The Evig region was ravaged and left on the verge of being completely dominated by the villainous team known as Cipher, the very same team that nearly brought the Orre region to its knees until they were defeated on two separate occasions in that region. They stole Pokemon from trainers, hunted rare Pokemon to near local extinction, and they had such a grip on this region through militaristic force and political influence that other regions could not touch them. Of course, this was all possible through the use of Shadow Pokemon, Pokemon that had their hearts shut and turned into unthinking machines for combat that tore through their enemies with Shadow Moves. It was the end of Evig as the world knew it, except there was a spark.
A resistance was formed, a group of ragtag kids that fought against the system and despite the insurmountable odds inspired others to fight against their usurpers. Lead by the prodigious trainer, Adriane Brand, they waged a war across the region against Cipher exposing the underlying corruption and conspirators that aided Cipher and reclaiming what was stolen by the people of Evig though it was never not without the tragedy of retaliation that brought unimaginable levels of destruction.
The war was won by the rebels: they drove out Cipher and dragged the Cipher regional boss behind bars. Ten years have passed since the end of that war. Within that time Evig rebuilt itself into something bigger, better, more hopeful. For the first time ever, trainers were now free to wander the region without fear of Cipher.
There was something, however, that had been in the works for the last three years: the Evig Pokemon League. Spearheaded by the 'Hero of Evig,' Adriane Brand, it boasts to have the most powerful and most skilled trainers in modern memory. In collaboration, long time friend and war hero Professor Kapoc is giving out Pokedexes and a Pokemon for first time trainers.
Luckily, you are one of those special trainers that had been carefully selected by Professor Kapoc, Adriane Brand, and the rest of the Evig Pokemon League Administration out of hundreds upon hundreds of applicants for one reason or another. You will start off in Grand Glory City and take your first step on your journey.
However, something is stirring; something ancient and long forgotten by time and yet it stands at the epicenter of everything and you are bound by it more than you could have ever imagined.
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Hi there! This is my revamp of my Pokemon RP. I wasn't happy with it and with the permission and support of my players decided to give it a hard restart due to my own personal reasons. The mechanics of this RP are borrowed with permission from Platinumskin from his rp Pokemon: Start. While there is an overarching plot to the RP with a lot of moving parts, the spirit of the game is that it is an open world game where you interact the world the way you want to. Just be ready to accept the consequences as well.
I cannot say for certain how many people I will accept for this game. It depends on how much interest there is for the game in general, but when I get a good idea on the amount of players there will be and how many of my players from before will return. However, even if the RP does fill up I am very much open to creating reservations just in case a player drops the game or is asked to leave due to unexplained long periods of inactivity or kicked for gross misconduct.
Ideally, I would like to get at least one post a week from a player and I will do my best to post at least once a week or maybe more if I have the time or energy. We're all busy people so I understand if you can't post for some reason due to life so please tell me when that happens because otherwise I will just assume, depending on the length or repeated amount of times of inactivity, that you aren't that interested and label you as MIA and let someone else take your spot. If there is something that happens on my end that would delay a post, I will let you know.
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Use the Character Sheets below to make your character and first Pokémon. The first Pokémon will be given to you by Professor Kapoc. You start with a potion and 500 Pokédollars.
When it comes to making your background, feel free to read the general information and about the individual specific towns in the “Towns of Evig” hider. However, the information I am providing you is far from all information I have. If you have any questions which you want me to answer that you need to create your character in a certain specific way, feel free to ask. Interested in a particular location on the map and want to create a character somehow involved with said location? Want to be acquaintance of or related to a Gym Leader or someone else? Want to be somehow connected to Cipher? Anything like that? Feel free to just PM me, and we can sort any such details out.
Note, however. I am giving you the option of asking, and I will answer. But otherwise, I am intentionally leaving you all with relatively little knowledge. Because, when you start from the starter-town in any of the games, you do not know the locations yourself. If you want to stay true to that, you can just make yourself be from Grand Glory City or you can recently have moved here from some other region. Then, you won't really need to read the General Evig Information or the Towns of Evig folder at all. You can just let me tell you when you get there. Grand Glory City DOES have its own Gym, but I won't tell about it unless you ask, there, too.
Trainer Name
– Note, all NPCs only have first names. Because Pokémon Characters in the games generally only have one name. Except Steven Stone, for some reason.
Appearance: Picture encouraged. Use words in this section to describe little details that an image doesn't cover. Like, height or weight or hidden things. If no such things, skip this field. Age: Remember, you're all to be kids. That's the point of Pokémon. Gender: Male or female. Personality: How the individual is as a person. Trainer Class: Your trainer class. Doesn't have to be an established one. Have fun with it! Hometown: Town and region of origin. Feel free to ask for information to make your decision. Background: Remember, some way or another, you're among the few that Professor Kapoc is providing a Pokédex to. A reason for that would be nice. And, don't go exceedingly dark, alright? This is still Pokémon. Kind of Pokémon you like: Because... why not! Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: Secretly wants to be a []? Really good/Terrible at []? Has a phobia for []? Can't stop []-ing to save his or her own life? Will [] in response to []? Random oddities. Feel free to leave this blank for now if you can't think of any right now and fill in over time~ Items: 1x Potion. You'll obtain more over time. Pokédollars: 500p. You'll obtain more over time.
Pokémon Name Appearance: Small picture is encouraged. Use words in this section to describe specific peculiarities, if any. Species: Have this only if it is different from Pokémon Name. Gender: ♂ or ♀. Skip this field if genderless. Feel free to just copy this symbol somewhere appropriate so we know, then this field can be cut. Type: The Pokémon's type. Primary first (left), secondary second (right). Personality: Nature/Mood if you feel like it, but that's not that important in this. Should likely be rather short for the Pokémon. Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: Random oddities. For Pokémon, this field is completely optional. Level: Describes how powerful we should expect the Pokémon will be. Your starter will be at 5. Moves: All that the Pokémon learns naturally up until that level plus any special moves taught. Ability: Pokémon ability. Tell it's name and what it does. Held Item: All Pokémon can hold something for some effect. Yupp, all of them. Disregard logic when necessary.
You control one character and your Pokémon. I control the rest of the world. That means I control all NPCs, I control all Wild Pokémon and which ones appear, and I control all random factors that we should expect in a Pokémon World. Of course, I will take a mix of logic, Rule of Cool/Funny and random chance into account when I make these decisions, and may behind the scenes make use of dice to decide an outcome. However, you won't know if I reasoned my way to a solution by logic, rolled dice to decide an outcome or just went “wouldn't it be cool/funny if...”.
I make the decision of how well a strategy works. But if you're fighting a Pokémon of equal power, the superior strategy will definitely win in the end.
Official Pokémon stats will only be used as a reference. One Pokémon having higher attack-stat only means that, in general, that Pokémon is better at doing damage, but it is not determined by numbers. So by all means, go for the Pokémon you personally feel is the coolest of them all even if it has weaker stats, and we'll go from there and make it the best of its kind, capable of destroying the odds. If you can find one, that is.
Naturally, this means any Legendaries will be in a league of their own. Don't expect any normal Pokémon to be able to one-to-one a Legendary, regardless of typing or stats. And, for that matter, don't particularly expect to find Legendaries either. They're Legendary for a reason.
And yes. I will roll a die for every single Pokémon you all encounter, to see if it is a shiny. Don't get your hopes up, though. However, shiny Pokémon will naturally create a legend of their own if seen. It could be possible that rumors of a shiny Pokémon has been circulating around town, and if so, it could be possible for you to seek it out...
Limits on starter Pokémon: 1. Starter must be the lowest evolution of the line. They'll be level 5, you know. 2. No Pokémon that evolve into Pseudo-Legendaries. Because those are exceedingly rare. 3. No Pokémon that do not evolve. Picking one would mean you'd be a lot stronger than the rest to start with. 4. Baby-Pokémon does not count as part of the evolution line unless you pick them. Meaning you can pick a Pikachu if you like. 5. No shinies unless I say you can have a shiny. Unlikely, as I'll roll a die with appropriate chance. 6. No Dragon-types, they're rare too. Pokémon that evolve into dragons, like Swablu or Horsea, are fine.
You will be starting in Grand Glory City. From there, you may group up or split up in whatever order you desire. In every route, there's a total of six different actions that you can do.
1. Find Pokémon. Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search. 2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding. 3. Seek trainers. There should be some here and there. Note, some may challenge you instead. 4. Hurry along. Avoids further confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination. 5. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result. 6. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
The GM will then tell you the result of your actions, and roleplay as would logically follow.
Even if travelling in a group, each individual can do their own thing on each route. Just assume you regrouped later. Note that you CAN access these options anywhere, towns and caverns or anywhere, it's just optional.
Note that you CAN explore outside the mapped routes. Just don't expect to find too much unless you're following a lead. But do note, the locations on the map are just the locations known to the general public.
Some battles aren’t exactly integral to the plot. Hence, it makes sense that we can limit the amount of posts those takes us if we want to. It works as follows;
You announce that you want to Quick-Catch a Pokémon or Quick-Fight a trainer. In the case of a trainer, I will announce what Pokémon s/he has. Then, you say what strategies you will use in order to capture the Pokémon / defeat the trainer. I, as the GM, will then consider how effective these strategies will be and then write down a summary of the entire battle and its results, along with eventual damage your Pokémon might suffer from it.
It is important to note that the GM decide if you succeed or not, not you. But this is a speeding-up method to be used when it is unlikely the opposing Pokémon or minor trainer will stand a chance against you. Try quick-catching a Dragonite or quick-fighting an Elite Four and you will suffer. But, anyways, if something unexpected happens or it becomes clear your tactic will not work, I will end my post and give you the chance to change your tactics.
That’s the way of quick-catching/fighting.
The Pokemon available in this region are from gens 1-9 so for Pokemon. If a Pokemon appears in Scarlet and Violet, then we use that moveset. If a Pokemon appears in the gen 4 remakes, we use that moveset. If a Pokemon appears in neither of those games, then we just use the gen 8 moveset of that Pokemon or which ever gen they were last actually in the game.
Pokémon are assumed to know all the moves they'd naturally learn when they reach their level. TMs can be used to teach Pokémon moves they otherwise wouldn't know. TMs do not break. There are skilled Move Tutors that can also be used to teach Pokémon moves, for a price of their choice. When it comes to HM-moves, you don't need to actually know the move if your Pokémon can logically take you on a ride over water on its back. However, to actually know the combat-moves you will require the necessary special TMs.
If what a move does when transitioned into roleplaying format is debatable, we'll reason our way to a reasonable result.
As for Pokémon abilities, they will be taken into account as best a roleplay can allow. This might become a bit hard to interpret depending on the ability but ask the GM and you will be answered. No Guard, however, is banned.
Evolving happens as it does in the games, with the exception of Pokémon that evolve via trading. If a Pokemon that uses a held item to evolve via trading will evolve just by using the item and there is an item called the Link Heart used to evolve Pokemon that could evolve via only trading without held items. There are some Pokemon that can evolve under certain circumstances without a Link Heart, but I'll leave that up to you to figure out.
Shadow Pokemon will be part of the RP and if you ever played Colosseum or Gale of Darkness, you know that you can 'snag' them from people. Shadow Pokemon will only know Shadow Moves, but as they open their 'hearts' they will regain their moves and overwrite the Shadow ones.
Shadow Pokemon cannot level up, they will remain at the level they were caught until they are purified.
During battle, there is a chance for Shadow Pokemon to enter an enraged state known Reverse Mode where they may not follow orders and instead act independently. This will be decided on a dice roll. However, when they are in this state you are able to appeal to them by calling out to them. Should you successfully call out to them, you will open their heart more. The closer they are to purification, the more frequently they will enter a Reverse State.
As stated previously, as Shadow Pokemon open their hearts their original moves return. What is odd about Shadow Pokemon is that they are able to learn moves that they are typically not able to learn or even obtain through breeding.
Dungeons are areas where once you enter you cannot leave once you enter them. There are two kinds of dungeons: story mandatory ones and optional dungeons.
Story mandatory dungeons are dungeons that when completed not only move aspects of the story forward, but unlock new areas to explore or gain access to other things that may be locked off. Once they are completed, every player even if they did not participate in the event will benefit from it.
Optional dungeons are exactly what they sound like. They are side content that can be completely skipped over and may even be completely missed by players. These are ones where you have to go out of your way to find and complete, but the rewards for the characters that participate in them are both immense in tangible, rare rewards and lore.
The League consists of 18 gyms. Almost all of them can be challenged in any order as long a gym leader deems you worthy to accept your challenge. However, they have the right to refuse your challenge, but are required to give challengers the means to prove themselves though there is a single gym leader that requires 17 gym badges before challenging them.
Officially speaking, you must have at least three Pokemon to challenge a gym. However, there are exceptions depending on the battle format.
Gym Leaders have the right to choose the battle format that they prefer. This could mean single battles, double battles, 3v3 (select three Pokemon from your party to battle), 6x6 (your whole team), and so on.
A gym leader's team and strategy will change depending on what level and the amount of gym badges you have when you face them. However, the only constant is that the ace Pokemon of each gym leader will be the same.
Evigian Forms: There are regional forms and evolutions unique to the Evig region.
Runes: Rare items that when given to specific Pokemon empower them. Not much is truly known about runes though in old texts and prose mentions druids and mages crafting these items, but the process is not clear. Mechanically speaking, it's just meant to buff weaker Pokemon in one way or another.
Royal Family: Much like most royal families in the modern era, the Hardrada Family serves more as a cultural figure than a political one. Of course, their wealth is vast and they have their fingers in many different businesses as well. However, no matter how grand the position is they are no different from another trainer within eyes of the Pokemon League.
Nobles: Below the royal family, but more privileged than the rest in general. Many of these families enjoy high status and affluence who have their own companies, unless they were the ones that aligned themselves with Cipher. Those families who sided with Cipher were stripped of their property, wealth, and prestige and specific family members were stripped of their freedom. As with the royal family, prestige, wealth, and status matter very little in Pokemon battles.
Ground Zero: It was once another city before Cipher unleashed their first full on attack that left that entire vicinity of the region unable to support human life. The destruction was so devastating that nothing, but the strongest Pokemon seem to be able to survive this wasteland. It is forbidden to enter Ground Zero without written permission by a high government official. Aside from this, there is very little information that the public has access to.
Faefall Island: There is very little information about the island. As of now there is no possible way of actually getting there due to impossible by air or sea due to unrealistically strong storms and waves that would rip apart any ship or aircraft.
Cipher: The blight of Evig ten-years-ago. They are known for their indiscriminate violence against both humans and Pokemon as well as using Shadow Pokemon, which the process is so horrible that it mentally breaks the Pokemon and turns them into mindless fighting machines. They do not show mercy towards those they deem their enemy, and some have shown willingness to destroy an entire island just to kill one person such was the case in the Orre region. While we have seen the leaders of the Orre branch, such as Evice, Nascour, and even the supposed Grand Master of Cipher, Greevil, there seems to be someone else pulling the strings.
Grand Glory City: One of the newest to have been constructed post-Cipher with a steadily increasing population. It is the home base of the Pokemon League's administration and the lab of Professor Kapoc as well as a Trainer's School, so it is the perfect place to begin as a trainer.
Florasong Town: A town where music permeates the air as much as the flowers do. Florasong is a moderately sized, peaceful place where musicians perform on the streets with many having great hopes to attend its very exclusive music school and in performing in the town's world-renowned opera house. The town is also known for its beautiful park where wild Pokemon can be found among the flowers.
Starbor Village: A village where the treetops scrape the stars, or so they say. The residents of Starbor had made their homes within these towering trees and it is actually a multi-story village constructed by wooden platforms. A village of perfect harmony in nature and technology, where they make use of various alternate power sources to bring electricity to residents. A place that honors that past and the future for a better tomorrow.
Valstille City: A large, old city stationed on top of a hill. It resembles more of a fortress than an actual city due to the towering walls that encompass the border, and it is well known that the region's military is trained here. They are known for their strong sense of competition and hold Pokemon battling tournaments frequently to see who the best is.
Rheinvale Town: Located within a valley, Rheinvale was created during the Great Gold Rush though it has long since been depleted of almost all of its gold. However, it is now home to two distinct crowds: a lively art and culinary scene working out of the once abandoned warehouses and to the jolly miners and researchers digging for fossils, relics, and other valuable items. All are welcome to dig for their own goods and perhaps you may be able to trade with a miner.
Frostford City: A frozen city filled with warm people. Located at the base of a mountain, it is the city of eternal frost where no matter the season, it will always snow. Naturally, this and the surrounding area of the city is the home of many ice-type Pokemon. It is well known for their ice-sculpting competitions and generally is filled with various artisans that are masters of their craft.
King's Cross City: The oldest surviving city within the region. It was once named after the reigning monarch of the region of centuries ago, but his name had been lost to time. One of the most famous landmarks is the Colosseum where vicious events were held once, but now more humane competition and events are what is used for today. It is home to the oldest library within the region as well that is filled with scholars analyzing ancient texts. The city contains the most complete and intact ruins of the first kingdom, studied extensively by archaeologists.
Neon Shore City: A beach city of neon lights that is extremely popular for spring-breakers, party goers, and vacation goers in general as well as the rich and famous. It is home to the Sable Casino and Nigh Club where people can win fabulous prizes in-exchange of coins they won through gambling. Aside from that, it is also known as a place with the most startups within the region. Just, uh, don't get on the wrong side of a certain group of people.
New Valhane City: The reconstructed city after its complete destruction due to Cipher. Long ago in ancient times it was said that the residents of the original city practiced the art of magecraft and runes. Whether or not it is true is entirely another story, but it is known to be a hot-spot for psychic and fairy-type Pokemon. What could be the reason? Who's to say. Still, perhaps there is a grain of truth in these stories.
Evertide City: A coastal city filled with outgoing, trending people and artsy buildings. Evertide is one of the foremost entertainment centers of Evig, teeming with TV stars, athletes, models, and so on. Heck, maybe you can make it big there too. It hosts a very famous surfing competition as well. However, there is a strange tower out in the middle of the sea that is known simply as the Ocean Monument. It is a strange black, spiraling tower that reaches impossible depths for any living being to construct it and no one has been able to figure out how to open it as even dynamite could not even leave a scratch on it.
Nixmire City: If one were to brave the Twisted Woods or the marshlands, they would encounter a city built upon what was once wetlands. Canals line the streets, and it is very common for people to use gondolas or water-type Pokemon to get around. It also has not only the best restaurant in the region, but one of the best in the world.
Fenris City: Located on the sides of the mountains in a strange rock formation that resembles the open maw of a canine Pokemon, it is filled with older veteran trainers who are aching for a battle. However, they are also known for their mountain views from their many hiking trails. They are simple folk in terms of living a calm, peaceful life though they are also known for their battle dome as well though recently it had gotten stale due to the lack of fresh faces.
Ashborne City: A city at the base of an active volcano. It is well known for its many temples that are inhabited by monks who quell the fire in their hearts with meditation and worship. They are also well known for their hot springs, making it a popular resort location. To no one's surprise, it is home to many fire-types. By all rights the volcano should have erupted by now, but for reasons that stump scientists because it has not done so yet.
Nexus City: The largest city in Evig and the capital. Nexus is the most technologically advanced of the cities and is responsible for about 70% of the technology produced in the region. It is a bustling, melting pot of cultures from not just around the region, but from around the world as it is producing an incredible amount of job opportunities. The Evig Pokemon League conference is to be held here and it is also the home base of the Elite 4 and its champion.
Night Cavern City: An unusual city that is located deep in a cavern where the only natural light source comes from crystals that emit light. Originally, this city was created by criminals to hide from the law, but it was repurposed as an actual city once the criminals that inhabited it were all arrested. Night Cavern is considered to be a rival city with Florasong in terms of the growing music scene.
Lacritasia City: The floating city within Evig. The city was built upon strange crystalline bubbles that seem to ignore all weight placed upon them, a strange natural occurrence within the region that defies any explanation scientists have offered though the most widely accepted answer is that, like the stones of Unova's Chargestone Cave, they have a special magnetic field that seems to keep them afloat. Like Starbor, Lacritasia is a multi-level city, but on a far grander scale. It is the second largest city within the region.
Edda City: The city of academia. Most of the best universities in the region are located in Edda City. Edda boasts many beautiful parks and many avenues of entertainment for the residents of the city, but none more beloved than its amphitheater where world class actors and playwrights from all over the globe dream to perform on.
Rubycrest Town: The wild west set to the hue of ruby red sand. It is home to the roughest people within the region and located in one of the most inhospitable parts of the region. There are only two ways to get to this town; riding a Pokemon that can survive the miles on miles of scorching desert sun or a day long trip on the train. For those that are brave enough to not travel by train, they may find great rewards.
When posting, please have a hider detailing your current things and current Pokémon. Also, start out with a name, so that we know what character's post it is. We're stupid, and might need reminders, after all. Having your speech in a different color (that is still bright and readable) also helps. There's a mini-sheet for your Pokémon to have in posts right below this paragraph. Also, feel free to also include current inventory, a link to character sheet, etc. Other than that, write as much in your post as you feel like.
Pokémon Name Small picture encouraged. Have a gender-symbol if appropriate. Species: Have this only if it is different from Pokémon Name. Type: Optional. We probably all know by heart, but could be nice to have. Level: Pokémon's level. Status: Suddenly more important for in-battle. Moves: Optional, for completeness. Ability: Optional. Even more optionally, tell what it does. Held Item: Since it can change from moment to moment.
Two hours was not ideal for Ria to regain the entire amount of magic she expended during their trip over to the base, but it was better than nothing. At the very least they had time to take a mental break before they dived back into any possible fray because as very little people actually thought about it, the mind was more likely to tire out before the body. The mind was what kept the body going even when it felt like breaking. At the moment, it was probably more important for them to get whatever rest they could in case it all went up in smoke.
Unlike Ria who offered a bright smile, his countenance had not changed. "We'll see you then." Also, unlike Ria, Nolan offered no pleasant goodbye. In fact, he barely acknowledged the fact that the swordsman even was in the fort. He was honestly more curious for someone as short as Ria thought standing on the very tips of her toes could still even really get anyone to see her. Then again, she was waving and her voice really did carry.
Nolan's arm was suddenly hooked and like an animal caught in a trap and dragged off. "Wha-wha-what are you?" His cheeks were flushed red as he was ushered along by the purplette to the canteen. He simply could not get a word in edgewise. The series of words flowed out like a never ending torrent and if they actually had physical mass then he was certain that they would've pushed his head clean off his shoulders. He never understood chatter boxers; how they had so much energy, how their throats were never sore from all the talking, or how they never really ran out of things to say.
There was a moment of respite when they entered a canteen. His eyes scanned the room though it was just people minding their own business. People that were just tired from dealing with whatever nonsense that had been happening recently. Ria had kindly given him a seat with his back against the wall and he sat down though his partner bounced back to her feet just as soon as she sat down to get both of them a glass of water. Does she ever breathe?
And then she was back with water and more words came out of her mouth. Where does she keep all of that air? He took a sip of the water while he listened to her. However, she eventually just asked him a question and a personal one at that. Normally, he would've just shrugged it off, but it was also hard to tell her to mind her own business when she was so damn grateful and nice to him. It would've been so much easier to be rude to her if she was someone he could disregard.
"I did have a teacher, rather, it would be more accurate to say that I had teachers, but there was definitely one that I could really call teacher if that makes any sense." There was hesitation in his voice and yet there was something else that she had yet to even hear from him before; a warm fondness that peaked through the cold exterior for the people he spoke about. The corners of his mouth were ever slightly raised in a soft smile as he reminisced
"They taught me many things. They taught me to be a scholar, to be well versed in history and theory, but they also taught me to be self-sufficient in hunting, farming, and making and mending clothes. Some dared to try and make me civilized though you can see how well that turned out. Probably rolling in their graves, especially that old hag. She'd be scandalized with an unmarried man and an unmarried woman sitting at the same table unsupervised." He chuckled to himself.
"But him? The man that taught me this form of magic? To fight? He, no, we were complicated. A lot of it was complicated, but I really do owe him a lot..." For the slightest moment, there was something vulnerable about him. There was regret in his tone, or maybe guilt. "But experience certainly helped too. I started working as a mercenary for about a little over two years? Must be... I turned eighteen in December. Huh, it's really been that long."
"Sorry, I'm really talking a lot aren't I? I think this is the most I've talked in awhile."
ZENITH
"You know I'm not gonna say no if the guild master asks me to. Chain of command and all that." Zenith took a sip of coffee before he winced. "Ugh, forgot the milk. Look, tell them to be ready in like, twenty minutes. I need a shower and a change of clothes. I smell like bacon grease and sweat and it's clinging to me in unmentionable places." He quickly untied the apron and hung it on a hook before he rushed out of the door.
The guild chef rushed through the guild and his steps thumped up the stairs until he reached his room and proceeded to get himself ready for the job. Sometimes looking good was part of the job. At least that's what the very healthy dose of vanity "Gotta look sharp," he muttered to himself as he blew his hair with a blow dryer. It was a two way street; if he looked good then he felt good and if clients thought he looked good then they also felt secure. He couldn't be someone like Nolan who cared not for his appearance and wore a scowl or like Mark who didn't even wear any sort of expression though he had to admit that the man knew how to dress up even if it was all black.
"Those two are the strongest representatives besides Jenna. No wonder this town is slow to warm up to us." He gave himself a look over in the mirror and smiled at himself confidently. Zenith left his room and walked back down to the ground floor of the guild hall.
"Thank you very much!" Brom happily accepted the rabbits though he had a little bit of a hard time holding them and the cast iron pot.
The look of disappointment had not escaped Brom's notice when Sheryl looked down at the relatively pitiful pile of wood. The dwarf smiled apologetically at her and said, "Ah, sorry ma'am. We would have gathered more wood, but that would have meant discarding an invaluable ingredient for tonight's dinner." He held up the big cast iron pot up to indicate that there indeed was something inside of it, followed by the sound of a muffled sloshing noise.
His attention though was turned to another elf who seemed to be quite interested in what he was doing before telling him something that peeked his interest. He did not need to kneel down too far, given that he was a dwarf,to see the not literal fruits of her labor. Carefully he placed the pot down and slung the dead rabbits over his shoulder. His hands picked the bundle of rice up and examined it carefully. It was so fresh, so fresh in fact that it still has yet to be hulled.
"Well, the tea can be a nice drink for later. As for the grains, we're doing this the old fashion way. Help me separate the stalks from the grain and step on the grains. This will loosen the hull around them." To show what he meant he ripped a piece of the grain off the stem and proceeded to step on it hard, twisting his foot against it before he picked it up and showed her the grains of rice with their hulls loosened.
"See? It's that ea-" Brom jumped, the bag full of cutlery and pans clattered and bang. Some devil shouted about goblins and loincloths? "What in Great Mother Mountain's bosom was that?."
Then there was something else; the clopping of horse hooves against the ground. He turned to look at a rather weary looking man on his horse. Now this could have been a coincidence, but Brom felt like he may have seen this man before though he couldn't place the time or place. "More like we all have decided to move here. Tell me I wasn't hallucinating about some guy shouting about goblins and loincloths."
@Xaltwind We did what we could. The apartment is ready for the real estate agent to do her stuff. My grandmother is in a nursing home though one of us will probably need to be back there in a few weeks. Finances are pretty much sorted. Very pissed off with the people who were boarding my dogs. One of them developed a limp two weeks ago and they didn't take her to the vet and they didn't tell us she had a limp until today when we picked them up. I am just hoping that it's just a sprain that never got a chance to fully heal because they still let her play or just arthritis from old age though it was way too sudden to be that. Either way when the vet is open I gotta give them a call.
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