SUNBAKED PRIDE

King: Coy Fish (Mongoose)
Advisor: Lashpaw (LadyLavellan)
Patron: Katsani

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Before Coy Fish was kinged, Sunbaked was a vibrantly green haven. The pride was nestled into a cluster of hills and mountains, surrounded by bog lands and swamps that were overgrown with flora. Prey was easy to come by and abundant as well, though the main food source were the alligators that claimed the marshlands. The pride had always been full of mainly mutated lions and lionesses along with hybrids. Any lion who was born abnormality free was chased off as soon as they hit a year in age or forced into one of the menial jobs such as cleaners or movers.

There was once a large river that ran through the territory, calm during the dry season and rageful during the wet season. The pride tended to only travel during the dry season, exchanging goods and services with other prides while the river was calm and content.

No one knows exactly how, but after Coy Fish arrived and claimed the crown for himself, the once flourishing lands became a dry landscape and the rivers began to shrink and dry up. There are a large quantity of caves scattered throughout the large pride lands, but one that rests on the outskirts catches almost everyones attention. The scent of disease and rot emanates from it. No one knows what is inside of it, and no one is allowed near it. It is called the Wastes Den, and said to be where all the rotting meat and other waste is thrown to keep the pride lands clean.

The other dens are much nicer and far more spacious, there is one for piebald and patched lionesses, another for those with primal features or primal variants. Then there is a cave for Leopons and Tigons, and still another for lionesses with manes and overgrown fur. A cave full of mismatched lionesses houses one that cannot seem to keep her tongue in her mouth and some with folded ears. A few just have slightly oversized fangs that poke out from their mouths. The next cave is a bit more rundown. In it are lions with mutated tails- be they shorter than normal or gone completely.

The brood mother's cave is a bit more secluded, full of fresh moss and decorated with plenty of flowers. This is the work of Soft Paw, a gentle clawless lioness who somehow still has love to give and share.

The pride also has an alliance with the Cavewalkers- trading herbs, growth, and sometimes meats for the gems that could only be found within the other's pride.

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The Hierarchy

The cast system of Sunbaked is very strict and not easily changed nor maneuvered. For those without jobs or tasks it is as follows:

Primals, such as Ferus, Felis, or Smilus, are the highest ranking in the pride. They will eat first and have the most decorated and comfortable cave. It is closest to the King's den and the 'oasis' in the center of the pride. They tend to make up the guards and huntresses of the pride, though sometimes they will fill other roles if they are suited to them. So far only primals have become advisors to the king.

Hybrids, otherwise known either as Leopons or Tigons. They make up the second tier. Hybrids are treated with respect, but often looked down upon and seen as simpler than the rest of the pride members. Most are viewed as trophies and decorated accordingly with various jewelry. They are usually not assigned any roles as their main tasks are breeding and looking pretty.

Zebra-Mimics, a name for those with piebald or patched mutations along with achromia or melanistic lions. The third rank and most abundant in the pride. Their den is the largest of them all, full as it is. Zebra-Mimics, or just Zebs, tend to go into scouting or gathering. Occasionally some will become huntresses or nearly any other position, though none has become an advisor. Their den is closer to the dwarves and farther from the center.

Dwarves make up the fourth tier. There are a surprising number of them and they are usually pride-messengers, meaning they remain within the pride and help deliver and carry items to different dens. Dwarves are treated well enough, and seen as more capable than the hybrids, but they are still seen as inferior to the other ranks above them.

Hidden Mutts, or mutations that only present themselves as an adult. This includes things such as fur and mane(less) mutations, overgrown claws or teeth, and double uteruses. Hidden lions are very nearly the lowest tier and treated as such. They are rarely respected and usually take the scrap jobs such as cleaning and removing the rotted food from the hoard. Those with double uteruses are usually kept near the king's den and only he and a few trusted individuals are allowed to breed with them.

Oddities, this tier is every other mutation such as tailless, polycaudal, toothless, overgrown tongue, clawless, blind, and eyeless. These are the lowest tier of mutations, seen as dispensable and useless. Coy prefers to keep them alive, but won't really notice if they go missing if they do not have a job.

The Wastes consists of Moogly and some unlucky cubs. These are the unmutated lions birthed in the pride. They are killed at 1 year and 1 month old usually, unless Moogly is able to distract Coy Fish. They are given whatever remains at the very end to eat.

The Jobs and Roles

Now, those with jobs are exempt from the mutation hierarchy and seen above the hybrids but not the primals. They basically become tier 1.5 in a sense. The jobs are as follows:

Royals, They king and queen, along with any heir they may produce. They are the top ranked and not to be underestimated. Whatever they say goes. They will always eat first and never have to work a day in their life. To question a royal is to wish for death.

Advisor, has always been a primal lion. Whenever the King is away, the advisor is in charge. The advisor is the only one who can question the king without risk (usually). The advisor, if a male, is allowed to pick second of which lionesses he wishes to breed with and eats at the same time as the royal family.

Head Guard is in charge of the patrols and the shifts of their guards. They maintain order and safety for the pride and make sure that no one enters or leaves without either the king's or the advisor's permission. They will eat third, only beginning when the advisor and the royal family has finished.

Head Huntress selects the teams for each hunt and directs them to the prey. She commands the huntresses and makes sure that the hoard is always stocked with enough food. She will eat with the head guard, able to begin as soon as the royal family and the advisor is done.

Head Scout the leader of the scouts and the one who maintains the borders. The scouts will always go past the borders to patrol, making sure that the guards are warned ahead of time if someone is approaching the border. The head scout chooses the pairs and where they start. They will also dictate what to do if any scouts encounter a stranger on their patrols. The head scout eats with the head guard and the head huntress, beginning once the royal advisor and royal family have finished.

Head Denmother, she is in charge of all the den and broodmothers. She divvies up the cubs and chooses who can and cannot become a broodmother. Her word is final when it comes to the cubs and not even the advisor can go against her, only the king can disobey the head denmother in regards to cubs. She is in charge of training the next broodmothers and making sure that her fellow denmothers are properly training the cubs. She eats with the rest of the heads, starting once the royal family and the advisor have finished.

Head Messenger, the one in charge of delivering items and trades both within and without the territory. They are usually assigned a fellow guard to travel with them and keep them safe on their adventures. The Head Messenger decides which trade routes are covered by who and how many messengers are needed to make certain deliveries. Their decisions are almost always based upon stamina and strength, very rarely is intelligence a part of being a good messenger. They eat with the rest of the heads.

Head Healer, the herbalist and medicinal wizard of the pride. They tend to the wounds and ailments of everyone and assist with birthing and death as needed. They often will travel with the scouts to find herbs that they cannot grow in their own den. They eat third with the rest of the Heads.


Scouts, Guards, Denmothers, Messengers, Nurses, the minions of the heads. They all get to eat when the last Head has finished their meal, often times fighting each other over the juiciest bits. Scouts obey the head scout, going on patrol outside of the territory's borders and exploring new areas as their Head, Advisor, or King request. Guards patrol the borders and watch over the territory from within. They are assigned posts from their Head and will occasionally team up with scouts or messengers to explore or trade with other prides. The denmothers watch and train the cubs, always striving to meet their Head's expectations. They stay within the territory, only occasionally leaving the broodmothers den to help cubs learn and expend their energy. They are assigned cubs by their Head and stay with them until they reach 11 months old, where they will then send them off to become apprentices. Messengers help with deliveries and trades both within and without the pride. Nurses assist the Healer with gathering supplies, tending to the less life-threatening illnesses, and helping to teach the apprentice Denmother's about various illnesses.


Apprentices, the next generation of workers. Each has their own lessons depending upon who they are learning from;

Scouts: follow their Head and, once a week, train with the guards for at least a year until they learn the routes, scents, and fighting techniques useful for scouting.

Guards: Train with their Head, attempting to best them in battle, for at least a year. They are occasionally sent off to train with the Head scout to learn how to track and differentiate between all the various scents.

Denmothers: Apprentice under the Head Denmother, taking care of at most three cubs by themselves for as long as they can without snapping at them. They are often sent to apprentice under the nurses for a few days to learn common signs of sickness and quick fixes for simpler ailments.

Healer/Nurses: If they are apprenticing under the healer, their training will be far more intense and more 'learn on the job' than a nurse. They will tend to any guards wounded during training and practice killing blows on fresh caught prey- in case they ever need to euthanize a fellow lion who is too far gone and hurt to be saved. If they are an apprentice of a nurse, they will be focused on gathering herbs and spider silk. They will also learn how to treat minor ailments, assist with more serious issues, and focus on tending to the cubs.

Messengers: The first month of their apprenticeship is spent shadowing the other heads for a whole day. Each day they shadow a different head and rotate until the month is up, once that is finished they then travel with the Head Messenger to learn the trade routes and best paths to take. This takes about 11 months to a full year.

Jobless, those who either have no apprenticeship or no job. They eat last and are often left with barely enough. The hierarchy applies here, starting with jobless primals and working down to the Oddities. The Wastes are only given the bits that no one else wants to eat.

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Map of The Territory


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Traditions and Ceremonies

Sunbaked has always worshipped Katsani, the deity of the hunt and of fear. They said that she had been the one to bless their pride lands with such abundance when it came to prey.

To worship Katsani, Sunbaked holds a ceremony in her honor every new moon. Before Coy Fish, they would send out their best hunters to find the biggest prey animal they could and terrorize it as they herded it back to the altar on the outskirts of the pride. Then they would brutally slay the creature once they had maimed it nearly to death upon the stone of Katsani's altar. Afterwards, the pride would have a feast and celebrate well into the next day, dancing and telling stories of the greatest hunts they had been a part of.
After Coy Fish, they would find a nonmutated lion or lioness and herd them to the altar before brutally murdering them. There would be no celebration, no feast, and no party. That is all that would happen before everyone would go back to work.

Sunbaked used to honor Luanne as well, her altar built within a tree near the bog. They would have a ceremony for her every full moon, offering her frogs of various sizes and colors and each pride member giving a drop of their blood to the murky water that surrounded Luanne's altar. Once every adult had given an offering to the goddess, they once more would throw a celebration and a feast. This one focused on reminding friends and family members of their inner strength and being free with the love you gave to others. Whenever anyone had to journey through the marshes that surrounded Sunbaked, they would offer what they hoped to be a worthy sacrifice to Luanne before they were set to travel. They knew it was accepted when they saw bluish wisps of light dancing above the water that marked their trail.
Coy Fish abolished the worship of Luanne completely, hating what she stood for.

Sunbaked has always held the tradition of tying mates together with a large celebration. There is usually a feast and occasionally singing as well. Fermented marula fruit is a must have at mate-ship ceremonies. Prior to the mateship, one of the members of the future couple was to travel to the Oasis where the mandrills lived and commission a mate-tie from them. This could take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending upon what was specified. The mandrills would state their price and the future mate would have to pay it before the mandrills would even begin to work on the piece. It has always been a slightly thick and longer metal tube, about the size of the center pawpad of a cub. This is then woven into the manes and/or tails of the new mates during the ceremony.

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Current Members:

Head Denmother: Royalfrost(Ana & Co.)

Denmothers (max 4 allowed):
-- Moogly (Mongoose) Deceased
-- Soft Paw (Mongoose)

Head Warrior/Guard: Hyena Hops (Hyena or Hops) (Frostblight)

Warriors/Guards (Max 4 per pride):
-- Jack (Ace) Ran Away
-- Lashpaw Promoted to Advisor
-- CutThroat (Mongoose)
-- Sandy (Juno)
-- Petra (Avi/Kai)

Head Healer: Talus (Rayb1rd)

Head Scout: Harbinger (Mongoose)

Scouts (4/pride):
-- Frost (Apprentice) (Juno)
-- Antelope (Turkey)

Huntresses:
-- Jaguar (Juno)

Priest/Priestess: BlackBlood (Ace)

Messengers:
-- Rustruff (LadyLavellan)

Royalty:
-- Raughan Caskthorne (Raughan) (Raya)

Adolescents (age 1-1year 11months without jobs/not apprentices):
-- Arune (Aru) (Scorpioness)

Cubs
-- Silver (Ace) Ran Away with Jack
-- Bristleback (Bristle) (LadyLavellan)
-- Quill and Anara (Twins) (Tea)
-- Carnelian (Turkey)

Jobless/Demoted:
-- Amidala (Ami or Dala) (Tea)
-- Laplily (Randomness)

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The Ripple Pride
The Ripple Pride lives in "The Pond Between Worlds" an almost magical pond where 4 terrains meet. The first and albeit most dangerous realm is the savannah, inhabited by a multitude of dangerous predators and overrun with wild dogs, always warring with the multitude of prides that have taken host there. The savannah itself proves dangerous containing not only the natural dangers of extreme heat but also the dangers of traps laid by viscous humans, although sacred beetles are found almost exclusively in the savanna complicating the balance of pride life. The grassy battlefield is also extremely warm, though sparse shade is provided through the limited acacia trees.
The 2nd terrain the Rainforest is almost the polar opposite with plenty of shade and warm humid nights. The prides that do live there generally mean no harm, and coexist almost peacefully with the wildlife which is more abundant there then anywhere else, the elementals of the pride use herbs and plants almost exclusively from the Rainforest. However nothing is ever as it seems and the Rainforest though it appears friendly at first glance is actually under the thumb of a rival pride who closely guard their secrets and the treasures of the rain forests, lions who stay their long are sure to encounter a pride assassin trying to convert them to their own pride or kill them if they object.
The 3rd terrain is where the Ripple Pride makes their home and is the better of the four options. The 3rd terrain is rather hilly with cooler temperatures but is fairly livable. There are a number of caves in which the pride makes their homes in. Gems are in abundance here as well as small game and if you're lucky the occasional mountain goat. However lions aren't the only predators roaming the hills foxes, coyotes and wildcats also live in caves but the prides tight defence usually keeps them at bay.
The 4th terrain is not important in this RP. For the pride's sake think of it as a fenced off poacher lair (Will add more detail later you can check out my pride lore for the usual 4th terrain)
https://www.lioden.com/topic.php?id=304429454253

Ranks (Numbers are order of eating)
1.Elders-The true leaders of the pride Elder lionesses who keep the pride running and organize ranks, knowing exactly what needs to be done and when.
2.Mothers&Cubs-Moms and cubs who eat and begin very light training (Moms are only excused from hunting for 3 months they then hunt small game with cubs in tow)
3.King-Tint, in charge of making sure relations are good and picking up the slack when resources are low.
4.Elementals-The healers of the group, they care for the sick and injured but also cause the sick and injured of other prides by making poisons and weapons. They are also oracles between the prides ancestors and particularly good at threat assessments of other prides and wanderers.
5.Broodmothers-Caring for cubs and organizing pride sleeping arrangements mothers can be temporary brood mothers.
6.Patrollers-In charge of getting the lay of the land and being additional support for food and supplies, can be sent out on specific missions by Elders and huntresses.
7.Huntresses-Allowed to eat 15% of their kills on hunts and eat and additional helpings at the pride. They are in charge of making sure that all kills are skinned for their valuable hides,and operating the local trading branch on days where the pride makes the trip to the central trading island.
8.Warriors-The protectors and fighters of the pride in charge of keeping everyone in peak physical condition, and neutralizing potential threats. They also pin any newcomers for interrogation before they are allowed to mingle with the pride.
9.Adolescents/Apprentices-Required to hunt for themselves as a test of strength. Apprentices with an Elder for lessons and pride history then with each job on a rotating schedule for hands on work until they choose if they stay in the pride to do a job or leave the pride to become a wanderer.

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Cavewalkers
Legends of Lions telling underground in intricate cave systems had been lost over many generations. Until a young male remembers the stories from his Cubhood. Now, His mane fully grown and his ego the same size, Sets out to make his own pride....
Adir, a lion from the Western Wastelands, Strives to make a safe haven for all Lions no matter their looks or blemishes. He strives to return a generation of Lions to the ancient ways of Cave-dwelling. Upon his travels, he meets his eventual Pride members along the way. A Show Lioness from a Circus, an Infertile Lioness who strives to protect cubs, a Lioness who seems to be forged of Sunrise itself and many many more Lions. But Most interestingly of all is his Second in Line heir to the throne. Nzinga is cold and cruel, He has dubbed himself "The Stormsoul" as he was found abandoned in a Lion shell. He shows cruelty to prey, cubs and Lions. However Adir is blinded by love of the Cub. Only Cherwine and Cthulu have seen his treachery. Siding with evil Mutant Marlboro, Planning the Death of Adir and Prince Lilith, and even the entire takeover of the Pridelands.
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The Territory of the Cavewalker's pride is located in a large cavernous cave system. as if were a maze, only certain Lions have the gall to traverse the Winding maze.
The Hierarchy system of The Cavewalkers is simple. The Leader and Caveguard, Their Three chosen Male heirs, The princesses, the Broodmother and then the Unlisteds.
Cubs will not be named until the age of 2 months.
Unlisteds: Will choose a profession when they reach 2 years of age, Broodmother, Medic, Huntress and Caveguard are the main Four.
Broodmothers: They are highly prestigious in the system, For they take on the highest honor. Protecting the Future generations.
Medics: The Medic is usually infertile, or if not they are not allowed to ever take a Mate. They can be either sex, and must be chosen by the Scrying Stone before the next Bloodmoon (If the previous Medic is dead).
Heirs: The eldest Shall take Adir's place, regardless of gender.
caveguards: The Caveguards Dictate the alliances and wars chosen. They negotiate peace and direct the attacks on other prides, and have access to the Hoard and all territory.
Leaders: The leader handles all affairs, And makes all decisions for the entirety of the pride and chooses the Heirs.
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The structure of the Territory is Underground, underneath a Maw as if Mother Earth had opened the underworld to sing. Wind howls through the tunnels in a slow song, and the sound of tusseling cubs or Sparing Submales is hear among the song.
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Lions:
Leader- Adir
Caveguard: Ashanah
Heirs: Nzinga, Drago, Hero.
Medics: Aberesh and Brightsting
Broodmother: Cherwine
Hunters: Clueless, Simmer, Fanger, Graham Cracker, Heathersong, Copper
Unlisteds: Ivy, Astral, Nebula, Karma, Chiquatita, Quagga, Tundra, Aissane, Moss, Cynder, Four Nameless Cubs.

NPC(s):
((This lion is not mine yet))
Marlboro The Bloodthirsty (Primal Ferus Male; Dictator of the Claws of Chaos)
Brutal Matriarch, Kingfish (The Wife/executionor of Claws of Chaos)
Maran the Small. (Dwarf Rebel Leader of the Blue Crescent)
Skullbao the Sabre-fanged. (A Rogue Primal Fanged Queen, The mother of Nzinga)

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The Sun Pride

King: Shun (my main male)

Heir: Slade (sub male)

Queen: Taka (look at my Pride members)

Description:
Over in the grasslands, a certain pride stands out. The Sun Pride. The Pride's camp stands at least 30 meters away from a stream that cones and goes throughout the seasons.

Sub males: The males that patrol the area and defend the Pride like warriors.

Heir: The king's Heir is responsible for setting out patrols of the territory and leading attacks when needed. They also tend to train the younger males.

Head Broodmother: The head BM makes sure the other broodmothers are doing their jobs while they help protect the cubs as well. Usually the eldest broodmother is chosen to be the head.

Broodmothers: The broodmothers take the important task of watching the cubs, especially when the river is full and flowing. The king chooses a broodmother that has experience with cubs and self defense. They must be patient with cubs and quick on their paws

Hunters: Of course, our lionesses need to take part in being the hunters for the pride. Normally in groups of five, the hunters will take at least 2 adolescents to go watch and learn.

Queen: Only one queen is to be chosen by the king. Also known as "the main female", the queen is in charge of setting out hunting parties and choosing which adolescents should go out and watch the hunt. Each day, a different adolescent must be chosen to keep the experience fair.

Grandpaw: The grandpaw is the former king of the pride. After retirement, he will take his place in relaxing with the elders and enjoying the rest of his days in peace.

Herbalist: It's usually the infertile or the weakest females that become an Herbalist. Specially chosen by the Scrying Stone and The Ghost Pride (afterlife and spirit world), herbalists are given the special gift to have a great knowledge with herbs and their uses. They are chosen by walking with the other adolescents to the Scrying Stone so they can see their future roles in the Pride. If one dreams about being a herbalist, it is then that they are gifted with the knowledge of herbs.

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((THIS PRIDE IS NOT REALLY A DYNASTY YET, THEY'RE JUST A PACK OF BLOODTHIRSTY ROGUES. THEY ARE THE CAVEWALKER ENEMY))

Brutalclaws

Leader- Marlboro: A massive Ferus primal, his fur is onyx and his made a dark bloody red. His claws are curved and cruel, hence the name of his warriors. He was responsible for the extinction and slaughter of the Solarites, which was Adir's former pride.
Queen- Fatal- A bone-colored lioness with many scars and blood-stains around her mouth and overgrown claws
Scouts-
Stone- A massive grey and black primal
Oddball- A tigon with firey red spots
Snake- A greenish-grey Lioness with overgrown fangs
Hawk- Tawny and red primal with blue eyes
Medic-
Kieran- A black and white speckled dwarf with yellow eyes and a black mane, He betrays the BrutalClaws by aiding the Cavewalkers.
20 unamed Primal warriors.....
Territory- Open wasteland, covered in bones and rotting flesh and blood.
Rules: This band of rogues hate "Normalities" and slaughter these normalities on sight, they only wish for Mutated lions, this is due to trauma from Marlboro, who was criticized in the Solarites for beng a Primal.

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Sleekwater Pride

King: 1/1 Filled by: King Angel (frostblight)
Advisor: N/A
Patron: N/A
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Sleekwater was founded under the messenger of Lushpelt- when he helped the snags of the pride escape before the war between Lushpelt and Sunbaked. The pride is settled in a mangrove, with a beautiful cove to the near east.

Often refered too as " The altar cove" This is where their altars to dieties lay. They all outline the rim of the cove- making it appear like a roundtable of sorts.
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Decor and role descriptions
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Decor is still very important to this pride much like it was in Lushpelt- often referred to as fittings, or being fitted. Each cub will receive a fitting once they’ve aged into a young adult and gain a role in the pride. Depending on what role they’re entering, the fittings differ.

King (on occasion Queen)
Rules over the pride and talks during ceremonies. Also in charge of overseeing large punishments, killings, or banishment. Also breeds with those who are worthy to keep the population up.

Fittings
Anything pretty or jeweled

Elders
The oldest and retired of the clan are often respected and treated well. It’s treason to go against one- or hurt one.

Fittings
Thick furs

Royalty:
Family of the king adopted or by blood- can choose to take on a role or can be demoted to one if the king says as such, otherwise- get to lounge around and be treated like a gem.
Fittings:
Same as kings

Advisor
Oversees the head roles- and takes note of disloyalty or drama. Also in charge of settling problems that do not require the king.
Fittings
Often seen in legwear of all kinds

Messenger
Send messages from Lushpelt to other prides, often known for their speed and stamina.
Fittings include
A large pouch for holding things or trades, as well as body paint of some kind.

Grave tender
Tends to the graves of the prides dead. Making sure they are clean and happy.

Fittings include:
Face paint and or boots or paw wear.

Head Grave tenders

Often have the power to speak with ghosts- and can not speak with the gods because of this. They'll help spirits into the afterlife- as well as recite their final wishes to their loved ones if any are made. Also incharge of wills.

Fittings include:
Dark clothing and veils.

Gardener: Help grow fresh herbs and flowers for the pride to use in medcine and rituals. Are led by the Farmer or Head gardener.

fittings include: Leg wraps and necklaces

Crafters
Build bridges, mud huts, and tools for the pride. Also often used when needing something artistic built or made like tombstones or tapastries/Bags and leather wear.
Armor and leaves- on occasion flowers.

Brood mothers
Takes care of all the cubs of the pride. As well as monitors Lionesses ages and fertility, and chooses Lionesses to breed with the king. Lions that have given birth are also considered Broodmothers- although temporarily so.
Fittings include
Flowers of all kinds and jewelry

Healer
Helps with sick or injured lions in the pride. Also in charge of disposing of Lion meat, or dead bodies.
Fittings include
Veils and body paint, on occasion armor

Nurses
Helps the main healer of the clan by, collecting herbs, helping with medical procedures, Tending to those on bedrest, and cleaning the healer den
Fittings include:
Body paint and on ocassion small headwear pieces

Guard
Lions that are tasked with hunting, guarding the clan, and assisting the king with little tasks.
Fittings include
Often seen in snake skin or scales. As well as Body paint or leg wear.

Priest
Tasked with caring for the altars in the pride as well as organizing and performing sacrifices or rituals. As there are two- each priest is assigned certain active altars.
Fittings
Often draped in scarves or headwear. Are forbidden from using body paint.

Cubs
The youngest members of the pride- and will be kept regardless of pelt until they reach young adulthood- where they will be outcast or turned into a snag. Despite this- if a cub has a normal pelt, it’s encouraged that the Broodmothers do not provide them with any comfort or protection from other cubs bullying and attacks. Cubs with desirable pelts are encouraged to bully those with common ones.
Fittings
None

All head roles of each job are responsible for guiding those under them in their group. This includes punishment, tasks, praise, or reassignment. They also report to the advisor every other month for a report.

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RANKING SYSTEM:
King>Royalty>Advisor>Heads>all others


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Cast
Royalty: 0/Any amount Filled by: N/A
Cubs: 0/Any amount Filled by: N/A
Elders: 0/any amount Filled by: N/A
Priest: 1/2 Filled by: Najwa (Tea)
Messenger: 0/1 Filled by: N/A
Head Gardener: 0/1 Filled by: N/A
Gardener: 0/4 Filled by: N/A
Head grave tender : 1/1 filled by: Dayla (Frostblight)
Head crafter: 0/1 Filled by: N/A
Crafter: 0/any amount Filled by: N/A
Brood mother: 1/2 Filled by: Adora (Kai (He/They))
Healer: 1/1 Filled by: Elvira (Tea)
Nurse: 0/3 Filled by: N/A
Guard: 1/ Any amount: Filled by: N/A


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Current and active Altars
Pethos: Active
Atia: Active
Kivuli: Active
Katsani: Active
Afyasi: Active
Luanne: Active
Tigran: Active
Danestra: Active
Israthel: Active
Vis-Traum:Active
Malefica: Active
Somnus: Active
Mwanga: Active

Clan lingo:

Rot Pride: Sunbaked
Grime Pride: Cavewalkers
Mutts: Those with mutations
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Map
The pride is located in a rather large mangrove- with thick forests nearby.

Things on the ground

The main area: The main land before the shore- this is where meetings, announcments, and votes are held. The meeting stone also resides here- being a large black rock that juts up from the ground.

The shore: As you'd expect, the shore is where the mangrove turns into beach. Often a hotspot for relaxing, cubs and broodmothers, and fishing.

The garden:
The garden is a large flat space of rich soil- watered by small streams built into the soil. Making the area pretty muddy and dirty.

The garden hut:
This is where all seedlings and tools used for gardening are held

The Altar cove: A small cove that's outlined with black stones- some of which dip into the shoreline. The altars for each god is placed here- (Except for those who's altars must be in a specific spot. )

Lovers Cave: A small damp cave thats floored with nesting material and glows from all the blue reflective gems inside it. Mates often come here to breed, as well as cuddle. You can find the entrance too it near Pethos's altar- as a hole in the sand- that tunnels under a large black stone.

Graveyard: A barren flat space a few paces into the forest- this is where the dead are burried.

In the trees

The treetops are able to be accessed by one ladder- or climbing a nearby tree. You can find the following dens here- which are conected by bridges. All on diffrent branches.

Crafters den
Common den (For adults)
Junior den (for adols)
Nursery den (for cubs and broodmothers)
Guards den
Priests den (In the treetops near Altar cove)
Messengers den
Advisors den (near kings den)
Healers den

Kings den: The kings den is the larges hut in the mangrove- built on the tree tops using mud and wood- it has two levels.

First level: Includes the throne room, Dinning room for private dinners, Bathing room (a lot like the hotsprings but it's just a large tub of lukewarm water), And the balcony- which looks out over the pride.

Second level: Includes the King's nest, wardrobe, and desk.
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Festivals

Sleekpelt pride is known for having festivals once held by lushpelt to boost moral of the clan every now and again- some of the festivals held include the following

New brush festivals: Festivals that celebrate the coming of a new season, often with dancing, grooming piles, songs, and sleeping in the branches of the altar tree overnight.

Tournaments: Battles between all who wish to join- also filled with dancing, betting, singing, and a large bonfire afterwards that all will fall asleep around

Mating Ceremony: A union of two or more lions under the priests blessing in the center of the Altar cove. Often decorated with shells and flowers and whatever else the advior may plan. The two are mated- spend the day partying and enjoying friends. Then spend the night in the lovers den- and or under Petho's tree.


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NPCS
N/A

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Fazing Eclipse Pride

King (1/1): Breaking Eclipse (Turkey)

Advisor (1/1): Reed (Tea)

Lead Hunter (1/1): Vitani (Juno)

Head Scout (1/1): N/A

Head Guard (1/1): N/A (Mongoose)
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Scouts (0/3)

Hunters (1/5): Kendi (Juno)

Cubs (1/?): Kazi (Juno)

Royalty (1/?) Dazed Solar (Turkey)

‘Burdens’ (1/?): Wet Grass (Turkey)

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FAZING ECLIPSE PRIDE TERRITORY

It is a florishing land, and the pride believes this is because of the blood deity, Achak, blessing their pride.

BURDEN DEN: A den for weaker lions or lions that stuck out too much.

ROYALTY DEN: For heirs, royalty, the advisor, etc.

KING’S DEN: The name says it all, but it is quite big and guarded by lots of lions.

CUB’S COVE: A little den that is safe and protected by thorns near the entrance that is hard to see unless you know it is there.

THE DENS: A bunch of dens for every other role.

THE GRAVEYARD: Dead lions are buried here, with a special garden area for deceased royals, an area for dead burdens (still taken good care of), and an area for everyone else that perished.

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ROLES:

Burdens - 1/? - Weak lions and some mutated lions, such as achromias, who are thought to bring bad luck and scare away prey with their bright pelts. Melanism lions don’t go here, as it is thought their fur colour brings rain and happiness. Hybrids go here as they are thought to be disgusting, the thought of a lioness mating with a different creature, and are also thought of as a sign of disloyalty.
Burdens are quite similar to snags in Lushpelt pride, although they don’t care about pelt rarity.

(The only non-burden mutations are the regular primal and melanism, as well as mane muts and DU.)

Members - Any hunter or scout will be put below.

Cubs - Young cubs or adolescents with no role.

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TRADITIONS

They will sometimes sacrifice lion blood to Achak, without killing anyone. (Such as a royal spilling a few drops of blood.

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BarleyPlains Pride

RANKS
((Ranks are ordered from highway to lowest))

King(max 1):
- Kareem (Tea)

Advisor(max 1):
- Brush (Juno)

Priestess(max 1):
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Queen (max 3):
- Florish (Turkey)
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-

Royals (max n/a):
- Bubble (Turkey)
- Sasha (Raybird)
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Elders (max n/a):
-
-
-

Lead healer(max 1):
-

Nurses(max 5):
-
-
-
-
-

Lead broodmother (max 1):
-

Broodmothers (max 5):
-
-
-
-
-

Cubs (max n/a):
- water Lily (mongoose)
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-

Lead guard (max 1):
-

Guards (max 8):
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Lead hunter (max 1):
- Sidon (Raya)

Hunters (max n/a):
-
-
-

Members (max n/a)
-
-
-

Apprentices (max n/a):
-
-
-

Scum (max n/a):
-
-
-

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RANK INFO :

King: king rules over the pride, makes sure everyone is accounted for, keeps everything in order

Advisor: advises the king on difficult decisions

Priestess: bears witness to the alters and informs the king on what to do in certain events

Queens: bear the kings cubs and care for them but also give advice

Royals: any of the kings cubs, royals also include Queens

Elders: elder lions/lionesses over the age of 13 years. Very respected for their longevity and wisdom, if any elder was abused it would mean certain death or consequence for the abuser but elders themselves are not excused from bad behavior

Lead healer: the main healer meant to tend to most patients, and to train new healer

Nurse: meant to help the healer and tend to patients and gather supplies while training other nurses

Lead broodmother: meant to teach any brood mother apprentice and keep other Broodmothers in line

Broodmother: to raise and tend to cubs when the mother is away or out

Cubs: just be cubs

Lead guard: teach apprentice guards and keep and lead other guards

Guards: meant to protect the pride camp while also mediating any small disputes

Lead hunter: meant to teach any apprentice hunters and keep other hunters in line and lead them

Hunters: meant to catch prey and food for the pride, usually respected

Members: any pride member without a job

Apprentice: when not being trained for their job they are doing tasks such as changing nests and cleaning dens and helping the elders

Scum: scum are the lowest of the low, usually prisoners or those serving time as Scum as a punishment. They get the scraps of prey and are usually branded with a line Their days are spent picking bones clean and plucking birds and gathering grasses for nests. They are to do the dirtiest of jobs

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PRIDE CAMP:

King’s den : toward the far north side of the camp at top a hill sheltered by brush and trees is a large den with a puddle in it.

Advisor’s den : the advisors den is to the right of the kings den. It is similar in structure just not as large

Queens’ den : queens den is to the left of the kings den, larger and more open as to accompany cubs

Elders’ den: elders den is sandwiched between the Broodmothers den and the guards den

Priestess den: across from the elders den

Healer’s den: to the left of the priestess den

Royals’ den: royals den is to the left of the queens den

Broodmothers’ den: Broodmothers den is to the right of the elders den

Guards’ den: guards den is to the right of the advisors den

Hunters’ den: hunters den is to the right of the Broodmothers den

Scum den: scum den across the hunters den

Layout:

(King)
(Advisor). (Queen)
(Guards). (Royals)
(Elders). Center (Priestess)
(Broodmother). (Healers)
(Hunters).
(Scum)


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PRIDE TERRITORY:

- The pride camp being in the center.
- Up north is a he barren plains, usually dry very few trees but some cover, good for hunting. This is where alters of deities are placed
- To the east is the rocky springs, rocky outcroppings that hold springs of water, a good place to rest and refresh.
- To the west is the grove of low trees, good for hunting lots of cover, though thick brush can be loud.
- Down south is the wetlands, marshy area with tall reefs and grasses, usually considered far to wet to hunt but they manage.

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TRADITIONS & RITUALS:

Funeral: for any known member of the pride that had been with them longer than 1 year. Their body will be burned and their skull taken to the springs to be buried amongst the stones in hopes that their spirits will be reincarnated with the springs energy

Royal Cub birth: the king will get the priestess to make a mixture of honey and herbs, and then lap some of the mixture And spread it onto the cubs head

Apprentice to adult: they will get their whiskers clipped so they may grow them out as a new adult to the pride

Retirement: they will be thanks for their service and be given flowers

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Deities worshiped:

- Renata
- Asteria
- Katsani
- Afyasi
- Luanne
- Atia
- Trigan
- Kivuli
- Daenestra
- Israthel
- Vis-Traum
- Maleficia
- Somnus
- Pethos
- Mwanga
- Abaddon
- Ig ashu

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Celestial Dawning, also gos by Lunar pride

King: Kabir (Avi/Kai )
Advisor: Shy, ( Frostblight )
Main Patrons: Heron and Asteria.
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Long ago, lions and lioness came together under the stars, a land empty and void, only filled by grasslands. There were three of them, and as they slept, tress began to grow, plants beginning to sprout, and soon a forest surrounded them. This is said to have been the beginning of Celestial Dawning, and that the pride had been blessed by the gods, causing the pride to have a close relationship with the gods and deities.

Long after this, a king named Pierce was born. He grew up spoiled and sought after, all who knew him were either jealous of him, or despised him. The land began to wither and die when he was king, he began to chase away those who questioned his authority, and those who appeared “ugly” or “odd” to him. Everyone under his rule was miserable, some even tried running away, but to no avail. But then, Kabir came along. Kabir was the un-legitimate son of Pierce, one of the many of his un-legitimate children, and along with the help of his half-sister, Raiden, he slayed his father, then claiming the throne- becoming king, and making his sister advisor, before she stepped down. Under Kabir’s reign, the forest began to grow as it never had before, flowers beginning to sprout and herbs seemingly growing out of nowhere. Kabir began a new, flourishing era for his pride, giving it the name, Lunar Pride, although it continued to have it’s past name, Celestial Dawning.

Kabir is the current king of the Lunar Pride, trying to undo what the past king, his father, had done, accepting all lions and lionesses despite their looks, creating a safe haven for those who needed it, and for those who don’t.
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Fresh grasslands, forests, and plant-life, hidden by trees and hills, secluded by the vast, and thick forests. The pride builds their dens out of tress and hills, being close with nature as it is a key part in how they work. A long, narrow river runs through the forests, a part of how the lionesses find their prey, as many thirsty animals drink from it. The land is rich with soil and plants, the sky clear of clouds and full of stars during the night. Sweet smells and auras push through the pride, luring in small animals who go astray.

The den mothers dens are made out of hills and caves, surrounded and overrun by flowers and berries, nesting materials neatly stacked near the entrance of each den, cubs of all sized and looks seen running and rolling around in the grass, the mothers den is the most spacious of all the dens, as the “pure” cubs are regularly used for rituals. When the god, Asteria is pleased, these rituals are held off.

As you stray further down the path, away from the den mothers den, you will reach a cave, ten times as large as the den mothers. In it, healers of all colors and looks reside, trading with lions who have no jobs, instead tasked with finding & planting herbs, berries, and plants of all kinds. Moss and grass overrun the cave, the grass around it growing short and worn out from all of the lions and lionesses coming and leaving.

The next road shows where some of the mutated and non mutated cubs and lions play, a few mates watching over their cubs together. Celestial Dawning is a safe haven for all, including mutations. A few rogues and exiled lions and lionesses come here to feel welcomed.
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The pride heavily relays on their gods, mainly the god Asteria. They regularly make rituals to them, earning priests the upmost respect, as they do with all of their worshiped gods. Cubs who are born without mutations, including their full heritage, are sacrificed for the god, Asteria. Besides sacrificing, they are not to strict on anything, the pride holding festivals full of treats and happiness, usually due to a good fortunate such as a new mating or birth. All mutations are treated the same, as well as all lions and lionesses. However, Royals will not be allowed to mate if the god Asteria does not bless their love, and non royals are pushed away from mating with a lover Asteria did not bless.
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All kinds of lions, cubs, and lionesses run around the pride, each of them having an important role.
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Role descriptions

King and Queen:
Tasked with blessing offerings made to their worshipped deity. They look over all the roles, being the head of the pride.They both have their own den, decorated with flowers, pelts, and silks.
Royalty:
As well as the king and queen, they are tasked with blessing the offerings made to their worshipped deities. They are given special dens decorated with pelts and silks
Advisor:
Takes care of all head roles, seeking out those who do not yet have a role and giving them one based on their abilities. They sometimes oversee rituals and sacrifices.
Messenger:
Used to send messages from Lunar to other prides.
Elders:
The eldest and retired lions and lionesses, treated with respect and kindness, festivals held in honor of them.
Brood mother & Head brood mothers:
Treated with the most kindness and respect, seen as kind and caring. Sacrifices are made in their honor, their dens being decorated with flowers and plants.
Healer:
The healers help with the sickly and injured, also helping getting rid of unsuccessful sacrifices. Their dens are decorated with plants, herbs, and muted color flowers.
Nurse:
Unlike other prides, they are not tasked to collect herbs, as the pride grows them and gets the jobless to collect them instead. They have the same den decor as healers.
Priest:
Treated with the same amount of respect as royalty, as they watch over the altars needed for sacrifices. Their dens are decorated with silk, pelts, and crystals.
Hunters:
Hunters are tasked with staking and killing prey for the pride. Their dens are decorated with pelts, bones, and body carcasses.
Guards:
They are treated with respect, but not very cared for, or recognized. Their dens are decorated with pelts and bones.
Head Guard/Warrior:
Same description as guards, but they are more close to the king and more respected.
Jobless:
Tasked to run errands, and chores, usually collecting herbs to getting rid of unsuccessful sacrifices. The errands they are tasked to run depend on their stats, what they are good at. Their dens are plain, usually decorated purely by plants and weeds.
Cubs:
Sometimes sacrificed, depending on their looks and heritage. They are watched over by den mothers.
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Members of Pride:
King: Kabir, ( Avi/Kai )
Queen/Other King: Tzipora, ( Juno )
Royalty: n/a
Cubs: Honeysuckle, ( Turkey )
Elders: n/a
Priestess: Marie Beaux, ( Tea )
Messenger: Fox, ( Avi/Kai )
Head Brood mother: Lorain, ( Tea )
Brood Mother: n/a
Head Healer: n/a
Healer: n/a
Nurse: Basil, ( Avi / Kai )
Jobless: Belle, ( Tea )
Head Guard/warrior: Yennefer, ( Raya )
Guards: Lemonade, ( Turkey )
Head Scout: n/a
Scouts: n/a
Advisor: Shy, ( Frostblight )
Head Huntress: Dice, ( Mutated Mongoose )
Huntresses: Zu, ( Mutated Mongoose )
Astronomers: n/a
Planter / Gardener: n/a
Dancers: n/a
Musicians: n/a
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Ranking / Hierarchy:

King / Queen

Royalty

Advisor

Priest / Priestess

All other roles

Jobless
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Deities Worshipped:
Asteria
Heron
Renata
Katsani
Afyasi
Luanne
Atia
Trigan
Kivuli
Daenestra
Israthel
Vis-Traum
Maleficia
Somnus
Pethos
Mwanga
Abaddon
Ig ashu
Solar, the Sunmother
The Mothers
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Pride Map:

As described earlier, the pride is filled with nature, overrun by flowers and grass. There are four trails that lead back to the main area, sometimes left barren, other times used for festivals and rituals.

Main Area:
No one lives here, as it is used to hold festivals and day markets, sometimes the king comes here to make public blessings. This area is usually filled with stalls, lions from other prides and messengers wander here. The king comes here with the priest to make blessings.

Trail One:
As you walk along the trail, there are flowers and animals of all kinds passing by, cubs rolling in the grasslands as the jobless pick flowers for the den mothers to wear. Here is where the jobless reside, a peaceful and quiet place, the area naked except for a few weeds and plants that appear by themselves. Den mothers watch over their cubs in the comfort of their dens, sitting upon the roots of a tree that provides shade for many. Elders sleep along the shade, as they live here. The king comes here with his queen to watch the stars, sometimes.

Trail Two:
Going deeper along the trail, it splits into another one, this one long a full of nature. As you walk, you can hear hysteria. Here is where the nurses and healers work, planting crops and herbs in the open grass. Smells of bitterness and sweetness mix together, herbs and berries planted near each other. Some of the jobless reside here, helping the nurses and healers plant and collect herbs.

Trail Three:
Leaving the second trail, you stumble upon a new one, the smell of death filling the air. Bones dirty the floors, dried blood covering the soil. Here is where the head guards, guards, and king resides. The grass has begun to wilt, and the jobless have the task of cleaning up after the barbarians of the tribe. Unsuccessful sacrifices are sometimes dropped here to rot. Royalty tries to stay away from here, as fights usually break out. For some reason, the king chose to make his den here, most likely to watch all the drama…

Trail four:
Forests filled with flowers and berries, dens dug out of hills and made out of leftover caves. The lions and lionesses that live in these dens are treated with respect and kindness, the jobless being used as maids to cater to the need of the advisor, messengers, priests, royalty, and queen that live here. The king and queen are usually seen mingling with the other royalty, the king coming here to talk to his advisor and messengers.

At the top of a hill, a large cave sits. Here, the pride puts sacrifices and carcasses away. Huntresses leave what they found on their hunts here, the smell of death lingering around the cave, it’s walls painted with blood and fleas.

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Rituals:

Once at the beginning of every year, they sacrifice two ,or one, none mutated cubs. The cubs heritage must be “clean”, meaning their close and extended family members must have no mutations. If the sacrifice is still upon the altar by sunrise, they will sacrifice more cubs until it is accepted. They do this ritual for their most worshiped deity, Asteria.

At the beginning and end of every year, a festival is held, none other within the pride compared to it. Every year it is different, with different deities being worshipped each year around, the festivities always varying.

Tell stories around a bon fire, or a small fire, to the deity, Heron, as a way of worship of the god. This is usually done when guidance from the deity is needed, or when a lion within the pride personally needs the deities help.

After each sacrifice for Asteria, to make sure they are still in good word’s with Heron, the lions within the pride shall burn gifts to give to the deity, Heron, until he shall accept the “ apology “.
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Traditions:

One of the traditions within the Lunar pride is for funerals, a lion or lioness shall be put to rest upon a bed of flowers, then buried into a small hole along with these flowers. Sometimes, flowers shall grow from the ground where the lion had been put to eternal rest.

Another one of the traditions is to have two newly mated lions or lionesses dance or sleep under the stars. If the sky remains bleak and void of any stairs, the lion’s futures together are predicted to be unhappy and unfortunate, however, if the night sky appears full of stars- the two, or more, shall be blessed with a happy, and fortunate future together.
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Festivals:

The Lunar pride throws festivals for various and many reasons, usually full of stalls and markets with other lions coming to see the celebration.

For happiness:
The reasons for these may include newly blessed couples, a birth of a cub, or a successful sacrifice. These festivals are filled with parades, dancing, singing, and feasts, these festivals last for days to weeks.

For their royalty:
The reasons for this may include a new king or queen, a birth of royalty, a newly born cub from the king and queen, a king or queen retiring. These festivals are filled with dancing, rituals, gifts, and feasts. They usually last for weeks to months.

For a good future:
These may include a beginning of a ritual or sacrifice. here festivals are filled with rituals, hunting, and feasts. They usually only last for a few days.

For their deities:
The reasons for these festivals involve their deities, meaning to sacrifice or for their rituals. These festivals are usually filled with rituals, sacrificing, praying, and fortune tellings. The time they last is never know for, as it always varies.

To celebrate the beginning and end of each year:
These festivals always vary, a new deity the pride worships being worshiped upon the day of these festivals- each year having different festivities.
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Npcs:

Dawn, a den mother, she has a maroon coat with dark blue stripes. She doesn’t talk much, and is loyal to Kabir.

Thalia, she was blessed by Asteria and saw the future, a war between two prides. She is a nurse, introverted and aloof, with a dark red base.

Jude, a den father. He’s good with cubs, and has a kind nature.

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