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The Indigo League ([personal profile] indigo_league) wrote in [community profile] victory_road2022-10-28 09:52 am

THE CONTEST SPOOKTACULAR!

You arrive before the sun sets over the shining sea, a little before 5 o’clock. A fleet of Corviknight taxis descend near the entrance of the castle, slowly setting their passengers on the ground and allowing them to depart. The golden rays of sunshine illuminate the edges of the castle, casting long shadows and making it take on a rather ominous appearance. Better hop to it–you wouldn’t want to miss the Halloween party, now would you?




WELCOME TO THE HALLOWEEN FRIGHTFEST!


Riegfried and Soy greet you at the entrance of the castle. Riegfried is dressed as a Zubat, toting a blue-and-purple cape, a cute hat with giant ears, and plastic fangs. Soy is dressed as a midnight Lycanroc, wearing a dark red suit and wielding a pair of fuzzy white paw gloves. They welcome you warmly, assuring them that they’ll be well taken care of here. Perhaps you’d like to get something to eat, first? Or maybe you’d like to look around at what games and delights they have to offer! Or, perhaps you’re here to perform in the Contest Spooktacular. The choice is yours!

(If asked about the previous attendants of the castle, Shieldbert and Sordward, Riegfried and Soy will exchange looks and explain that they had been…well, very politely asked to leave and not to come back to Kanto, under threat of legal action.)


EXPLORING THE FESTIVAL

The Ball Room

The old castle ballroom has been outfitted with spooky decorations and all manner of electrical equipment--all the necessary things to put on a good contest! Most of the furniture has been cleared away, save for a central stage for people to perform.

At the beginning of the night, before the actual contest takes place, a costume catwalk will take place! Costumed guests will be encouraged to get up on there and strut their stuff. Don’t have a costume? Don’t worry! The attendants will usher you to a very big walk-in closet for you to pick out an utterly fabulous get-up. All from Riegfried and Soy’s personal collections, of course. They wouldn’t want someone to miss out on a chance to show the crowd what they’re made of! This is also the time for characters to register for the contest.

After a few hours or so, an announcement is made informing people that the contest spooktacular will be taking place shortly, and for people to make their way to the ball room. The lights dim and a distant, pre-recorded bone-chilling cackle is heard. Who knows what sort of spooky scary things you’ll be seeing tonight?



The Outer Courtyard

For those wishing to get a breath of fresh air away from the festivities or to explore the activities the festival has to offer, look no further than the courtyard. Nestled safely within castle walls, a large fountain (certainly too new to have belonged to the original castle) stands at the center of the courtyard, the water gently cascading down over the marble figures of two nondescript and crowned humans, one holding a sword, the other a shield; wide-open doors welcome characters further into the castle.

There are a plethora of spooky carnival games that have been set up along the perimeter of the courtyard. They’re definitely rigged, but maybe if you’re lucky, you’ll win that giant Mareep plush. One booth seems to be garnering quite a bit of attention–Bobbing for Applins. If you manage to grab an Applin with your teeth, you get to keep it! Just be careful you don’t bite too hard….



The Stables

To the west lie the stables, with a sign posted that reads “HAUNTED HAYRIDE!”. The comforting smell of hay and wood hangs in the air. Instead of the Galarian Ponytas and Rapidashes that previously graced this area, there are a bunch of Mudsdales lounging, waiting for their turn to pull the cart. Outside, there is a scrawny bearded man perched on top of a Mudsdale, patting it on the neck and giving it reassuring words. A nearby cart filled with hay bale seats lies vacant, ready to be pulled alone.

Fancy a little ride around the outside of the castle to see the sights? You can watch the sunset over the ocean, and maybe spot a few rare Pokémon! Heck, if it’s dark enough, you could even be so bold as to hold hands with someone else on the ride! Who knows what you’ll find out there?

Of course, you could always just hang out with the horses. Nobody’s gonna stop you.



The Kitchens

To the east lie the kitchens, and what kitchens they are! Characters will be able to smell the delicious aroma of a variety of sumptuous courses being prepared for the festival. Officially, the guests are asked not to enter the kitchen, as to not to disturb the many cooks working there. Unofficially, there are not exactly any guards, so if you really wanted to sneak in, you probably won’t get stopped.



The Dining Room

Adjacent to the kitchens awaits a large dining room. Tables have been set up in long rows with plenty of room for all with some to spare, and once someone sits down, almost as if by magic, they will soon find one of the waitstaff at their side, presenting them with an extensive menu. Order as much (or as little) as you like! The chefs will have it ready for you in a flash.

Many of the menu items seem to be…well, puns. Perhaps you’ll be interested in some Crobat Monsieur, a croque monsieur decorated like a Crobat? Or perhaps a spot of Pumpkaboo Pie? Perhaps a nice cup of Coffee-grigus would do the trick. (Rest assured, no Pokémon have been harmed in the making of any of these delicious selections.)



The Inner Courtyard

The Inner Courtyard looks…well, different. All the plants seem to have been temporarily removed from this area (as evident by the dozens if not hundreds of potted plants along the outside), and it’s quickly obvious as to why. A haunted house has been set up inside of the courtyard, the temporary walls obscuring the horrors that lie within. The door to enter is slightly ajar, and you hear strange and eerie noises inside. Was that howl from a person, or from a Pokémon? And what about that clanking, shuffling sound? The hairs on the back of your neck begin to stand up.

Dare you enter? Fright and fun both await you. Feel free to make up what terrifying attractions are inside the haunted house. At the end, an attendant will present you with a photograph of you and your friends inside the haunted house. Ahhh, treasured memories.



The Library

It looks like the books were removed from the library with the departure of Sordward and Shieldbert. Perhaps they couldn’t be without their personal collection. Nevertheless, it seems that someone else has taken an interest in this room. A woman with frazzled, gray hair and gigantic spectacles stands near the entrance, a slightly unhinged grin on her face as she welcomes you inside. You see, her name is Dr. Espa–she’s a paranormal investigator, and she needs your help to study ghosts! No, no, not Ghost Pokémon–she wants to track down Bill’s great-great-great-uncle, and any other ghosts that live within these halls!

The doctor–if she can even be called that–has a wide variety of pseudo-scientific equipment on hand, including spirit boxes, dot projectors, EMF readers, temperature gauges, and more. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to wander into the deepest, most haunted sections of the castle and report back to her on whatever you find! If you weren’t already motivated by the pursuit of knowledge, she’ll also offer you a reward of 2000P for any evidence that you find. She’ll…accept any evidence, really.

Is she a staff member, or just a regular woman with a keen enthusiasm for ghosts? It’s hard to tell. Riegfried and Soy certainly don’t know who she is.



The Tower

Not all of the towers have undergone restoration, but the grandest, largest of them has. It will take some real stamina to climb all these stairs, but if they do, characters will be rewarded with a stunning sight. From the tower’s high vantage point, it seems the entire Kanto region is on display in the incredible view. The ocean stretches out along the horizon, but closer to home, characters will be able to behold wild forests and cliffs, the green lush routes of Cerulean Cape itself and millions and millions of stars twinkling up overhead.



The Rocky Beach

The main attraction outside of the castle is a small stretch of rocky shoreline accessible just outside the main courtyard and down a surprisingly sturdy set of stone stairs. It looks like a group of people have set up a nice, warm bonfire on what little strip of sand they can find--perfect to stave away the chilly waterfront breeze. Why don’t you help yourself to a cup of warm cider and sit by the fire for a bit?

If you’re done making your clothes smell like smoke, you could also comb the beach for interesting trinkets. Shells, whole or broken, peek out between smooth pebbles and the rare piece of sea glass, and at low tide clumps of seaweed lay draped over the craggy outcroppings. Nothing is stopping you from fishing or poking around in the shallows for Pokemon, but you're more likely to find an interesting souvenir than a new friend...



And all the rest...

Beyond those sparkling rooms and done up corridors lies... the rest of the castle. The parts of the castle not quite done with their renovations are roped off, but nothing is stopping guests from exploring if they so wish - especially if they are interested in finding those rumored lost treasures or traps.

While the rest of the castle shines, these parts of the castle feel almost haunted. Dust and derelict dominates the rooms, old broken furniture covered in dingy white sheets and creaking doors adding to the atmosphere. Did the eyes of that painting just move? Why is there a weird draft coming from that wall? What was that strange ominous creak coming from behind you? Are there any dungeons? Wait, did you just hear someone crying in a far off room?

Jeez, no wonder they say this place is haunted.






AVAILABLE POKEMON

Naturally, this wouldn't be a Pokemon Prom without some Pokemon to catch! All catchable Pokemon range between the levels of 10 to 30. The Pokemon in the castle mostly haunt the unfinished section, but feel free to have the occasional encounter in the renovated sections too!

Castle
Impidimp; Gastly; Haunter; Litwick; Lampent; Duskull; Shuppet; Sinistea; Misdreavus; Yamask; Dreepy; Honedge; Doublade**; Dusclops**; Mimikyu**; Polteageist***; Gengar***;


Courtyard
Venonat; Venomoth; Drifloon; Phantump; Pumpkaboo; Murkrow; Rookidee; Zubat; Hoothoot; Woobat*; Noibat*;


Rocky Shore
Galarian Corsola; Binacle; Staryu; Wimpod; Frillish; Krabby; Relicanth*; Wimpod*; Kingler**; Jellicent**; Slowking***;






TRICK OR TREAT!

Near the entrance of the castle is an old man dressed in dark, heavy wool clothes with a mysterious gleam in his eyes. He holds an oil lamp in his hand, waiting for those to approach. If you get close enough to speak to him, he’ll ask you a question.

”Halloween’s not over ‘til you’ve got yourself a good haul of candy. How do you feel about a little bit of…trick or treat?

He’ll regale you with an old tale about the castle grounds. You see, the castle was built by a relative of Bill (you know, the Pokemon storage system inventor?), but no one has lived in it for years and years because it is haunted. Though previously only haunted by the ghost of Bill’s great-great-great-uncle, the recent human activity in the area has caused droves of Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon to flock towards the area and take advantage of this newfound source of fun.

Those who attended Prom 2020 would remember that trainers were allowed to search for hidden treasures among the secret passages and strange traps. This year, however, the search will be a…little different! Instead of trying to find treasures, your characters will be exploring the labyrinthian hallways and secret passages to find tricks…or treats.

Feel free to explore those abandoned halls and ruins for these supposed long-lost treasures. Better check for hidden rooms and passages behind old bookcases, trap doors covered by thick dust-riddled carpets, and perhaps even a hidden vault or two in the castle basements. Players are free to go absolutely wild in coming up with secret passages and hidden secrets for their characters to find. Let us know in your comment where your character will be looking!

As characters explore, they will have a 50/50 chance of encountering either tricks or treats!

A character that rolls a treat will have a generally positive encounter with a Pokémon, who will likely lead you to great treasure and sweets! Conversely, a character that rolls a trick will probably be pranked by a Pokémon. Characters will not be able to catch the Pokémon they encounter, unfortunately–they’ve gotta scare the other guests, too!

In both cases, characters will stumble upon a random assortment of sweets and ghost-related items, including but not limited to rare candies, Alcremie pastries, poffins, and other consumables! Characters may also find a rare, unique item that may be sold for about 5000-6000P or kept as a memento.

In order to allow for an element of surprise, every character that wants to participate in trick or treating is allowed to comment once to a special RNG comment to find out exactly what they will encounter. Each treasure will consist of somewhere between two and four items, the exact number of which will be left up to chance.


For any questions, please refer back to the previous OOC post.
desirestruth: (Of all the mythical stories)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2022-11-03 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[She is eyeballing the Tropius, but then kneels down so she can hold a hand out for Sniff. She knows how Dogs Be.

Remy, confronted with this many Other Dogs, is hiding behind her, so there's only the peek of Riolu ears from somewhere in her excessive amount of hair.]


I see...a military formation?
desirestruth: (Love is indestructible)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2022-11-03 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Thank you kindly, Sion."

Remy begins to yip and hop a bit, and Naeva laughs a little.

"You may have one slice of cake, Remy, too much and you'll feel sick later."
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-11-03 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Evie dances around Remy and says they can run around!

"Well ... they are, but not in that way," Radley says. "They don't go around crashing weddings for the hell of it."
papacerberus: (Hint of a smile.)

[personal profile] papacerberus 2022-11-03 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh yes, sniffs all around. Fred the shiny Snubbull is the shiest of Lupa's pack, but even he leans forward for a quick sniff. And so does the Tropius. He may believe he's a dog.]

It is what I know. Preparation will help us weather unpredictable events.

[Then Lupa's own Riolu spots the ears and gives a few little wuffly barks. Lupa's safe! He's a very gentle trainer who protects them and teaches them! And...who may also think he's a Pokemon, not a trainer. The pack is working on it.]
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-11-03 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
"... That's good." Radley hopes it will be like that. "God will listen to them?"
dreamsofahero: (polite laughter)

[personal profile] dreamsofahero 2022-11-03 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
"To be fair, if he does eat enough to make himself sick, then it will be a lesson learned."

Sion knows how young kids and young Pokémon alike can be prone to... ignoring the warnings of their elders and learning things the hard way.

"Being able to understand your Pokémon so easily must make things much easier, I imagine. And probably more difficult at other times, too..."
sassymaru: (and then he became a stripper)

[personal profile] sassymaru 2022-11-03 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
I shall lead then, if you don't mind.
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-11-03 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Sure, go ahead.

[Radley is gracious, and curious to see what kind of dance they will do.]
sassymaru: (h | let's exchange the experience)

[personal profile] sassymaru 2022-11-03 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
Then by all means...

[He makes a little gesture with one hand - where in the hell did he find black lace gloves? Are those different gloves than he had before? - while his dog pokemon all wag their tails. His Growlithe wags it hard enough to shake its entire little doggy butt. Yes! Come be friends with them!!]

Come, take a seat.
sassymaru: (charming my way into your pants)

[personal profile] sassymaru 2022-11-03 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
"Or, perhaps I could simply lead? Allow you to follow?"

That strikes him as a fair bargain. Even if, to him, his cape is far superior to this one's.

It's not a costume contest, Shadowmaru.
phoenixwiz: (Lost and Confused)

[personal profile] phoenixwiz 2022-11-03 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
I was just checking out the basement when the Misdreavous began to follow after me. So I went to go after it through plenty of trick walls before it phased through the end of the hallway where the brick wall was. I think that it wanted me play a game with it at the time.

Fie...

(Violet looks up at Chenzira upon hearing him speaking to her. She is still bummed out for having gained a type weakness, but she does at least get some hope that she wistfully nods in agreement. She still can fight despite her newfound weakness and Harry still cares for her dearly too.)

Yeah, we should check the kitchen and find an ice pack for me to use. Hopefully the kitchen staff won’t mind us looking for it in there.
neverbreaks: (encanto_17205)

[personal profile] neverbreaks 2022-11-03 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luisa smiles as the Duskull hover around her, and she moves along with the music to dance with them until the song ends.

When he finally does notice her, she manages a sheepish smile as she steps further into the room. ]


No, it's not you. I just didn't want to interrupt. You're really good.
neverbreaks: (005)

[personal profile] neverbreaks 2022-11-03 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, it was really cute. You said you guys wrote that story yourselves?
neverbreaks: (008)

[personal profile] neverbreaks 2022-11-03 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ The giggling warns her of someone approaching, and when she looks over and sees him she smiles. ]

Oh hey.
neverbreaks: (encanto_44306)

[personal profile] neverbreaks 2022-11-03 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luisa thinks (or hopes) she gets the message anyway, and she smiles with a nod. ]

Yeah, that's true I guess. I did have a lot of fun. But thanks, you did great too.
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-11-03 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, Evie told it to Cosmo and she wrote it. Elliott and Cosmo had a few ideas too.
neverbreaks: (126)

[personal profile] neverbreaks 2022-11-03 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's happy to join him, and after all the excitement of the contest she honestly doesn't mind the cooler night air. ]

It's good to see you. I've been having a lot of fun, how about you?
shiro2hero: (shit i can't believe that worked)

[personal profile] shiro2hero 2022-11-03 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
The vendor sure doesn't look happy about Shiro's victory. He scowls, and forks over a Banette plush.

Shiro just kind of... holds it. Awkwardly. What is he supposed to do with this?

"Oh, uh. Thanks. You too."
neverbreaks: (004)

[personal profile] neverbreaks 2022-11-03 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ She holds a hand up even as she steps closer. ] It's okay. I think there's enough room to share the view.

But I'm glad I ran into you. I wanted to thank you again for helping me with my outfit for the contest.
shiro2hero: (im so proud of u nerd)

[personal profile] shiro2hero 2022-11-03 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, exactly. Star patterns.

[If there's any issue with the different name, Shiro doesn't seem to care. Or acknowledge it. Hey, if someone says "star patterns" for constellations, sure thing.]

A lot, actually. They look a lot like some famous constellations in my universe... there.

[He points up to a collection of stars.] That's - Teddiursa and Ursaring.
crystalmaster: (Default)

[personal profile] crystalmaster 2022-11-03 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
Radley smiles. "Thanks!"

He's amused by the awkwardness. "Maybe one of your Pokemon would like that?"

"Eevee!" says Evie.
rolltoavoidpossession: (delight)

[personal profile] rolltoavoidpossession 2022-11-03 11:29 am (UTC)(link)
Sure! It was a bit tricky to learn, but I think that was because I had the ghost pokémon trying to show me without being able to talk. It was fun once I got a hang of it, though.

[Maybe it'll be easier for Ryou to show Marik how to play?]

What about you? Do you know what kind of dice game you were playing?

[He knows the symbols on the dice are a mystery, but there's a lot of different dice games out there.]
phoenixwiz: (Confidence Within)

[personal profile] phoenixwiz 2022-11-03 11:56 am (UTC)(link)
Hi there. I just want to check out the view from the tower so I climbed the tower to see it for myself too.

Misdreavus…

Apologies for my new Ghost Pokémon tonight: she is feeling a little mischievous at the moment.
thetombkeeper: (091)

[personal profile] thetombkeeper 2022-11-03 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Probably. Much like Duel Monsters.]

Yeah, same here.

[He looks down at the dice and holds up one in particular.]

It was just a simple betting game from what I could tell. Roll the dice, get doubles of this specific symbol, and you win the pot.

[He holds up the side with a symbol he assumes is in place of a 6. That's what the pokémon were cheering for every time they got it.]

And I think this side was supposed to be a 1. They'd get upset when the dice rolled with these face up.

[He holds up the side with an eye on it.]

I definitely wasn't expecting to be brought into the game, that's for sure. Or to win everything they had.
outofsynth: (pic#15967093)

[personal profile] outofsynth 2022-11-03 01:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks. You could have come in, though. I wouldn't have minded.

[The Duskull tug at her a little now the song's ended, urging her to come closer to the piano.]

Do you play?