bottlecaplogs | JUNE 2025 EVENT LOG

⋆✩ THE BOTTLECAP RAFTING FESTIVAL ✩⋆

May Showers long gone, the sun that greets the month of June seems to intensify its brilliance to make up for absence. It’s only the start of the season of Summer, but the heat is already rising by the passing of the day.

For the residents of Bottlecap Bay, this is just another part of life. Once the threats of strange Pokemon and the enraged Dondozo are resolved there’s nothing stopping them from preparing for the end of the month. Banners are being strung across the streets. Signs are being posted at every business door.

But just what is the Dragafloat Festival anyway?

i. PRE-EMPTIVE CELEBRATIONS

PREPARE FOR A FEAST

Though life in Bottlecap Bay still proceeds with relative normalcy, the air of celebration is impossible to miss after the mid-month passes by. Not content with simply displaying festive banners and flyers for the incoming event, plenty of stores and even small eateries are pulling out all the stops. This holiday celebrates the very first arrival to Bottlecap Bay — but more than that, the timing of their newfound peace can’t be ignored! It’s the kind of chance experience that puts spirits into the highest of moods.

With street foods of all kinds on display, it’s no surprise that Pokemon will see things that weren’t there before. In fact, some shops might even be taking a page from the books of their newly accepted friends, giving their very best attempt at dishes and treats as described to them by these strange foreigners from worlds afar.

The celebratory air isn’t restricted to the daylight hours either. With the battles in the various parts of the woods, the Fog that so afflicted the bay has now receded; only partly, but enough to encourage bolder acts into the night. Local Ghost Pokemon are far more friendly (though no less mischievous) without local suspicions turning their way, and happily dance along great bonfires being erected upon the beach.

As June 20th draws closer, even the Guild Leaders can be seen joining in on the fun. Was that Ribombee with a mug of mead? Did Polteageist just offer to tell a story by the bonfire? It’s said that similar fires were used as signals for other Pokemon to make their way to the shores, but in his very own words, that’s not quite what these blazing towers are for this time. What are they for, in that case?

"Well, that’s just something you’ll have to see for yourselves!"

WINE AND DINE⟡ Players are encouraged to come up with their own foods present at the festivals as they proceed throughout the latter end of June. Examples can be found here, but real world examples of street foods and drinks are also allowed within reason.

⟡ For characters over the age of 21, there are alcoholic beverages. The fermentation process means plenty of options to go around - feel free to assume they are made from berries, fruit or vegetables, at whatever ABV you'd like.

⟡ While the festival itself isn’t officially until the 20th of June, festivities will nonetheless fill the streets leading up to that day — and even after. They will die down significantly after a few days of cleaning and sobering up however.

⟡ The Guild Leaders are available for threads once again! Players may comment for such threads here, keeping in mind that threads will not exceed more than 5 comments from Leaders.

ii. THE ANNUAL DRAGAFLOAT RACE

ARTISTIC PRIDE

On the morning of the festival, many Pokemon rise much earlier than they normally would. The lone exception belongs to those who were early birds and nocturnal sorts to begin with — in which case they’re not only out and about already, but in some cases staying awake as long as they possibly can. It’s the Dragafloat Race, and for some aspiring extreme artists that means it’s time to show off their Pokemon spirit.

What better way to do that, than express themselves? The Pokemon preparing their paints don’t intend to do that on just any canvas though. They’re here to paint each other, and will happily encourage others to do it as well. Eager to show their skill or teach a new budding artist, it’s time to get creative and try something new.

And preferably, something bright!

IT’S TO DYE FOR⟡ The paints being used by Pokemon vary. Some Smeargle and Grafaiai use their natural power. Others, such as Ink creating Pokemon, blend their inks with natural pigments for various painters to make use of.

⟡ All paints are safe for Pokemon skin, but are NOT water soluble. Pokemon will be warned of this in advance, but the hope is that these painted designs last through the float race — which is difficult if the water washes it away. It takes about 2 days to fade away naturally.

⟡ Characters participating in the races themselves will be encouraged to paint with colors matching a team theme! See the following prompt for further details.

ON YOUR MARK…

In the days leading up to the 20th, sign-up sheets will have been seen near to the Quest Board’s typical postings. These sheets require Pokemon to sign up for any one of two roles: Tow, or Passenger. Apparently, the sheets explain, random pair-ups will occur at the start of the race for full fairness.

But what about the race itself? When the day finally arrives, the morning is dedicated to preparation. Uniquely colored rafts are prepared for each team, and various body-painters offer their services to help each team match their float. In the true spirit of the race’s origin, each team is encouraged to choose one of the first Pokemon of Bottlecap to theme their ride around. Samurott perhaps? Maybe Gastrodon? The right to pick the coveted Dragapult is one many fight over, so it may be best to choose one of the less popular ones! Bottlecap wasn’t made by one alone after all.

The race starts in the bay, and ends in the bay; it takes Pokemon far, far out to sea before turning them around as Passengers cheer and support their Tow partner through the entire event. It’s up to the Passenger to protect their partner so that the Tow can focus on swimming. It’s a group effort, and one that takes hours of work to boot!

But with the end of the race in sight by way of massive bonfires sitting in the Bay’s evening light, it’s work that will be well worth it. Do your best, Pokemon of Bottlecap!

...GO!⟡ The race will take only one day, but Sign-Ups are available as a fun bonus for players to participate in. No threads will be required, and a random draw will be performed on June 30th to determine a winner from among a pool of NPC Pokemon.

⟡ Unless otherwise requested, pair-ups for the race are completely random. In fact, players may find themselves ‘partnered’ to an NPC! If two players wish above all else to form a team, please indicate this when signing up.

⟡ Despite the nature of the race, Sign-Ups do not require particular typing for the roles of Tow and Passenger. Instead, there is a disclaimer and a warning encouraging any and all Pokemon weak to Water against the role of Tow.

⟡ Festivities noted in earlier prompts will reach their peak energy during the afterhours of the race, carrying on through the entire night.

✩ OOC NOTES.

⟡ CWS: Water/ocean related risks, potential alcohol use, references to prior heavy quests (Pokemon death, Pokemon eating other Pokemon)

⟡ While all Heavy Quests will ICly have completed by June 15th, sign-ups for these quests will remain open all month.

⟡ For those who participated in Heavy Quests this month, don't forget to submit your quest completion forms before the 24th! We understand that there's been a few months now where this wasn't expected, so we don't want you to forget.

⟡ Have any questions related to the event? Ask them here! If your question is more general for the game, please make sure to direct it to the FAQ page instead. Thank you, and happy threading!

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[That's rough, buddy. Jealousy, who even is that, Firoza doesn't know that Pokemon.]

The strongest...hm. That's difficult. And, I wouldn't like to sound like I was bragging...

[Also the persistent voice in the back of her mind reminds her of one certain opponent who would throw a shitfit if she didn't name him as the strongest...]

I suppose...it would be a tie between two of them. The first would be the Endsinger. The collected and compounded despair of eons, from countless stars, in her nest at the end of the universe. Without the efforts of many dear friends, she would have never been overcome, let alone reached.

[Jesus crispy fried Christ, what the hell]

And the other would be Zenos viator Galvus, former crown prince of the Garlean Empire. [A pause.] We both thought a duel to the death at the edge of creation was an experience one couldn't pass up.

What? [He leans in, excitement shining in his beady eyes.] The collected despair of eons at the end of the universe?!

[He realizes he's overreacting and takes a moment to collect himself, clearing his throat.] I mean, I bet you and your friends were cool too! Hee hee.

Must be a hard act to follow up, huh? One day, you overcome impossible odds with the help of people you love... the next, you're sitting alone on a beach. [He coughs a little. Projecting, who?] ... Or something.

[She smiles gently and sheepishly at the enthusiasm.]

My friends were incredible. Truly, I could not have done nearly as much without them.

And, well, if you send creatures with the ability to understand others via emotions out into the great expanse not knowing what they'll find, unfortunately, if the cataclysmic outweighs all else...none can bear the weight of that without breaking.

[Poor Meteion. As much trouble as she and her sisters caused, Firoza still thinks fondly of her, and with some pity and regret to Hermes. May he eventually be rid of Asahi's vengeful spirit and find peace in the aetherial sea.]

Oh. Well, it's actually very nice to rest on a beach. I had gone on another adventure after all that...and even though things took more troublesome turns, compared to everything before, it was practically a vacation. So, even with difficulties here, and learning how to adapt to a new body...it's a wonderful change of pace.

[To have the time to breathe is something she never takes for granted.]

[He supposes he can understand this, in his own way-- he chose to remain behind while everyone else went to the surface for bigger and better things, after all. But that was just as much a self-imposed punishment as it was taking time to rest from it all.]

Well, you do you! But when you're trying to get sand out your ears, you're going to be thinking, "I slayed a cosmic monstrosity for this?"

[He's not sure what else to say, but he has listened attentively to her words. What an interesting person... she's lived such a different life than the rest of them, it seems.]

Oh, silly me! I didn't introduce myself! You can just call me 'Flowey'.

Well, yes. This is exactly why. So that we may keep living and experiencing things like sand in our ears.

[She nods at the name.] Mine is Firoza Istus. But please, call me Firoza.

Nice to meetcha!

[She must be strong-- maybe the strongest one here. Then again, she does look like a little blue rat-thing with a horn (he doesn't know much about Pokemon still). He decides to test her a little.]

Hmm... do you work for a guild here? Wait, someone like you must be a guildmaster yourself, right?

Oh, no, just a regular guild member. I'm part of the Cheri Berries.

[Just very casually humble about it.]

[She's so humble about it, even after talking about all her heroic deeds and epic battles. It's kind of pissing him off.] Wow, that makes us guildmates! I just got into Cheri too! I guess that means you can show me the ropes sometime!

I would be happy to.

[Well yeah, you know where boastful adventurers end up? Six feet under in one of the seven hells. Or one of the heavens, hopefully.

Man if the aetherial sea wasn't the afterlife she would have loved to spend eternity in the Heaven of Water, it was so pretty! Nymeia would let her in, right?]

Is there anything about the guild you wish to know? I can answer to the best of my ability.

[Flowey swallows his anger-- he can't afford to make more enemies in the guild. He thinks over her words.]

... Say. What do you think about the guildmaster? He's hard to get a read on, isn't he?

I suppose if one had not met his type before. Not...Pokemon type. Personality type.

[She's not stupid enough to badmouth Ribombee...]

To me it seems he looks to find the best way to improve the guild, and by extension the town.

[It's the kindest way to say "opportunity sniffing merchant in the guise of a fluffy bee creature" she can think of.]

[That's a polite way to say he's an opportunity-sniffing merchant in the guise of a fluffy bee creature, Flowey thinks. Then again, maybe Firoza actually believes it-- she seems the type to believe the best in people, he thinks.

... But also, someone so well-traveled couldn't have not encountered someone like Ribombee, right?]

That's why I was excited when Ribombee asked me to join the guild! It seems like he really knows this town inside and out, hee hee.

... It makes you wonder how such a great leader got his start, huh? Maybe from another world, like us...?

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