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The Sikukuu are divided into four seasonal clans. Each clan oversees the preperations and execution of all the celebrations that occur within their designated time period. Sometimes such preperations take months and months, so there is always something to do, even on the off-season!

All members are included in every festival celebration, and visitors from the roguelands or other prides are freely welcomed to join in the fun! Those of the current season take turns serving or running the games, while everyone else is free to join in or take their ease as they will. These celebrations often include food, games, contests, and much merriness!

The pride is ruled by a single ruling couple. The King presides over the clans of Summer and Winter. The Queen rules over the clans of Spring and Fall. They are aided in each clan's needs by one Royal Assistant, who represents their clan.

The clans are as follows:


The Mrao are hardy souls that oversee the celebrations that occur during the cold months of winter. Often these have thicker coats and broader paws for dealing with the snows. They see beauty in the snowflakes, cherish the light thrown by icicles, and enjoy the more limited colore palette provided during this time of year. They are quite proud to be the ones who end the old year and bring in the new.


The Demani are bright-eyed, hopeful folk. Theirs is the time of new life, of the world remade and bursting with joy. These individuals are often effusive, energetic, and talkative. They tend to the celebrations within the months of spring, and find much joy in doing so. They often have a great love of growing things, and delight in the many bright, pure colors that spring from the ground. Though they enjoy this mildest time of year, they are not adverse to the many rainshowers that drench the lands, and always make sure to plan accordingly!


The Kaskazi tend to the celebrations of the summer months. They enjoy the heat and long days brought by this time of year, and revel in the dryness. The heat may affect each individual in its own way, but to them it is a joy. Plenty of sunshine and sunny skies provide the perfect backdrop to this cheerful clan.


The Vuli are changable, bold characters in charge of the celebrations during the autumn months. These individuals savor the rising winds, the falling leaves, the bite of chill that creeps into the air. They thrive on the colors, smells, and sounds of the dying year, and strive to share that enthusiasm with all.




The pride currently lives at the foot of a mountain. They are high enough to attain snows in the winter aplenty, but low enough and with thick enough forest that the summer months are indeed quite hot and stifling, if summer is not your type of season! Their main living area is nestled between two arms of the foot of the mountain, where dens are scattered heaviest in the forest. Some dens are found along a ridge of low hills to the west of the forest. Above this, up a steep trail, is the Upper Meadow, where a trickle of a stream begins, forming a small pond before trailing down into the valley below. This area is barren of trees and often gets strong winds and the heaviest rain or snow, causing the pond to reliably freeze solid every winter. Below, in the midst of the dens, is the Meeting Meadow, where official announcements are often made on a large chunk of rock. Across the small river is a lake, fed by a tributary. The trees are more sparse around the water, and a large open meadow called the Field of Games is visible to the south of the lake. The wide, open spaces to the south of the dens leads to the roguelands, and is often used for the tamer portions of the celebrations.

Queen - presides over Spring and Autumn months and festivals.
King - presides over Summer and Winter months and festivals.

Royal Assistant - The Royal Assistant is the King or Queen's right-paw man or woman and they oversee the details of each celebration. They receive delegated tasks directly from their ruler, and keep them up to date with the happenings of their clan. In short, they are the directors of the play that is Sikukuu! RP required! (1/4 slots filled)



Medic - The Medics of the pride make sure that the pride members and party goers stay healthy during the celebrations. There aren't a lot of Medics in the pride, but they do a very important job. RP required! (1/? medics in the pride)






These ranks are open to anyone. There are no RP requirements or limitations for species.

Entertainer -These folk are the creative geniuses who invent the games and activities for the celebrations. They not only invent them, but create the required materials (with help if they request it), then organize and run their activity during the celebrations.

Performer - These members like to show off their skills to amuse others! They might dance, sing or just be really good at telling jokes. They often work closely with the entertainers of the pride.

Crafter - From baubles to toys, accessories to body-painting, these are the imaginative members who express themselves via objects or services. They open stalls or booths during the festivals to offer their wares to partiers.

Bouncer - These hardy members are the muscle of the pride. They deal with disputes, handle unsavory conduct, and enforce the rules of the pride, as well as the decrees of the rulers. They do not, however, patrol the borders. Such protection is unnecessary for Sikukuu.

Crier - These are the fastest of the pride, or those with the greatest wanderlust. During their clan's season, they spend most of their time outside the pride, spreading the word about the celebrations, inviting strangers to participate in the parties, and approaching neighboring prides about entertainment exchanges.

Celebrant - This is the default rank for adolescents and adults. While this means they have no set responsibilities, they are not at all without tasks to do. Celebrants do the hunting for those to busy to hunt for themselves. They assist Crafters and Entertainers in gathering materials, setting up booths, and running games. Usually it is those of their own clan that they help, but they are not restricted to those only.

Minor - This rank is reserved for the precious young ones who must remain with their mothers and fathers. They are not old enough to choose a clan yet for themselves, and so will be in their mother's clan. If it is only their father that is in the pride, they will take their father's rank. At adolescence, they may choose a rank and clan of their own. Cub only.