Definitely would prefer we don't go for two pokemon this field exercise.
I'm somewhat ambivalent about going for a tinkatink (mostly because it feels like it's the favored option, but then again my pokemon knowledge for this quest is minimal enough that I don't have strong favorites one way or another. Probably leaning toward Bronzon for the ruins and Pawniard/Nacli for the heights).
Personally, I'm against committing to the path of knighthood this early, and getting a tinkatink would likely heavily gear us toward that path. I'm open to the possibility of pursuing it much, much later, once we have a better idea of what commitments it will involve and what other paths are available to us.
Substitute is a interesting move. Much more specialist in usage that some others, so we might want to hold onto it for awhile till we work out the right pokemon for it - Roland isn't it, I don't think.
Yeah I think I'll vote for Charcadet when the option comes up.
@ArvisPresley How do team sizes for gym battles actually change? We know badge 1 is minimum 2 and badge 8 is presumably minimum 6, but what about in between? Do all gyms tie themselves to our total team size, or are their maximums?
Substitute is a interesting move. Much more specialist in usage that some others, so we might want to hold onto it for awhile till we work out the right pokemon for it - Roland isn't it, I don't think.
For our starter and the Negative Den we were given more information on top of just the species (Badge Level, personality etc). I wonder how that'll work here? I kinda wish Charcadet was in the first group, it'd mean we could directly compare most of the pokemon that seem to be the frontrunners so far. As is I assume we'll be picking one of these four areas first, and we only then get detailed info on the pokemon living there.
At the moment I'm on the Tinkatink train for two reasons:
Firstly, I like my teams to be either monotype (for the theme) or share as little crossover in typing as possible, and we already have a ghost. This is not actually a rational argument that a maximally diverse team would be more effective, just personal preference.
Secondly, like a few others, I really like the change that the Tinkaton line can build more weapons than just hammers, and think the process of deciding on and building such a weapon with our pokemon would be very interesting to read about.
You take a seat. Assuming you challenge your first Gym during the Field Exercise, it'll have to be with just Roland unless you catch a third Pokemon. You already asked Renne if they wanted to try battling and they said no. You're not gonna force them on that no matter what. It'll be a 1v2 or a 2v3 with the third Pokemon. It's…possible.
I dunno, depending on how well you can control it, I bet you can do some wacky stuff with a Substitute clone. Imagine in the chaos of battle or a smoke cloud you set up a Sub and then hide under the earth or something. Rest and recover, have your opponent waste time and exhaust themselves, then pop back up rested and ready. Best done via a sneak attack.
If you can control your body and a Substitute clone that also means you can attack from several angles too.
Roland won't need it, and I don't think it'll suit Renne's fighting style, but it might be good to keep a hold on this thing instead of selling or trading it at first opportunity.
Idle thought while rolling ideas around on Bulbapedia, but Beldum can learn Substitute by TM. I wonder if it would make Argy's eventual evolution any easier.
"Are all the rooms upstairs clear?" your instructor asks as she double checks her office. With all of Class VII heading out for their Field Exercise, Leaf has decided to lock up the dorms for the week. You're currently helping Wiggly take stock of the perishables in the cupboards and fridge, while Theodora and Elise were upstairs making sure nothing was plugged in, and all the windows and doors were locked.
Group 2 had already gone on ahead after breakfast, leaving Group 1 behind to clean up. To be fair, you also needed to wait for Ostia.
"All clear here, Miss Leaf," Elise reports as she and Theodora descend the stairs. You keep sneaking glances at the dorm entrance waiting to see if Ostia shows up. According to Miss Leaf, one of Ostia's guardians will bring them to the Class VII dorms.
You hope it isn't Raifort.
"Wiggly! Mariana! Remember to bring the lunches for everyone!" You're snapped back to attention by Leaf's orders. Rather than let some of the perishables go to waste, Leaf had you and Wiggly make a few lunches for the rest of Class VII. You've really gotten used to cooking, if you say so yourself.
You and Wiggly finish up in the kitchen, putting the tupperwares of lunches into a bag. According to Miss Leaf, the inns your groups will be staying at for the week should have microwaves.
"Are we all done here?" Leaf asks. She is wearing her Ranger Uniform today and she has four Pokeballs connected to a belt around her waist. You and your classmates nod. Elise takes one of the bags containing the lunches from you, letting you carry your own luggage much more comfortably. Roland's Pokeball is strapped to your belt, while Renne's Pokeball is in your bag. It feels irresponsible just leaving her here.
"Now, how are we gonna pick up—"
A knock on the dorm's main door interrupts your instructor. Raising an eyebrow, Leaf motions for Wiggly to open it. The puffball eyes glow as the door opens on its own. At the main entrance is Ostia and Argy, the latter levitating the little kid's bags. Behind them is someone you hoped you'd never have to face again.
Raifort.
Ostia is nervous, they look almost afraid. You give your best reassuring look to them as Leaf sneaks a glance to you. Internally you're already seething. A fairy like Wiggly can probably pick up on that. The look she gives confirms it.
"You must be Ostia's guardian." Leaf says in a neutral tone. Elise seems confused, while Theodora does that face she makes when she's unsure of something. Raifort gives a little smile at your teacher.
"Indeed I am, my name is Raifort Arasia, you must be Leaf Midorikawa." There's tension in the air. Leaf's shadow is writhing, meaning Missy is agitated. But why?
You take a second look at Raifort, and you catch it. It is near imperceptible. It is only your familiarity with Missy that allows you to see it. Raifort's own shadow writhes. She has a Ghost-Type with her.
Both women remained silent, an unspoken conversation passing between them.
"Well, take care then, Ostia. You have your instructions." Ostia nods glumly at that. Whatever happened, Raifort turned away first.
"Do send my regards to His Highness, Miss Midorikawa." With that, she turns around and vanishes. Probably teleporting away.
With Raifort gone, Ostia runs to hug you. You reciprocate as best you can. They're shaking. You feel utterly helpless, just forced to watch as your friend suffers. Turning your gaze to Argy, your eyes ask your question for you.
'Later. Gengar still has his eyes on us.' That answers the question of what Ghost-type that was.
As you comfort and calm down Ostia; Elise and Theodora immediately barrage your instructor with questions.
"...Look, like it or not—I don't, for the record—she's Ostia's legal guardian. I barely know anything about her. Surprisingly little paper trail for a lab researcher." Leaf mutters that last part under her breath. Elise looks unsatisfied with your instructor's explanation while Theodora is outraged.
"...Do you want me to?" You ask Ostia who seems to have calmed down. You could probably explain some of what you know. They furiously shake their head.
"...I wanna go to Cortondo now." Ostia says meekly. You give them another hug as you shake your head at your classmate. With no explanation forthcoming, your group heads out, locking the dorms behind you.
What a great start to your Field Exercise.
Throughout Mesagoza, there's a decent number of urban trams that allow people to commute across the city. The month of August brings with it the last stretch of Summer and with that the Trainer Circuit is once again in full swing.
Trainers, young and old, greenhorn and veteran, scramble to head out from the urban settlements and back into the wild. To train, journey and eventually battle across the region. While taking the railways between cities isn't explicitly forbidden, for regular trainers there's a taboo to their usage.
Using Airships and Trains is seen by most Trainers as contrary to the spirit of a Journey. Just one of many reasons why a lot of them deeply resent Mesagoza students. The glares are out in full force today. While Mesagoza residents look at your group with a mix of pride, affection and nostalgia; a decent number of people with Pokemon have nothing but disdain for you.
It's even starting to get to Ostia, who's fidgeting. Elise is meditating, Rin placed on her lap, while Theodora is seemingly thriving at the looks of hostility given her way. You try your best to shrink away from the looks people give you.
At last you finally arrive at Naranja Station, the main railway artery connecting the capital to Western Paldea. Not to be confused with Naranja Gate, the primary way foot travel leaves Mesagoza.
Miss Leaf had sent Group 2 to go ahead and book tickets for the class. As Mesagoza Students, your Field Exercise is already covered by the Academy but your class still has to actually get the tickets at the station.
You look up at the morning sky. It's still pretty early. The trip from Mesagoza to Cortondo takes nearly two hours. You should arrive at your destination an hour or so before lunch.
Entering the station and the interior is just as grand as its counterpart in Uva Station. Ostia looks around wide eyed at the mosaics on the walls and ceiling of the building. The murals depict humans and Pokemon working together in harmony, and some even depict moments from Mesagozan history. The most striking one is a mural of Emperor Rodrigo atop his Imperial Rapidash, wielding Durandal, his Aegislash.
"Oh thank granmo—god you're here." A haggard looking Erika walks up to your group. She hands Group 1's tickets over to Elise before explaining what happened before you arrived.
"We've managed to split them apart for now. Nemona and Atticus are good at corralling them but Jacinto is way too easy to needle and Manuel likes needling him out of spite. We've split them up for now." To emphasize this, Erika points at the rest of Group 2. The two offenders are seated far apart from one another, Jacinto conversing with Nemona while Atticus discusses something with Manuel.
Before Leaf can say anything, Theodora speaks up.
"I'll try and have a word with Manuel. Elise, dear, could you talk with Jacinto for a bit?" The Medali heiress has a serious and unamused look on her face. She still occasionally sneaks glances at Ostia, asking either you or them if the kid is okay. You appreciate her concern, and from how Ostia smiles at them so do they.
As the two Group 1 members head to their respective quarries, you ask Erika if she's okay.
"Oh I'm fully prepared to do all the tasks with just Nemona and Atticus. Loathe as I am to say it, when it comes to battling, Nemona is the superior of everyone in class. With my intellect and Atticus' physical abilities, we should be able to make up for the two millstones around our necks." That's pretty mean but considering those two, probably not unwarranted.
Currently Theodora has grabbed Manuel by scruff of his neck, while Elise is whispering something to Jacinto. So that's going well.
"See! Things are working out!" Leaf commentates with a shit eating grin on her face. Erika looks unamused. Your instructor rolls her eyes.
"Fine, I'll keep an eye on Group 2 for most of the Field Exercise. Missy can keep watch over Group 1. Miss Class President!" You stand at attention at Leaf, who snorts and starts giggling at how serious you are.
…Stop it!
"Alright, Alright. First off, here." Leaf hands you a disc- it's a TM. "Forgot to give this to you during the weekend. Consider it a souvenir from Rime. Secondarily, while Elise is in charge of Group 1, try to keep an eye on your groupmates, it'll be part of your duties as Class President." Leaf's tone takes a turn for the serious as her instructions end.
You solemnly nod, promising to do your best. This causes your instructor's expression to ease up. With that she turns to face the rest of your class, a massive grin on her face.
"Alright, Duckletts! I hope everything is in order, 'cause it's time to go!"
Beyond the Queen of Cities, to its west, lies an endless green horizon.
Beyond the windows are the vast vistas of farmland that make the Imperial Breadbasket what it is. The Breadbasket is one of the largest stretches of land reserved entirely for agricultural use on the planet. Attempts to replicate something on a similar scale in other regions often face pushback, from Pokemon or otherwise, as they usually correlate with expansion of human habitation to the detriment of the Wild and the Pokemon inhabiting them.
Despite its already massive size, expansion is still ongoing at least to the west of the settlement. Paldea has historically been underpopulated in comparison to the sheer scale of the region. The books you've read give a myriad of reasons, ranging from things like carrying capacity—
"No fair! I want a rematch!" You're taken out of sightseeing and contemplation by Ostia being a sore loser. They're currently playing card games with Elise and Theodora. Group 1 is currently residing in a private passenger's cabin similar to the one you rode on the way to Mesagoza.
Prior to Ostia asking to join in on them, Elise and Theodora had been playing something called Triple Triad. You were interested but you apparently need your own deck to play. Fortunately Theodora had a set of playing cards on her, so you and her were able to teach Ostia how to play Pusoy dos, a popular shedding-card game. You remember the first time your brother taught you how to play, said it was a great time waster and you have to agree.
"Are you done staring wistfully out the window?" Theodora teases while shuffling the deck for another round. You roll your eyes in response.
"Don't worry, Ostia, I'll help you beat these two," you reassure them.
Unfortunately for the two of you, even with you and Ostia openly colluding, neither of you were able to triumph over your opponents. You weren't surprised at not beating Theodora but Elise is surprisingly good at card games herself. Your Group spends the rest of the train ride to Cortondo playing again and even some other card games, like Tong-its and Tycoon.
You're only occasionally interrupted by the sounds of yelling coming from Group 2's cabin. Miss Leaf had decided to stay with them, likely to keep an eye on them.
Your last game is interrupted by the conductor announcing that Cortondo is only a few minutes away. You finish up another round where Elise wins, and begin to prepare your bags for arrival.
You're not the only ones departing the train. There are those who commute between settlements for work, those wanting to visit friends and family (the start of the Circuit is technically a working holiday for most Paldeans), and even some wanting to see battles at the Cortondo Gym live. That's not even counting the occasional tourist deciding to visit Cortondo as part of their itinerary.
Miss Leaf corrals your group to a corner of the station for final instructions before the groups split up. You also take the opportunity to distribute the lunches you and Wiggly made for Class VII. You brush off the chorus of thank yous that you receive; it was the least you could do and it was better than letting the ingredients go to waste.
"Group 1 will be based during the Field Exercise at the Pirotin Inn, located in the eastern half of the settlement. Group 2 will be at the Sevaro Inn, at the western half of Cortondo. Since some people are unable to behave themselves I'll be spending most of my time with Group 2, only occasionally popping by to see how Group 1 is doing. Missy will accompany them, though."
As your instructor finishes, Missy emerges from Miss Leaf's shadow. She makes her way over to your group before diving into Elise's shadow. Your classmate rubs her hands together, exhaling to keep them warm.
"Your instructions for that day's Field Exercise will be handed out every morning by the innkeepers cooperating with the Academy on the matter. For today, you're allowed to roam about and get yourselves familiarized with Cortondo since you'll spend the next week here. I want you all to be on your best behavior. You are representing not just Class VII but also Mesagoza Academy as a whole." Leaf raises her voice for emphasis before it suddenly turns saccharine. "You all don't wanna embarrass your instructor. Don'tcha?"
At that, your instructor finally lets your Class go out into Cortondo proper. The sweet aroma of food is the first thing that hits you. The sheer difference between the settlement and Mesagoza is striking. There are very few buildings that you'd say look modern. Quaint and antiquated, if you were to describe the feeling you get from just looking at them. Bakeries and restaurants, houses and inns, there's even an old Geomantic parish here.
If Mesagoza is a city of the past and future of the region, Cortondo falls squarely onto the past side of the divide.
But there are modern buildings, greenhouses, orbal workshops, Battle Arenas, Pokemon Centers and, of course, the Cortondo Gym. Arguably the largest building in the settlement, built onto an old fort but modernized to fit with the changing times. Though they only make up a minority of the settlement's landscape, a microcosm of the image of Paldea as a region of ancient history reinventing itself for the current world.
There is also a massive line in front of the Gym for the start of the circuit. Trainers local and foreign to Cortondo are probably signing up as soon as possible. That could be an issue if you're wanting to sign up yourself. From how Nemona and Elise's smiles falter at the sight of the crowd, they're thinking the exact same thing.
As Class VII splits up and says goodbye to one another, the two groups go their separate ways. Your Mesogoza uniforms clearly mark you as outsiders. You get looks of curiosity from those who you assume are the locals, and the increasingly frequent disdainful stares from regular Trainers.
Occasionally flashes of recognition appear in people's eyes as they look at Theodora and sometimes even you. She takes it all in stride, pretending to not even notice the stares as she converses with Elise.
The looks you're getting on the other hand form a knot of anxiety in your gut. Do they recognize you as an Andosin or what? Sure, you have your hair tied up into a braid in the Andosin style, but that's not really something your people advertise to the world at large. They look away quickly enough that you can't really tell otherwise.
Ostia's grip on your hand tightens, as if sensing your nerves. "It's okay Miss Mary, lots of people just like staring. Most of them don't mean anything by it." Why are you getting lectured by a child? You chuckle, feeling like you've lost control of your life, if you even had it in the first place.
You finally arrive at Pirotin Inn. An archetypal example of the old wood and brickwork architecture that you've seen across Cortondo. The sign outside has a drawing of an Alcremie as its logo. Going inside, you're greeted by an old matronly woman who is tending to customers at the front desk. She, unsurprisingly, had an Alcremie helping her.
"Oh my, you must be the Academy students Leaf was talking about. Apologies, we weren't expecting you until lunch, we haven't even made anything yet." The old lady explains, her hair is entirely white due to her age and she's holding onto a walking stick.
"It's no problem at all. I hope we aren't intruding too much. We're Class VII of Mesagaza Academy Academic Year 2022." Elise introduces each member of your group to the old woman.
"Oh they have a new class now? But how rude of me, I haven't even introduced myself yet. My name is Ronah Araceli and here is my partner Pirotin." She gestures to her Alcremie who waves a hand at us while delivering the orders to the other customers. Wait…Araceli?
"Araceli? As in the Gym Leader?" asks Theodora before you can say anything.
Miss Ronah beams in pride at the mention of that. "Why, yes, little Katie is my beloved little granddaughter. She was a graduate of Mesagoza as well. Class V, if I remember correctly. My little inn frequently received students from the Academy even before Katie graduated. But we can tell stories later, let's get you settled in."
She leads your group upstairs while Alcremie takes over the front managing the customers. The room she provides your group is a pretty spacious one: it has four beds, a bathroom and even an old TV. You and your friends settle in and put down luggage, with Ostia even testing the bed. They give it their certified fluffy rating.
"If you need anything, just ask me. Field Exercises are a pretty stressful time from what Katie told me and I'm willing to lend an ear." With that, Ronah says goodbye, leaving your group to your devices.
You let Roland out and he immediately beelines straight for your pillow, monopolizing it for himself. Hm…you should probably introduce Renne to your classmates at some point. Hopefully she takes well to other people.
You're brought to attention by Theodora clearing her throat.
"So darlings, what are your plans for today?"
FIELD EXERCISE 1
FREE DAY MONDAY VOTE
AVAILABLE AP: 2
Pokedollars: 33,000 on your Person
League Points: 6,000 on your Trainer Card
Vote will be by Plan Voting
[] Yo! Champ in the Makin': One of the big draws and privileges of Academy Students over regular trainers (aside from the connections and resources made available to them), is essentially getting to cut in line for Gyms during Field Exercises. And what a line it is. With Gyms opening up in August, trainers have begun to flock towards the nearest Gyms to register early and get the chance to fight the Gym Leader. (1/3) -1 AP
As a Mesagoza Student your application to fight a gym will be fast tracked.
Increase Bond with Nemona and Atticus
(1/3) While you do get to schedule your Gym fight much earlier and much quicker than regular trainers, you still have to schedule it, which means getting in a line in the first place. Will reserve 1 AP tomorrow for Gym Trainer Fight and 1 AP the day after that for Gym Leader Fight.
(2/3) Since this is your first Gym, you will fight a Gym Trainer to gauge your competence. 1d20+SKLL Roll. DC 16
(3/3) The winner of the 2018 Paldean League Conference: she managed to beat Rika and Old Man Tenma, Poppy's predecessor, and lost to Elite Four member Larry Laureano. She's the second-youngest currently reigning Gym Leader, and a proud supporter of La Primera's reformist agenda. A Bug/Normal dual Type Trainer: Katie Aracelli would like to battle. vs. GYM LEADER KATIE ARACELI. MAJOR BATTLE 2V2
[] When In Rime: You briefly explored Mesagoza during your first week in the city. Cortondo is much smaller in comparison, you could probably spare a couple of hours seeing the sights, visiting the locales and just exploring to your heart's content. -1 AP
Lowers DC of all Mandatory and Optional Tasks for Tuesday and Wednesday by 2
Increases Bond with Elise and Ostia
[] Cortondo Cart: You've kept it on the down low but you haven't bought any supplies yet for the Field Exercise. You just didn't have the time to spare while in Mesagoza to buy any. Aside from things like exploration equipment, rope, and other Trainer essentials, you'll probably also need some healing items. The local stores have some selection of TMs but there's much less variety than in Mesagoza. And they're much more expensive here. -1 AP
Lowers DC of all PROW Rolls during the Field Exercise by 2
Current Pokedollars: 33,000
Increased Bond with Erika and Manuel
Allows the purchase of healing items as well as some Simple and Advanced TMs
Healing Item Cost Range: 3,000 - 10,000
Simple and Advanced TM Cost Range 15,000 - 40,000
[] Going into Tall Grass (Badajoz Heights): Field Exercises are an opportunity for Academy Students to go out and catch new Pokemon. Your choice for your third member will be a major one and shouldn't be taken likely.
Badajoz was built on a Plateau of a similar nature but a much smaller scale to the Aragon. It is unclear whether the name for the Heights or the former settlement came first. What is known is that the riches and minerals of the plateau fueled the prosperity of Badajoz during the First Empire. Now the mines along with the settlement lay abandoned, the reasons lost to local myth and legend.
In the absence of human habitation, the vacuum was filled by Pokemon. -1 AP
Will look for your third Pokemon in the part of the Province assigned to you
Increase Bond with Theodora
Currently Available Pokemon Choices: Nacli, Aron and Drilbur
One reason or another has prevented the large-scale mineral exploitation of the Heights. This has resulted in all sorts of Pokemon making the caves of the plateau their home. Sizable salt deposits hint at the long term habitation of the Nacli in the area, while the presence of iron and copper ore attract Arons and Drilbur who feed on said minerals to fuel their evolutions.
Pokemon Choices unlocked via Mandatory and Optional Tasks during the Field Exercise: Pawniard and Tinkatink
A Tinkatink Guild had recently moved into the Heights bringing it into conflict with the local Pawniard Battalions. Led by a Tinkatuff and a Bisharp respectively. The two species have been feuding and fighting for the past few years for territory and resources. The former require rich minerals for their weaponry and the latter need the same for sustenance and the maintenance of their blades. However…
[] Going into Tall Grass (Badajoz Ruins): Field Exercises are an opportunity for Academy Students to go out and catch new Pokemon. Your choice for your third member will be a major one and shouldn't be taken likely.
It was said that at its apex, Badajoz could rival Cascaraffa and Artazon in splendor. There were even historical records of the Counts of Badajoz pushing to be made an equal of the Great Houses. That ended during the Great Collapse. Whatever calamity befell Mesagoza during it, also struck at the nearby settlement. The constant conflict between the successor states of Cascaraffa and Mesagoza likely did not help efforts to reestablish a settlement in the area.
For one reason or another the Imperial seat never made the resettlement of Badajoz a priority, even in the aftermath of the reunification, an era where despite its subservience to the Imperial seat. Nearby Cortondo was still firmly under the thumb of the Dukes of Cascaraffa.
But that is history, today the Ruins are host to all sorts of rare Pokemon. -1 AP
Will look for your third Pokemon in the part of the Province assigned to you
Increase Bond with Elise and Theodora
Currently Available Pokemon Choices: Yamask, Woobat and Charcadet
In some areas of the ruins, there are still buildings large enough and intact enough that entire ecosystems of Pokemon exist within them. Both known variations of Yamasks have been sighted wandering the Ruins aimlessly at night. A few decades ago, a trainer's Swoobat had set up a colony in the remains of a church of the Geomantic Faith. Flights of Woobats going forth at night to hunt Bug Pokemon. As with any ruin in Paldea, Charcadet squads are also a common sight, as they search for tinder and fuel for their unceasing fires.
Pokemon Choices unlocked via Mandatory and Optional Tasks during the Field Exercise: Gimmighoul and Bronzor
Local legend claims that during the Great Collapse, a Courtier of the Imperial Family had fled with the Imperial Treasury while chaos consumed the capital. What followed varied, some claimed he was beset upon by bandits, the wealth scattered to the winds; others say that he had fled to Badajoz with the Treasury, cursing the settlement in the same manner as the capital and even some said that he had successfully hidden the Imperial Treasury in the caves of Badajoz before he was slain. The Treasure lost forever to time.
[] Going into Tall Grass (Cortondo Breadbasket): Field Exercises are an opportunity for Academy Students to go out and catch new Pokemon. Your choice for your third member will be a major one and shouldn't be taken likely.
How does a region feed a population of millions while remaining hostile to local Pokemon? The answer is they don't. Long standing agreements and traditions between the people of Cortondo and wild Pokemon have led to a form of cohabitation. Locals and historical records claim that this relationship with Pokemon had existed since the settlement was founded millenia ago.
Many of Cortondo's exports, aside from foodstuffs and crops, have been Pokemon material, edile or otherwise. Combee Honey, Kakuna and Metapod shells, Moomoo Milk and so much more. This more than anything else, is the cornerstone of Cortondo's identity and pride as a province of Paldea. Anything that could threaten this could be catastrophic, so the catching of Pokemon is extremely regulated. -1 AP
Will look for your third Pokemon in the part of the Province assigned to you
Increase Bond with Ostia
Currently Available Pokemon Choices: Smoliv
The small Grass-type is common enough that despite the value of its olive oil, locals aren't particularly too fussed about Trainers catching one for themselves, as long as the Pokemon agrees, of course. After all, there's more to Cortondo's world famous Lusia Olive Oil than what the Smoliv line can provide, its recipe being a secret amongst the families that cultivate it.
Pokemon Choices unlocked via Mandatory and Optional Tasks during the Field Exercise: Fidough, Combee, Fomantis and Applin
On the other side of the coin, historical influences from Cascaraffa have led to the practice of Pokemon Familial Adoption. Where Pokemon are registered in the Familial records of the households they coexist with. Not quite Trainer Pokemon but not quite Wild either. It's actually a process you're quite familiar with as an Andosin. You're likely going to have to convince both the Pokemon's guardians (human or otherwise) if you want to catch one.
[] Going into Tall Grass (Badajoz Forest): Field Exercises are an opportunity for Academy Students to go out and catch new Pokemon. Your choice for your third member will be a major one and shouldn't be taken likely.
A rather archetypal forest in Paldea, most of Badajoz Forest is well traveled and watched by Trainer Associations from Cortondo and Mesagoza. As a result it's actually rather safe in comparison to places like the Tagtree Thicket or the Fede Great Forest. You doubt there'll be any big surprises here. -1 AP
Will look for your third Pokemon in the part of the Province assigned to you
Average Starting Strength is higher than in other Biomes
Currently Available Pokemon Choices: Deerling, Pineco, Shroodle
The forest are the typical feeding grounds of the Woobats located at the Badajoz Ruins, this has resulted in a vacuum where Bug Pokemon unable to resist a Woobat's attacks have been forced out. This combined with the frequent presence of humans have made the most of the Pokemon of the forest much more hospitable to humans and have made them more resilient in comparison to the average in the rest of the province.
Pokemon Choices unlocked via Mandatory and Optional Tasks during the Field Exercise: Teddiursa and Foongus
The size of the forest is actually rather deceptive, attempts to reach the deepest parts of the woods by outsiders ending in confusion and them getting lost. Simultaneously well-traveled yet possessing a mysterious inner sanctum. It is in the boundary between the two that someone can hide in, undetected by the wider world.
Moratorium for 18 Hours
Gain 200 CHRM XP for passing Raifort CHRM Check
Received TR for Substitute (Pokemon in team that can learn it: Roland and Renne)
Thanks to Tempera and Nemastrea for proofreading
