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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2023 10:27:35 GMT 9
SAINT'S SANCTUM
{TEMPLATE} Big thank you to Stells for the original modified template~ [blockquote][div align="center"][table style="border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:5px;float:left;"][tbody][tr][td style="width:110px;height:110px;"][img style="width: 100px; padding-left: 5px;" src="https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/home/normal/1x/ditto.png"][/td][/tr] [tr] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1][b]NICKNAME[/b][/h1][/td] [/tr] [tr] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"]HEX COLOR[/td] [/tr]
[tr] [td style="padding: 3px;text-align:center; font-size: 10px; line-height: 20px;"][*tangent=:normal:]WEAKNESS[/tangent] [*tangent=[s]ALWAYS APPLICABLE[/s] +
[s]CIRCUMSTANTIAL[/s] +]â BONUS[/tangent] [/td][/tr] [/tbody][/table][table style="border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:5px;width:420px;"][tbody] [tr] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1]SPECIES[/h1][/td] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1]GENDER[/h1][/td] [td style="padding:3px 3px 0px 3px;text-align:center;"]:normal:[/td] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1][a href=""]MET[/a][/h1][/td] [/tr] [tr] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1]UNEQUIPPED[/h1][/td] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1]100 HP[/h1][/td] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1]ATK: 1D20[/h1][/td] [td style="padding:3px;text-align:center;"][h1]COMMON (+0)[/h1][/td] [/tr][/tbody][/table][table style="border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:5px;width:420px;"][tbody] [tr][td style="padding:3px; font-size: 10px; text-transform:uppercase;"][s]BASIC MOVES[/s] [u]01-10[/u] [font style="opacity:.2;"][s]TIER 1 MOVES[/s] [u]10-20[/u] [s]TIER 2 MOVES[/s] [u]20-30[/u] [s]TIER 3 MOVES[/s] [u]30-50[/u] [s]TIER 4 MOVES[/s] [u]50-70[/u] [i]Z MOVES[/i] [s]TIER 5 MOVES[/s] [u]ALL[/u] [/font] [s]TM/HM MOVES[/s] [/td][/tr] [tr] [td style="padding:10px;"][u]PERSONALITY:[/u] [/td][/tr] [tr] [td style="padding:10px; font-size: 10px;"][u]OTHER INFORMATION:[/u] [/td][/tr] [/tbody][/table][/div][/blockquote]
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2023 10:19:25 GMT 9
They continue down the tower, chased by a mob of spiteful rats. Saint skids to a stop, finding himself face-to-face with a particularly pissed-off-looking Watchog.
The watchdog is armed.
âUhhh,â Saint mumbles, taking a step back as he cradles his vulpix to his chest. The watchogâs weapon is far from actual artillery, being made with cobbled two-by-fours and duct tape, but itâs still menacing, especially considering it appears to be dripping with cheese.
He hurries to release his newest pokemon. The Mantyke goes soaring in the air, smacking the watchdog in the face and dousing it in water.
MANTYKE USED WATER GUN! NEXT PROMPT #58: [Tower]dBrGDQ4T1d50 1d50
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2023 10:11:24 GMT 9
TRAINER STARSONE STARUnlocks Guilds âTWO STARSUnlocks Gifting (Once a month) âTHREE STARSUnlocks Golden Great Ball â
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2023 9:42:23 GMT 9
UNOVR | PLAYER JOURNALWelcome,SAINT! Please select one of the following options to navigate to the page:
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 5, 2023 9:24:48 GMT 9
Saint is for a moment taken aback, suddenly on the receiving end of a Torchicâs furious clucking. Despite the threat of immolation and having his fingers pecked off, he still found him cute. Strangely enough, itâs the chimera that provides him instructions, but Saint is happy for an extra pair ofâclaws. âIâd appreciate it, Phoenix. Letâs gather some twigs first.â
He whistles for Gumball to join them, the trio not having to wander far to gather the needed kindling. The timberland is teeming with supplies. Saint finds himself more concerned with keeping Gumball from goading Phoenix into a twig-gathering contestâwhich they really didnât have time for, nor does he think the local wildlife would appreciate having their nests dismantled.
When they return to Silvermoon and Kintsugi, it appears the other trainer had done as he asked. His gaze softens seeing them bundled in the oversized jacket. With their hair pulled down, they look much younger, and far colder. He hurries to make a campfire, making a ring of stones and stacking the fallen branches. âPlease light this,â he asks Phoenix, waiting patiently.
Once the campfire is lit, their little circle becomes a small beacon in the sea of fog. Saint takes a seat beside Silvermoon, leaving a polite distance â mostly because theyâre still strangers, but also because he didnât want to incur Kintsugiâs wrath. The pokemon appeared quite protective of their trainer.
The fire feels warm on his bare arms as he stretches his hands in front of the fire. He hears Silvermoonâs voice, quiet, but clear. âItâs no problem.â Gumball waddles up to his side with two sticks in his mouth, and he reaches for his bag, rummaging through supplies for a moment.
âNeither of you have to answer me. If youâd rather just rest quietly, we can do that.â He takes the offered sticks and pokes the ends of them with marshmallows, handing them back to Gumball, who excitedly scoots back to Phoenix to offer one. âIâm curious to know how you all ended up here. You said you went to Mistra. Did you fall off a cliff, or something? This lake connects to a river, but itâs still a ways off from that direction.â
He offers the bag of marshmallows to Silvermoon and Kintsugi.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 4, 2023 21:56:11 GMT 9
Itâs a peaceful day in Briarbane. The horses are trotting, the birds are singing, the cowboys are yeehawing.
And then it all gets rattled around like a checkers board, a small tremor razing a small portion of the town and causing an impossibly deep hole to rip into existence in the square right outside Bunyaâs lab.
The hole spits out a person.
The person lands on the ground in front of a bystander with a KA-SPLAT.
A groan. With his face against the dirt, Saint can still hear the rumblings of his newly-acquired pokemon excavating into UNOVRâs middle earth. What began as a brilliant idea to try riding the Onix and getting a cool new mode of transport has now reminded him that heâs only four days into playing this game and is far from prepared to train a nearly 30-foot long stone subway.
With a trembling hand, he takes out the Onixâs pokeball from his pocket and offers it in the direction of nearby footsteps.
âWould⌠you be interested⌠in an Onix?â he rasps, still faceplanted on the ground.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2023 3:40:31 GMT 9
Finally, after what feels like far too long, Saint has reached the end game.
There are plenty of motivations for people to play UNOVR: escapism, wish-fulfillment, the thrill of breaking the leaderboard or uncovering myths and intrigue, or even the humble desire of finding a community of keg stand-enthusiasts.
And Saint? Saint is here for the fishing.
Birchwild is the most scenic route out of all the routes he has available. The sun is warm and comforting as it casts over him, and under the vibrant autumn leaves that dot every inch of the grove, it feels like the place is in an eternal sunset. The water here is still and clear, and as he peeks at the lake, he can even see the silhouettes of little fish wiggling right under the surface.
Happily, he takes a seat by the waterside. He lets Gumball out of his pokeball, the popplio immediately taking a dive and paddling about as Saint takes out his brand-new fishing rod. The bobber plops in the water, and as he takes a seat, bare feet dipping into the lake, all feels right. FISHING ROD SET!
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2023 3:29:42 GMT 9
The place is teeming with rats. Just absolutelyâ absolutely filled to the brim withâ vermin.
Saintâs expression remains placid, but internally, he is screaming. He has followed this far into the tower by the sheer force of power walking the fuck away from every Patrat and Watchog, fueled by his neat freak germaphobe tendencies. When heâs finally cornered by a tower of poorly-disguised (but still menacing) rats in a writhing trench coat, he very manfully avoids fainting.
Vulpix pops out of her ball. Her ear twitches, mistaking for a moment the order of âSpiteâ for the sound of a pipe leak. Saint sounds as if heâs inhaled a helium balloon, and it alarms her to see how pale heâs gotten.
She hurries to use SPITE to scare off the enemy.
VULPIX USED SPITE! NEXT PROMPT #56: [Tower]Ti6cggL61d50 1d50
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 3, 2023 3:10:49 GMT 9
âThank you for offering to assist me. Here is the package Iâd like to have delivered.â Professor Ash hands him what looks to be a little box. Itâs made of light plywood, with each side painted a different pastel color, with stickers of different pokemon stuck haphazardly all over. A small metal lock secures the box closed.
âA toy box?â Saint asks, weighing it in his hands. Itâs incredibly light, almost as if thereâs nothing inside, but he can hear something rattle. He resists the urge to shake it.
âYes. Please deliver it to Mr. Thayer in Briarbane, heâs a local tailor who Iâve asked to repair whatâs inside.â Professor Ash glances at the box, difficult to read as ever. âPlease refrain from opening it. You will have to travel through the Surge Steppes to reach town, but as long as you are mindful of your surroundings, you should be able to navigate without trouble. Do you have any questions?â
Saint looks curiously at the unnamed second obstacle. âI guess Iâll find out when I get there..." He raises his eyes back to the professor. "Understood. Iâll deliver it on time, professor.â
Professor Ash nods, looking over his shoulder. âAnd your partner? Any questions?â
Saint blinks, turning around. âMy whatâ"
And of course, it's argent.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 2, 2023 22:34:51 GMT 9
âItâs nice toââ HOOONK ââto meetââ HOOONK ââyou!â
Saint turns away from The Captain , frustrated. âGumball!â
The popplio stops pressing his face against the window of the carriage. With his flippers still pressed on the glass, he turns to look at the two trainers.
âGumball, please stop that. Weâre having a conversation.â Saint gently pats his lap. âCome here. You shouldnât stick so close to the window.â He doesnât like the look of the view. The Surge Steppes are rife with storm clouds, an ever-present drizzle that threatens to downpour at any moment. He winces when a flash rips through the sky, everything turning white for a split second. The horses bray, but continue galloping down the road.
âWhat are you looking at?â Saint scoots closer to the window.
It seems theyâre passing through the very edge of the route. The jutting stone tapers off to wine-dark seas, where waves crash against dry soil. The plain is barren, but he can see off the shore what looks to be a rickety wooden pier and an old fishing boat dancing in the water beside it, tied to safety with only a rope.
âHuh. Thereâs a boat.â Is it a feature of the route? Or the quest?
Gumball paws longingly at the boat beyond the glass, slowly smushing his nose against it again and letting out the worldâs saddest HOOOoooonkâŚ
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on Jun 2, 2023 21:32:59 GMT 9
Before he can get lost in his fugue, a swift hit in the center of his forehead snaps Saint back to himself.
âOw!â He lets go of @nephilim entirely, pulling back and rubbing his head. It didnât hurt that much, but it was still a shock. He flushes, realizing then how ridiculous he must have looked, getting swept up in conspiracies. Now he wants to hit himself a second time. Youâd think being in a game would make you act less embarrassing.
Nephilimâs voice calms him. Heâs grateful the other player responds with such poise despite bearing witness to that. âYouâre a Vtuber?â Saint asks, still with his hand on his head. âOh⌠oh!â Gold eyes brighten as familiarity registers. Heâd been so preoccupied with his nerves he hadnât noticed. âI think Iâve watched you play a couple of times when I got out of work early. Youâre the completionist who gets real into the lore.â He rubs his forehead a few times before letting his hand drop. âOr were, I guess? You retired.â There's a questioning note at the end; he won't push, but he's curious.
The change of topic lets him compose himself. His shoulders bounce with a silent laugh, genuine and self-deprecating. âYeah, I⌠that wouldnât make sense.â He shrugs helplessly. âIt would be cool, though. Maybe theyâd give you a free Arceus off the bat.â
Just in time. Nephilim calls out to Mom, who comes swinging out from the hallway with two boxes bundled in her arms and a big smile on her face. âRight you are, dear!â She laughs, pressing the boxes against her chest with one arm in order to pat Saintâs head. âAs if I would marry Arceus. Youâve always had such an overactive imagination, Saint!â
Saint sinks further into his collar out of shame. Is this the game making fun of him? If so, itâs working. (But he swears he can hear the rumble of thunder outside.)
Mom grins as Nephilim mentions the shoes. âTut-tut! Looks like someone peeked at the presents!â She places both boxes down, each labeled with Nephilim and Saintâs names respectively. The boxes werenât completely the same; were of different sizes and designs, as if suited to the look of their avatars. âAlright, have at it, boys! These shoes will put a zip in your step!â
As they put on their gifts, Mom sniffles, wiping the corner of her eye. "To think both of you have your own pokemon now... your fathers would be overjoyed. But be careful. If anything happensâ" she smiles and winks "âwe're always watching!"
Saint blanches, pausing as he's lacing up his shoes to glance frantically at Nephilim.
"Go on, go get them, dears!"
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 23:19:20 GMT 9
Itâs the first time heâs returned to Professor Ashâs tent since departing for his journey. The fledgling trainer looks around with wide eyes, still fascinated by the setup even during the second time. And just like their first meeting, he tenses under the presence of authority. He resists the urge to sate his curiosity and focuses on looking professional.
Still cradled in his arms is Gumball, his popplio, who brightens upon recognizing the professor and gives her a cheerful wave.
âHello, professor. Pardon the interruption. Iâm here about the uh⌠the quest?â Looking at it now, there appears to be a surplus of pokeballs around. Were they donations from the other trainers? Heâs thankful to have returned in time.
âAre you still accepting steel types? I have a few right hereâŚâ Transferring his popplio to one arm, he reaches into the hundreds of pockets he has on his coat, taking out four pokeballs. Fruits of the hunt that wouldnât have been possible were it not for him getting lucky and finding a hunting partnerâthough he wasnât sure (and honestly, didnât care) where the man had gone.
Saint OFFERS x2 DURALUDON and x2 MAGNEMITE for 300 bytes
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 23:09:18 GMT 9
With that little break over, Saint and Gumball continue traversing the steppes. The popplio in his arms is still delighted from being drawn earlier, and despite being held, attempts to flash random poses whenever Saint looks down to check on him.
Saint chuckles. âI didnât think youâd love modeling so much. Youâre a natural performer, arenât you?â
Gumball preens, posing one flipper under his chin as if to say, âBut of course!â for flair and theater runs in his very blood.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 21:45:11 GMT 9
They stand over the dirt now, Saint fumbling with the stick as he watches Gumball inspect it.
âIâm⌠not much of an artist,â Saint mumbles, sinking into his collar.
Gumball turns to him, before suddenly launching into the air in a burst of water. Saint yelps, tossing the stick and immediately catching him. Absolutely wiggling with delight, Gumball smushes his clown nose against his trainerâs cheek, filling the air with grateful HONKHONKHONKHONKHONKs.
Saint laughs, cradling him to his chest. âIâm glad you like it.â
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 21:18:07 GMT 9
âGumball, if a bug is in your way, donât crush it.â Saint is currently crouched over the dirt, drawing with a twig. He has drawn a fat little bee there. âInsects are living beings who contribute a lot to the ecosystem. They are important.â He draws a circle over the bee, and then little hearts around it. âInsects are friends. If they attack, itâs because they are scared. Itâs best to just leave them alone or drive them away to another place rather than harm them.â
Gumball sniffs the little dirt drawing and grins. He slap slaps the ground eagerly while staring at his trainer, who takes a moment to decipher.
â⌠Do you want me to draw you next?â
Gumball nods vigorously.
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