A very earthly raffle
Yup, it's another raffle for some Ela'wadiyi cubs! Don't yet know that pride? Check it out here!
Basic info
Starting: 1/23/15 @ 9am PST (Whether I'm up or not to say it's open xD )
Ends: When the Sky Festival begins! So get your posts in while you can, the opening posts could be made any day now!
If you qualify for ALL of the cubs, you may enter for them all, but you will only win one!!
If you qualify for all of the cubs, I will be amazed as Bodaway's genes are everywhere xD
The family name is Ayatadoli! It's a portmanteau of the words for 'fire' and 'eyes'
Names should be some form of Native American!
Family Info
The adult family that the cubs will know about
Minoru - The father of the litter! Minoru's life didn't start off so pleasant, born in the roguelands with one older brother to his parents, Bodaway and Mioyo(She now goes by Shiva, though he doesn't know this), and his grandfather. When a group attacked the family, it was splintered and split and Minoru was raised by his grandfather, neither knowing the family was still alive. They did eventually reunite, and Minoru found out his father ended up getting around. A lot. He joined the Ela'wadiyi with Meztli, both seeking a permanent home after living like rogues for, as they saw it, far too long. He fell in love with her at some point while helping her raise her first litter of cubs.
Meztli - The mother of the litter! Meztli, like Minoru, was born a rogue and grew up a rogue... And also had tragedy in her life. A group of lions(They may or may not have been the same group that attacked Minoru's family) attacked her own, killing her parents and stealing one of her two sisters. She believes said sister is dead. As the oldest, she took charge and learned at a young age(Too young, as she sees it) to hunt small animals so they wouldn't starve. Eventually the three split ways to find their own paths, and know exactly where each sibling is in case anybody wants to go visit. She had a litter of cubs before, by Minoru's half-nephew. Said lion doesn't know he's a father, and she isn't bothered by his lack of presence in their lives. She fell in love with Minoru when he helped her raise them, and eventually bid farewell as they, too, found their own ways. She joined the Ela'wadiyi with him to find a home that was permanent and stable.
Tlaloc - Meztli's only brother, he's the Head Patron in the Kizingo'zaa. Once quite jovial, he's since not only mellowed but become a bit serious when he became worried about an outside force threatening his home and family. He'll be paying a visit during the Sky Festival after picking up...
Nenetl/Xochiyotl - The only sister Meztli knows is alive. Despite having an adult litter, Xochiyotl can be quite cubbish in attitude. She loves to sing, she loves to dance, and she loves to drag others into it. She joined the Jini-msemi when they still lived in the swamplands, as she had met the pale and then-skittish lion, Mle'tonoka and wanted to help him. Help turned into love, and they had a family together! When the pride moved from the swamps to the mountain neighboring the Ela'wadiyi lands, she was thrilled, as was Meztli, who'd recently joined at the time. She'll be visiting with Tlaloc during the Sky Festival.
Adult family the cubs might/will discover at the Sky Festival
Coaxoch - Surprise, she's not dead! Coaxoch was stolen away by the lions who'd killed her parents, and after a life of being enslaved, is very shy. She's seeking to join the Ela'wadiyi in a bid for a safe and stable home. She believes that her brother and sisters are all dead, as that is what the group who'd enslaved her told her. They're ALL gonna be surprised if/when she shows up at the Festival!
The littermates!
Leotie Ayatadoli - The oldest daughter of the litter and the older of the first set of twins. Her personality is still developing! (Owned by Strawberry Gumi Bunny; Cub with the gold tattoos)
Tokala Ayatadoli - The older of the two boys in the litter. His personality is still developing! (Owned by Kimaria)
Tiponi Ayatadoli - The second-youngest girl in the liter and the younger of the second set of twins. Her personality is still developing! (Owned by Andranis; Cub with the teal tattoos)
Jua Ayatadoli - The younger of the two boys in the litter. His personality is still developing! (Owned by samus x)
Peopeo Ayatdoli - The youngest cub in the litter, and the youngest son. His personality is still developing! (Owned by Saint Sergio) (WHY DID I THINK HE WAS A GIRL? *Die*)
Misc. other family
The Kalisetsi Family - The male head of this family, Dongo, is a nephew of Minoru. The cubs will be told that the family from the Mantis Clan IS related, and they're all cousins of the Ayatadoli family.
Part of the Atadiusti Family - When one of Dongo and Huong's grandsons married into the Mantis Alu'nadi's family, Minoru declared them related enough to count as part of the extended family.
Part of the Subiani Family - Another one that's counted by having a member married to somebody related! Like with Dongo's grandson marrying an Atadiusti, when Minoru found out that Poa Subiani had married one of his grand-nieces... Yup, he considers the Subiani family(Of the Shadow Clan) as part of the 'extended family.'
Wakhakwi and Shusui - Dongo's brother and his mate, they haven't had any children of their own yet, but Minoru knows they're in the Bird Clan.
The Firekin - Oh boy this is a big one... As mentioned, Minoru's father, Bodaway, got around quite a bit. He had three litters in the Firekin alone, so it's easy to infer that about 1/4 of the pride is related to this litter!
