Braelish

Just outside of the den, you stumble over the tail of a lioness you hadn't even noticed before. The older lioness, golden in colour, pulls her tail into the bush and watches you for a moment before she hesitantly leans forward. "Sometimes it is best not be seen." She tries to explain, and after having met the king of these lands, you understand what she means. You decide to leave her be and let her hide for now.

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Braelish the invisible of the Placid Pond Pride
Under the rule of King Callius


Having grown up with a bad king, Braelish was able to see the signs rather early on. She quickly became good at staying out of Callius' way, and before too long spent much of her time hiding. A practically invisible lioness in the pride, slinking off to dark corners and concealing herself in bushes, calmly waiting for small moments of peace and safety.

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Braelish the calm, anchor of the Placid Pond Pride
Under the rule of King Mercutial


Braelish was born into a small pride, that lived in a mostly barren territory and struggled daily for survival. The leader was a foolish lion, that was proud and stubborn. He refused to listen to his lionesses and refused to lead them to better lands, or fight for better hunting grounds. The lionesses would often go out on their own, walking long distances in search of any food. When Braelish stumbled upon the Placid Pond Pride and saw the abundance of food, the patient leadership of Mercutial, and the freedom of the lionesses, she was stunned. When she was invited to join, she immediately accepted. When the offer was extended to the lionesses of her old pride, she returned home to ask them to join her, and when they all wanted to remain loyal to their king, she said some things she now regrets. She's vowed to never lose her temper like that again, and to enjoy all the blessings this pride has to offer.


Braelish is a very calm and level headed lioness. She's rather intelligent, and often helps to guide Mercutial, or Celest in their decisions. She also loves to spend time with Dathryn and some of the lionesses, studying the Placid Pond and all of it's creatures. She's not a particularly skilled hunter, but holds her own when she goes out with her hunting party, one of the best at remaining perfectly still in tall grass, and being able to sneak up quite close on prey before they become spooked.


Intro under Mercutial
You notice a golden lioness with light undersides, stretching along one wall of the main den. As you approach, she sinks down to lay on the ground and offers you a smile. "Welcome, stranger." You return her smile, and explain that you're a visitor, just resting here for a bit. The lioness slowly nods, "We have many that pass through. Such is the way when your territory surrounds a much needed source of water." You slowly sink down to lay near her, and discuss the other travelers that pass through these lands from the migrating herds, to lions in need.


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Getting to know Braelish

What is your favourite food?
"Well, the most logical food source would be zebra, but my favourite? My favourite to hunt is rabbits. They're hard to get, and spook easily, quite the challenge. Taste wise, I'd have to say, goose. Of course, we would never target either of those in a hunt. That'd be silly."


What is your favourite item for amusement?
"Well I prefer puzzles and mind games over toys, but if I had to choose, that would be dead beetles. I know, it's a bit strange, but they're surprisingly fun to collect, and it's interesting to examine the difference, especially over generations. We raise beetles, so they're pretty easy to find, but I also collect them when we're out hunting, if I see them."


What's your favourite season?
"The wet season. There's so much more to like about it. Food is more abundant, the temperature is more agreeable, and dehydration isn't a concern."


What's your favourite time of day?
"Oh, they all have their beauty. A sunrise and a sunset are different, but both beautiful. The day time is filled with work and play, and the nights are quiet and relaxing. You need both."


Which biome do you enjoy the most?
"Hm. I'm not sure I've ever considered that before. Let me think on it now. ... I would have to say the river. I find it very relaxing, and filled with life, just like our home waterhole."


Which lion are you closest to?
"That's perhaps a harder question than it should be. I love Mercutial, of course I do, but I also spend a lot of time with Dathryn. Is it against the rules to say both? If not then, both."


Which lioness are you closest to?
"Perhaps a little odd, but Cheerul. We get on quite well."


What are your hobbies?
"Well, I already told you about the beetle collecting, and puzzles. I also like helping Dathryn with his study of the pond, and sometimes I set up mazes for the cubs. I find that quite fun."

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Special Notes: This was an NCL that I claimed in the Kind Pose. I thought she was pretty, and the kind pose is one of my favourites, so I grew attached to her.

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