CLANS:
Highreach
The Badlands
Duskmore
Farpoint
Moonhallow
Snowstrand

CLAN LEADERS: Yannis, Ryuk, Keanu, Fancy, Dragon, Harley




HOW DO THE CLANS WORK?:

The clans function as individual "mini" prides of their own; with their own leaders, and their own lives. Though all clans follow the pride's four laws, individual clan's beliefs and ways of operating can be (and often are) vastly different.

However, at the end of the day, all clans belong to the pride Sichun and report solely to Yannis, who is the ultimate authority of them all.

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HIGHREACH.
LEADER: Yannis

Highreach is less a "clan," and more like the heart of Sichun; the empire, where the respective leaders and heads of the pride exist; a place. A paradise. Parents tell their cubs about Highreach in hopes of inspiring them to work hard so that they might some day live to see it. Pride members are generally buried in Highreach, no matter from which clan they come.

Most residents of Highreach stay within its borders, but depending on their rank, they may journey into the clans to provide assistance, aid, or to deliver orders.

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Highreach itself is a gorgeous paradise. Beautiful beaches, vibrant forests with all different kinds and colors of flowers and foliage. Waterfalls and lakes, winding rivers and hot springs. Anything you could ask for, it's in Highreach. The temperature itself is even perfect. It's rarely hot and even more rarely is it cold; it stays at a pretty even, ideal temperature all year round. And of course, such a paradise naturally draws in plenty of prey, so one never has to worry about going hungry.

Council positions are very infrequently empty, but other ranks like royal guards are recruited from time to time; how they're recruited changes. Sometimes, there's an actual recruitment, and sometimes they're personally hand-picked by the King. Either way, anyone that lives in Highreach has to be okay'd by the King to exist there. No one gets in without his approval.

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THE BADLANDS.
LEADER: Ryuk

The Badlands are located out in the farthest, and driest reaches of the territory. It's hot and mostly barren for miles, with the exception of the occasional cacti scattered here and there. There's no water, and no prey; it's a wanderers grave, as one is most certain to die without proper guidance. The closer to the heart of the territory you get, the more frequently vegetation begins to pop up. And at the center of it all, there's an oasis; where palm trees grow around the edges of the water, and you see the first real signs of life (and hope).

But even further than that, in the deepest parts of the territory, there's a paradise for predator and prey alike. Where there's actually green to be seen, and food to be had. There's even a small cove with a beach; very hidden away and private where a lot of the clan like to lounge when they're through with their duties.

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The inhabitants of The Badlands are a pretty rough group; they have to be in order to survive. Cubs are trained vigorously to learn the territory's layout so they don't get lost and wind up dead.

While The Badlands has it's own hidden beauty, that doesn't change how treacherous it really is. The Badlands denizens don't much need to worry about intruders, because anything that wanders in uninvited will inevitably succumb to the desert's heat and the maze that is their territory. Truly, when one doesn't know where to go, it's nearly impossible to find the heart of the territory; most will lose their way, and then lose their mind, and eventually, The Badlands will be their final resting place.

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DUSKMORE.
LEADER: Keanu

Duskmore is a gorgeous place with lots of green, rolling hills and tall mountains that encompass the territory and hide it away from the untrained eye. The land is filled with ample prey, beautiful flowers, and several small lakes, rivers, and waterfalls that run all throughout the territory.

The pride itself is very isolated from the outside world, and because it's hard to find, the denizens don't often have to worry about outside conflict. The only downside to this wonderful slice of heaven is that it's so calm and pleasant, that it's very easy for the inhabitants to become complacent and lazy. Some of those within Duskmore are very guilty of this, but others work hard to keep their brains sharp and their bodies active.

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FARPOINT.
LEADER: Fancy

Farpoint, as the name might imply, is the territory that is the furthest away from the others. The lions here live primarily on and along the cliffsides and beaches. The land is littered with rocks and uneven ground, and there aren't many trees to provide any kind of protection or shade. Luckily, it doesn't often get very hot in Farpoint; but the land can be dangerous if one isn't familiar with the territory. Since they live on cliffsides, there are a lot of sudden drops and places where the land just abruptly ends.

There have been many untimely deaths and injuries because of this terrain, and it's why the cubs in Farpoint are expected to learn the layout very thoroughly, and to always be mindful of where they walk. However, there are some upsides to this, including easily herding prey into a corner (or a steep fall) where they either die by the teeth of the clan, or fall to their deaths. In any case, it's often an easy meal.

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MOONHALLOW.
LEADER: Dragon

Moonhallow is the most initially off-putting and definitely the creepiest of all of the territories. The inhabitants here live in very dense forests that are enveloped by fog at all hours, and it can get so bad that it's hard to see even as close as a foot in front of you. The lions of Moonhallow are use to this, and rely on their sense of smell more than the average lion in order to safely navigate the land (and to be ever vigilant of who, or what, might be nearby).

However, deeper into the territory, past the initial thick fog, there's a clearing that houses a very beautiful flower field. There is little to no fog in this area, and many clan members find themselves relaxing here whenever they get the chance.

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The lions of Moonhallow are a strictly nocturnal bunch. They're almost never awake during the day. Unlike most of the other clans, Moonhallow isn't welcoming of just anybody. In fact, their territory location is kept secret from the rest of the pride (with the exception of the King), and generally the only way one joins the lions of Moonhallow is if the King sends someone there personally. Their clan is there to serve a purpose to the King, and to the whole of the pride.

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SNOWSTRAND.
LEADER: Harley

Snowstrand is a gorgeous, but brutal place to live. There's snow and ice all year long; it never melts, and it never gets hot, only less cold. The lions of Snowstrand live on and around the biggest mountain in the middle of the territory. To look in from the outside, it's truly a beautiful place; and at night, northern lights dance in the sky. Most of the lakes and rivers are frozen over, and if they aren't, they're deathly cold.

However cubs (and sometimes the adults too!) like to play on the ice when the weather's the coldest and the ice is least susceptible to breaking. Though the weather is cold and harsh all year long, winter is the most brutal. Prey is incredibly hard to find in the winter, and cubs born at this time of year typically don't survive. If they do, they're said to be a good omen for the clan.

Most of the clan (when not hunting, or working) like to hang out in the caves of the mountain. The caves shield them from the blistering cold, but there's also some hidden beauty if one were to go deeper. The territory is known for having crystal caves, and they're very beautiful to behold, especially at night.

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