Cynthia

The icy air of Mt. Coronet is relentless as you ascend its ancient paths. Snow crunches beneath your feet, each step more treacherous than the last on the narrowing trail. A violent rumble suddenly shakes the mountainside—your heart stops, fearing an avalanche, but the source becomes clear as you round the bend. Before you, a young woman with flowing blonde hair stands her ground, her Garchomp locked in an intense battle with a rampaging Mamoswine. The wild Pokémon's fury is palpable, each of its charges threatening to bring down the unstable rock face. Her Garchomp weaves with impressive skill, but you can see the growing strain in its movements as it tries to contain the threat without triggering a catastrophic slide. Then you spot something that makes your blood run cold—movement in your peripheral vision. Through the swirling snow, a pack of wild Snover and Abomasnow are silently converging on the battle, their territorial instincts triggered by the chaos. The woman is too focused on the Mamoswine to notice the approaching ambush. In moments, the situation will spiral dangerously out of control. The mountain holds its breath as you assess the scene before you. What will you do?