SUMMARY

Reinhardt stands at the window of his study, once the library of this summer home-turned-fort, the rain pouring in sheets off the panes. Other than the sound of rushing water, the room is silent, though not empty.

Milena sits at the desk, compiling the notes and research she managed to smuggle from the Academy, Damian helping her with the task. Flea leans against a wall in the corner, apparently deep in thought.

After a time, Reinhardt inhales and turns to face his three officers.

"Einarr's going to make his move any time now. He HAS to have figured where we've gone... the royal summer home is the most fortified building I have access to."

Milena looks over the rim of her glasses. "I have figured as much. This wasn't the wisest of choices for our headquarters, though the defenses may well make up for our conspicuousness."

"That and I'm sure those rook mages didn't all keep their yaps shut about where they were going when they escaped." grunted Flea.

Ignoring him, Milena turned to look at the prince. "So, shall we prepare for the inevitable attack?"

Reinhardt strode over to the desk and grabbed one of the old drawings from the pile. "Yes... and no. We're going to need this if we have any chance of surviving."

"You mean the orb?" asked Milena.

Reinhardt nodded. "We can probably hold off the attack for a little while, but Einarr has the advantage in that he has the entire royal army at his command on top of Sir Ritter's forces. We only have... twenty-something trained men and women?"

"Actually it's ninteen, sir." piped Damian.

"Oooof course it is." Reinhardt groaned. "We're really fighting an uphill battle then."

Flea smirked. "Then we need to take the hill out from under 'em."

"What are you suggesting?"


Flea walks over to the desk and yanks a large map of the region out from all of the meticulously stacked piles of paper, disrupting them and scattering the pages about the room.

"Honestly, Flea, was that REALLY necessary?" Milena grumbled as she caught them mid-air with telekinesis.

Ignoring her, Flea jabbed a finger at a spot on the map. "The bridge here is the most direct route that Ritter's forces can take to get to us. We can trap the hell out of it and try and funnel their numbers through smaller areas. That will give us the advantage, since we can take 'em one by one through those points." He crossed his arms. "Or if it gets REAL ugly, we could always destroy the bridge with 'em all on it." he said with a devilish smirk.

"You forget that we will also need use of that bridge, Flea." glared Milena. "Without it, our own forces will have to trek far north just to find a suitable crossing point if we have to engage Einarr on his own ground."

Flea shrugged. "Just a thought."

"Flea DOES have a point though." said Reinhardt. "If we can funnel the enemy into smaller groups, even with our small numbers we should be able to fend off the first wave of attackers. That should buy us enough time to get the orb and summon the dragon of legend."

Flea clapped his hands together. "Alright then! So it'll be me 'n Damian going after the or--"

"No Flea." interrupted Milena.

"Eh? Why?"

"The path to the ruins we need to travel to will be filled with ancient traps and obstacles. Not only that, but the entrance itself is a large maze that can only be navigated..." She pulls out a sheaf of ancient-looking paper. "With this guide, which I spent many nights translating and compiling. Now unless you can read ancient Lamarian, which I highly doubt, you'll only end up falling in some pit and I'll just have to rescue you."

Flea looks indignant. "Hey! What makes you think I'd need you to rescue me miss 'high and mighty prissy pa--'"

"SO--" Milena spoke over Flea. "I will lead a small group of those willing to assist me in locating the orb. Damian, I'll need your help since the thieves will respect your decisions more than they will mine."

"Wait, you're taking me with you?"

Milena smiled. "Of course. You're an excellent assistant." as Damian beamed, Milena pulled out a dagger from her belt. "I suppose it's time I did this." she sighed wistfully. She grabbed her braid, unwound the coil at the back of her head and then proceeded to hack it off at the base. She wound the length of cut hair up and looked up at her stunned teammates. "...yes? My hair is one of my most distinguishing features-- I can remain in disguise much easier in this manner and it also eliminates the possibility of it getting caught in something while we work our way to the ruins." She ran her empty hand through the back and frowned. "Though it's rather rough. I shall miss it."

Flea was the first to recover. "It suits ya. Makes you look less like an old bag." He grinned through the look Milena shot him. He pounded a fist into his open hand. "Alright then-- let's get ready to crack some skulls!"

ROSTER LIST

There will be no Roster list for this round.

Round 3 will be a free for all round, so this mean's that only 4 of you from each guild with the highest scores will be going through to Round 4.

So 4 contestants from the Mages will pass through to Round 4 and 4 contestants from the Thieves will pass through to Round 4.

OBJECTIVE

For this round you are expected to choose from one of the two Objectives given, you cannot have your competing character participate in both objectives.

For both objectives you will be teaming up with your partner Guild to do these objectives.

One final note, from this round onwards it is advised that the remaining competitors start synchronizing their stories together so the events tie into each other easily.

Objective One: Defending Driftveil

Your objective is to show your your character following under Flea as you defend Driftveil from Sir William Ritter and his men. You are advised to lay traps and defend yourself, your brethren, the bridge and Driftveil itself and most importantly Prince Reinhardt. The battle will take place on Driftveil Bridge. You must show some sort of conflict present in your comics. This conflict doesn't necessarily have to be physical, it could be a test of wits, an internal struggle, or a traditional pokemon battle either with random pokemon or another contestant, we're leaving this entirely up to you.


Objective Two: Search for the Orb

Your objective is to show your your character in Twist Mountain under Milena D'Orn and Damian's charge, whilst there you are looking for the Zekrom's Orb to begin with Prince Reinhardt's plans. You will be searching through Twist Mountain which will be a maze of tunnels and many booby traps, don't get lost. Your goal will be at the very top of the mountain, a ruined city, that will be where Zekrom's Orb is located. You can only access the ruined City through the Maze like tunnels. Also beware, that Prince Einarr's men and women, the Warriors and Rangers will also be searching Twist Mountain for the same thing. You must show some sort of conflict present in your comics. This conflict doesn't necessarily have to be physical, it could be a test of wits, an internal struggle, or a traditional pokemon battle either with random pokemon or another contestant, we're leaving this entirely up to you.

References for Twist Mountain and the ruined city will be coming soon; Hopefully within the week.

Whichever side acquires the highest score amongst it's winning contestants will win the dragon orb for their side.

GUILD LEADERS

Sir William Ritter = Will be leading the attack at Driftveil Bridge in Objective One

Flea = Will be Defending Driftveil at Driftveil Bridge

Ibb = Will be leading the search for the Dragon Orb in Twist Mountain

Marcus Ritter = Will be going with the group after the Dragon orb, but nobody knows he is there. Please refer to his application for what he will be wearing since he will be in disguise.

Milena D'Orn = Will be going to Twist Mountain leading the search for the Dragon Orb

Damian = Will be tagging along with Milena in search of the Dragon Orb in Twist Mountain.

TIMEFRAME & WEATHER

It has been one week since the end of Round 2
Weather will be RAINING
Both objective's will be taking place at MIDDAY (NOON)

RULES

Please respect your other contestants! While the winner's entry will be considered canon, you are not allowed to kill or seriously injure other contestant's characters or their pokemon unless you've been given permission to do so.

Synchronizing is advised for your Round 3 entry with other contestant's entries for events can line up.

Link all the applications of everyone who appears within your entry, including your own

Link all the pages together

All your Pokémon may assist you in battle

You must show your character accomplishing their Objective in one fashion or another.

You are allowed and advised to cameo other people as well, just let them know you’re using their character.

If you want to capture people, discuss it with the other people and if you both agree to getting one of your characters captured, that’s fine. But only the winner’s entry will be classed as canon.

Please submit the first page of your Round 3 entry to your appropriate Guild please.