[SEASON 2] The Stalkers RPG - Main Action and Team Status [ENDED... FOR NOW]

**Suicune's Fire** · 03-02-2017, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Pokemon Trainer Sarah

I'll repair the Locked container {Broken Desk Drawer: <Repair> / <Lockpick>} at the
(77) Starwatcher Skyscraper (Abandoned), (77h) Floors 71-80

After Sam's report of finding something unsettling on the 74th floor, you're not quite sure what to expect, but you brace yourself for anything. You are hoping it's not quite as bad as you're expecting, but only time will tell.

As you arrive before the abandoned Starwatcher Skyscraper, you see for yourself how a few bad legal cases and greed can ruin what could have been a very profitable investment. Instead, this worn and neglected towering building only continues to fall further and further into disrepair one day at a time.

You take the graffiti-slathered elevator up to the 74th floor. It's a long ride up, but it's not much of a bother to you.

When you arrive at the 74th floor, you see the same office floor in disarray, exactly as how Sam described it. But now, there is a slight feeling of strangeness in the air. The kind of feeling that implies something very evil was here before at one time, left its essence in the air and in the surroundings, and it never truly went away. Thankfully, whatever it was, it's not here anymore. At least most of it isn't...

Searching throughout the floor, you eventually come across the desk that Sam had reported. As you take a closer look, the drawer is indeed fully jammed with the dysfunctional lock now keeping it shut. Picking the lock could have been an option, but in this case, you decide to completely dismantle it to see what's inside. But you have a bad feeling about it considering the drawer is whispering. You feel as though breaking this thing open is like ripping open Pandora's Box, but nonetheless, you decide you're strong enough to deal with whatever this dark thing is.

You use your repair skills to grip and brace down into the tumbler mechanism of the lock and then strip the fasteners to break down the tumbler components into separate pieces. With the lock tumbler broken down and separated from the main assembly, the lock is no longer a problem and the drawer slides open.

Inside, you see a dark, blood-red colored, leather-bound book with the title:

TESTAMENT OF WAR

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You reluctantly remove the book from the drawer, and suddenly a sick vision rushes into your head in the form of a ḍ̛̛͠a͕͕͕̗r̴̲͘͝k͎̙͠ ̫̜͈̜̕͞ḥ̡̨͙͕a͉͈̯̤ͅļ͚̠l͏̗̲͈̲̰̭̤u͇̪̬̖c̱̤̥͟i̵̢̻͖̮͜n̶ ̹̲̤̤̗̦a͏̺̜͉͇͚̖̹t͖̦̲̠̪͘͜i͇̮o̲̯̺͎͢n̛̠̖̪͚̝̥ͅ.

Combat, bloodshed, and vicious, murderous battles fill and flush your mind. You see visions of Pokémon fighting for their lives in an endless arena of warfare.

Sarah has suffered 1 point of damage to Sanity.

You shake off the dark influences for now, but they still bother you quite painfully as you take the book away from this place...

Item [Testament of War] #Infernal Presence# (Deals one damage to Sanity) has been added to the Team Inventory.

You decide to head out of this building, still trembling a bit as the whispers of war still follow you and occasionally sting into your mind with screams, slashing, and burning...

Sarah the Archen (S: Rock/Flying)

Health: 4/4
Sanity: 3/4
Perk: Repair | Learned Abilities: Investigate
Failed Assassinations: 0/2

**Suicune's Fire** · 03-02-2017, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Shieldbearer

Now, I don't need to learn how to protect people... But 38. Orein the Escavalier seems like an interesting fellow. Might as well hit him up, have a slight chat. The intimidation, if there is any, could potentially make me seem more capable, too.
EDIT, while I can: Guess I could ask him to point me in the way of what might need protecting. Especially with those pointy lances, eh?

Interview Rapport: VERY POSITIVE
+1 Shared type (Steel)
+1 Shared evolution stage

Orein is patrolling Silvercoal City Metro Station West when you find him. His stoic expression gives you the impression that he's a serious Pokémon. He waits for you to approach. "Sunset is coming soon. I recommend removing yourself from the streets, lad."

You tell him that you are an Emissary, and explain your mission to him. He seems to barely react, but you can tell that he's subtly impressed.

"It takes a valiant Pokémon to dedicate their lives to the protection of others," he states, as if it's absolute fact. "I teach this skill myself, which I presume is how you heard of me. The pamphlets were...not my idea." He sighs, and although you don't know who he's talking about, you suspect that he wasn't inclined to reveal his name and skill despite the fact that he eventually did.

You ask him about the Stalkers, and explain that you and the other Emissaries have gathered evidence pointing to more than one Stalker, although you aren't sure who they are, what each of them does, and how many there are in total.

Orein looks to be in thought as he brings up a lance-limb and slashes the air. "Stalkers are evil, sinful creatures," he growls, tone stable and serious. "I loathe them. I would cut them all in half if I had the chance," he explains, his voice taking on a dark edge. "I shall help you in any way that you deem useful," he offers, lowering his head in a sort of bow. "If I had any information on them, I would tell you."

Next you ask him what might need protection, and he considers your statement for a time.

"Children. Adults. The elderly. The disabled. The good, innocent people of this city. I have no regard for its scum." His face hardens again, and you suddenly feel relieved that you are on this Pokémon's good side. "Everyone in this city needs protection," he continues, "and you, my noble friend, have elected to perform this duty just as I have. I assume some of your teammates also have this calling. Pass on my thanks and respect when next you see them."

"Apologies for the short exchange, but I must resume my job." He gives you a single nod and then pauses, unhooking the pouch at his side designed for his long lances, and offers it to you. "Open it."

You open the pouch and find a syringe inside. It's small and filled with an odd green liquid, which you are first sceptical of. Then Orein catches your eye again.

"It's called a Verve Syringe. You may have encountered the many traps which have of late been populating the city," he hisses. "Taking one of these will enable you to encounter a trap and sustain less damage. It will last an entire day and night. Use it wisely."

Item [Verve Syringe] was added to the Team Inventory.

"So long," Orein grunts, acknowledging you one last time before returning to duty.

Aurimas the Bastiodon (M: Rock/Steel)

Health: 5/5
Sanity: 4/4
Perk: Diplomacy | Learned Abilities: Escort/Protect
Failed Assassinations: 0/2

**Suicune's Fire** · 03-02-2017, 09:57 AM

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**KingWinna** · 03-02-2017, 12:17 PM

Heh guess I really did find something important. I think I break in and enter to the (38) Altamar Motel (Abandoned). Maybe find some more useful clues.