Weirding of Nature

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Early in the morning today, the people of Union are startled from their everyday activities by a public broadcast on their Warp Bands. This never means anything good...

With a careful absence of emotion, a disembodied voice begins to read a message prepared by the Rangers of Union. In the past few days, the rangers have begun reporting some strange occurrences while scouting various areas. Individually, they may appear to be minor issues; however, it's an alarming trend when viewed altogether. Citizens are advised to take great care while traveling in the following areas and to keep an eye out for danger.

Caldera: Unattended metal in the area is warping in strange ways.
The Forest Shrine: The trees near the shrine seem to be experiencing rampant growth, obscuring the sunlight in the area.
Desert: Heavy rainfall, uncharacteristic even of the rainy season within the desert has been happening non-stop.
Flower Grove: Small mushroom rings are appearing around the grove. Approaching them is causing dizziness and nausea. This effect is subdued by approaching the Gracidea flowers held within.
Mountain: The Mountain is experiencing increased snowfall usually seen at the higher elevations. Paradoxically, it’s also seeing a few small lava flows emerging from various points; odd as it is not volcanic.
Old City: People and Pokemon will begin to hear voices echoing through the caverns. The voices are hushed, whispering, and unintelligible.
Ruins: A strange, hazelike atmosphere has descended over the ruins. It almost appears as if it were a mirage.
Rolling Plains: Abnormally large swarms of Bug Pokemon have been sighted traversing the plains aimlessly.

These effects will be apparent to anyone traveling within these areas. Stay safe!

1/24 update

Two new areas are showing anomalous behavior.

Iron Mine: Loose ore and rock in the Iron Mine have become magnetized and are now floating through the air seemingly at random.
Ocean: There has been an increase to the potency and size of waves, making the tides and shore more dangerous than normal.


((This post may be used as a mingle to discuss and respond to these issues, including either action threads or conversations over the Warp Band.))

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[actsmagnificent]

[ Mm? But you knew we wouldn't be setting out just ye--

Oh, Natto. Haruka smirks to herself and waits while the Leavanny bobs his head in a bow. Trainer's Trainer wants him to watch the babies, gosh, that's an important job. He'll do his best to live up to this task! Is there a schedule for feeding them? Is it okay if they go outside to play sometimes? He'll keep the eggbaby especially safe! ] Vanny leavanny lea!

[ ....let the details come as they will, buddy. Haruka snorts. ] Thinking of everything again, huh.

[incousinswithyou]

Somebody has to do it. [heh.

And Corsola is already reciting all the explicit instructions and time tables for Natto. She's gonna help!

Her smile gets softer as she turns back to Natto.] It'll be fine. I trust you and you'll have Carol and Stradivarius to help.

[Bass and the Reuniclus have been assigned the task of keeping Brad away, however.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Carol seems on top of things, so Natto feels hugely reassured. There's so many babies, aren't there? Minuet, and the new little bird, and the not-Gold thing that sparks sometimes and is cute, and....does Ferrari still count...?...and the funny-shaped Pidgey, but that's been around for a while...and Super Beauty....

...at any rate, let's work hard together! ] Leavanny leava!

[ And there you have it. Haruka watches with a quiet little smile herself, then puts an arm around Michiru's back. ] It'll be busy after that broadcast. We should head out soon if we're going to beat the rush.

[ Who is she kidding, though. The Ruins are probably already swarming with Rangers or something....they can try to explore independently, but their chances aren't great. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Carol pauses as Natto ticks off that list. That's.... a lot of kids, now that he's mentioned it. And surely Super Beauty doesn't count!

Michiru will take this chance to lean in a little.] That eager, huh?

[she's looking around at the stuff in the storeroom, though. Are they ready?]

[actsmagnificent]

Van! [ She came from an egg before you arrived! It was the first egg his Trainer ever got, and she treated it like your Trainer treats the walking egg. But Super Beauty's grown somewhat so they can consider her not a baby if Carol thinks that's best.

Haruka leans too. Hi. She feels much more relaxed now that you're here. ] I don't like being toyed with.

[ Honestly, those gods. Just come out and say whether they're worthy or not. Don't put people and Pokémon in danger to make a point. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Carol pauses, and then looks over at Natto's Trainer. Ooooh, she gets it now. No wonder she's the dad.]

You know, they might not be as well organized as we've imagined them to be. [noooot after that little tiff between the last two gods]

[actsmagnificent]

Is that supposed to be reassuring? [ She's laughing, but the point stands. The fate of the Earth in the hands of fallible creatures of near-omnipotence is quite a lot more worrisome.

It eases own their position on the morality scale somewhat, though.

Natto is not sure what Litwick just ignited in Carol's head, but he'll roll with it. Do you know where the babies are? They should relieve their backup so they can take turns being on top of their game! ] Leava lea?

[incousinswithyou]

That really depends on what our plans are. [fallible probably means beatable, right? Though that's probably a little optimistic, given the difference in power levels.]

Sola! [yeah! They're hanging out with Stradi-whatsits! Carol hops on out and heads down the hallway, fully expecting Natto to follow.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ And follow Natto does! He likes Stradi....Strad.....Trainer's Trainer's Nidorina. She is a very sensible young lady. He hopes he can be of assistance to you both! ] Leavanny!

[ Haruka watches them go for a moment, then sighs. ] Protect the city. That much won't change.

[ No matter what they have to do.... ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Michiru watches them go too, and then places her hand over yours.]

So let's get ready. [we're done spacing out and/or affirming our mission, right?]

[actsmagnificent]

[ That we are. Haruka shows Michiru what she's gathered thus far - Potions, plus some Paralyz Heal and Antidotes. She doubts there's Poison-types at the scene, but they still have to invade the Swamp first. ] Assuming the reports are trustworthy, we're probably looking at Psychic- or Ghost-related activity. I can't feel anything but an uneasiness from here.

[ In other words, they're waltzing into your party, but she'll do her best not to miss any beats. ]