Split Paths
Story Events 12 September 2022 - 10 October 2022
the CREVICE
The waters around the Sylvangloam crashed with excitement after the return of her children. It seemed like for a moment the region could have some peace, but after Kyogre began to settle back into the watery depths.. large tremors rumbled from the wastes between Brookfell and Ethermoor. Slowly, earthquakes spread through the cities. Within a few days, a large split in particular appeared in the desert as it broke open to a deep lava-filled crevice. The sputtering of molten lava spread and solidified throughout the area, traveling to the edges of Brookfell. Drastic heat waves began to weigh over the region, making it harder for trainers to stay outside without the assistance of their pokemon.
Scans revealed that another primal, Kyogre’s counterpart: [Groudon], is waking from his long slumber.
He doesn’t sound very happy.
We don’t know how long we have to prepare, or what we can do alone, but we need to gather our allies or better yet join a cause that might know what they’re doing.
PICK A CAUSE
These teams have their own ways of dealing with the growing threat of Primal Groudon. Will you go with Ethos’ pacifist route and hope to uncover why Groudon is so angry ahead of his eruption or will you choose Cynic’s more hands-on approach of trying to capture the beast before it has time to act?
Ethos
Themes: White, Blue, and Gold.
Cynic
Themes: Red, White, and Gold
Prompts
Managing the Fire!
There is a very dangerous flow of lava moving at an alarming rate towards Brookfell. With the city being mostly built into a hole, we don’t have to explain how deadly it would be if this lava flow made it in there. We need Trainer help to direct Pokemon abilities. Water and Wind-based flying moves should be good enough to help solidify the mass into a wall of sorts while we work on a better permanent solution!
Draw or Write about your Trainer using moves to cool the dangerous flow of lava traveling down the mountain towards Brookfell. They could also be attempting to control the wildfires caused by the extreme heat. If you don’t own a water/flying-based Pokemon- any of the Starlutions or Finch can be used instead!
Requirements: Half body, Color, with Background or 750 words
EVERYONE is welcome to participate. Collaborations welcome!
Rewards: 30 Credits, 5 AXP/EXP
Research is key
Primal Groudon hasn't been mentioned in documents for hundreds of years, why only now has he re-emerged? From studying the environment we might be able to narrow down possible causes. There has to be more than just fusion to startle this beast into our world now.. has it anything to do with Rayquaza?
Draw or Write about your Trainer in a clinical lab setting looking over environmental samples in high-tech machines or going out in the world to gather samples around the cracks in the earth. Try to avoid direct interaction with Groudon as we don't want to rile him up any further, but keep an eye out for anyone trying to cause trouble.
Requirements: Half body, Color, with Background or 750 words
Only Ethos Members can obtain prompt rewards. Collaborations welcome!
Rewards: 30 Credits, 5 AXP/EXP, 5 Ethos Reputation
Taking the Opportunity
From recent scans over the shifting earth, it's confirmed Groudon is as we expected; Fused. Not only does this confirm Kyogre wasn't a fluke occurrence, but the possibility of legendaries fusing is unknown to anything we've previously seen. We need to know more firsthand, but we need to see what we can do. Try to disturb the beast, shake the grounds, disturb the earth. Let's see what Groudon is still capable of.
Draw or Write about your Trainer using their pokemon to disturb the crevices and open up the grounds even further.
Requirements: Half body, Color, with Background or 750 words
Only Cynic Members can obtain prompt rewards. Collaborations welcome!
Rewards: 30 Credits, 5 AXP/EXP, 5 Cynic Reputation
