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The Jackal and the Princess
+Looking for Co-owner!

Daughter of La'u Khara'i and her consort Vyoga-kwaa, Jhulsa was a scion when she left on her pilgrimage, and expects to still be such when she returns...when in fact, she will return as an ordinary huntress, as her older half-sister Samudranta has been declared Queen due to their mother's poor health. Not precisely power-hungry or ambitious, Jhulsa is a very serious individual, quite the opposite of her playful, overly-cheerful sibling. By contrast, she is calm, distant, and occasionally even cold. Beneath the calm lies a deep curiosity and desperate need to know anything and everything she can. She is very direct in her pursuit of answers, which doesn't win her many friends.

For now, she's still on her pilgrimage and has yet to find her name; once she does return, she will be tasked by her sister with assembling a small group to return to and possibly recolonize the swamp, depending on its state. At some point on her pilgrimage, she will meet Hafa'i - Jackal - of the Kizingo'zaa (where he is a thief), and he will leave to travel with her, and ideally will eventually preside over the colony with her. How they will meet in the first place is largely up to you!

Jackal's father was a rogue named Eshan, and his mother is a patron named Asthal/Steadfast.


I'm currently looking for a co-owner for the pride, someone who can help me brainstorm, can run events (which I'm terrible at), etc. Since Jackal would have a leadership position, he'd be ideal for said co-owner! If you enter for him and are also interested in co-owning the pride, please make a note of it. n.n (This isn't a requirement if you enter for him, however! If you're just interested in Jackal and not in being a co-owner, that's totally fine as well.)

*Jhulsa and Jackal are third cousins, and while they couldn't ICly be sure of their relation or the degree of it, it's not out of the question that they might suspect it, as Jhulsa and Steadfast (Jackal's mother) each have a variation of the shoulder marking that occurs in the Jini-msemi royal family. Yes, I'm aware that their knowing and being alright with it can be considered a little creepy, but in this case that's pretty much the point. Further note, the colony is going to end up a...bit dark and cult-ish. Keep that in mind if you enter for him!

Bright Future?

Above is one of three children of Koko`kizuka, a particularly reclusive seer and daughter of Asali'jua - though few know it to be more than rumor, Asali had favored her to succeed, but she didn't return from her pilgrimage until well after her mother's death. Because of her lateness, her brother Narindima'moyo inherited, followed by Jhonki-sahna and then La'u Khara'i. Many things could have been very different if she had not tarried so long in other lands...

Whether it is regret or simple unsociability, Koko has kept mostly to herself, and would have encouraged but not required her children to do the same. They will have received a traditional Jini-msemi upbringing, but she will also have told them 'bedtime stories' about the Mizimu`Tungika, where she lived for some time with the name Kuimbenye'baridi, and where she would have stayed had the pride not dissolved.

Some time after her children leave for their pilgrimages, Koko will go as part of the group that returns to the swamps, where she will be an advisor of sorts to Jhulsa. When they return, they may choose to follow their mother there.

Entering for the Cub!
Name: Livna
Meaning: White in Hebrew
Personality: Livna can a little distant but has a huge curiosity. She has an interest in things she probably shouldn't... such as death, disease and sacrifice. A capacity for and an interest in darkness and a thirst for knowledge make her a unique and a little creepy at times, but not an evil lioness. She has a strong mind but an even stronger stomach.
Anything extra to add, ideas, etc.:
I wanted her to be a little dark without actually being a horrible/mean character. She'd never kill/maim, but she has an interest in goings on, particularly of the morbid nature. If the swamps get a little cult-ish and dark then she would definitely be interested in following her mother. Death and morbid things interest her, but don't please her. I think she would have space for some interesting character development and growth and I'd RP out the more specific personality. I think she would love to find out more about her mothers old pride from both her mother and others, given it's nature.

Entering for the Striped Fellow!
Name: Kuabudu
Meaning: Adoration
Personality: Kuabudu is, to put it simply, dense. He doesn't understand the concept of annoying someone, and any insult or negative comment thrown his way simply rolls off of him as he always assumes they're joking. Any actual, physical aggression, however, will be met two-fold. He's a bit silly, but not to the point where he'll bow down and take a beating, or let someone he cares about be harmed. Words mean nothing to him, but actions he understands pretty well.
History: I could easily see Kuabudu seeing Hal-shikasta as a bit of a challenge- he doesn't understand why she's so bent on being alone, and wants to be her friend. He's persistent, which would definitely be an annoyance, but it might break through to her? owo
Anything extra to add, ideas, etc.: I'd definitely love to see more than just a romance plot with these two ;u; Like, perhaps she lashes out at him and strikes him or something, and he actually backs off of her rather than continue to be persistent, and she realizes she actually wants him around or something? ;u;

Edit: I couldn't help myself, entering for Jackal as well ;u;

Entering for Jackal!
Personality: Jackal could easily be described as being... set in his ways. He is a very intelligent lion, but could be considered misguided. He doesn't really consider opinions of those he doesn't consider on his level- if anyone but those he values most try to argue with him, he shuts them down immediately. He's confident, and this makes it easy for him to find others who will follow him blindly.
He's an accomplished fighter, though he also prides himself on being able to destroy those he declares enemies simply by messing with their minds- it's more of a challenge for him, and he loves a good challenge.
He's fiercely loyal to his pride and family, though this also makes him obsessive when it comes to getting revenge on those who endanger either, often putting himself and others at unnecessary risk.
Anything extra to add, ideas, etc.: If chosen, I'd love to co-own the pride with you. ;u; I don't currently co-own any prides, but I do have a lot of RP experience and do enjoy coming up with big plots and such. I'm very active and have been really wanting to get back into SoA RP, and would have plenty of time to devote to RP and planning. nwn

Entering for Jackal!
Personality: With great power comes great responsibility, but with a great mind comes equally great potential. Jackal has all this charisma and nothing to show for it. Lo and behold, when a pretty little thing sporting a familiar marking happens on by, what's a lion like him to do but be intrigued?

Jackal has a genuine interest in others. True, it might be more curiosity and a desire to problem solve than anything altruistic, but it's sincere none the less. He wants to know what makes those around him tick. What's the most important thing in the world to them? What makes a pride a family as opposed to a source of food and security comprised of lions who just happen to know each other? And, most importantly, how can he be in charge of it?

He's distinct in that he lacks neither passion nor good sense. Everything he says has some degree of rationale to back it, but in explaining his thoughts, he seeks to draw the audience in, to make them part of the master plan, not just another idle witness. He gives motivational speeches and helpful reminders, not lectures.

It's no surprise he's gifted in making what's actually about him seem like it's about you. Jackal can make nearly anyone feel good about themselves and it helps that he goes out of his way to learn about them. He garners his loyalties through compliments, good deeds, and charm if he can.

Overall, Jackal is not an evil lion, but he is capable of evil things.


Anything extra to add, ideas, etc.:

• Totally up for co-ownership and brainstorming / plotting.

• Jackal will try and foist his ambitions for leadership on Jhulsa. The degree and manner in which he does so will depend on their dynamic by time they reach the pride and learn she's been dethroned. It could range from him outright coaching her to being a devil on her shoulder sort of deal.

• As opposed to scheming a civil war, Jackal will try to win other pride members over through non-violent, but very much manipulative means. His goal will be to target the very heart of the pride: their beliefs. He'll aim to find a God(dess), a flock of birds, whatever he needs / will work to help give the illusion of spirits in the burned lands where they're sent, accompanied by "evidence" of them being angered for this or that reason. He and Jhulsa, of course, will be fit to appease them more than anyone.

• Likewise, Jackal will attempt to overthrow Samudranta -- and if need be, any other potential candidates -- through similar means. He may plot to lure her out alone where a non-lion would force himself on her, potentially impregnating her with hybrid cubs. Or, if she is pregnant through more legitimate means, he'll try to trick the father into witnessing the birth. It all depends on RP and current circumstance, but these are some of the potential schemes. He'll tread very carefully in whatever it is he does.

• Cults. Darkness. Magic. Overlapping plots with The Bloodletters, who have already taken an interest in the abandoned swamplands.

• Despite anything else, I would like for Jackal to genuinely love Jhulsa. It might start as more a power trip paired with a superficial crush, but given the many ways they balance one another, he would fall hard for her sooner rather than later.

Entering for the Striped Fellow!
Name: Amenemsou
Meaning: the self-existing Sun
Personality: Amen is self reliant, persistent, and yet codependent at the same time, meaning while he can manage the world on his own, he is better off with someone to lean on. His singular favorite past time is to make others laugh, but not just anyone, he gets particular pleasure out of making those whom are the least likely to respond to him. And as he doesn't thrive off of acceptance, he has no problem persisting until he gets what he wants. His downfall could easily be his devotion, as he has problems realizing when something is a lost cause. Often times this allows the other party to forget their grudge with the world and him time to slip right past their walls. This can take time, and therefore patience (which unfortunately can be in rather short stock), but it usually pays off. Amen tends to have a problem letting go of grudges, if he's not treated well, he will not let you forget it. But if he's treated well, he will never leave your side and never forsake you.
History: Born a rouge, Amenemsou was mistreated by his parents, whom had no sense of loyalty whatsoever. They were straight up cruel to him. They would laugh at him when he was trying to be serious, and ridicule him for his jokes. It really instilled a serious sense of insecurity so deep he feels that he must work for affection or any type of relationship to work. This is the theory he has developed: “If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy, she won't be amazing. If she's worth it, you wont give up. If you give up, you're not worthy. ... Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.”

His wandering around the rogue lands brought him a respect for prides. This respect brought him to Jini-msemi and more over to Hal-shikasta. Never before had he found a female in such need of what only he can bring to her. A single smile on her face is worth a thousand life times of struggle, shaking off insults, and bad moods. He truly is a brave fool, foolish for her love.
Anything extra to add, ideas, etc.: This character reflects me in the most disturbing ways. He would be a character I could devote much time and soul into.
Ideas:
+ Rejection at first: I would imagine at first she would be immune to his charm, too bitter for her own good, but Amen would never give up. Eventually, he would manage one smile and that would cement his loyalty, giving him the reassurance that every day would be worth the strife for an occasional smile.
+ The first fight: All couples have disagreements every now and then, and while he would bite his tongue to please his mate even to the point of compromising his morals, there are some things even he could not stand for. All she needs to do to set him off, to discover that part of him he would never compromise and demands respect, is call him predictable and cowardice. While he would gladly sacrifice his life for her, he will not let her disrespect him in this way. Perhaps by the end of it, she will have a new found respect for him, as he proves he's more than just a handsome not-totally-goofy- jester.
+ Open mouth, insert paw: Fermented fruit is too sweet of a temptation at the end of a particularly long day. When he comes back to their cave, he decides he slips up and talks fondly of another female. I leave her reaction to you, it would prove to be interesting, I believe.

Entering for the Cub!
Name: Kalumtum
Meaning: Young lamb
Personality: Naive in nature, Kalum believes in the goodness in even the most evil of creatures. Except for the Mizimu' Tungika, as her pelt is the ideal for sacrificing, she would fear them with great prejudice. But all other creatures, in her beliefs, are born generally 'good' and all possess the ability of kindness if it is appealed to correctly. Most of the time she can be found with a smile on her face and great respect for life in her heart. As she grows she will have high political aspirations and will be forced to learn when she is being deceived, but it will never be her strong suit. She will learn how to appeal to the good nature and gain favor from those in positions above her (without sucking up).
Anything extra to add, ideas, etc.: She will choose to follow her mother to the swamps, once she returns from her pilgrimage.

+ A lesson difficult to swallow: In her adolescence, or even prior, Kalum will be deceived by someone she has come to trust, resulting in a near death experience. The particulars of this would be worked out with whomever this goes down with. Not everyone is good natured, she will learn the hard way.

+Pilgrimage woes: While on her pilgrimage, Kalum must kill something for the first time. Instincts will take hold and she will not come back to her self until her belly is full. Realizing what she had just done, she will run to the nearest water source and cry until the blood is all washed out. But she will extract a lesson from this and never cry over a food-kill again.

+ Someone to count on: Kalum will need a mate that is experienced enough to protect her from those that mean to use her, and wise enough to know when to expose another's true nature to her and when to council her in a different direction without giving her the true reason. A white lie may still be a lie, but he must be able to tell her only what she needs to know when the circumstance calls for it. But first he must earn her trust along with her love. It would be perfect if he affectionately called her, "little lamb".

+ White lie divulged: Another force tries to pit her against her mate by telling her the truth in a situation where her mate has tried to protect her from the truth for his or her own gain. They would separate for a small period of time, but love will always win the race in the long run.

Omg thank you so much! I was really excited about this character. I'm looking forward to RPing with you! heart