Hisui Base Camp

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Camp site

The campsite is situated in the grassy juncture of waterways beside an abandoned Bibarel dam, near the Heartwood of the Obsidian Fieldlands. Amenities are few, to be perfectly honest. There's clean, fresh water, and a large firepit at the center of camp for cooking, but other than that, there are few luxuries to be found. The Gingko Guild has hustled and made sure there are enough tents for everybody! Sure, they might not be as fancy as modern tents, but you won't be sleeping directly on the dirt and will keep you dry if it rains.

Of course, ideally, you all won't be staying here long enough to need more amenities than this, but if anyone has some thoughts on how to make the campsite more comfortable during your stay, feel free to suggest them to the Gingko Guild representatives. Who knows, you might get a reward for your efforts.

(assuming you are also the person putting your idea into action -- the Guild is already doing a lot for you guys here, okay)

One corner of the camp has been cordoned off for Cara Liss and her machine. She won't accept help (beyond retrieving the missing parts of the machine), so for the most part, all you can do is watch as she takes out parts of the machine, rotates them, before putting them back in, all with a frown on her face. On occasion, she even manages to shock herself doing this, even though there is no apparent source of electricity!

Let's just... let her work.

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Additions

Heated Shower: It's rather basic, but through Sion's efforts, the camp now has a hot water shower. Mind you, the water is rather limited and needs to be heated up by a fire pokemon, but if you have grown sick of washing yourself in the cold stream waters, this might be just the thing for you!

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Quest board

A large wooden board covered in slips of paper can be found in the centre of the camp, next to the wagon of the Gingko Guild representatives. Anyone who is looking for some work or for a quick way to earn some cash can take any of the jobs posted on the board. Admittedly, they aren't all glamorous jobs. In fact, most are those simple, repeating tasks that come with running any camp of this size. Now you might not have pictured your trip to the past coming with chores like cooking, cleaning, and collecting firewood and edible plants, but this is reality -- there is no UBIRD Eats to order fast food from. If you want to live in (relative) comfort, you'll need to contribute to the camp.

Thankfully though, you won't be putting in unpaid time here. Though the rewards aren't much, the Gingko Guild will compensate you for your time with either money or items.

However, on occasion, slips of paper in red ink will appear on the board as well -- these are special tasks. They come with bigger rewards, but they also come with a lot more danger. Whether it is dealing with a dangerous Alpha Pokemon or travelling further out to collect some part of Cara Liss' machine, anyone wanting to take these tasks will first need to talk to a Gingko Guild representative. The Guild wants to make sure you've got what it takes before handing over all the details. They don't want your mission to need a rescue mission!

STANDARD MISSIONS
Camp Upkeep: Cleaning	Please help keep the campsite tidy!	P100 + handful of berries
Camp Upkeep: Cooking	Please help feed your fellow Trainers!	P150 + handful of berries
Camp Upkeep: Patrol	Please help keep the area around the camp clear of wild Pokemon!	P250 + Scatter Bang
Camp Upkeep: Showers	A new shower area has been erected in camp! Trainers with a fire type pokemon can help out by heating the water.	P500
Gathering: Firewood	Firewood can be found in any area.	P150 + Shadow Ball
Gathering: Medicinal Leeks	Medicinal Leeks can be found throughout the Obsidian Fieldlands.	P150 + Shadow Ball
Gathering: Springy Mushrooms	Springy Mushrooms can be found throughout the Obsidian Fieldlands.	P150 + 5 Sticky Globs
Gathering: Hearty Grains	Hearty Grains can be found throughout the Crimson Mirelands.	P200 + Scatter Bang
Gathering: Plump Beans	Plump Beans can be found throughout the Cobalt Coastlands.	P200 + Shadow Ball
Gathering: Crunchy Salt	Crunchy Salt can be found throughout the Coronet Highlands.	P200 + Shadow Ball
Gathering: Apricorns	Apricorns can be found in any area, however you'll need a Pokemon capable of shaking trees/climbing.	1 - 3 pokeballs
Gathering: Tumblestones	Tumblestones can be found in any area, however you'll need a Pokemon capable of splitting rocks.	1 - 3 pokeballs

SPECIAL MISSIONS
Other: Hungry hungry Hippopotasses I	See description	P700
Other: Hungry hungry Hippopotasses II	See description	P700
Other: Hungry hungry Hippopotasses III	See description	P700
Other: Lonely no more	See description	P1000 + 1x Superb Remedy

For the standard missions, we are not looking to micromanage your characters here. You won't need to report what your character is doing (though feel free to use these as prompts/suggestions what your character may be up to) and unless you are getting egregious with it, we won't be looking over your purchases either. You shouldn't be able to buy an evolution stone on your second day, but if you want to get one after a week of hard work, go for it.

Generally speaking, characters can easily accomplish one standard mission per day (and still have plenty of time left over to explore / relax / train their Pokemon) or they can really hustle and complete two standard missions (but be fairly limited in the amount of free time they have).

For the special Missions, there will be a sign-up. We'll aim to put up plenty of special missions so everybody has a chance to participate if they want to. Generally speaking, these missions will need some team work, and will take longer to complete than the standard missions, and thus the resulting rewards will be much larger too.

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Camp Store

With villages like Jubilife firmly off limits, anyone who wants to purchase an item or two will have to turn to the representatives of the Gingko Guild. Their stock is a bit limited, especially compared to what you might be used to in the future, but at least they aren't taking advantage of their shopping monopoly.

Basic Items
Pokeball	A mysterious ball that can be thrown at wild Pokémon in order to catch them.	p300
Sticky Glob	A ball of some kind of sticky substance. Hitting a Pokémon with one may stun the Pokémon, creating an opening for you to act.	p50
Smoke Ball	When thrown at the ground, these balls produce a cloud of fine powder that will reduce visibility in the area and keep wild Pokémon from noticing you.	p50
Scatter Bang	When thrown at the ground, these balls produce a loud noise and scare off weak Pokémon in the area, sending them running.	p150
Remedy	An herbal medicine that can restore 60 HP to a Pokémon. Yet the bitter taste will make the Pokémon less friendly toward you.	p300
Fine Remedy	An herbal medicine that can restore 100 HP to a Pokémon. Yet the bitter taste will make the Pokémon less friendly toward you.	p500
Superb Remedy	An herbal medicine that can restore 150 HP to a Pokémon. Yet the bitter taste will make the Pokémon less friendly toward you.	p700
Jubilife Muffin	A hidden gem gaining popularity in Jubilife Village and beloved by Pokémon. This sweet treat can be fed to a Pokémon to cure any status conditions it may have.	p150
Revive	A medicine that can be used to revive a single Pokémon that has fainted. It also restores half the Pokémon's max HP.	p500

Evolution Items
Common Evolution Stones	Fire / Water / Thunder / Leaf / Moon	p2700
Rare Evolution Stones	Shiny / Dusk / Sun / Dawn / Ice	p3000
Common Evolution Item	Black Augurite / Metal Coat / Oval Stone / Peat Block / Razor Claw / Upgrade	p2700
Rare Evolution Item	Dubious Disc / Electirizer / Magmarizer / Protector / Razor Fang / Reaper Cloth	p3000

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CAMP IMPROVEMENTS

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HOT SHOWERS

[dreamsofahero]

I meant to post this the other day and forgot whoops

So Sion almost immediately has a suggestion: showers with water heated by fire-type pokemon! Basic construction shouldn't be too hard (almost everything but the cistern can be made of bamboo if needed, and some good fired clay would work for a fireproof cistern if metal's too hard to get ahold of) and once built, it's simply a matter of making sure the cistern is full, and then anyone with a fire type can take shifts to heat it!

For that matter, Sion will not only gladly assist in construction, but will volunteer Ryner with his Growlithe partner to take the first heating duty shift~

PARAS DEFENSE PERIMETER

[blue_ice]

I'm sure the campers have noticed that the little red mushroom-crazed critters are out for blood. You step on a twig or sneeze too loudly and they zoom over, spitting poison. And nobody wants to be poisoned in the middle of the night because someone snored and summoned the murder demons. Through observation (and a few close calls), Kaiba's realized that the little nightmares tend to stay away from fire.

Kaiba would like to build a number of safely contained torches (like the ones seen lighting certain paths in the game, but at a lower height to properly threaten the Paras) and surround the campsite with them. Don't worry, he's building proper fire pits and isn't trying to set the whole campsite and surrounding wilderness ablaze, and they'll be well-contained in cages to keep sleepy campers from knocking into them. Kaiba might not look like much, but he's an inventor and engineer---he can probably work this out.

His newly caught Ponyta is providing the initial fire spark, and he's managed to convince Emet-Selch to let his Cyndaquil help too.

WASHING MACHINE

[blue_ice]

Everyone here's well accustomed to rough living on the road, right? ...not Kaiba, so much, because he's new. And the thing about the dangerous life in Hisui is that all that running through grass and mud stains clothes quickly. Kaiba is also training an exceptionally affectionate and exceptionally slimy Goomy, and that makes the need for efficient clothes-washing an urgent one.

He's building something along the lines of this, upscaled to fit a handful of loads at once...and Zephyra the Ponyta is getting better at providing small flames, so water heating is handled.

(he is very irritated about this new life and channeling his frustrations between training sessions into building)

OVENS AND STOVES

[lightningbearer]

Geddoe is neither a cook nor a particularly picky eater. He's not going to complain if he has to eat raw vegetables and flame-charred meat. He does, however, have a healthy respect for what out of control wild fires can do and the sheer destruction they can wreak, so eventually he feels compelled to suggest an alternative to everyone preparing their dinners over campfires.

The solution is basic, outdoor ovens and stoves. Both are fairly simple: just build a brick and/or clay structure that you can put your fire in the bottom, and have a metal grate or sheet to place the thing(s) you're cooking on above it. For a stove, you can stop there, for an oven, continuing building it up until it's mostly enclosed but for a chimney and a small opening (ideally with a metal door that can be opened and closed) to put stuff in and take it out from. Presumably the locals probably don't need a ton of instruction on how to put something like this together, but Geddoe has seen enough examples in his time he can still give some decent direction on that if needed.

Seriously though guys, let's not keep risking a wildfire with all these people who aren't used to camping out trying to haphazardly do their thing....

MISSION CLAIM

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First, let us give you a broad explanation of the Special Mission system.

Special Missions can broadly be divided into four different sub-types: Retrieval, Battle, Observation, and Other.

Retrieval missions are the most straight forward, in that they involve the retrieval of a part of Cara Liss' machine. You'll be given an area where a part has been spotted (often with a special challenge), as well as requirements the Guild has for the mission (number of people, certain types of pokemon). In order to claim the reward for these missions, you'll need to provide us either with a log related to the mission (and this can be any facet, such as planning, the actual mission, the aftermath) or you may provide us with a written out strategy for how your characters went about their work.

Battle missions are also pretty straight forward in that they involve battling Alpha pokemon. These buggers sometimes turn into a real hassle, and the Guild wants you to handle them! Mind you, this does not involve catching the pokemon, but just defeating them so they'll chill out. You'll be given an area in which a particular Alpha pokemon is causing a fuss, as well as requirements the guild has for the mission (number of people involved, level of your pokemon). In order to claim the reward for these missions, you'll need to provide us either with a log related to the mission (and this can be any facet, such as planning, the actual mission, the aftermath) or you may provide us with a written out strategy for how your characters went about their work.

Observation missions involve, well, observing things. Pokemon to be exact. As we all know, people in the Hisui region do not yet live with pokemon as people do in the future. Much about pokemon is still unknown. The Gingko Guild is working with a local professor to understand pokemon better. And that's where you come in! For these missions, you are given a certain species of pokemon to observe. In order to claim need to provide us either with a log related to the observation or you may provide us with a short paragraph of the sort of things your character observed.

Other missions is where we will dump everything else. We'll probably not use this category very much, but as the month progresses, we might think up of a thing or two that doesn't fit in the other missions type. The requirements for these missions may be more unique, so read them over carefully. We'll also let you know exactly how you can claim these rewards.

What we'll try to do is to keep adding new special missions as the month progresses. As long as a mission is on the board, you can respond to it, but please, do not start playing anything out until we've approved you for the mission. In order to give as many different people a chance to play with this part of the plot, we won't just be giving missions to the first person who responds. We'll take into account how fitting people are for that particular mission and how many other missions they've already completed. If you and your group are passed over for a particular mission, that is not because you did something wrong, but more that we want to give everybody a chance to participate. Similarly, if you've been passed over once, you can absolutely respond to other missions, and it certainly won't be the case that you'll only be able to do one mission, especially if you are involving other people in your various missions.

In order to put your name in the hat, so to speak, for a particular mission, respond to the relevant top level (each mission will have an individual top level, which will be frozen once the mission is complete) and wait for a response. These missions will require involvement of several players (apart from the observation missions, which can mostly be solo-ed) so figure out who you are all involving before responding please!

If there are any other questions about this, please take them to the FAQ, so we can keep this page dedicated solely to mission claims.

(frozen comment) Retrieval mission: Lake Verity

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Description: A part of Cara Liss' device has been spotted by fishermen beneath the waves of Lake Verity. They, however, neglected to give an exact location, so prepare for a lengthy swim as you try and find this piece of equipment. At least the water is clear and the weather is nice?

Requirements: Minimum of three people, ownership of water pokemon preferred.

Reward: P1000 + 1x remedy

(frozen comment) Retrieval mission: Grandtree Arena

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Description: A part of Cara Liss' device has been spotted hanging in the Grandtree Arena -- specifically, hanging from the branches of the largest tree. Unfortunately, powerful Kleaver patrol the area, too powerful for you to fight right now. Anyone willing to brave this mission will have to depend on their stealth and wits rather than brute force.

Requirements: Two to three people. Some sort of stealthy approach is necessary to claim the reward for this mission. To aid you, the Gingko Guild will provide you with ten (10) Shadow Balls.

Reward: P1200 + 1x remedy

(frozen comment) Observation: Luxray

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Description: More insight on the pokemon Luxray is desired. Please observe their natural behaviour in the Obsidian Fieldlands and report back.

Requirements: One to two people.

Reward: P600 + 3x shadow ball

(frozen comment) Observation: Drifloon

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Description: More insight on the pokemon Drifloon is desired. Please observe their natural behaviour at night in the Obsidian Fieldlands and report back.

Requirements: one to two people.

Reward: P600 + 3x shadow ball

Observation: Bibarel

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Description: More insight on the pokemon Bibarel is desired. Please observe their natural behaviour in the Obsidian Fieldlands and report back.

Requirements: one to two people.

Reward: P600 + 3x shadow ball

Retrieval: Spheal

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Description: Senkri's spheal has made a roll for it, and he was last spotted near Grueling Grove in the Obsidian Fieldlands. Senkri petitioned the Gingko Guild to help retrieve his wayward companion and they are handing over the task to you.

Requirements: one to three people

Rewards: 3x Jubilife Muffin.

(frozen comment) Retrieval: Stantler

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Description: A mysterious visitor requested the Gingko Guild's help with catching three (3) Stantler. It doesn't matter at which level, from which location, or which sex. Just get this man three Stantler.

Requirements: two to three people.

Rewards: P500 + 1x Remedy

(frozen comment) Retrieval: Lost Bag

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Description: The Gingko Guild needs your help retrieving a lost bag that was stolen by a pair of Aipom. The owner of the bag is besides himself and needs his bag back ASAP. Unfortunately, the pair of thieves and quick and smart, and you'll need a good plan to catch them. However, under no circumstances are you allowed to check what is inside the bag!

Requirements: two to three people.

Rewards: P1500

(frozen comment) Observation: Gastrodon

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Description: More insight on the pokemon Gastrodon is desired. Please observe their natural behaviour in the Obsidian Fieldlands and report back.

Requirements: one to two people.

Reward: P600 + 3x shadow ball

(frozen comment) Observation: Scyther

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Description: More insight on the pokemon Scyther is desired. Please observe their natural behaviour in the Obsidian Fieldlands and report back.

Requirements: one to two people.

Reward: P600 + 3x shadow ball

(frozen comment) Other: Trainer Battle

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Description: A trainer from nearby Jubilife would love to test their team against one of these stranger newcomers. Their team consists of a Machop (lvl 26) and a Buneary (lvl 23).

Requirements: one person.

Reward: P700 + 3x Scatter Bang

Battle: Alpha

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Description: The Gingko Guild needs you to deal with a very tricky pest - an alpha Weedle! Now, this alpha might sound a bit laughable, but the Gingko Guild wants to emphasise it is anything but. Sure, it might not be as powerful as some alphas, but if you go in over-confident, you'll absolutely get weedled.

Requirements: Three people minimum. Pokemon strong against bug types preferred!

Reward: P1200 + 3x pokeball

(frozen comment) Retrieval: Machine part in Crossing Slope

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Description: Strange reports have been coming in from the Crossing Slope area in the Cobalt Coastlands. Several people have spotted a massive Tangrowth with a shiny piece of machinery stuck between its many tentacles. This must be another part of Cara Liss' machine. You could try battling the Tangrowth, though that runs the risk of damaging the machine. Perhaps you can sneak the piece away from it? Or maybe interest the pokemon in a trade?

Requirements: Three people minimum

Reward: P1300 + 1x Remedy

(frozen comment) Retrieval: Venom

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Description: A local apothecary has a theory that Croagunk venom could have healing properties if used in the right way. His task for you is to head to the Crimson Mirelands and battle five Croagunks, so you can collect the venom dripping from its fingers.

Requirements: Three people minimum, you'll be supplied with vials to contain the venom in.

Reward: P700 + 3x Revive

(frozen comment) Other: Art

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Description: A local business owner is looking for sketches to decorate his restaurant with. He'd like a sketch of the pokemon Munchlax, the pokemon Lickitung, and the pokemon Carnivine!

Requirements: 1-3 people

Reward: 10x Jubilife Muffin

(frozen comment) Retrieval: Paras Mushrooms.

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Description: Did you know the mushrooms growing on a Paras' back are a delicacy? Well, they are! And a local restaurant owner needs you to collect 10 ASAP. Please travel to the Diamond Heath in the Crimson Mirelands and battle the local Paras to make them drop their Mushrooms. He's promised to cook a meal of Paras Mushrooms for an important guest, and his livelihood is at shitake here.

Requirements: two to four people.

Reward: P1000 + Pokeball x 2

Retrieval: Honey

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Description: A local aficionado is trying to find the best-tasting honey in the whole region. He requests 10x Honey from the Cloudpool Ridge area in the Crimson Mirelands. Do look out for both protective Combee and Greedy Teddiursa!

Requirements: two to three people

Reward: P800 + 3x Scatterbang

(frozen comment) Retrieval: Honey II

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Description: A local aficionado is trying to find the best-tasting honey in the whole region. He requests 10x Honey from the Droning Meadow area in the Crimson Mirelands. Do look out for both protective Combee and Greedy Teddiursa.

Requirements: two to three people

Reward: P800 + 3x Scatterbang

(frozen comment) Retrieval: Honey III

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Description: A local aficionado is trying to find the best-tasting honey in the whole region. He requests 10x Honey from the Cottonsedge Prairie area in the Crimson Mirelands. Do look out for both protective Combee and Greedy Teddiursa.

Requirements: two to three people

Reward: P800 + 3x Scatterbang