Art by Moira
Isobelle was a Jollin kept by an eccentric couple as a pet. It is, as far as laws are concerned, illegal to keep Jollin as pets. How the couple obtained Isobelle is a complete mystery - even to Isobelle herself, who has long forgotten the circumstances that led to her situation. 
Though the relevant authorities were notified, nothing was done. Some neighbours took it upon themselves to attempt to police the couple, but to no avail. Jollin are not meant to be kept as pets, and while Isobelle wasn't mistreated, she was miserable all the same. She attempted to escape many times, but was only met by failure. Because of her frequent attempts at escape, the couple kept her on a chain, with a collar sporting a gaudy pink bow. Isobelle became so miserable that her Common colouring changed to Glacier to reflect the way she felt.
Word quickly spread about the plight of Isobelle amongst many of the wild Jollin communities. After weeks of discussion, a certain Glade Jollin tribe took it upon themselves to rescue Isobelle. With much planning, effort, and sheer luck, they succeeded, and Isobelle was set free. However, upon discovering that their beloved pet had disappeared, the former owners began to busily make signs and posters, offering a reward of 100,000 sP for Isobelle's safe return. They received many reports that Isobelle was seen in the Arctic Frost, still around Veta, at Riverside, even as far as Darkside and Atebus. 
But there were consistent reports that people had seen a Glacier Jollin at Peka Glade, and these reports, in fact, were true.
Isobelle had decided to reside with the Glade Jollin tribe that had rescued her, and though she was happy, there was still something missing. When she had been kept in captivity, she had befriended a Ducker named Leonard that the couple also owned. She missed him. After asking the tribe's advice, they persuaded her to go (though Isobelle now thinks it may have just been a ploy to try and get her to leave - the tribe were a little regretful of their decision to rescue her, thinking they were now in danger from the couple). Isobelle had befriended a Jollin by the name of Jacinta (indeed they were the best of friends!) and Jacinta agreed to go. 
After a harrowing rescue mission which involved Jacinta falling into a trap, then being trapped in the house, both Jollin managed to rescue Leonard and leave the house safely. Celebrating their return, they excitedly told the tribe about what had occurred, but the tribe were less than pleased, their adventurous story met with nothing but stony disapproval. Isobelle thought it was best that she left ...
Art by Moira
It was late at night when Isobelle reached the outskirts of the Glade. Leonard was happily waddling behind her, when all of a sudden, a rustling announced that they were no longer alone. Isobelle jumped. 'Who's there?!'
'Me!' answered Jacinta, rather loudly, appearing from behind a bush as if it was the most natural thing in the world to be stalking another Jollin at 3am in the morning. 'I'm coming with you!' Isobelle stared at her.
'No,' she protested, 'You should stay with your tribe. Leonard and I will be OK on our own.'
Jacinta shook her head. 'I think I've had enough of tribe life,' she said cheerfully, 'Unless you don't want me to come?'
Isobelle was at a loss for words. 'No, Jacinta, you're my best friend, of course I want you to come but it's just ...'
Jacinta interrupted. 'Then it's settled. You want me to come, I want to come, I don't see the problem.' Isobelle decided not to argue with Jacinta; she'd long since learned that once Jacinta made up her mind, there really was no way of changing it.
'But before we leave, I want to show you something,' said Jacinta. Isobelle reluctantly looked at her; she was hoping she'd make a quick escape, not dawdle. 'Come on, really, it's important.' Isobelle sighed and followed her friend.
They arrived at the Glade's pond, a still pool of water. Next to the pool was an ornate floral pitcher, half filled with water.
'Drink it,' said Jacinta, pointing at the pitcher. 
'Excuse me?' said Isobelle. She was dubious about this. What sort of harebrained new scheme was this from Jacinta?
'Do it!' urged Jacinta. 'Really. It won't hurt you. And it took me aagggessss to get that pitcher, and filling it was a whole other issue, please?'
Isobelle sighed. 'All right,' she agreed, and she stuck her head into the pitcher and drank the contents. She really didn't feel very different, though when she looked at Jacinta she could tell something was.
'What? What is it?' she asked. 
'Aww I'd thought you'd turn out like me and we'd match!' said Jacinta, which made no sense whatsoever to Isobelle. But Jacinta pointed at the pool. 'Look at your reflection'!
A few daisies seemed to have made daisy chains around Isobelle's neck, ears, legs and tail. A few forlorn daisies seemed to have popped up out of nowhere from Isobelle herself, but mostly they were just daisy chains. 'Ohhh,' said Isobelle. 'Is that what it was supposed to do?'
Jacinta shook her head. 'No! It was meant to be a Glade potion, you know? When you drank it, it should've turned you like me, all green and flowers and butterflies following you everywhere. I dunno why it didn't. Maybe I did it wrong. At least you didn't turn into the camel thing ...' (at this Isobelle made a rather horrified face, a camel thing?!) 
'But I kinda like you better like this. I was just thinking, in case your owners ever tried to find you again, you could have a permanent disguise. I dunno I guess you look different enough, I mean you're not quite a Glacier and not quite a Glade so they won't know for certain, right?'
'Oh,' said Isobelle, a little overwhelmed by all the trouble that Jacinta must have gone to, just to do this for her. 'Thanks Jacinta.'
'Don't mention it!' said Jacinta. 'Now come on, are we going or what?'
There have been recent reports that people have been sighting what looks to be a Glade Jollin and a Glacier (... no a Glade ... no, quite sure it's a Glacier ... but why does it have flowers? ... that can't be right) ... travelling around Subeta. With a duck. It is the oddest trio ever sighted around Subeta, and they're known to get into mischief - perhaps someone in future will be documenting their adventures!
Art by Moira
Glacier Jollin
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