Usually when a king passes onto the next life he hands down his territory and all his possessions to an heir. Usually.

In a rather closed off community in the plains of east Africa things are done a bit differently. Nothing is given unless it’s earned. That’s what the kings of the Bora Plains believe. When they die they want to make sure their pride is left in the paws of a lion who is worthy and able to protect their most precious possessions. Every year a tournament takes place in the heart of the Bora Plains. Kings, sub males, and even rogue lions take part in battles for the territories of the kings that have died that year.

In the past these tournaments have been presided over by the great King Shujaa. But this year the stern king took his place among the stars. His old fashioned ways were met with much opposition but none could beat the lion in battle so his word was law. Now though, the Great Tournament is without a leader, and as tradition states Shujaa’s territory and lionesses are up for grabs in this year’s tournament.

The Council of Champions has decided to open up the tournament to kings that do not reside in the Bora Plains in hopes that they can have a nice selection to choose from for the next tournament leader. Word traveled fast of the great bounty that is to be won and kings have journeyed from all corners of the continent to participate in this sacred competition.

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