Pokemon Legends
Articuno
Articuno, famed in some cultures as the 'Titan of Ice' and in others 'Savior of the Lost'.
Whatever the title, Articuno is the most sought after of the Legendary Trio of Kanto, due to its beautiful appearance and powerful attacks.
Articuno is named in legends that date back as far as 5600 B.P.W (Before Pokemon Wars)
The most famous legend originated in the Orange Islands, more specifically, at the heart of the Archipelago, on Shamuti Island.
Disturb not the harmony of Fire, Ice and Lightning,
Lest these Titans wreck destruction upon the world in which they clash.
Though the Water's Great Guardian shall arise to quell the fighting,
Alone its song will fail, thus the world shall turn to ash.
O Chosen One, into thine hands, bring together all three.
The treasures combined, tame the beast of the sea.
From the trio of Islands, Ancient Spheres shall you take.
For between life and death, all the difference you'll make.
Climb to the shrine, and right what is wrong,
And the world will be healed, by the Guardian's Song.
Because of this legend, Articuno has been feared by the Islanders for centuries and offerings have been made to Articuno, in hopes that this would appease the Titan of Ice, whom ancient people thought of as a god.
This legend was doomed to be complete, when, several years ago, Lawrence the Second destroyed the harmony between Fire, Ice and Lightning.
Many thought that the end of the world was arriving. This danger was warded off when a young boy named Ash restored harmony between the three warring Titans.
Not much information is known about Articuno, because of its rarity. What information known is from close examination of Articuno while it has been on Ice Island in the Orange Islands. It has never before been seen anywhere but the Orange Islands and Kanto, but scientists believe that, Articuno being on the Wings of Council, will attend the annual meeting every year, in an unknown location.
Scientists have also noted that Articuno, like the legendary, Regice, seems capable of freezing the air around itself. As a result, snow will fall in all climates but the hottest ones when Articuno is flying.
There have been many reported sightings of Articuno, but none have been reported in such quantity as the Seafoam Islands. Many expeditions have set out to find Articuno, whom legends have stated,
'The Legend of Ice shall wait in plain sight for the one with wisdom enough to encounter it.'
But all have returned with only one thing to report.
"It is impossible! It takes a long time for us to pass through the labyrinth, but when we finally do pass it, a strange force seems to take us back to our camp!" Reported the famous archaeologist, Professor Hematite.
Will anyone prove themselves worthy to Articuno and be allowed past the labyrinth? Only time shall tell.
An extract from the famous Professor Elder's book, 'Legendary Pokemon'