Received: 2023-08-24 12:48:43
Passed: 2023-11-28 04:33:30
Safiyya, lovingly referred to as Safyy (saph-e) for short, is blessed with the gift of encouragement. She is constantly coming to others’ defense, and goes into battle singing praises to the Lord. The beat always follows the steps of her family and echoes the roars of her pride. Even when the battles don’t go the way they want, she reminds them that they still retain favor with their King.
She was nearly killed by trappers when Erebus’ pride crashed the camp to rescue stolen lions. Her fur’s hue was rare and so was its shape. Her pelt would have brought a ridiculously high price. But refusing to yield her young life over to these strange two-legged creatures, the moment the trap was broken, she ran on a broken paw and helped in the battle against the horrible humans. One of the men was drunk, so instead of going for his gun, he went for his hunting bow instead. She was protected from his shot by a shield she ripped outnof a dead man’s hands at the last second, which otherwise would have taken her life. She refuses to rip out that very same arrow as a reminder of how blessed she is to have had her freedom returned, and how close she has been to crossing the rainbow bridge before her life even began. So when her worries are many, she recalls her blessings are many more…
She has a little dove, Nkhunda, that follows her around everywhere. She was rescued from a bird poacher’s camp similarly to the lion trappers’ camp, and has been with Safyy ever since. In return for a safe home and plentiful food and affection, she takes messages on sticks for her and carries them to friends of the pride in times where they are unable to get there fast enough or the situation at-paw is too dangerous to risk the trip on paw. A bird whose wings shimmer like the sunset, however, never seem to catch enough attention until the reinforcements were already well on their way to aid Mercy and his pride.
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4
“A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.” Psalm 91:7
“Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.” Psalm 124:7
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“I’m a little late but happy birthday to one of the most brilliant people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Here’s to the stories shared, the unbelievably long phone calls, the pun chains, the gift wars began and ended, the lions & dragons sent, and the feelings spilled. You’re a brilliant individual who inspires all that you meet, a light that spreads to ever wick it touches. Love ya lass happy bday :3 <3” - Foalan
Mother name means "praise, gratitude" in Chewa. Her friend Nkhunda’s name means “dove” in the same language.
You drop 150 silver beetles before the scrying stone.. And the markings are revealed to be... White Blaze (Slot 12).
9.23.2023) Safiyya approaches you, gives you a small nuzzle and asks about your day.
11.03.2023) Safiyya approaches you, gives you a small nuzzle and asks about your day.
11.10.2023) You find Safiyya just as she made a great hunting pounce. You praise her and she positively glows. Warm fuzzies all around!
11.16.2023) You approach a group of lions sitting in a semicircle. In front of them you see Safiyya telling a story with great enthusiasm. You sit down and listen for a while before moving on.
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