-Yatiri

Yatiri is very shy and reserved, with gentle mannerisms. Most lions think she’s proud and narcissistic, but they couldn’t be more wrong. She has a heart of gold, and tries to help everyone (short of it being at her own expense, of course…). Even though they’re polar opposites in their personalities, she’s best friends with Iris, who she often has to save when her herbalist travelling adventures take a bad turn (which is often).
She was born in the pride, and her affinity for healing and spirituality was clear from the moment her eyes opened. Kahuna took her in to study under her, and Yatiri is the Shaman apprentice of the pride. Yatiri is very reliable and very precise, and is easily able to absorb information. This makes her a very good shamanic apprentice, as the ability to quickly and precisely make healing concoctions is very important with this role. She’s made very good friends with Kahuna, and is like a daughter to the nurturing lioness. The two can often be found going on outings together to scout for herbs with Iris, but also to have fun together. They both love swimming, and can often be found at the pride’s lake during the summertime.

Role: Shaman apprentice

The shaman apprentice is one of the pride’s most difficult roles. They study under the pride’s shaman, to learn all the pride’s traditions, connections to the ancestors, and how to make medicines, diagnose, and treat sick lions. The shaman apprentice is selected by the shaman as a cub when they are known to show wisdom, spiritual strength and connection. They often lead rituals alongside the pride’s shaman, when they’re thought to be ready. To reach this point, shaman apprentices must have been in at least two trances, and to have received a prophecy from the ancestors. This shows when their connections have been established enough to lead the pride’s rituals.
Shaman apprentices go through rigorous training. The position of the shaman is one of the most important roles in the pride, and the training required for it is also very important. It’s so hard to learn how to become a shaman, that the shaman usually needs to try three or four shaman apprentices before they find one that doesn’t give up partly through the training, and to find one that fits well with the job of the shaman. The pride’s current shaman apprentice is Yatiri.
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