - let's check and see if the Gallade has any idea where the little Kengaskhan might be.

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Platrin Plateau
A strange, mysterious temple set high in the sky. You can only enter the road to the temple by releasing the seal chanted by the ancients long ago. There are two shrines, one in Sunshine plains, and one in Grave's Yard. They are inconspicuous, the Grave's Yard shrine is a maouselum of sorts. Here, you will find exceptionally strong Pokemon in the various rooms and spaces of this ancient land set high in the sky. If you are lucky, you may stumble on a Legend or two?

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 163 ‡

Deciding to let the Luxray, Ursaring and Roserade continue playing their music, you approach the elderly Gallade. He smiles as you approach and explain the situation.

"Ah, I see," he says quietly. "Yes, as a matter of fact, I did see a little Kangaskhan carrying a stuffed Pikachu. I assumed her mother was close by... all she said was she wanted to find something pretty so I told her to visit the Crystal Gallery sometime with her mommy. You don't think she went there by herself, do you? Yes, yes, you should probably go and find her. The Crystal Gallery is one floor up. It's rather large so you shouldn't have trouble locating it."

How do you proceed?

> Approach the musicians
> Find the Crystal Gallery
> Keep walking around here



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[Cynder]

Let's visit the crystal gallery!

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

Platrin Plateau
A strange, mysterious temple set high in the sky. You can only enter the road to the temple by releasing the seal chanted by the ancients long ago. There are two shrines, one in Sunshine plains, and one in Grave's Yard. They are inconspicuous, the Grave's Yard shrine is a maouselum of sorts. Here, you will find exceptionally strong Pokemon in the various rooms and spaces of this ancient land set high in the sky. If you are lucky, you may stumble on a Legend or two?

‡ Pre-Round ‡

Acquisitions

Available



‡ Round 164 ‡

You find the nearest flight of stairs and climb it upward to the next floor. Once there, you wander around until you find a set of crystal doors. Inscribed on them in an elegant script is a brief message.

The Crystal Gallery has been a part of the Platrin Plateau temple for centuries. Many of these items are unique and predate much of the Safari Zone; thus, their origins remain shrouded in mystery. Visitors are welcome but are asked not to touch anything.

You carefully open the doors and step inside. You're immediately caught breathless as you look around. The gallery is massive and jam-packed with gleaming crystal relics that almost seem to hum as you pass them. However, after a minute of being here, the atmosphere begins to change. You almost feel an unseen presence here. As well, for reasons you can't explain, you feel a sudden desire to leave. However, you simply focus on finding the lost Kangaskhan.

You and your Pokemon split up as you look around. Yami and Yurei search the left side of the room as you and Aikoku examine the right. After a moment, you see a tiny yellow object sitting at the base of a large and impressive crystal mirror. Aikoku approaches and picks up the object in his wing. It's the stuffed Pikachu.

Just as all the crystal objects seem to be giving off a gentle hum, the mirror seems to be making the most noise of all. It's simply begging to be examined.

How do you proceed?

> Examine the mirror
> Continue searching



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[Cynder]

I have a feeling that mirror might contain a ghost type, so Yami, be on your guard. Let's take a closer look at the mirror though.

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

???

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‡ Round 165 ‡

While Yami and Yurei are off searching their side of the Crystal Gallery, you and Aikoku examine the mirror. The crystal edging, you realize, is embossed with an intricate platinum design. You peer at the reflective surface and try to gasp at what you see, but no sound comes out. You see the reflected image of the Pikachu plushie still in Aikoku's wing, but it's peering at you now with a soulless glare.

Suddenly, all goes black. You and Aikoku find yourself in a swirling void that presses in at you from all sides. Soon, after a moment passes, the effect ends. You are, however, no longer within the Crystal Gallery.

You find yourself once again outside by the gates to Platrin Plateau with only Aikoku by your side. This time, instead of being made of pearl, the gates seem to be forged out of a black, twisted metal. The sky is no longer a clear blue but rather contains dark swirls of scarlet and purple. The statues depict beasts more wicked than you could imagine while the fountains spew a black, burbling ooze; moreover, the fruit hanging from the trees seems to be speckled and rotting. It gives off the odour of decaying flesh.

Overhead, scores of Aerodactyls and Salamences do battle. A Ludicolo appears to be choking an Empoleon near one of the fountains as a Slaking beats his arms against his chest until he draws bruises. This does not seem to deter him.

Suddenly, the Pikachu plushie still in Aikoku's wing begins to glow brightly as it evolves. Now a Raichu, the Pokemon leaps upon Aikoku and begins electrocuting your Braviary mercilessly.

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Flee
> Call for help



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[Cynder]

Ahh, what the hell?! Aikoku, get the Raichu off you quickly with a Sky Drop, and then take to the skies with Fly to get out of the way for now. Hopefully we can flee rather than flight and save energy for later.

[Oslo]

CYNDER'S SAFARI ADVENTCHA!

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‡ Round 166 ‡

Quick as can be, Aikoku snatches onto Raichu and takes to the sky. As the air whips at Raichu's face, the Electric rodent seems more focused on trying to draw a breath than use another Thunder attack. Once Aikoku hits the apex of his flight, he swoops down and slams Raichu into the ground. The attack doesn't do much damage, but it leaves your opponent in a daze and gives you enough time to hop upon Aikoku and flee into the skies.

Phew. As the air tumbles your hair back, you enjoy your momentary safety for as long as it lasts... which is all of five seconds. Suddenly, one of the warring Salamences rams into you and Aikoku, throwing you off. You land hard on the ground and all the wind is instantly knocked out of you. As you lie there in pain, you peer over and watch as the Dragon Pokemon pins Aikoku to the ground and attacks him with Crunch after Crunch after Crunch. The beast looks like she's trying to eat Aikoku.

But a wild Salamence wouldn't do that.

...right?

How do you proceed?

> Issue commands
> Try to assist Aikoku
> Call for help



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[Cynder]

Crap, everything's trying to eat/kill us here! Ummm, make a sub quick! Then use Double Team to cover our back, and run for the hills!