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At Birth-
Stats- ~316
Ducat (Orange Skin)
Slot 1: Infernal Rogue (44%)
Slot 3: White Trim (49%)
Slot 4: Saffron Inverted Cheetah (76%)
Slot 6: Brimstone Agouti (50%)
Eyes Blue
Mane Type Heavy
Mane Color Unholy
Mutation Piebald (Shreds)
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PRIDE LORE
Once there was a little lion cub who found himself alone on the savanna. He grew up, learning how to survive and hunt from passing prides. The first lioness he decided to stick with was a slightly older female named Selene. She had escaped a human enclosure. From this point on the two of them collected a pride. They were small but strong. Throughout Draxon's life, the pride stayed fairly small but started growing rapidly as he neared his end.
Swayingbranch conceived both Sablespring and Restingbranch after meeting a beautiful queen on a hunting trip. Draxon agreed to let her stay with the pride after he realized he didn't really care who sired cubs but rather how they were brought up. Immediately after birth it was clear Sablekit was going places. She is unusually close to her sister Restingbranch even after she was declared heir to the pride.
Sablespring
At Birth-
Stats ~370
Base Almond (Apricot Skin)
Slot 1: Infernal Rogue (44%)
Slot 4: Nimravus White (40%)
Slot 7: Feline 7 Onyx (62%)
Slot 9: Fiery Inverted Brawl (96%)
Slot 10: Under White 4 (44%)
Genetics: Cream Light Countershaded Common
Eyes Blue
Mane Type Diabolic
Mane Color Unholy
Mutation None
At long last, Draxon stepped down from his place as king and gave up the spot to Sablespring. Sablespring spent the previous night with her sister, Restingbranch and mother, Swayingbranch, in the warriors den. The remaining original pride and early lionesses were saddened but now look at Sablespring as their own kit while the younger lionessses flush almost as bright as Sablespring's pelt when the queen comes near.
Sablespring sees Draxon with the clouds in his fur, Draxon guides her to be good. He only showed up once. Sablespring is hit with an understanding that the passed lions live on in the ground and watch over the pride (in dynasty) or are reincarnated to life a new life.
Lv 10 @ age 6y8m
Sablespring- Age 9y2m
Not wanting to turn away pride members under Draxon, Sablespring has amassed a large pride to the point of needing to clear extra den space and instituting a secondary leader, and a lead broodmother, hunter, and warrior. It is not typical for a Lead Warrior to become the leader and the position should not be confused with the Heir, but Frizzytuft has proven himself to be a good and forgiving leader. Maybe he might be able to control himself and not breed every lioness in sight... Sablespring is considering naming him Heir and beginning the Heir's required six months of training.
Stats: 953
Due to the pride's overwhelming size, some members have elected to leave (chased to become NCLs). They are remembered in the List of Those that Left. Almost a year later, the pride's size is once again stabilized and manageable.
Unfortunately, Sablespring couldn't keep it in her metaphorical pants and the pride has been filled with cubs,, maybe its Aphrodesia? She has also started collecting abandoned cubs found around the territory. Her Secondary Leader Hyenastripe and Lead Broodmother Pelt of Stalking Tiger are taking care of the overcrowding, but warn that it cant continue.
As Aphrodesia ends, Sablespring has her first piebald cub. He was born to Thistleflick. Sablespring will wait to see if this cub is destined to be a king before naming him heir, but it is looking likely that he will lead the pride. The current heir, Frizzytuft is relieved as he didn't think he could lead. However, the older lion might have to lead in the cub's stead while he is trained by the lionesses in the pride as an apprentice and then for the obligatory 6 month king training.
(Unknown to the pride, a stranger named Wildsnow was born. He will grow alongside this new yet unnamed cub. Will they be allies or enemies?)
The young heir now named Rainingclay seems to have patterns growing into his pelt. Almost finished with his training, he look forward to leading the pride. He was the first lion to observe how both his and the current Queen Sablespring's pelts grew darker and more complex approaching the time when they were made leader.
Rainingclay At Birth-
Stats- ~316
Ducat (Orange Skin)
Slot 1: Infernal Rogue (44%)
Slot 3: White Trim (49%)
Slot 4: Saffron Inverted Cheetah (76%)
Slot 6: Brimstone Agouti (50%)
Eyes Blue
Mane Type Heavy
Mane Color Unholy
Mutation Piebald (Shreds)
It had been a long month when Sablespring's age finally got the better of her. An influx of poachers and therefore battles had weakened her so when trap sprung on her leg she couldn't find the strength to free herself. Her queens found her there later, slowly bleeding out. The pride broke the trap and tugged her back to the pride's camp. There, she met another king who had found her and called the pride to help. He looked strikingly similar to Rainingclay and through him, Sablespring realized that Frizzytuft wont need to step up to lead for three or so years. Rainingclay is ready. So with her littermate Restingbranch and their younger siblings Briarleaf, Ferntuft, and Frizzytuft, Sablespring prepared to join her ancestors. The mysterious ferus king grunted about leaving but eventually decided to stay and watch the kinging before leaving.
Sablespring and Restingbranch passed away together only a day later.
Rainingclay's fur seems to radiate with new colors and his eyes have gained new depth. For some reason, his mane never grew in and his lionesses joke that he looks like a Queen. He only gets a little flustered at this, demanding that he is, in fact, manly. Maybe he will grow out of his embarrassment.
Despite the joy of a new leader, the pride's mourning would account for several others. Cloudedtrunk, the secondary leader, was found in her cave, peacefully passed away. She would follow her leader into the earth. The leading huntress, Briarleaf, fell ill the same day as her sister the Queen died. Foxtrot was appointed leading huntress until further notice, as Rainingclay's first act. He wanted the huntress to get some well earned rest in her old age. Less than a few hours later, the sisters Briarleaf and Ferntuft were found curled together, both with the ancestors. Frizzytuft, the only surviving cub of Swayingbranch, mourned more acutely than most, but his support of Rainingclay in this time was incredibly helpful to the young king.
The Pride has grown increasingly sad. Conditions are worsening. As much as he tries, the young King seems distant because of his age and quiet nature. The leading huntress and secondary leader are both much more reserved than their predecessors, sleeping alone and slowly nursing a dislike for each other. Rainingclay needs to appoint a lead broodmother, but no lion seems able. Several cubs have already been hurt and three have died with no protector. The pride is down to three huntresses and if it weren't for the explosion of hares, they might go hungry. Rainingclay cant do much about the sadness, but he has decided to search the lands for fellow felines to join and support the Pride. He wouldn't want to force young lionesses into becoming huntresses or broodmothers, but he has begun advocating support of the Pride. Seeing her cub lost and in charge of a breaking pride, Thistleflick took up the position of lead broodmother around the age of 9 years.
After a few months, the grieving period tapers off. Several new lionesses have joined the pride including a female with a silvery pelt. She appeared at the border one day with three cubs and no recollection of her past life. She was given the name Silverbrow and she and Rainingclay seem to share a special bond. The king isnt sure yet if he wants her as his mate or as a confidant. Her cubs have been named Brightstar, Greybone, and Greystar for their equally lustrous coats. The three are inseparable and seem to chatter about things the pride shouldn't know about like on which days it is going to rain or exactly when the herds will return. Rainingclay takes this knowledge in with a quiet and contemplative air. It may be useful.
The King has decided to take Silverbrow as a Mate. Despite having relations with most of the pride's lioness, a Mate chooses to give al their attentions to their other half. They tend to share a strong bond emotionally. Silverbrow has decided not to have any more cubs, but to take the extra protection that comes from being a King's Mate. Rainingclay may decide to have multiple Mates, but only if the females agree to it. She understands she cant expect her friend to give up finding a real partner to keep her as his only.
The day before the three strange cubs were to become fully fledged pride members, Brightstar was found dead at the edge of a watering hole. She appeared to have fallen asleep and there were no obvious wounds. Surprisingly, her sisters took the news calmly. The following day, Rainingclay overheard the sisters muttering back and forth and he could have sworn he heard their third reply.
Seasons later, the arena championships arrived. Rainingclay wanted nothing to do with the battles between lions, but something caught his eye. He entered and easily defeated 200 enemies. All to claim the most beautiful lioness he'd ever seen. He invited the arena fan to his pride and she accepted. With this new life, she chose a name for herself: Sunstar. She had previously been called Sunny and after finding out about the cub Brightstar's death, she took Star in honor. Sunstar, like Rainingclay, is a bit withdrawn, though she has become friendly with the pride and close to the lionesses in the elders and leaders' den. Rainingclay has begun courting her to become his Mate (the decor on her).
A rainy day saw Paletoe, a sub male, leave the pride. He was nearing his end and before he died, he wanted to see where his mother came from. Barleyscent joined the pride only because of her Mate Sablespring and now Paletoe wants to explore.
The next time Rainingclay returned from the colosseum, he scented a strange lion in his territiory. Immediately on guard, he tracked down the scent to a cowering lioness. Her eyes were wide and unseeing. Being approached by an angry male she couldn't see must be terrifying. Sunstar appeared at his side with a grin and announced that this new lioness was to be accepted into the pride and that she would be Rainingclay's and Sunstar's mate. Scoffing at the mention of yet another mate, the king still decided to allow the new lion into the pride. And maybe she could become a mate? Who knows.
A month later, Rainingclay decides yes, she will be his Mate. While Silverbrow became the king's Mate purely for protection, Sunstar pushed along their courting and now she the king and Racingsky are far more... active... in their bond. A somewhat less reserved king, a hyperactive and snarky queen, and another, blind and loving queen.
couple years later
Rainingclay is approaching 10 years old. Recently, he has been having dreams of ancestors. Frizzytuft and Sablespring had warned his this might happen, but he never expected it. He cant seem to remember what the old lions are telling him and his mates have noticed. He barely sleeps and spends his days curled up with his queens, staring at the trees and ground. the Pride has started to notice something is off. Morale is dropping steadily. The lead huntress and broodmother are growing old and will need to pick successors. Foxtrot's daughter Seaspray has stepped up to rally the younger lions in the pride to hunt and be active in the pride's business.
Rainingclay will be more of an ancestor who visits furure kings, rather that a successful life while alive. more important as a ghost.
As the dry season dawns, the pack continues to dwindle. All good things must come to an end. But for a few exceptions, Rainingclay is no longer acting as leader, allowing his mates to run the show for him. Generations come to a close and family lines die out. Another wave of death hits the pride with food becoming scarce and protection less of a priority. With heavy hears and well wished, a couple mothers take their cubs to a neighboring pride that has always been kind. The pride will need an heir, hunters, and broodmothers to survive. Further stressing their king, his mate Silverbrow finds her daughter quietly passed at the same water she lost her other daughter. She grieves, but once again, Greybone doesn't seem distraught at her sister's passing.
The 9th generation of lionesses has taken over the work of the pride. Foxstep has stepped down as lead huntress to pass the title to Beat of Raven's wing, her apprentice. This new head has already formed a new hunting group. From the 7th generation has taken over being broodmother, though the pride is hoping for a more fitting lioness soon.
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