1x1 Pokemon: Tales from the Beautifly Road (WavePearlxIgnem)

@Ignem

Here we go on this grand trek!

The sun was already high overhead Masara as the people came and went about their daily routines. Ever since the Grand Beautifly Road had been completed, more people were traveling far and wide across Kanto and Johto. The route wound across the two regions, before looping around to the Aiiro City, where Master Wataru held court and the grand Temple of the Beautifly Princess stood.

But the route was not without its dangers--this was why Masara's two resident yokai hunters, Ash and Serena, regularly patrolled the stretch of road leading to the first temple on the route--the Temple of the Foxy Emperor. They had traveled the long road many a time, and were willing to escort those that asked as far as they felt comfortable--whether this was their regular patrol route or the entire road.

(From here, you can:

--Explore Masara
--listen to any rumors at the teahouse
--ask Ash and Serena about what they have found on their patrol (or ask them to come with you)
--shop for supplies
--receive healing or blessings at the town shrine)

 

@Ignem

Luckily, Ash and Serena were returning from a patrol at that moment. Not all yokai meant to harm the living, so they would report sightings of helpful yokai, spirits, and deities as well as those that harmed the living.

 

@Ignem

Ash and Serena's base was not far from the town square, and easily accessible from anywhere in town. This way anyone that needed a rogue yokai or spirit dispatched in the middle of the night could find them.

Their costumes and gear were easy to spot, as well--Ash usually wore majestic red, gold, and silver garb, and wielded a one handed sword that evoked Moltres rising from the flames with its orange and gold blade. Serena usually wore some striking gold and white garb, befitting a trained spirit dancer of the Shining Flame school. She wielded a sparkling gold ribbon like a whip, but had a pair of twinblades as backup if her holy dance was not possible to perform
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For the moment, they had returned from one of their daily patrols. "So far, all is well on the road, for Otora Gitsune, the warrior Delphox, is on patrol." Serena replied. Everyone knew well that Otora Gitsune was the guardian spirit of noble warriors, so if she was spotted on the road, bandits usually left travelers alone.

 

@Ignem

(only if you'd like them to.)

"We've walked the whole road many a time." Ash replied. "It is worth the trip."

"We'll waive our usual fee if you want us to go the whole way." Serena offered.

 

@Ignem

"Safe travels!" Serena smiles. "We'll be patrolling near town if you need us."

(If you find Ash and Serena on the road, they will go with you.)

 

@Ignem

So far, the road was not too crowded. There were travelers arriving in Masara to shop, visit friends or family, or ask Ash and Serena's services. Sometimes, the colorful caravans of traveling theater troupes could also be seen coming to Mayul, or going to Tokiwa, the next major city on the route.

But for now, your first destination is the Temple of the Foxy Emperor.

 

@Ignem

The temple is not far from Masara. Assuming conditions are good, the average traveler gets there before nightfall. Ash's and Serena's typical patrol route extends a little farther, to River Cape Station--the first post station on the route.

 

@Ignem

Inside was just as magnificent as the outside, with statues everywhere depicting a Beautifly species that was dark brown with orange spots. All the Beautifly temples were monuments to the same things--peace, freedom, and the spirit of the people. To visit them all was the dream of a lifetime.

 

@Ignem

(Do you say a prayer or leave an offering?)

 

@Ignem

(You can if you like, but it's not required--at the very least, most visitors sign the visitor's log)