Pride name: Ingwaz-matleu
The Ancestors that Break Fate.Overview:The origins of the Ingwaz' are something vaguely lost in the memories of the pride members, but is a story always heartily reminded to the new generations of the pride. It all started many ages and many miles ago, with a single rogue lioness named Yejide. While she herself was nothing more than another wandering feline, what she carried in her womb would set a new course in history.
Location:http://africanlakes.info/images/kyoga_complex_small.PNGPride Regulation:Gender Roles:Names:It is tradition for all pride members to take on two names. The first will be their own personal name, often no more than three syllables long. The second name will be their family name, based on the father's bloodline.
Appearance:
Based on their belief system, there is a restriction on pelt colors allowed within the pride. Only natural hues are accepted, such as follows:
red-brown-orange-yellow-white-gray-blackSlight and minor variations of the above colors are acceptable (such as blue-gray). However, pelts and markings of unnatural hues are outright rejected in the pride. Should a cub be born with such hues, they will be cared for until Adolescence before being removed from the pride territory.
As for markings on the pelt, the pride will be heavily based on natural-type markings such as stripes, blazes, speckles, etc. Please be advised that this is not the place for stamped-stars and triangle-marked SoA. While it can not be helped with rogue blood mixing in the pride, any pride member that shows extensive features of unnatural markings will be removed from the pride at Adolescence.
Breedings:
Other Species:All other feline species are openly welcome as pride members, including hybrids. There is no scorn directed at the half-blooded hybrids, and all the felines enjoy competing in friendly competition. Canine species, however, are not tolerated within the pride.
Rogues:Non-pride members found within the territory are not tolerated, especially if they are males. They will promptly be chased out of the area sternly but without harm. Should they become troublesome intruders, the males of the pride are quick to deal with them. The only rogues allowed within the territory are the sick, elderly, and youths under Adolescence. However, these rogues can only stay until properly healed or tended to before being kindly escorted back out to the rogue lands, unless they decide to become permanent pride members.
Ranks:Dirajo - King The strongest male of the pride, and first in command for the well being of the pride. This title is one commonly challenged by other males of the pride, so while the Haireo marking is preferred for Kingship it is often brute strength that earns the title.Diraja - QueenThe Matriarch of the pride, and second in command from the King. A Haireo marking is always required for this title, and it is only earned by favor and blessings of the previous Queen before she steps down.Diru - Heir(s)All offspring of the current ruler(s) of the pride. They have the potential to be default King and Queen if no other pride members challenge them for the title.Haireo - Destined IndividualsIndividuals with the fated marking on their ears. These individuals are kept a close eye on, depending on the color of their marking. White Haireo markings have the potential to become future rulers. Black Haireo markings have the potential to be slaves in the pride.Peranguza - Head WarriorA single title held by a male lion to lead the pride's warriors. This title is handed down to another when the male is either too injured or elderly to continue.Perangu - WarriorA title held by many pride members, both male and female. Perangu's are expected to defend the territory from intruders.Memburuza - Head HunterA single title held by a female lioness to lead the pride's hunters. This title is handed down when the female is either too injured or elderly to continue.Memburu - HuntersA title held by many pride members, all female. Memburu's are expected to catch the daily meals for their pride.Amaru - Sentries
Carianu - Trackers
Mitosu - Storytellers
Lukau - Healers
Bayu - cub
Beliu - juvenile
Bemaju - adolescents
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First thing's first, the level of markings found on the pelt. If a lion is born without any markings, they are considered to be a New Spirit in this world. This will be their first lifetime, and depending on how they live it will determine their pelt design in their future lifetimes. If a lion is born with markings, they are considered to be an Older Spirit. The more markings that they have on their pelt, then the more past lives that they have experienced.
Next on the list, the color of the markings on the pelt.Markings come in black, white, and all the colors in between. What matters most is the shade of the markings. It is believed that markings reveal the nature of a lion influenced by their past lives (although whether they follow that nature is to be debatable). A light or bright marking indicates an individual who did good deeds in their past. A dark or dim marking indicated an individual who did foul deeds in their past.
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And lastly, the Haireo marking.This marking is both the most valued and most dreaded for the pride, and is regarded with utmost scrutiny. For if a lion is born with a perfect circle on the back of their ears (and nearest the mind in influence), it is considered a clear sign of a future leader, royal bloodline or not. However, the shade of the marking is also very important! A light or bright marking indicates a leader that will bring prosperity to the pride. A dark or dim marking, however, is omen of a leader that will one day bring misfortune to the pride. The fate of these lions is variable and largely determined by rp.
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