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Having inherited his sire's chivalrous tendencies, Crown of Honor's cub name comes from his mother's name and his personality. Oneisha told of their legacy being their mother's greatest. For she bore four cubs and as her name was the Treasure of the Four Crowns this was an auspice birth. The king agreed. He named his cubs accordingly and wished them the Lady's safety while they dwelled in his lands.
So the cubs grew in the Storm Pride. They were a close litter and did everything together.
:Five Months:
-Chasing Practice-
Crown of Honor raced and gave his best, eventually managing to squeak in a magnificent and honorable victory! He grinned with pride. +7% training experience!
Not long after his siblings and he were weaned, the Sentinel's Sun contracted rabies. He attempted to kill the foursome; however the litter joined together and fought him off. They didn't understand what was happening but were old enough to know to fight. It was only through their combined efforts that the four made it out alive. [Scar: Protector]
:Early Autumn (Six Months):
-Hunting Practice-
Crown of Honor didn't bother to hide or do any dirty tricks when he successfully nabbed the lizard for himself. +5% training experience!
:Seven Months:
-Pouncing Practice-
Crown of Honor didn't bother to hide or do any dirty tricks when he successfully nabbed the lizard for himself. +7% training experience!
:Early Autumn (Eight Months):
-Climbing Practice-
Crown of Honor's training was successful! +5% training experience!
:Early Autumn (Nine Months):
-Stalking Practice-
Crown of Honor did a great job emulating your stalking technique as he quietly followed a toad. You feel some pride. +7% training experience!
:Ten Months:
-Chasing Practice-
Crown of Honor raced and gave his best, eventually managing to squeak in a magnificent and honorable victory! He grinned with pride. +6% training experience!
:One Year, Ten Months:
Oneisha took him as her apprentice. She sent him away into the wilds to fend for himself. If he returned when he turned two years and successfully found a place in the pride, she would continue teaching him. There were rumors that he dealt with the Messenger fairly. Others told that his need to be part of his sire's pride was great - so he slaughtered the courageous courier. No matter the fate of the Messenger, Crown of Honor returned to his home lands bearing the former subordinate's herb pouch, and his bird. [Decor: Herb Pouch, Von Der Decken's Hornbill - Female]
Oneisha took him as her apprentice. [Decor: Flamingo Feather Decor]. His journey made him strong, gave him youth so he appeared younger than his three sisters.
:Mid Autumn (Two Years, One Months):
-Rite of Passage / Initiation-
The three sisters came into First Heat together. They were sequestered from the rest of the Storm Pride, sent out to the edges of the territory and the wilds to fast and learn. Their brother, now restored to them, went with them. The four siblings saw no one save their masters. Oneisha brought them water.
:Two Years, Three Months:
Crown of Snow was given a new quest. The Great Ancestor of the Barbary Lions has requested that Crown of Snow defeat a Tsavo Lion. Crown of Snow was afraid of the massive Tsavo Lion, so she recruited her brother Crown of Honor to come with her in her quest.
When the Quest was completed, Crown of Honor spoke about it to his teacher, Oneisha. The Shaman found honored his deeds with markings that spoke of the story. [Decor: Body Paint (swirls)]
:Two Years, Seven Months:
:One Year, Nine Months:
The Sentinel decided that King Frosted Barrage might appreciate this lioness. Though not of the pale coat that his frost-loving ally enjoyed, Crown of Fire suggested that her base genetics were a better match to the Pride of Light than the Storm Pride. As the king respected the opinion of the young mystic, he went to Amber and spoke to her on the matter.
The news so angered her, she struck out at the king. The Sentinel's Sun had Crown of Honor escort her to the borders that connected the two lands. There they waited until a border patrol arrived.
Crown of Honor spoke to the other lion. "Greetings. This is Amber. She is a gift for King Frosted Barrage, from the Sentinel."
It was Faustus who met them. He did not speak to Crown of Honor, acknowledging him only with a sidelong glance. The huge tsavo gestured to Amber, "Come with me."
Though Amber snarled at the much larger male, she obeyed. As she crossed the borders, she looked toward Crown of Honor. Her eyes gleamed. "I will not forget this." She hissed and then turned her back on him, followed Faustus to her new king."
On his way back from the mission, Crown of Honor rescued three cubs from a shallows of a watering hole where they had been left to die. Half frozen and hungry, he carried them back in an effort to save them.
:Two Years, Eight Months:
Though his training was far from over, Oneisha determined Crown of Honor and his sisters should rejoin the rest of the Storm Pride.
You sparred with Crown of Honor and gained +500 EXP!
Crown of Honor has gained a scar from some over-zealous tussling - whoops!
+1x Scar: Belly Scratch has been equipped to him.
:Three Years, Eight Months:
You were feeling a little bit of anxiety over the rumor that the hyenas would attack soon. Crown of Honor sat next to you, however, and told you that he would proudly stand by your side no matter what happens.
:Four Years:
You heard last night that Crown of Honor cleared some fallen branches and brush from a path near the den. Now the lionesses can drag prey back easier! Nice!
:Four Years, Two Months:
The king said, "The Grey Lady died this day."
"I shall ease your burden sire, I shall tell those in the Outlands."
The Sentinel's Sun nodded to the shaman. Then, he departed.
So, it was Crown of Honor who visited the Outlands to tell of the news. He paused near Ice Cover. "You look familiar, yet not of this pride. How have you come here?"
Months had passed since her adventure, and Ice Cover had come to accept that she was a part of The Storm Pride, albeit one that lived in the Outlands. She did not mind, enjoying the company of her joyous new friends. "I was from the Pride of Light, from King Frosted Barrage's pride..."
"Yes, I see that now. Yes, I do recognize you. You should return home." Crown of Honor gestured to the edges of the territory.
"Oh no sir, I don't want to go back. I like it here. Can I stay here?"
Crown of Honor considered her request. He inclined head and walked on to tell the others of The Grey Land's departure. "Yes, you may stay. For now. However, there may come a day that you must go back."
"Thank you!"
She thought nothing more of the matter, but Crown of Honor knew that King Frosted Barrage might well want the young lioness when she came of age and ready to mate with. For now, she was safe here and need not fear banishment. There was plenty of room in The Storm Lands.
:Four Years, Five Months:
Shadow of the Raven thought Crown of Honor was that meerkat that got away... They pounce and claw you! Ouch! Their training sadly failed. (You got a Scar: Anklebiter).
:Four Years, Seven Months:
Shadow Hunter informed Crown of Honor that several lionesses had run into the wilds. Crown of Honor knew all of those who were housed by King Frosted Barrage. He knew the ones coming of age too, and the only lioness who belonged to The Sentinel's Sun that might be forced to leave was Redemption. Instead of questioning why he had not been informed of this, Crown of Honor simply told this to The Sentinel and gathered the supplies necessary to ensure her well being. Then, he went to retrieve Redemption.
He found her asleep. Once more she looked once more into the eyes of her savior - Crown of Honor. He had come with food for her and spoke softly. "The Sentinel's Sun heard that you were forced out of King Frosted Barrage's territory. I have come to bring you home. This will never happen again."
Redemption was silent a moment. Then, her expression softened. She bumped Crown of Honor's head in a show of gratitude, and then with relish ate the precious beetles that they might sustain her to go home....
:Five Years, One Month:
You were about to settle in to munch your breakfast, but Crown of Honor stopped you. He pointed out that some of the meat had gone bad. Thanks for the save, bro.
:Five Years, Two Months:
You sparred with Crown of Honor and gained +616 EXP!
Crown of Honor has gained a scar from some over-zealous tussling - whoops!
+1x Scar: Tail has been equipped to him.
: Five Years, Four Months:
The Sentinel's Son proved too frail to continue on as the pride's monarch and gracefully stepped down to live as the Grandpaw of the pride. Thereupon, Crown of Honor took over as the king, and renamed himself in the tradition of the Storm Pride.
:Five Years, Five Months:
Yeaaah! You levelled up successfully and gained: +2 Strength, +3 Speed, +3 Smarts, +3 Stamina, +1 Agility!
:Five Years, Six Months:
Yeaaah! You levelled up successfully and gained: +1 Strength, +1 Speed, +9 Smarts, +1 Stamina, +2 Agility!
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