STAGE 3 - MOTOSTOKE CITY

With the Wild Area now behind them, adventures had, team mates captured, friends made and new enemies abound, our heroes finally arrive at the first official step of their League Journey. The Engine City, Motostoke, an industrial city studded with steam-powered marvels of modern engineering. It is here that, as with every Galarian League, the League's official opening ceremony is to be held. New trainers will stand together on the world stage, watched over by adoring fans and jeering critics. These young hopefuls now place themselves in the public eye, ready to move towards a new future!

In the city of Motostoke the towering buildings form a stark contrast to the Wild Area's natural splendor, but don't be fooled! There are still plenty of pokémon about, wild or otherwise and the people here have many a task that a young trainer could help with. Explore now, this first step in your league journey, establish yourselves as trainers, help the residents best you can and join in the inaugural ceremony to mark yourselves as trainers of the League!

Once that's done, if you're feeling confident, test your skills against the first gym leader available. Kabu, the ever-burning man of fire! But be warned, he has a reputation for leaving cocky new trainers with a flame in their heart, burned.

Pokémon Available to those with an Old Rod:

Pokémon Available via Gym Mission:

Pokémon Available to those on Mission 2:

Pokémon Available to those on Mission 4:

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MISSIONS:

[OPEN][JP] ★ 1:
The Pokémon League opening ceremony has begun! All of the Wedgehurst trainers, as well as every other endorsed trainer for the league has gathered at the Motostoke stadium, alongside the region's gym leaders. In this epic exhibition, each of the trainers is announced to the world, their name and endorser called out as they step onto the pitch. This years league announcer is a special guest, returning for the recent Galarian Star Tournament and now taking part in League Activities once again, it's the ex-Steel type Gym Leader Peony! Gather together, put on your best face and step out in a brand new gym uniform, customized to your liking, to present yourself to the watching and waiting world of Pokémon!
(This event will be an RP wide JP, where everyone's characters will attend. More details to come on the Discord.)
Reward: 1 x Customized Gym Uniform

[OPEN][GYM] ★ 2:
Though the Gym Challenge recommends you start from Turffield's Gym, Motostoke's Leader Kabu isn't refusing challengers. Test your mettle against the Hoenn-born Man of Fire!
Note: This mission can only be undertaken after the opening ceremony ends. If you challenge Kabu at this stage, you must lose the battle.

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The man of fire, Hoenn born, hailing from Lavaridge Town Kabu uses the strength of flame to burn down his opponents with his partner Cenitskorch. Overcome his Gym Mission and challenge him to battle if you feel up to the task!

Note:
In Galar each gym has its own special mission, a unique task set in the gym to test an aspect of your trainer abilities. If you complete this mission successfully, your reward will be the opportunity to challenge the gym leader to a one on one battle. Each gym battle also has its own unique set of rules accompanying it. Some leaders may ask for a single battle, a double battle, or something even more outlandish. Be prepared for whatever the gym leaders throw at you!

Gym Mission:
Kabu wishes to test your ability to capture new pokémon while under pressure. The following wild pokémon have been released into a special fire type environment within the gym itself, capture one to prove your worth. Be ready however, gym trainers working under Kabu will be working against you as you attempt your captures. Can you manage to catch one of the wild mon while battling against your opponent? You can even keep the pokémon you capture if you like!

Battle!
Upon completing the Gym Mission, Kabu will challenge you to a 1v1 battle! In this fight, select whatever pokémon you like to face off against Kabu's Centiskorch! You might think this gives you the advantage, but don't underestimate the burning man of Hoenn. He assures you he's ready for anything you throw his way... and he's got the firepower to back up those claims. Kabu battles with a clam measure of defense and offense, with the skill and precision of a veteran battler. When he needs to go on the defensive he's agile, smart and attentive. When the time comes to bring the heat he's merciless, quick and decisive. A mix of a no holds barred battle style and a measured defensive rhythm, Kabu is no pushover.

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[OPEN] Mission 1:
To celebrate the launch of the Galar League ceremony, the Battle Cafe is holding an event where any trainer can battle another, or they may battle any of the staff or customers there. In return for putting on a show for the café's patrons, a reward of delicious sweets is promised to those that take part!
Reward: One of the Sweets Required to evolve Milcery OR 1 x Sweet/Tart Apple

[CATCH CHANCE!] Mission 2:
The Battle Cafe is now hiring! - Unfortunately one of the staff has gotten sick, and would like someone to fill in for them for today. That someone can be you! They can ask you to wait on customers, clean up, or battle trainers. They're looking for people who have a good attitude and great personality! If you feel you need a hand, you'll be paired with one of the Cafe Pokémon! If they like you, maybe they'll find a calling beyond café work?
Reward: 3000 Poké

[MULTI] Mission 3:
The Motostoke adoption agency has filled up a lot in the past few months. After the disaster that was almost the second coming of the darkest day two years ago, a lot of pokémon bred in captivity have been displaced and left without a home to return to. If that wasn't enough, times have been tough for trainers, so much so that some simply abandon their Pokémon. Will you help give these Pokémon a new home?
Reward:
- Skitty
- Growlithe
- Poochyenna
- Snubull
- Kantonian Meowth

[OPEN] [CATCH CHANCE!] Mission 4:
Fire pokémon panic! There's been a breach at the back of the Motostoke Stadium and some of the wild pokémon kept in the enclosure there have gotten loose and started running rampant around the city! Who would go out of their way to sow this chaos? It doesn't matter, these pokémon need to be stopped and the situation needs to kept under control! Not to mention they ARE wild... surely nobody would mind if they suddenly weren't anymore?
Reward: 1 x Charcoal

[OPEN] Mission 5:
Looking for work? A young trainer down on their luck? Want to make a difference? Why not join something bigger than yourselves? Join the Blackspear Initiative. That's right, Blackspear Industries is hiring for a new position, helpful trainers the region over can sign on and use their skills to better the lives of trainers under the banner of the Blackspear Flag. With custom requests delivered to our inboxes, you can expect to do things like: Obtain and show off specific pokédex entries, use your pokémon to help with manual labor, deliver items of importance from city to city, or any other number of jobs that may become available! Head to our offices today and take on a job right here in Motostoke with your pokémon, all it takes to get the position is to be successful in your assigned role. We hope to hear from you soon and remember! The future is here, the future is Blackspear.
Reward: 1 x Blackspear Industries Job License (A Key Item that can unlock certain missions and pokémon later.)

Mission 6:
On leave from the lab, Professor Sonia's aide has headed to Motostoke for a special research assignment. He's trying to take a sample of the river water near to the factory waste pipes in order to test the waters effects on pokémon, but ironically enough a pokémon is blocking his way. A large, goopy puddle of rainbow colored sludge is blocking the way and he needs help removing it... wait, isn't this species of Muk unusual to find here in Galar? This just got a whole lot more interesting! Help Hop to clear the way!
Reward: Wishing Piece + Friend Ball

Mission 7:
The Budew Drop Inn is a popular spot for travelers and those looking to take it easy and live it up in a fancy hotel. Thanks to the amount of business the opening ceremony is bringing in, the Inn has repeated a classic tactic its employed in the past and offered free rooms to all endorsed gym challengers. That means all of you! Still not everything is as pleasant as it seems, when leaving the building one day you encounter an unfortunate scene. A young woman is being accused of stealing the Inn's most prized possession, a solid gold Budew statue! The local authorities are about to pull away but she insists she had nothing to do with it... you shouldn't get involved, but she seems so earnest... something isn't right about this.
Reward: Budew Egg (This Budew hatches with up to two egg moves.)

[MULTI] Mission 8:
The Motostoke Record Store, a mostly overlooked gem tucked in the corner of the large and imposing city. Here those with the desire to can purchase audio equipment, modern musical marvels and classic records to play and jam out to the classics. With their latest deal, they've managed to score a set of Piers and Marnie's newest albums from Spikemuth before they release worldwide, but there's a problem. A few groups of ex-Team Yell members that really couldn't let the fandom go have camped outside and refuse to move. It's bringing a lot of bad press to the store, take care of one of these gatherings and the owner can offer you a different sort of musical disc.
Reward:
1 x TR Sing
1 x TR Metal Sound
1 x TR Uproar

Mission 9:
Corviknight Taxi's are a necessary part of life in Galar, but they rarely get the appreciation they deserve. People never notice a good thing until it's gone and as such, murmurs have spread through the street. Seems a number of people have been disgruntled about the service being late today, on the busiest day in Motostoke. Curious you pass by the dispatch center only to see that Cornetta, the oldest bird they have, has fallen very ill. It's hurting the morale of the workers and putting her in serious danger, but the service is so busy that nobody can spare the time to get her the medicine she needs! A kind trainer would need to be quick, rushing to the other side of town and back to help, before it's too late.
Reward: TR Steel Wing + 1 Metal Coat

Mission 10:
During the night something mysterious has been happening, people have been disappearing and nobody knows the cause. A mysterious pokémon? A sinister criminal? Something even stranger? Who knows? The case of the late night vanishings continues apace and unsolved. Perhaps it's about time someone put this mystery to rest?
Reward: 1 x Odd Incense