Tatu

Tatu- Swahili for "third"

Born during the era of Angani the Meteor.

A cub born of a foreign father, with looks that had not been seen on this earth since eras past.

By the time Tatu was born, Shaded Stones had become more accustomed to seeing oddly muscular, long-fanged, thick-furred cubs cropping up among its litters. Both Za Kale and Haiko had proven themselves to be exceptional lionesses vital to the workings of the pride, and it was presumed that the newest cub of their ilk would also take on a similar role.

Tatu was instantly drawn to the hyena clan previously discovered by her pridesister Haiko. Cackling with mirth at having another lioness liaison, the great beasts were fascinated by this much better-tempered specimen. Seeing as both the Shaded Stones pride and the oversized hyena clan were female-dominated group hunters, there was much that both groups could discuss and learn from each other. Tatu assisted in pioneering and developing a multitude of novel hunting techniques, further bringing prosperity and fostering goodwill between the two groups.

"With a graceful lope, Tatu passes you as you inspect the pride. Her rhythmic pawsteps adding to her feline gracility."
"Swaying her hips gently, Tatu approaches you with a warm welcome."
"You watch Tatu run and jump with other pride members. Her fur shines as she dives into a tackle and comes up rolling. Man, you wish you could move like that."
"You playfully got into a tussle with Tatu, and although you were stronger than her, you still felt clumsy and big-footed compared to her light steps and dexterous pivots."