Draco: I tried to be professional in including Cynthia's footnotes, but let me tell you, it was difficult resisting the urge to have her snark. I don't know why, nothing about Cynthia seems particularly snarky.

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Raikou | The Thunder Beast

Gold: Borne of the lightning which struck the Echo Tower of Ecruteak, Raikou is the fastest among his brethren, and he puts that speed to good use in battle - assuming, of course, that he is convinced to confront an opponent, rather than bait them into a chase. A direct pursuit is futile - those who hope to battle the Thunder Beast must learn his roaming habits and intercept him, then strike before he can flee.

Summer: The children of Oblivia's Renbow Island sing the praises of Raikou's agility, and he does not disappoint. He can leap the largest chasms with incredible ease, crackling with electricity from the moment his hind legs leave the earth until the instant his forelegs land. If driven to fight, his every movement will rain lightning.

(Lunick also experienced an encounter the Thunder Beast, but elected not to add his notes due to having nothing to add to Summer's own | ~Cynthia)

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Entei | The Volcano Beast

Gold: From the flames that burned the Echo Tower emerged Entei, with mighty blows even as he flees. Like Raikou, he is more inclined to a chase than direct combat, but perhaps that is for the best; the Volano Beast is the strongest among his brethren, and of that strength he is justly proud. Convincing him to fight you directly is less akin to combat and more akin to a quick-draw duel - the first strike wins.

Lunick: At rest, Entei finds himself in a mighty volcano - and shortly after being roused, his abilities are rather less-than-intimidating. But give him time to wake, and his power will be enhanced threefold - and still further, should he be enraged.

Summer: Mitonga Island in Oblivia will hear the elders hum a theme on Entei's power - composed, presumably, from one who has seen it firsthand. Small rocks are crushed under his foootsteps, and larger boulders will shatter against his flaming blows. Pillars of flame swathe the battlefield if battle does indeed occur.

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Suicune | The Northwind Beast

Gold: The rain that fell upon the ashes of the Echo Tower bore Suicune, whose behaviour is a surprising contrast to that of Raikou and Entei. Holding the firmest guard and the slowest pace among her brethren, the Northwind Beast will stand and face combat - but only after a long chase that could well be considered a sightseeing tour. It is impossible to engage her before she decides to stand - the wind is ever at her back.

Summer: Oblivia's islands are adorned with rivers, and Sophian Island's people sing a chant about Suicune's ability to walk upon them. Her body seems to fade as she leaps from the shore to the water's surface or vice versa, and she can weave between attacking river-dwellers with ease. If she elects to attack, whirlpools will swamp the area.

Rita: Given the option between temperate waters and icy cold ones, Suicune seems to prefer the cold. Running atop the water with gales at its back, the Northwind Beast is a sight to behold.
(...Wait, just Suicune? | ~Gold)
(Yep, just Suicune | ~Rita)

(Lunick also experienced an encounter with the Northwind Beast, but elected not to add his notes due to having nothing to add to Summer's own | ~Cynthia)

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Lugia | The Silver Stormbringer

Gold: Making its home beneath turbulent seas, Lugia is accustomed to water and unafraid to use it in combat - but this does not influence its elemental typing, and attempts to exploit such will fall short unless fortunate to strike its true weaknesses. Its Aeroblast strikes the foe with a hurricane condensed into a directed gale, and more often than not will hit sharper than it should. Provoke the Silver Stormbringer at your peril.

Summer: It would seem that Lugia's attacks of choice are largely biased by its surroundings. When fought upon the sea, it strikes with such ocean force that I briefly mistook its type alignment and tried to retaliate thusly.

Rita: The Pokémon in the area where Lugia makes its nest tend to trust it, and defend it. It doesn't roost out in the open; it hides itself away, so it can sleep peacefully, and the Pokémon around it won't give up its location unless one earns their trust as well.

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Ho-Oh | The Rainbow Phoenix

Gold: It soars the skies freely and perpetually unless called; I found Ho-Oh lured to its Bell Tower perch for battle by the chimes of the purest bell and the swiftest of ritual movements. The Sacred Fire of the Rainbow Phoenix burns mercilessly, and its every landing will leave Sacred Ash that will restore unconscious Pokémon with a potency that man-made and earth-found Revives could never accomplish in generations.

Summer: Earning Ho-Oh's aid is no easy task, for its flames will chase off any attackers who come too close, no matter where they try to strike from. Once earned, however, the rainbow trail of its flight brings lesser miracles to reality.

Rita: The Rainbow Wings seem to be a test of sorts by Ho-Oh. For those who mean to face the Phoenix in battle, wielding one at the right destination will grant them conflict; for more peaceable desires, they will be found scattered around its perch, and showing curiosity without malice will be rewarded with presence.

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Celebi | The Time Traveller

Gold: From Red's notes on the Wanderer, I should wonder if the Time Traveller is acquainted with Mewtwo's progenitor. A fleeting glimpse of her is all I received before she seemed to fade away, as though I was seeing an echo of the past.

Lunick: Celebi protects forests, and only shows herself when a forest is endangered. She flees those who would seek to make permanent alliance, and vanishes as swiftly as she appeared when the forest has been saved.

Rita: Fantasy writer who hypothesize about time travel tend to assume that meeting oneself is going to cause trouble. Celebi does not need to hypothesize; she moves in and out of the eras freely, and will cooperate with herself without harm or foul if the need - or want - arises.

(Kellyn also experienced an encounter with the Time Traveller, but elected not to add his notes due to having nothing to add to Lunick's own. Summer may have experienced an encounter with the Time Traveller, but is unwilling to share any notes on the matter | ~Cynthia)


Draco: I think I saw a couple episodes of the anime that included her. Was Cynthia snarky in the anime? I don't know.