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 Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:14 pm
DESCRIPTION -
Icirrus City is a small city located above a swamp. The swamp attracts numerous wild Pokémon, which are only available during the non-Winter months. During Winter, massive snowfall hits the area and causes some areas to be accessed which weren't previously accessible. It is decorated by numerous windmills to the south. A couple of years ago, the Gym Leader - Brycen - emulated this weather change, specializing in Ice-types. The new leader is one Landon Drake, and unlike his predecessor, Landon is a formidable master of Ground-type Pokémon.
LOCATION -
Icirrus City is connected to Twist Mountain to the west, and Route 8 to the east. To the north of Icirrus City lies the Dragonspiral Tower.
PEOPLE -
The citizens of Icirrus are proud and dynamic, having adapted to the changes that their city goes through season-to-season. Apart from that, though, they are largely just like any other folk, living their lives from day to day.
RESOURCES/EVENTS/PLACES OF INTEREST -
Poké Center and Poké Mart: - As with most of Unova's cities, Icirrus features the usual Poké Center/Mart combination that so many trainers are thankful to see. In addition, at this Poké Center, there is a Gentleman who has a predilection for collecting various stones found around Unova.
Pokémon Gym: - The Icirrus City gym is up like an underground maze, with rock walls that open when the challenger finds the correct switch. Trainers are posted to guard each of the switches, so the challenger must take caution when approaching each one. The switches are also located separately from the movable walls, so the challenger must also backtrack to find which wall was opened. When the challenger reaches the end, they will find Landon sitting upon what appears to be a throne made of earth, with a large sand pit in front of him. Those who defeat Landon receive the Fissure Badge, as well as TM26 - the brutal Earthquake.
Happiness Checker : - In the Pokémon Fan Club of Icirrus City, there is a girl who will tell your Pokémon how happy they are so you have the ability to determine whether they're ready for evolution or if certain moves will hit harder.
Pokémon Fan Club : - The Unova region's Pokémon Fan Club is located in Icirrus. The Pokémon Fan Club is an organization spread throughout the Pokémon world, with at least one Club House in nearly every region. The Fan Club is basically a place for people to meet and chat about their favorite Pokémon and to show off their collections to each other. In general, the members are usually more oriented to unevolved, cute Pokémon and Pokémon Contests than Pokémon battles.
Moor of Icirrus : - The marshland located adjacent to Icirrus City. It has many puddles that can be walked on, which freeze in winter and become slippery, making navigation harder; however, there also tree stumps in the swamps, which help navigation when the wetlands freeze. It has been destroyed by fire in the past, and many Pokémon were fatally injured - since then, the Pokemon inhabiting this place are only swamp-based Pokémon, such as Stunfisk. Many Pokémon Rangers can be found in the Moor, likely to prevent such a fire from reoccurring.
MYTH/LORE -
Very little to report, save for the legends of the Musketeer Trio's history involving the Moor, as well as the stories surrounding the Dragonspiral Tower. Also, limited rumors exist regarding a trainer from Icirrus who used to spend evenings by the Moor, speaking with a tall, enigmatic Pokemon.
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:55 pm
 ~>: Lauri Sunderson :<~ -Opelucid City Gym Leader-
-Dragon-type Specialist- Icirrus City. Formerly the home of Brycen, an Ice-type Specialist; now it was where Landon Drake, Unova's Ground-type Specialist, hung his hat. Well, if he had one. "And~ advance!" 'Serp!' By an incredible coincidence, it was also the home of two more of Unova's Gym Leaders, Lauri and Naomi Sunderson.
Yes, they were twins.
Yes, they had swords.
So did their pokemon.
No, you weren't seeing things. Their pokemon really were sparring with swords - Corvair, Lauri's shiny Serperior, was using his Leaf Blade attack - formed from the base of his tail - to spar with Naomi's Samurott, Ares. 'Sssserperior~!!' Letting out a hiss - which wasn't all that inconceivable, given he was a snake -, Corvair gave his tail-blade a hefty swing, said blade colliding with that of Ares' sword.
Lauri, meanwhile, was meeting her sister's movements with her own, almost as if the two were in synch with each other(probably some form of 'twin telepathy', if you believe in that sort of thing). "Good to know both our schedules finally opened up a bit after we became Leaders, hunh?" Stepping back a bit, the elder twin made a few slashing motions in the air with her trusty rapier. "I mean, honestly; when was the last time we both had free time like this?"
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:48 pm
You're throwing out your punches at the rate of slow
If you break in half then you could let it flow xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxYou're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdon't break
The sounds of clanging swords echoed through the City of Icirrus. Those who were new to town might be confused, but to the people who lived here, there was no mistaking where this was coming from.
"Desvio! Foin!" Naomi commanded as she parried all of her sisters advances, returning a few of her own.
Immediately, the Duel-wielding Samurott did as instructed without a word. He blocked the Serperiors attack with the flat side of his glaive, deflecting it off to the side and thrusted with the other one.
Now, most people would find it quite the sight to see a Samurott standing on his two back legs, but people around here had grown accustomed to it.
She seemed to swing her massive sword with ease, as if it weighed next-to-nothing when in actuality it weighed more than a small child. Although she didn't look it, Naomi was quite strong!
"Megahorn!"
While he had his opponents sword off to the side, he came in with a powerful headbutt, the horn on his head pointed directly at Corvair.
As the Pokemon fought, Naomi came in for an attack of her own, knowing that even if she hit, it wouldn't hurt her sister too much. They both could take a hit like a champ.
"Haha! No kiddin'! It's nice to face some actual competition for a change!" She scoffed, rerouting her attack at the last second to throw off her sisters eyes and attack the other side with lightning speed. "It's rare enough that we have free time at all, let alone at the same time. Must just be our lucky day." She smirked, knowing her sister would advance once again and changing her stance to a defensive one.
So you said you wanna fight me? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWell come on...
Come on.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:08 am
~>: Lauri Sunderson :<~ -Opelucid City Gym Leader-
-Dragon-type Specialist- "I mean--" Side-stepping to avoid as much of the blow as she could, Lauri brought her arm up, using her armored arm-band to absorb the brunt of her sister's attack. "--my Gym Trainers in Opelucid are nice and all, but?" She shrugged lightly, then brought her rapier forward. "For being part of a Dragon-type Gym, they don't present as much of a challenge as I would like them to."
Corvair curled up his upper lip, baring his teeth at Ares. 'Sssseerrr~' Well, if he had any.
"Maybe I should start challenging them personally, so they might actually get an idea of what's expected of them." As the final Gym Leader in Unova, one could say that Lauri had a bit of a reputation to uphold as the last - and toughest - obstacle one would face before challenging the Elite Four. "And in the mean time?" A small smirk flashed across her lips as she brought her arm down from its defensive position. "I guess we'll have to content ourselves with challenging each other like this, now won't we?"
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:02 pm
You're throwing out your punches at the rate of slow
If you break in half then you could let it flow xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxYou're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdon't break
"Yeah I know whatcha -Nice one- mean." She said, bringing her sword away from the armor her sister blocked with in order use the flat edge of her sword like a shield against her sister's attack, deflecting it to the side to come in for another attack on her outside.
Ares paid no mind to Corvairs sinister snarl, instead, he continued to attack. He was trained so he would continue to do the same attack as instructed until Naomi gave a different order. So, Ares came in with another Megahorn.
"Well, if ya need any help..." Naomi paused, stepping backwards. "Just gimme a call. I'd be happy to help you whip 'em into shape." She grinned. Out of all the gym leaders in the Unova region, Naomi was known to be the most strict when it came to battling. Sure, she seemed easy going. Like someone you might want to party with. And with everything else, she was. But she took nothing more seriously than battle. After-all, how many other towns in Unova had to convert their Pokemon centers to take human patients as well?
"I get bored with my other challenges, it's nice to fight with a worthy opponent from time to time." Of course, there were only 2 people in all of Unova that she considered to be a 'worthy opponent'.
So you said you wanna fight me? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWell come on...
Come on.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:15 pm
~>: Lauri Sunderson :<~ -Opelucid City Gym Leader-
-Dragon-type Specialist- Ares - to his dismay - would find it a bit harder to inflict damage on Corvair. 'Sssserp!' In the defensive position he fell into, the Regal Pokemon had gotten a Coil up and out of the way, boosting his defenses a little bit.
Not to mention giving his next Leaf Blade a bit of a boost as well. 'Serp!' Holding his head up high, Corvair gave his Leaf Blade-tail another mighty swing, meeting Ares' second Megahorn head-on.
"Then there's my ingenious Gym gimmick." With Naomi stepping backwards, Lauri pressed forward a bit. "My Gym Trainers, let alone challengers to Opelucid, need to know how to play chess in order to get to me." A soft laugh escaped from between her lips. "Other than you and Capt. Samberg, Nao- good block -Naomi, I can't think of anyone in Unova that can play chess well enough to advance into my Gym."
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:24 pm
You're throwing out your punches at the rate of slow
If you break in half then you could let it flow xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxYou're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdon't break
The two attacks collided in an explosion of smoke, clouding the battle field in a thick brown cloud.
Naomi decided to use this to her advantage and sidestepped Lauri's advances, coming in on the outside and slicing, stopping only mere centimeters from her sisters neck. She smirked, knowing the battle was now over. It wasn't until she felt something tap her lower neck that she realized.... The battle was a draw.
As the smoke cleared, both sisters could be seen with their swords to the others throat. Out of her peripherals, she could see bother Ares and Corvair, laying on the ground.
Naomi couldn't help but laugh heartily. Once again, the entire battle was a tie. That seemed to be how all of their battles ended up. She lowered her sword and stepped back, knowing her sister had come to realize the same thing.
Naomi swung her claymore around before stowing it on her back and placing her hands on her hips. "And people who challenge my gym have gotta be good at swordplay! You and Cap'n Sam are the only ones so far who can even pose a challenge for me." She smiled brightly. "After-all, what other town do you know of that had to convert their Pokemon center to accept human patients?" She asked, mighty proud of herself.
She took out a max revive, giving it to Ares before extending her hand as a sign of respect to her sister. "Good match, as usual, Sis."
Ares sheathed his two glaives in his shoulders, extending a hand to Corvair once he was fixed up. Sure, he was competitive, but he had come to respect the grass starter as a fighter.
So you said you wanna fight me? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWell come on...
Come on.
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:24 pm
~>: Lauri Sunderson :<~ -Opelucid City Gym Leader-
-Dragon-type Specialist- "Wonder where the 'good' Captain is, anyway." After giving her rapier a final 'swish!' in the air, Lauri sheathed it in the scabbard that hung from her (hidden, by her white-and-gold long-sleeved tunic)belt. "Probably hid himself away on his ship at the Pokemon League." She shrugged, recalling her (fainted)Serperior. "Either that, or he's with one of his little Elite Four members." Chuckling to herself, she crossed her arms over her chest.
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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:41 pm
You're throwing out your punches at the rate of slow
If you break in half then you could let it flow xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxYou're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdon't break
"Hard tellin'. Haven't heard from 'im in a while." She said, hands on her hips. "He better not have had one of his parties and not invited us." She said, rather calmly for what sounded almost like a threat.
She stretched a bit, knowing she still had the whole day to waste, and not knowing what to do with it.
She was already bored.
Ares made his way over to Naomi, standing regally beside her. He never really said much, personified as the 'strong and silent type'.
It suited him well.
So you said you wanna fight me? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWell come on...
Come on.
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:03 am
~>: Lauri Sunderson :<~ -Opelucid City Gym Leader-
-Dragon-type Specialist- "You never know with him, Naomi." Arms crossed over her chest, Lauri gave her twin a light shrug. "For all we know, he could've run out of his precious rum, then - while sobering up, mind you--" The thought of a sober Capt. Samberg amused her slightly, so she paused to let out a light chuckle. "--he probably went out to get more, and in all likelihood, is somewhere in Unova right now that's not the Pokemon League." The Pokemon God(s) forbid.
"If you're truly bored, Naomi~." She produced an Ultra Ball from her (hidden)belt. "We could always go look for the 'good' Captain, and see if he's well-off enough for a quick sword fight." Pummeling her Gym understudies at (wizard's)chess could always wait; if her sister was bored, then it fell on Lauri to find a way to entertain her.
Twins usually had that effect on each other.
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 1:55 pm
You're throwing out your punches at the rate of slow
If you break in half then you could let it flow xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxYou're eighty pounds of wreckage in a mason jar
You're a bit combustible xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxdon't break
Naomi's less-than-amused expression quickly changed into one of a sinister excitement as she quickly recalled Ares and took out a different Pokeball. "That sounds like a great idea, Lauri! Good thinkin'" She smirked, releasing the contents of the ball before hooking it back to her waist. Coiled up beside her was her shiny Dragonair, Athena.
Sometimes she chose to fly on the back of Apollo, her male Swanna.... but today she chose Athena.
Athena stretched a bit, fluttering the little wings on her head and awaited Naomi's instruction. Naomi hopped on, sitting side-saddle on the Dragon-Pokemon's back as she waiting for her sister to be ready to go, a smile on her face.
So you said you wanna fight me? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWell come on...
Come on.
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:34 pm
 <=LANDON DRAKE --- ICIRRUS CITY GYM LEADER=> From over this ridge near the northern part of the city, a man walked along the path, one hand in his back pocket, the other hand holding a book in front of him. His eyes were fixed on the pages, reading silently as he moved past the Pokemon Center, the soft grass pressing against the ground under his sandals. There certainly was a racket a minute ago, but it all seemed to have stopped suddenly as he reached the slope that led down to the lower side of town. The man lifted his eyes from his book, seeing the supposed source of the noise from earlier. Of course, it was the Sunderson sisters. The man clicked his tongue, then focused his attention on his reading material as he made his way down the slope.
The man's Seismitoad, following closely behind the brown-haired individual, kept a friendly expression on his face as he saw the twins in the distance. A complete contrast from his trainer, as one would say, the Seismitoad (Marcus) was always happy to see familiar faces, being the most personable member of this man's team. However, his trainer simply retained his focus on reading as he approached the sisters. As a fellow Gym Leader, though, he figured he'd at least greet them. He lowered his book to his side, looking up at the Sundersons, his pale eyes alternating between the two of them, giving them a simple "Hey..." as Marcus waved to the twins' Pokemon happily. He certainly wasn't much of a Social Beautifly, but he was trying at least.
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:09 am
 ╔═══════════════════ Ｊ Ｅ Ｓ Ｓ Ｉ Ｃ Ａ═Ｋ Ｏ Ｒ Ｉ ══════╗
Odette(Swanna) finally landed, in a place that she knew very well. Nayru had been recalled for the flight, as Odette did not like to have too many passengers at once. She had...dropped the Cubchoo more than once, though they managed to catch her each time. Nayru thought it was a ride, more or less, and enjoyed it. She surely wouldn't enjoy it as much if she hit the ground though, Odette and Jessica both knew that. Hopping off of the Swanna, Jessica stretched for just a moment before patting the White Bird Pokémon gently on the head. "Thank you, Odette!" Holding out her hand, with a Pokéball in it, she smiled. Pushing the button on the front, the ribbon of red emerged and swallowed Odette up just as easily as it had spit her out not too long ago.
Looking around, the first thing Jessica did was run to her old house. She released Nayru the Cubchoo as soon as she was at the door, making sure to get a good look at her face when she noticed where they were. It was pure joy, and the Chill Pokémon tackled her master's legs, causing them to wobble a bit. She laughed, and opened the door . . .
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. . . "Bye Mom, bye Dad! Thanks for the food, it was really good!" "Choo, Cubchoo!" "And Nayru really enjoyed seeing you, too. We'll be here for a little while, but we've gotta go back to the Gym eventually to make sure there aren't any challengers." And with a few hugs passed around, they stepped outside. Nayru was in a very good mood now, and Jessica could tell. Scooping her up, she held the Cubchoo like she was cradling a baby.
She eventually came across two young women(with swords?!) and a man. Jessica recognized all three of them--all three of them were fellow Gym Leaders. Opelucid City's Leader Lauri Sunderson, Driftveil City's Leader Naomi Sunderson, and Icirrus City's Leader Landon Drake. Whether they knew her or not was the question...but Jessica had done her research. "Hello there, ladies and gent," she offered with a smile. Realizing that Naomi looked like she was about to go somewhere, Jessica apologized. "So sorry, I didn't realize you were leaving. Didn't mean to interrupt."
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:14 pm
~>: Lauri Sunderson :<~ -Opelucid City Gym Leader-
-Dragon-type Specialist- Lauri couldn't help but chuckle - to herself - as she shook her head slightly at her sister's antics, Naomi releasing her shiny Dragonair in the process. "What'm I gonna do with you, honestly..." A pop of an Ultra Ball later, and Athena - Naomi's Dragonair - was joined by her evolutionary relative, which Lauri took a great deal of time to find before she applied for the position of Opelucid's Gym Leader...
...her trusty - and always affectionate - Dragonite, Cid. 'Ba~arooRoo-Broo!' His comically-small wings flapping excitedly, Cid gave his silver-haired Trainer his customary greeting.
By glomping her. "Yes, I know." She patted the side of the Dragonite's thick orange arm. "I know you're happy to come out and say 'hi' to everyone." After releasing his master, Cid looked around the immediate area...
...and who should his eyes fall on but the Gym Leader for Icirrus himself, Landon Drake. 'BrooRoo.' Staying next to Lauri, the Dragon Pokemon gave the Ground-typer a sound wave in greeting.
"Hey." Nodding slightly, Lauri waved back at Landon, and the newest arrival to Icirrus, whom she was pretty sure she met before...
Maybe she was another Gym Leader?
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Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 2:11 pm
"Never tell me the odds." Irving Lombardi
Mistralton City Gym Leader, Flying-type Specialist
☄ ═━┈┈━═ ☄ It was a big day for Irving Lombardi - his son had finally started his Pokemon journey, on a quest to choose his path in life and become a man. Naturally, the pilot was completely and utterly depressed - deciding to stop by Icirrus City in hunt of a good stiff drink, and it was only as Typhoon came in to land that Irving spotted a large number of his compatriots gathered in the City's center. As the Braviary kicked up a maelstrom of dust, his impressive wings steadying their descent, Irving made a note of the group - the Sundersons, Landon and the new girl, Jessica. Jumping off, Irving smoothed Typhoon's ruff as he debated going over, before realizing they'd have to be blind not to have noticed his landing - raising a hand in greeting, he strode over to the group, an easy grin on his face. "Guys and gals, how you all doing?" He clapped young Drake on the shoulder, offering a hand to Jessica (as was customary) before giving a respectful nod to the Sunderson sisters.
"My friends, today, my son went on his journey. This means I am now old and I need to drown my sorrows. Any volunteers to help?" ☇═━┈┈━═☇
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