Session 58, VP2
Fresh runes added to their collection, our heroes decided to explore more of the wild cave system connected to the Hive. They passed a rundown shack on their way to the natural tunnels. It showed signs of relatively recent habitation, but was currently unoccupied. Deep in the winding paths the trainers quickly found some wild Pokemon. Even to those without psychic senses, it was clear something was...off with some of the creatures. Morphada had mentioned some strange ritual her daughter had attempted to enact some weeks ago. It had begun to bind both Pokemon & humans into a connected hivemind against their will. The light pink glow to the wilds' eyes indicated there must be some lingering effects affecting the local wildlife. This did nothing to deter the party from their wanderings- if anything, it gave them more reason to do so. Upon defeating the afflicted Pokemon, the hivemind spell dissipated, setting them free. Each subsequent fight saw them facing larger numbers...