paladinlost | 100th moon [video]

[The video starts with stones. Stones upon stones, stones that form floors and low walls until they give way to the sky. Someway, somehow, the Pokégear has found its way to the top of a tower.

The image turns east, towards taller walls and taller towers, before dipping to show a dark grey yard. A castle, it seems. One so solid it could withstand any army, with strong oak doors to match. As the video keeps moving more walls and outdoor passageways come into view, decorated with lit torches and banners of red and gold. It pauses for a few moments at the castle gate, left open to show the surrounding waterways and a few brave and curious locals who do not quite dare to enter.

Finally, the video moves towards the central courtyard, where dozens of Pokémon can be seen milling about curiously. Their looks of wonder as they explore are too far to be seen but still undeniably present, just like the smile of their trainer behind the camera.

What words could Cecil possibly use, to convey all the feelings that this slight slice of home awakens within himself?]

My Greninja has decided to play hide and seek in the castle. Help.

[...Baron's greatest public speaker, ladies and gentlemen.]

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The Violet Gym leader only has three Pokémon around level thirty, which makes acquiring the badge relatively simple. But the Fly HM... it must be earned against the much stronger Cianwood or Saffron teams, or borrowed from another person.

Thirty!? That seems so much stronger than my pokèmon!

It might seem daunting at first, but it can easily be reached within less than three months of training. And if you happen to have Pokémon with Ice- or Electric-type attacks, you can afford to be a few levels weaker.

I don't have any right now, but I will keep that in mind.

Do you think flying on a pokemon would be scary?

I suppose it would be scary at first, if you've never flown before or are afraid of heights. But the view is beautiful, and there's no feeling quite so great as an empty sky surrounding you.

That really sounds amazing. I hope I get to try it soon! It seems like so much walking to get anywhere. I just wish there was an easier way to travel. No one even has a carriage. It seems so strange with roads this long.

It's not so bad, truly. Children much younger than you have travelled with me over distances greater than a whole region before. ...Of course, that stopped the moment we found alternate means of transport...

I used to walk everywhere, but only in one city. We have trains and carriages for bigger distances.

The local train only runs between Saffron and Goldenrod. It's useful if you wish to see both regions, but beyond that you'll not get far.

Are there no horses here? Or rather, horse-like pokèmon?

If I remember correctly, Ponytas have been compared to horses before, though their evolution more closely resembles a unicorn.

A unicorn? I've never ridden a horse before. Is it hard?

To be honest, I've no idea. The chocobos from my world and the Arcanines from this land are easy to mount, but I've never tried riding a horse before either.

What are chocobos and arcanines?

Chocobos are large, nearly-flightless birds that serve as transportation and beasts of burden in my world. Arcanines are-

[Shoving himself at the Pokégear, stepping on his trainer in the process. Hi missy hi! :D]

-heavy. Very heavy.

He is so cute! Where did you find him?

A sweet girl traded me his egg for a starfish, long ago. He's one of my oldest Pokémon, and the proud father of many strong children.

[...But still heavy.]

Well, it is an honour to meet such a great father!

[Flare beams with all his doggy might. Eeee, someone is honored to meet him!]

It's lucky for him that his hair is so long. Otherwise, you'd undoubtedly see him blushing.

Aw, that's sweet! I think it would be nice to have a big dag like you around!

His presence is particularly appreciated when I travel during the winter. His fur keeps me warm at night, and as he knows Sunny Day he can stave off storms for a few minutes at a time.

He can control the weather!?

To some degree. There are four moves with that power: Sunny Day, Rain Dance, Sandstorm and Hail. Most species can learn at least one, with the proper TM.

Pokèmon must be really powerful then!

That's something of an understatement. The strongest species are the closest this world has to gods.

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