High in the mountains, but not so high the trees grow small is a place where sawblades sing and transformers hum. Hidden between the tall trees and rushing icemelt forming the headwaters of the Gunnison River are the buildings and people of Sawtooth Settlement.
The rough homesteaders of Sawtooth Settlement send fresh cut old growth logs down river. Among them are the engineers of the Hailstone Dam Corporation who operate the hydroelectric dam that powers much of the region. Many homes maintain a Currant mound to store the extra electricity generated by the dam.
Starting Out
Electric element enthusiast Jasper Fields is the town’s leading expert on Currant mounts. In between installations and inspections he also is happy to provide new trainers with their very first monster.
Daggird, the stealthy bird legamon. (Flying) Daggird are nearly impossible to see at night. They use this to their advantage and are nocturnal hunters, preferring to stab their target unawares.
Sproutly, the young leaf legamon. (Grass) Sproutly grow in all climes and seem to thrive everywhere there is adequate rainfall. Their fruit is often collected and used for medicinal purposes.
Milkitty, the cream legamon. (Normal) Fur as soft as cream, Milkitty help feed the family and keep the barn free from vermin.
Gym Leader
Tesla Sparks poses a dynamic figure with hair that stands on end and padded leather gear that insulates her from the shocking power of her monsters. Her presence brings a jolt of energy to any encounter.
Her gym is in an abandoned electrical substation. Dividing walls open close when powered, and an old crane looms over the station. As a final touch, arcs from tesla coils provide dangerous obstacles as well.
Trainers must navigate the hazards and use the construction equipment to reach her atop an elevated platform for a final showdown. For those who defeat her, she offers the Circuit Badge. The badge allows trainers to choose the moves their electric monsters learn when leveling up and once per battle a trainer can call on its power to gain priority for a monster’s turn.
Notable NPCs
Marlon Trencher
A burly man with a beard as thick as the forest, known for his skill with a two-man crosscut saw. He leads the local logging operations with a firm but fair hand since his father was killed in a logging accident.
Marlon is a man of few words, preferring to let his actions do the talking. His physical stature is reflected in his partner, Fightyson, who works with him in order to train. He struggles to balance logging productivity and balance with nature and this affects him. He is a devout follower of the Way and wants to live in harmony with nature. Despite his gruff exterior, his nurturing side is a predominant aspect and he often appears nursing injured legamon to health.
Electra Wattson
After graduating top of her class, she took a position as managing engineer of the Hailstone Dam Corporation. The rough and tumble operation has benefited greatly from her leadership, but the lack of resources means that the power supply for the whole grid is held together with duct tape and prayers.
Electra is visionary and meticulous. Her engineering ability is matched with the ability to lead and inspire, but the task of powering the region is a daunting one. Despite her custom modified Coilisect to aid her in her work, she is nearly upside down.
Maggie Rivers
The proprietor of Hailstone Hearth moved to Sawtooth from the bustling Cingo to seek peace and connection with the mountains. Her small cafe has grown to be the heart of the community. Loggers, electricians, and trainers all call her quaint cafe home.
Maggie’s hot cocoa is legendary and trainers often visit the cafe to share one with their monsters. Besides the cafe, Maggie studies local cryptid legends and tells tales of them at night.
Townfolk who need a hand:
1. Log Jamboree!
Marlon asks trainers to help relocate a group of warring Grumaul trees that have caused a log jam down river.
2. Currantly a Problem!
Electra needs someone to see why the turbines aren’t spinning. She’s going to stay at the power plant and try to do damage control Hurry! (Currant infestation in turbines)
3. Spider and Seek!
Three trainers in town have had their partner Legamon go missing at night and found sticky webs when they went to find them. (The webs lead to a tower infested with Arachnice and their mysterious leader)
4. The Case of the Stolen Stromboli!
An important guest is arriving to the Hailstone Hearth, Maggie’s Grandma! Find her stolen recipe book in time for her to make her favorite recipe. (Maggie explains that a Mtake with a scarf around its neck grabbed the book and jumped out the window when her back was turned)..
5. Shifting Shiftiki!
Marlon needs to map a deeper part of the forest. There are rumors of an old Way shrine and he wants to avoid logging too near to them. (The shrine is guarded by a single injured Sharpain, but the shrine’s Shiftiki is nowhere to be found.)
6. Tricky Twigrouse
A local trainer has gone missing after what was supposed to be a short trip into the forest. (A tricky Twigrouse has led him astray by mimicking the voice of his sister. The monster will try the same tricks with the trainers).
7. Battling Bumbee
A mysterious whirlpool is stirring the waters out in the middle of the reservoir. The fishermen have come back in. Go see what the trouble is about! (A Megalops is disturbed by the sound of the new turbines and is swimming in circles in agitation.)
8. Lilipod Washout!
A group of lilipod are being sucked out of the reservoire’s overflow due to high water levels. If they can’t form a critical mass of pods, the Festival on the Water and their mating season will be ruined.
9. A Berry Good solution
A berry grove is being plagued by rival gangs of shinobug and bakiwi, help!
10. Animal Crossing!
An old rope bridge that monsters use to cross the gunnison has collapsed. Local migration patterns are disrupted and monsters may come into town looking for a place to cross.
Team Hadron
1. Signals Crossed!
A mysterious signal coming from deep within the dam, investigate. (It is a drilling device set to bore a hole in the dam. If the water level lowers enough, a mysterious ruin is accessible in the middle of the Borego Reservior)
2. Missing Machinery!
Machinery is going missing from the old substation. The equipment isn’t in use, but locals use it for a battle arena. (Parts are stolen for a makeshift laboratory in caves under the dam.)
3. Grid-locked!
A hidden source is drawing power from the grid. Find out what is going on. (Cables lead to a laboratory in ruin. Debris indicates an archway with a shocking amount of power directed to it. Plans on the table show sketches of a portal. I wonder if it worked?)
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