Queen Cirra

"Queen Cirra Joins The Royale!"

Queen Cirra is an original character created by Faz in May 2022, being a created for a collaborative writing project.

She is also a playable character in Nexed.

Real-World History
Queen Cirra was created on May 31st, 2022 as a submission for a collaborative writing project. While Faz had designed cloud-based OCs prior to Queen Cirra's conception (and said designs did have a hand in Cirra's design), this was the first of them that was officially unveiled.

Gameplay Information
"Queen Cirra is the ruler of the kingdom of Nimbia, one of many monarchies responsible for aspects of human life, such as the weather. The queen is beloved by her subjects, and while she can be somewhat timid at times, she has a reputation as a kind and fair ruler.

Unfortunately, such a role does come with certain responsibilities. After hearing word of the Nexus Tournament, Queen Cirra feared that such a multiversal event would bring consequences to the many universes partaking. As such, she headed into the tournament to get to the bottom of the issues. Luckily, she isn't going alone - Not only does she have the ability to generate and control clouds, her loyal subjects have followed her into battle!"

Queen Cirra is a floaty character with an emphasis on stage control; While she is slow and easily launched, her specials allow her to place hazards across the stage to better suit her needs. For example, Storm Sentries create turret-like structures for simple obstacles, while the fog generated by Breath of Nephele allows her to confuse opponents and gain cover. Queen Cirra also has a strong recovery game, boasting the ability to hover and an Up Special which gives her great vertical height.

However, Queen Cirra does have her flaws. As previously mentioned, she is a very floaty character, making her sluggish and easy to launch. In addition, she generally lacks attack power, having to rely on aerial combos in order to get effective KOs if her opponent is still at early percentages. Overall, Queen Cirra excels at keeping her opponents at bay while creating unfavorable scenarios for them, but can be easily punished if her plans fail.

Moveset
Queen Cirra hovers above the ground while dashing.
 * Hover: After performing her mid-air jump, Queen Cirra can hover in the air for a few seconds, being able to perform her aerials and move horizontally.

Grounded Attacks

 * Jab: Queen Cirra throws a palm strike.
 * Dash Attack: Queen Cirra propels herself forwards by emitting a cloud from her dress with her arms extended.
 * Forward Light: Queen Cirra throws a slap. The move deals considerable knockback, but low damage.
 * Up Light: Queen Cirra sweeps her arm above her head in a scooping motion.
 * Down Light: Queen Cirra chops at the ground. This can combo into itself at lower percentages.
 * Forward Strong: Queen Cirra swings her scepter forward.
 * Up Strong: Queen Cirra lifts her scepter into the air, creating a brief swirl of clouds above herself to deal multiple hits of damage.
 * Down Strong: Queen Cirra's dress briefly puffs up before shooting a cloud on both sides of her.
 * Counter: Queen Cirra pushes the opponent away by generating a cloud out of thin air.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Air: Queen Cirra spins around with her arms outstretched. This is her best kill move.
 * Forward Air: Queen Cirra swats her arm in front of herself.
 * Back Air: Queen Cirra throws a hip bash behind herself.
 * Up Air: Queen Cirra sweeps her arm upwards, creating a trail of clouds.
 * Down Air: Queen Cirra’s dress puffs up before shooting a cloud downwards.

Grabs / Throws

 * Grab: Queen Cirra grabs the opponent with one hand as a cloud soldier appears next to her.
 * Pummel: The cloud soldier strikes the opponent with their sword.
 * Forward Throw: Queen Cirra releases the opponent as the cloud soldier charges into them, launching them forward. This is her best kill throw.
 * Back Throw: Queen Cirra tosses the opponent behind her for the cloud soldier to slash at.
 * Up Throw: The cloud soldier becomes a cloud which engulfs the opponent before Queen Cirra causes it to rise into the air. The opponent will remain attached to the cloud until they are hit or perform an attack, but this is merely aesthetical. This is her best combo throw.
 * Down Throw: The cloud soldier becomes a cloud, placing themselves beneath the opponent to carry them away from Queen Cirra.

Stage Intro
Queen Cirra rides onto the stage on a cloud before landing, curtsying, and entering her battle stance.

Taunts

 * Queen Cirra tosses a cloud up and down in her hand.
 * A cloud soldier appears next to Queen Cirra and stands at attention, with Queen Cirra dismissing him with a wave while smiling.
 * Queen Cirra adjusts her tiara.
 * Queen Cirra floats upwards and spins in place with a flourish.

Victory Animations
Queen Cirra's victory theme is a unique jingle composed for Nexed.
 * Queen Cirra rests on a cloud throne, looking content and commenting “The kingdom is safe again.”
 * Queen Cirra is praised by her cloud soldiers, with her appearing to be a little sheepish as she gives a peace sign.
 * Queen Cirra waves to the camera before blowing a kiss (with a cloud in the shape of a heart coming from her mouth).

Trivia

 * Queen Cirra's name refers to cirrus clouds, while Nimbia, her kingdom, is named after nimbus clouds.
 * Queen Cirra's original down strong attack was her spinning with her dress extended, similarly to Peach's Down Smash in the Super Smash Bros. series.