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

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

I'll open the


Object {Locked Storage Room: Key Slot, +Rock Type+} at (89b) Macanan Textile Manufacturing Floors 11-20

[Suicune's Fire]

I'll open the


Object {Locked Storage Room: Key Slot, +Rock Type+} at (89b) Macanan Textile Manufacturing Floors 11-20

You approach the Macanan Textile Manufacturing plant, wasting no time with its exterior or irrelevant floors and head directly for floor 17, where Sam reported that the door in question rested. As you walk through the room leading to the specific location you're heading for, you begin to feel what you imagine Sam felt while in this same location. The swirling mess in your gut feels somehow pleasant but powerful. It's as if there's a presence here that's unnatural but extremely enlightening. You've heard recounts of the other Emissaries' experiences around Stalker related places or items, and while you believe it contains a similar level of power, you know that this is different. Almost the complete opposite.

You warily approach the locked door, noting the key stuck in the lock, and then your eyes fall upon the type conductor to the right of the door. It is a strange looking contraption but somehow you know exactly what it needs, and begin to summon an ancient power from deep within. Somehow you are able to conjure tangible rocks which you carefully manoeuvre to the device. It magically melts through the outer casing and connects with the strange looking light within, which brightens into a brown-gold colour. You can hear faint sizzling as the lock clicks, and, not knowing what you are about to uncover, you reach for the door handle.

The door creaks open, revealing a very ordinary room. However, an immediate glow grabs your attention and the sensations trembling through your body draw you into the room. You take a few steps in, discovering a swirling mass of dark energy behind assorted old equipment and furniture. The feeling of calm begins to morph into sickening disgust, whispering to you in voices loud and soft, gentle and rough. You feel as if you are in no physical danger, however, so you wade through the discarded objects in the room and round a large cabinet to come face to face with the swirling dark energy encasing what looks to be an unconscious Pokémon lying helplessly on the floor.

At first you think this Pokémon may be some sort of horrific embodiment of an Enthraller, but three things stand out to you: this Pokémon, with her long celadon head appendages, rose legs and white face, is a Tsareena, and the suspect list provided by Mew - which you know is indisputable - does not mention a Tsareena. Secondly, this creature seems to be at the mercy of the swirling shadow encasing her motionless body, and while you can see that she still lives, she appears to be barely hanging on. If this was an Enthraller, it would be revelling in this sickening energy, not suffering at its mercy. Lastly, the heavenly aura you felt so strongly before detecting the shadowy essence surrounding this stranger seems to be emanating directly from the Tsareena herself. There is no mistaking that this Pokémon is unusual and perhaps even supernatural, and the feeling you receive from her matches perfectly with the compelling feeling that Quei's armband gave you when you spoke with him days ago. It also aligns with what some of the other Emissaries have reported feeling after finding certain objects in Silvercoal City.

You snap out of your thoughts and elect to try to break this Tsareena free from whatever seems to be holding her. You know that, with Mew's protection, you're safe from whatever Enthraller-based trap or attack this is, but after a few minutes of trying to wake the Pokémon or dispel the shadowy field, you realise that nothing is working. It appears as if the shadow energy is becoming weaker the longer you spend around it, but you know that you cannot spare the time to sit around with this Pokémon not knowing if your efforts will amount to anything in the end. Instead, you decide that the Grass type needs medical attention. Perhaps one of your fellow Emissaries needs to use their healing abilities to restore her health first before any other course of action is taken.

Object {Mysterious Tsareena: <First Aid>} was added to the Team Records.

You spend another half hour with her in case there's anything else you think of, but when you are convinced that the shadow energy has shrunk as much as possible by your influence, you elect to depart and leave the rest up to someone with the ability to restore vitality to this mysterious, fallen Pokémon.


Sarah the Archen (S: Rock/Flying)

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

[Neo Emolga]

Hi, there; good to meet you! I'm doing my best to make sure that no one gets hurt by the Stalkers this evening. Would you mind if I watched over you for the evening? No Stalkers will get through me, I guarantee it.

Protect 71. Caagu the Numel.

You find Caagu the Numel at his apartment in the Jetstone Apartment building. It seems he was about to settle in for the night. He seems surprised at your arrival, but he welcomes you in anyway. His apartment isn't anything too flashy, but it's got the simple comforts like a nice living room for entertaining, a soft carpet, cozy lighting, and walls and furniture decorated in warm colors.

"Great to meet you too!" He replies, looking content. "I'll admit, I usually don't get company at this hour, but it's not a bother, trust me!"

You offer your services of protection, swearing to keep him safe throughout the night.

"Really?" Caagu asked, looking delightfully surprised. "Wow, thanks! Uhh, really, make yourself at home while you're here! Oh, and one of my coworkers brought in donuts that I took home today. If you want one, feel free! Didn't cost me anything anyway!"

#71 Caagu the Numel will be protected from all Stalker attacks for this Night Cycle.

"Well, I've got to get some sleep," Caagu tells you. "Really, thanks a bunch for this. Having great Pokémon like you around definitely helps others sleep easier! Good night!"

He then heads off to retire for the night, and you stand vigilantly by the door, making sure any Stalker that decides to show up here tonight will be making a big mistake...

Velo the Togekiss (M: Fairy/Flying)

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