Pooka

What kind of name was Pooka? Well, it was the one she was born with, and she refused to let it go! Cubnapped from her pride by a group of hyenas, she was given to Kaldr-Sverđ as a peace offering because of her lovely marks. Cowering from the gazes of a dozen judgemental eyes, she could feel her eyes burning with tears, but a soft voice broke her from her terror. It was Naomi, then an adolescent. She soothed the cub with a few words, nudging her toward the blind healer's private grove where both she and Naomi shared a den. Offering to let the socially inept female stay with them, a bond was struck, and the cub clung to Naomi as if she was her own mother.

Eventually, Naomi became a mother for real, and though she birthed only one cub, Pooka was instantly enamored with him. He was so tiny, and cute, and perfect! She wanted one, too! On an afternoon hunt, she became separated from the other lionesses and ran into a massive, handsome male. Despite his name, King Discord was a kind and chivalrous lion, and she decided then that she wanted him to father her own first litter! She finished her hunt and returned to her home with Naomi and Toph, excited to share the news of her own bundle of joy!

Pooka enthusiastically brought you a wildebeest liver as a treat! Too bad it's your least-favorite food. Ah well, she doesn't have to know that.