Manifest destiny

[lucetimods]

Who: Only the most daring of Lucetians!
What: Exploring the four corners of the earth!
When: October 27th until ????
Where: Literally everywhere!
Summary: Romaeus has granted the villagers the chance to explore the wider world, with the provision that he'd like them to finish his shopping list for him. But maybe you're a free spirit! You can't be tamed! The world is your oyster! (Please finish his shopping list.)
Rating: Varied

Everything you need to know is right here! Get your compasses and trail mix ready!

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CONTINENT 1

[lucetimods]

[ignite_the_stars]

[Anakin, Luke, and Ami – Saturday through whenever they get done with their item-getting]

[Anakin wasn’t sure how he’d ended up agreeing to this expedition. On the one hand, the claustrophobic feeling from the shrunken enclosure was gone, now that the barrier was gone, and that was nice. On the other hand, he was still more akin to a personal dark cloud of gloom trailing after Luke and Ami than anything close to resembling a companionable human being.

And yet, here he was, pet storm cloud, following his son, and his son’s girlfriend while they sought out something called iron bamboo.]

first couple of days

[pokeboy]

[ Outside Luceti, south-west forest ]

[ It's by ATV (thank you, lovely auntie Ginia) that gets Red over to the south-west forest rather quickly than going by foot, exciting and bumpy and woah there sure are a cluster of rattata being thrown around in his head now. They've still not finished bumping and and falling over once they've stopped, but they'll - and, you know, actually Red - will be fine with a couple of minutes in. It doesn't help that there's an electrode in Red's stomach too, but it's sleeping, all that energy he knows is in him not yet buzzing out.

He wants to see the iron bamboo. One because it's wanted, and two is it really iron bamboo guys? Guys?? Iron bamboo?? Iron iron bamboo?

Splitting up here doesn't seem too bad of an idea to the group, and Leaf was the one with the oversized steel snake to be a signal to group together again, as well as a spot to return to. Pikachu ventured through the trees along their way, leaving small marks on the branches to leave a trail for the way back too. He wasn't the only pokémon out either, Venusaur and Snorlax allowing to enjoy the wild.

So one boy with his pokémon could be found, perhaps in the area of the bamboo or allowing himself to rely on the fact Pikachu would be able to get them back and wandering freely.

That is until Snorlax finds what he deems acceptable as food (coiled vines and thorns, bushes, roots, berries amongst the mix and halts their journeying for a time. Those grossly loud sounds like they belong in a movie with a monster that devours everything is definitely coming from this guy.

This guy will eat anything. ]

[ closed to Ginia (whiskytraitorfirefight) & Leaf (pokegirl) / unicorn paradise ]

[ They've gone as far as they can predict the south-east forest to be, or on the outskirts of it. Looking for unicorns and taking the noisy vehicle in probably won't go too well together (Ginia, how do you feel about leaving the ATV unattended?) and it's actually nice to get a pair of feet onto the ground. The green, green new and exciting ground.

That electrode was still living inside Red's body and it was just ready to explode. (but maybe they went to the bamboo forest first who knows who cares) ]

What do you know about unicorns? Do you think they'll be easy to find? [ Gets asked to Ginia, and to Leaf ] Do you know anything about unicorns? Ginia told me about them before - she said they look like rapidashes without any fire. Did you ever see the horses at the stables? Like them but with a horn.

Masaomi Kida: first set of stops

[generalflirt]

[ Immediate area North of Luceti, up towards the shoreline (1) ]

[ Masaomi's first stop out of the enclosure and given access to the ATVs is to ride North, riding solo. He's seen with rough maps that the area north of here is ocean, and he wants to see it with his own eyes. He wants to see the beaches (if there are any) and see if it resembles the area around Kano Harbor. It shouldn't be a long trip at all, either, and he could get used to to the ATV, and Linda can even do stupid shit like try to race him with her Magnet Rise.

the Northern shorelines, as it were, do not have beaches. No, there's just a clip drop into the ocean. Maybe if he zoomed around for a while he could find a path down and maybe a beach there, but for now - he admires the view. Both of the ocean, and of the island he sees in the distance. him and Linda keeps this up for a while, also regularly taking notes and trying to draw a crude map. He's no cartographer, but he hopes he can find someone who is to complete this ]

[ Unicorn Adventures: For Crystal (capturespecialist) and possibly others later (2) ]

[ Okay, so it's unorthodox as "date" definitions go... but going out to hunt down a unicorn gives Crystal a job and gives him something to go do with her. Besides, maybe he can even get her to ride behind him on the ATV that's hot. And if she were to ride her own that's great too. Either way, southward ho! ]

[ Forests South of Luceti (and back into the village proper for a bit) (3) ]

[ and after whatever happens with the above... Masaomi is heading back to the village. Both to get his bearings and to drop off whatever he got on that mission to the unicorn. But once there, it's going to be clear that the village is falling into chaos, so he'll be immediately back out, and trying to figure out where to go. Linda is curious and possibly trying t pick fights with the wildlife, but Masaomi himself is taking notes and calling people he knows who can fly. Trying to get a bit of an expedition set up...! Trying to go wide and with friends ]

[bravefighter]

[Red wasn't sure what to do with this new found freedom. While before he would just stick to the village, the world is his cloyster currently. Kinda. Going on a journey here was sure to make him and his friends stronger too, just like it did back home.

And everyone is feeling pretty okay with their strength as well. Just like it felt back home. it wasn't a change of bulking up or anything like that, but him and his pokemon just felt right. But from here... where was he going to go? He eyed the port, wondering if any of the boats were left, but...]

Man, I really wish Gyara or Aero were here. That'd make things a lot easier.

[He looked down at Poli, with a smile.] But you could swim us there, right?

[Of course Poli looked shocked, and Red just patted him on the head with a laugh.]

Nah, I know.

[But the main goal of this mission was to find transportation. Otherwise, how was he supposed to explore?]

CONTINENT 2

[lucetimods]

locked to bulla, many apologies

[misterbrief]

[Vegeta had decided that well, why wouldn't you go somewhere you're really not supposed to go? There could be valuable information to be had, perhaps some other things too- and nothing is going to stop him from flying to Agora and taking a look at it for himself. He'd asked Bulla to come along, not too worried about danger. If anything, the teenager would prove useful as well as make her happy; there's shopping to be had no matter where on the planet you go.

It might make them look less conspicuous, so today, Vegeta and Bulla are flying over towards Agora. But they're going in the back way, making sure to steer clear of Theo's base of operations. Vegeta is defiant, but he's not stupid, and a fly over probably isn't in anyone's best interests.

Currently in the air, he flies next to his daughter, sternly keeping an eye on the land down below for their destination.]

Listen, we're not only going just so you can shop to your heart's content, alright?

Masaomi Kida: the final stop before looping home

[generalflirt]

[ Masaomi Kida, bit it through shifts, flying, ninjas, or anything else, has ended up on the far shore western of Continent 2. He's here for a few reasons - the first is that he needed a stop before he made it back to the "home continent," and the second is that he did want to circumvent the world as he slowly started to realize that the world they are on is in fact not very big.

Not to mention. He wonders if anyone bothered to collect the thing on Romeaus's laundry list. The one from Continent 2. So he'll be searching the beaches there until he can find it, Linda at his side. And then...

Well, he's going to try to hitch a ride on a fishing boat he can see off shore and (if you want) you can also join him on trying to get back to the village adventures quite late in the game (so about the 18th) ]

CONTINENT 3

[lucetimods]

November 3rd and on

[magicalesbian]

[With the barrier gone and the whole world at their disposal, there was nothing stopping those in Luceti from going out and having amazing whirlwind adventures! Especially with the village starting to get a little bit stranger as the days go by. And thanks to Rei's extremely convenient teleporting ability, they didn't even have to wait for a ship to take them anywhere!]

[Of course, given this whole world is still basically foreign to them, it was going to take some time before they actually found anything interesting. Or at least that's what Kari is going to be telling herself every time they cross a hill only to find dirt, dirt, and even more dirt. Seriously, they knew that this was going to be a desert, but even deserts have to have something interesting, right? They were on a quest to find supplies for "Rommy" after all, so clearly there had to be something good here!]

[But hey, at least the terrain isn't too much of a pain to deal with given she has her powers back and all. It made carrying her supplies a lot easier too, even if it was a little inconvenient to have to de-transform whenever she needed something. Like right now, she's kind of wishing she had pulled out her binoculars as she looks out ahead of them, and then behind them.]

...so, what d'ya think we'll find at the top of this one? Because I've got a good hunch that it's probably more dirt.

[disastergirl]

[The desert climate probably wasn't too hospitable for most, and Jane certainly wasn't expecting too many people to be wandering about over here. Still, she felt right at home. ...Kind of. She was very much not a fan of the cooling weather, and she was already dreading the winter, so her initial reaction to the area almost resembled relief.

With that aside, the ore was her number one priority. If anyone saw her out there, she still wouldn't be walking around without a care in the world exactly, but she certainly looked more comfortable than most.]

Rin's Stranded In the Wilds Adventures (also includes Continent 4)

[rashness]

[ So Rin got teleported by a Wild Shift into the middle of the desert somewhere around the 5th or so. So it's just him, a 7 foot tall steel murderbird, and himself. And for a long while, he's trying to call his friends and he's trying to not starve out in the deserts out here. He's trying to find his way out too, and for some reason doesn't think to fly on Skarmy until about the point where they make it to the shore. Still!

He will eventually make it out, and they will fly themselves over to Continent 4. And try to make their way back to the village (which they will by like the 17th or so). Journey in the mountains? Get crushed by an Avalanche? Run into wild shifts? Run into animals? Maybe inadvertently find something for Romeaus? Ask for directions?!

The power is yours ]

CONTINENT 4

[lucetimods]

CONTINENT 4

[hotboss]

[Finally. Finally!

In Giovanni's experience, contained areas never stay contained for too long. It was only a matter of time before that annoying barrier (for their protection, he's sure people will argue) came down, and he's going to savor it as much as he can. Getting out of that backwater village is an even bigger perk. Apparently some noble hearts out there want to continue scavenging and helping out others, but for now, it's his chance to stretch out his arms and do some real work.

Those who dare to get near the rugged mountain terrain of this continent may notice a constant stream of rumbles and shakes in the ground. Those who dare to get even closer will notice cliffsides collapsing and monstrous boulders rolling down slopes to crash at the bottom - that is, if those who venture close can stand through all the shaking. There are finally no limits out here, and Giovanni may as well take advantage of it with a little Pokemon training.

Those looking out for actual life forms may then notice the man himself clinging onto the back of Nidoking as they slide down the cliffs and crush every rock in their path until only pebble and dust get left behind. It probably makes digging for useful items a pain, but that's not his problem, is it?]

4 and anywhere else he needs to be, really

[selfhelp]

[Despite the seriousness of the situation and the threat of war, natural shifts, and maybe-inevitable murdering cultists, it's hard for Billy not to get excited about the barrier coming down. After weeks of wondering and worrying about what they're even here for, they finally know, and at last, they have two very important things: freedom, and a mission worth pursuing. And he wastes no time at all getting himself out there.

Much of his journeying is spent flying as far as he can go with Teddy, exploring the land, taking photos from above of all the beautiful sights previously unseen, and tracking down much-needed materials for whatever it is that'll send them forward in time again.

He'll travel with others here and there- the wonderful thing about being back to full power is the ability to teleport to anywhere he needs (or wants) to be. And he makes this power known, too- so if you need a ride, or if you need materials taken back to town, he's happy to help. Just holler on the journal and he'll be there.

Or, you know. Call him for the company, he's cool with that, too.]

and a few days heeeree

[pokeboy]

[ The arrival here comes thanks to one wind spirit flying bro Eleytheria, leading a small group of Lucetians on his long back. Each person had their own place of interest, but at least had their own abilities to take care of themselves (and provide teleportation back to notyet!Luceti and elsewhere. Helios, the ultimate bro for keeping you located). ]

[ a; south-east coast and grasslands ]

[ Red spends some time around the south-east of the continent, where the flowers are meant to be growing and heading for the coast too; Eley expressed interest in the plants that could be found and hey, why not have the search around?

As well as keeping an eye on the materials needed, foraging takes place for the pokétrainer and his pokémon. Pikachu and Snorlax have the years of living wild to know and identify the type of foods they might like; though they are a little different too. Snorlax isn't so picky and willing to stuff anything into his mouth. What do you mean that might be poisonous? Please. You think that stomach cares?

But maybe you'll be able to find a pokémon - or even the trainer - by themselves or with another. Snorlax and Pikachu, Pikachu, Snorlax, Venusaur and Red; whatever combination you can think of. If they're by their own they may be looking for food, or perhaps they're looking again for their group. But the natural shifts mean that small jumps happen, and one may not be where they were just a second ago.

There's times where they are together however, such as at the coastline. Red's attempts to fish mean - well. Not him fishing. Pikachu tries using what heights he can to scan and listen to the water for any fish swimming, then darting in to grab at them with claws and teeth. Venusaur as well is using her own techniques of razor leafs, sharp like blades to stop them still. The fish here don't seem to have the same skin for punishment as pokémon, huh...

-- but you know what Red can do? Grab seaweed. Seaweed. And so the boy goes without socks and shoes on and his trousers up to his knees, going along the beach for pick up the soggy stuff from the water and what's been drifted up. Weird guy. ]

(tl;dr: Red can be found in the grasslands or along the coastline. His pokémon can be found by themselves for separate interactions so feel free to bump into them (and Red too) as you wish! )

[ b; west/southwest, near the forest (camp) ]

[ There's also the camp, the place close to where they first land and make use of. Helios's tracking and teleportation makes for easy getting back once it gets dark enough, as well as bringing anything they find.

The light of a campfire will make it easy to find, so if you're in the area, perhaps you'll be attracted towards it. There's likely wards around too however, so be careful if you're planning to get up to no good.

And here's a question for one of the gatherings - whether with just the original group or any who've come to stop the night with them. ]

...Did any of you hunt back in your world?

[winds_voice]

Outset
[The prospect of being able to break free of the enclosure, especially one that was noticeably smaller, couldn't have made Eleytheria any happier. He had been itching to explore the world even in their now future time. Now, he had that opportunity. He had freedom.

Not only that, but his power seemed to have returned to him. No longer was he forced to live as a human with barely any of his inherent abilities. Now he could become a dragon again and, it seemed, stay in that form for as long as he willed it.

Of course, his newfound strength allowed him to give some travellers a ride too. While he didn't usually let just anyone hitch a ride on his back, enough friends were going with him to let even new acquaintances enjoy the privilege. If his friends trusted them then he would trust their judgement.

...just as long as none of them were airsick. The dragon is itching to get out there and isn't looking to slow down any time soon. He's excited; let him have free reign while he's flying!]

Option A
[Since he's interested in finding the Lewisia Silver Flowers, Eley will be heading for the south-eastern grasslands of Continent 4 to search for the supposedly valuable resource. He mostly just wants to see them though... they sounded pretty, perhaps even as beautiful as the Prism Flowers of Agkelos! And well, maaaybe he might sneak one back for himself.

Of course there's plenty more to see. Anyone who wants to log the other flora and fauna of this area or simply just spend time looking around with him is free to do so~]

Option B
[Eley is also a stickler for shiny things, including crystals and rocks. He missed the seclusion of the mountains, so he decided to go looking up in the mountains too and perhaps seek out some ore in the process. Maybe he would find other animals or minerals in the nooks and crannies or caverns up here?

He's not above company, even if he did used to come out to the mountains to meditate by himself. Anyone who wants to join him or crosses paths is welcome!]

Option C - [Locked to Red]
[Lastly, he'll be heading with Red to the coastline while he attempts to fish. Or at least, lets his Pokemon fish. Watching the various ways they tackled the problem was rather fascinating, and while Eley had reservations about killing, it was always interesting to see how other lifeforms survived.

...and then Red went fishing for his own resources, one that he was pretty bemused about.]

Why are you harvesting seaweed?

Also includes options for other continents!

[wildbluevagner]

[Kurt's own teleportation may be a bit limited, but luckily he's friend with one who has a lot more range. With Billy's help, Kurt (and anyone who decides to come with him) spends about two days at each continent. He's kind of caught in exploring and taking in the sights - it's an odd thrill of adventure despite the seriousness. But he still takes time to search for some of the doohickies on each continent. He still has his holo-watch on as he sets out, so he may appear to be a human most of the time, but at times the watch will malfunction and revert to his true form.

Also, he'll be wearing an Indiana Jones-esque hat most of the time.

Geerally one can find him:

A: In the mountains of Continent 4, scouring for Adamantium. He figures it's what Logan would want. He wears a heavy jacket to protect from the cold as he searches. Even with teleporting, it's hard to navigate the terrain, and he's hoping some kind of avalanche or earthquake doesn't stir up.

B: Elsewhere on Continent 4! Time to go... flower picking? He's trying to find those special flowers that are on the shopping list and see if there's anything special about them. The weather's a lot better here, so he's dressed casually. Too bad a natural shit-induced sinkhole and/or a gravity well may make this excursion far more complicated...

C: On Continent 5! Lost in the jungle and possibly trying to evade hostile creatures. This isn't a good time to feel a flu going on...

D: Wild card? If any of your characters would like to drag Kurt off to any different kind of expedition, here's your option!]

CONTINENT 4 (though he can be available for other continents too!)

[aerialassault]

[''bout damn time.' was all Cliff had to say on the matter when he learned that they would finally be able to go explore the world under their own steam. After spending nearly two years penned up in this small place after a lifetime of traversing planets across the galaxy, Cliff was more than metaphorically feeling the need to stretch out his black feathery wings in this world.

He set off from the village almost immediately-- he needed to finalize a few plans of his own, but a peek at Romaeus' 'Shopping List' had him intrigued.

Retro Diodes. As a hobbiest engineer, he wanted to see those badboys for himself.

Ever a minimalist, he carried with him the barest of necessities: some food and water rations, some tools to quickly put together a shelter on the fly, his standard battle gear-- complete with his metal gauntlets-- and a curious device that few in Luceti would recognize.

Feel free to catch him somewhere out in the world roughing it, perhaps working toward securing food or shelter for the people he came with, surveying the region for any paths that were already open, creating paths if none were there, or simply enjoying himself in the wilds.

All the while he would keep checking his little device. After nearly two years of being unable to use it, he wanted to be sure that it was functioning within normal parameters.]

Continent 4 Xellos

[that_is_asecret]

[Xellos was glad to be able to have some free reign to explore and learn about the world more. In addition, he didn't have that restrictive feeling of having his power lessened, and to such an extent. It was positively stifling.

Exploring the 4th continent is the first on the list, if possible he would retrieve one of the items that was deemed useful. In the mean time, he would keep his senses attuned for any particular spikes of spirit power or activity. If he could discover how to use the power of the 3rd Party, it would be a boon to his efforts.]

SO BACKDATED

[theideaguy]

[A: Setting Out (Luceti village)]

[Sokka's only been outside the walls of Luceti twice ever, and both of those times were under the direction of the MSF, strictly controlling where it was they want to an inch of his life. This was very much different; he was going out and about all across the world without so much as a hint of supervision. Perhaps it was because the MSF didn't exist, but Sokka was keen on the opportunity.

[His backpack is loaded up with a good amount of provisions and quite a bit of gear. Of course he's got a sword, his boomerang, a hunting knife, and a club with him—clearly prepared for everything.

[But before he goes out, he's going to catch up with a few individuals before heading out into the great beyond.]

[B: Continent 4 - Base Camp]

[One of Sokka's main responsibilities is the catching and hunting of meat. After all, they've got to survive, and they might as well have good food while they're at it, right? And anything beats trail mix and ordinary rations. Give them the good stuff!

[Sokka will be out of his tent—if the weather is nice—cleaning and gutting animals to put something on the table for all those who are calling this place their home away from home.]

[C: Continent 4 - Field and Mountain]

[Sokka will also be out hunting... and trying to fill up the shopping list and find a few other trinkets to bring back for a few other people. Sokka will have his boomerang in his right hand and his hunting knife in his left and he stalks through the grass.

[Or maybe he's just on a rather noted hike far and wide. They've got enough food for the day already, and it's time to start looking for a few things up in the mountains. Say hello?]

CONTINENT 5

[lucetimods]

[strengthalone]

[Silver wanted to explore somewhere, and decided to look for Moon Stone before anything else. He wanted to see how familiar things were.

He really, really regrets not agreeing to letting anyone drive an ATV for him about ten minutes into his hike towards the mountains. It's boiling hot, there's bugs everywhere, and he has no idea what sort of locals he's going to run into. All of his Pokemon are out by sheer necessity, with Golbat slashing as best as it could through the trees, Haunter hovering over him to keep him the slightest bit cooler (thank you ghost type), and Magneton floating up and down out of the trees to give direction to them. As well as blasting any particularly large animals with Supersonic to drive them off without a conflict.

At the very least, he prepared his travel pack perfectly well. This is much more his element in that regard. His jacket is tied around his waist and his hair is pulled up in a tight ponytail, but roughing it in the wilderness is still far from unfamiliar to him.]

[windandrain]

[Getting out of the enclosure unfettered by the Malnosso was an absolutely wonderful experience. It was the first time she'd really felt like herself since waking up in Luceti. No barrier, no chains, none of that to hold her down. Ain't nothing gonna break her stride...

She'd been working hard on the project with Vegeta and Cliff, but this trip was rather unrelated. This continent she was somewhat familiar with, and there were Moonstones and Mithril to be gathered up. And excited Pokemon trainers to explore with. So, she's headed down towards Sirry Crags in search of materials with several extra clouds in tow, aiming to find and excavate some of these mysterious rocks.

Setting down at the base of one of the mountains, she turns to her traveling companions and beams.]

So, here we are. Let's go have a look and see what we can find, right?

CONTINENT 6

[lucetimods]

[strengthalone]

[Silver is getting really sick of being flung around or moved somewhere else without knowing where he's going. Going from a jungle climate (even though he had visited the mountains) to this horrible place? You can bet that he's extra grouchy about it!

It's cold, so much colder than he remembers anything being, and he's stomping through to find something to get him back or at least make him warmer.]