THE PREREQUISITE - LUX DEFENDS ETERNA FOREST

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,50%][style=font-family: times; font-size: 9px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; text-align: left;]11TH OF DECEMBER, 2011[/style]

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[atrb=width,500][cs=2][style=font-family: times new roman; font-size: 45px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0; border-bottom: double; border-top: double; width: 500px; line-height: 40px;]THE PREREQUISITE[/style][style=font-family: times; font-size: 9px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; text-align: center; width: 500px; padding-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 10px;]FOGGY / BATTLE REPORT/ ETERNA FOREST[/style][style=font-family: helvetica; font-size: 55px; text-align: justify; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -2px; line-height: 50px;] LUX DEFENDS ETERNA FOREST [/style][style=text-align: justify; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; -webkit-column-count: 2; -webkit-column-fill: balance; -webkit-column-gap: 15px; -moz-column-count: 2; -moz-column-fill: balance; -moz-column-gap: 15px; padding-top: 10px; font-family: times;]Eterna Forest is a serene place in the pokemon world, much like forests of other regions. The place where time stands still. The quiet forest of Sinnoh is a place many usually go to have a day to themselves or a place to think as needed. Home to mostly Bug pokemon, it also stands as a home to the mysterious Old Chateau. However, only a short while ago the calm forest was interrupted by the waves of war sweeping through it with such a rigor that the trees – and Nox members – were shaken to their roots. The battle was a close call for both Lux and Nox until the very end, and for a long while it seemed as though Nox would prevail. Nox’s forces battled back Lux, driving surprise all through the ranks of the ones fighting for peace and equality. Ruby Yuuki and Emil Milokaross fought valiantly for the Nox forces, leading the ones fighting for free will through the trees, and paving the way for victory as it would seem. Ruby’s tactical battling style coupled with Emil’s strategic and determined mind on the other side of the Forest were useful enough to inspire others fighting with them. On the Lux side, nurse Sinclair Hope not only saved lives, but reports claim that she defeated Lt. Surge of Kanto fame himself in a fair fight. In the end, even valiant Sinclair was finally turned back, but the battle was not yet lost. When it seemed like Lux would soon sound a retreat, a wave of reinforcements arrived to save the day. These unexpected arrivals easily turned the tide against even Nox's strongest fighters. By arriving to the forest unseen and unheard, Lux took the remaining Nox soldiers by surprise, overpowering the troops accompanying Ruby and Emil. Nox was sent out of the forest, put to rout in the eleventh hour. One Lux soldier stated rather proudly, "It was a perfect military maneuver. They never saw us coming." Luckily for Nox, they knew the forest well, and it is believed that Ruby and Emil made a safe if hasty retreat back to Eterna City, where Nox remains strong. It seems that Lux's recent strategies have bought them a success of victories. They have shown through this battle in addition to their victory in Sootopolis that they are a force to be reckoned with... as if we didn’t already know! Rumors claim that they intend on expand their reach in Sinnoh now that they have secured a solid expanse of land. However, surely Nox has heard these rumors and plans either a defense or a counterattack. By sheer luck, we were able to grab a Lux soldier to interview that had fought in the battle. Coryn Slithmus, 28, was able to get within Nox’s troops and infiltrate from the rear forward. He is a showcase of Lux organization and discipline, proving that even what seemed like overwhelming defeat could be turned around by careful planning. He told us that with Lux having secured the forests, the residents no longer need to worry, and that it will be open to the general public very soon to be used as it used to be – as a safehaven. He also mentioned that the mysteries surrounding the Old Chateau mentioned in Sinnoh’s lore will be, once and for all, proved to be true or false by some young Lux volunteers. In the end, Lux faced another set of trials and overcame them by a harmonious group effort. Congratulations, Lux, we have proved that despite hardships, we will always prevail. Slowly but surely, we move closer to accomplishing our goal. [/style]

by konya☆

[katya]

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MISSIONS

o1. NOX

You can't be sure where the orders came from. The Nox retreat has been swift and precise, minimal losses taken, but after the surprise counterattack from Lux, the chain of command on our side is... fluid. You've heard this though: torch the forest. It's not just to be mean-spirited, you need to cover your retreat, or Lux forces will follow. The fire will distract them, put them at bay, and the half closer to Eterna City burns completely, at least they won't be able to hide in it in the future.

2 Nox characters.

o2. LUX + NOX

It seems that Nox is not so easily pushed aside. A cadre of Lux soldiers scouted the forest after the battle to make sure there weren't any suspicious stragglers remaining in the area. (Un)surprisingly, a small group of Nox faithfuls still remained in the Old Chateau, a location they used as a drop-off point for spy reports. Caught redhanded, the Nox agents still need to collect the reports to deliver to the Sinnoh leader, and the Lux scouts should apprehend them or chase them out of the forest.

1 Lux character, 1 Nox character, both with a couple of minor trainer NPCs under your control (think black belts/gamblers, not ace trainers/veterans).

o3. LUX

Some of our own has been taken hostage by some of the Nox fighters while they made their retreat. Nox still hasn't released them, although we expected they would once they made it safely back to Eterna City. Obviously, this is unacceptable. We believe these hostages are being held captive in a warehouse in western Eterna City. Unfortunately, we don't know anything more specific than that. Your mission is simple: find them, save them.

2 Lux characters and NPCs, both the Nox guarding the hostages and the hostages themselves.

PROMPTS

o1. LUX For a while, it looked like Lux had been defeated, and while the battle had been won, the troops still suffered a near defeat. Tents and temporary buildings have been set up to hold the wounded, but we're short on medics and doctors, so despite our best efforts, it's still quite hectic. Many pokemon and people were injured, and the doctors need extra hands everywhere. If your pokemon can heal, they'll be most valuable, and if not, as long as they can help ease a soldier's passing, they're still of some help to us.

o2. LUX As much as Lux appreciates a bit of nature, it's been decided that the forest is of better use if we clear it. The timber can be used to start building a new settlement--a military base with barracks outside of Solaceon Town in place of the forest--and with the forest thinned out, we can build a clear road leading us to Eterna City. It'll take pokemon and labor to tame the forest, and then organization from the faction to set up a new fort, but we believe that it'll be of great benefit to the future.

o3. NOX When the forest was no man's land, that gave Nox a buffer of safety around Eterna City. Now that safety zone is gone. Lux soldiers, and some of them can be quite stealthy as the battle proved, are now capable of encroaching on the very outskirts of the city. Defenses need to be built. Walls, watchtowers, whatever is necessary to ensure that Lux is kept at bay. With Eterna Forest theirs, it's only a matter of time before they turn theirs eyes to Eterna City, and Nox needs to be prepared for that day.

o4. NOX Then there's the other school of thought: sure, we lost a battle, but now's not the time to be scrambling back on the defensive! A good offense is the best defense. Some Nox members believe it's best to maintain the offensive, keep Lux on their toes and too busy to orchestrate a large scale attack. Bombings and break-ins have increased dramatically as brave Nox agents acting in small groups infiltrate Lux towns, dealing damage with home-made bombs when they can, and settling for spreading civil unrest when they can't.

[lurker6]

gonna take prompt #4
handmade bombs + pidgey mail? hell yes.

link here
i was excited.

[daigo]

prompt 3. kirbop's making the thread whoo.

[kir]

prompt 3 with queen and steven up here!

[tantan]

Mission 3 with White/Dodo.

[lurker7]

kinda old, and i bet those hostages are pretty much goners by now if they actually waited this long but leaf and sabrina are gonna tag team for mission #3.