Queen Athena | Shaman

A ways from the general conjugation of the main pride, you can see the woods begins to thicken slightly, quick inspection tells you that although not as frequently visited and the main cave or the warriors den this part of the territory is still inhabited. Small puffs smoke float above the trees, causing you slight alarm at first, but due to the rest of the prides lack of interest you assume it must be relatively normal so you wander over to investigate further. Curiosity of this mysterious flame draws you closer, or is curiosity something.... else? magnetism perhaps?

stepping forward into the clearing you see the origin of this peculiar smoke, a small campfire. Encased small circle of stones in different shapes and colours, barring the flames exit disallowing it to grow and engulf any of the surrounding brush. You draw closer. The red and yellow lights flicker and dance and you feel as if you could watch the display for hours, as if the dancing lights could tell you secrets of a world unknown, if only you could just listen harder or watch closer, just a little closer.

You are lost in this thought when the lights begin to speak. "Careful" the fire murmured, causing you to jump back startled, revealing the actual origin of the sound. Behind the flames directly across from you sits an ethereal figure "its quite a beautiful display isn't it" the lioness chuffs, her voice a slightly brighter tone than before. The figure, dressed in an extremely intricate array of bones, feathers, furs and beads sat graciously in front of the fire. Still startled that you had not detected her presence and still trying to get your bearings you keep silent for a moment.

Upon studying the lioness further you manage to become more bewildered at her existence. Her enigmatic eyes stared at yours and felt as if they stared right through to your soul and yet you knew she could not possibly see past the clouded white film that glazed over them.

As if sensing your wariness the lioness spoke again "I am Athena, Shaman of the Midnight Pride" she announced warmly, not forgetting your manners you pull yourself together for a well rehearsed introduction of your name and titles but before you even open your mouth to speak Athena continues "I'm aware who you are aswell", your eyes widen in awe at she could know such a thing without ever meeting before, you conclude she must be a very powerful Shaman. Chuckling sofly at your obvious reaction she clarifies; "Some of the cubs came to tell me when you arrived and met the rest of the pride." You chuckle at your assumption and begin to relax a little "Ah I see, It's a pleasure to meet you Athena".