Ecrosia Mire

20 adults • 14 yearlings • 4 cubs • 38 total

Dark and gloomy waters characterize the bulk of Ecrosia Mire, where the air is thick and the earth is slathered in heavy layers of muck and mud. The trees overhead prevent much, if any, daylight from peaking through, and instead serve to veil the pride in a blanket of thin, yet constant, fog. Mazes of low-hanging branches and shallow water mean that the winding trails can be difficult for even the most seasoned of residents, bolstered only by the dense thickets and thorn-bushes that guard the outskirts of the swamp.

News

September 22nd: With so much unrest in the other prides, it's only a matter of time before chaos makes its way to Ecrosia! Dun dun. A couple of empty ranks have been challenged for, and our training event is still underway.

September 11th: Alaric brings Tinúviel and the cubs to join the Mire. Let's give them the good ol' Mire welcome.

September 2nd: We still need folks in the training event! Also, Bruno has had a bit of luck at the passage lately. Help us welcome our new members. Great work on the pride hunts!

August 22nd: Make sure to join the training event if you want to flex those muscles!

Important Threads

Map!

– TRAINING EVENT

Leader Ranks

High Sovereign

Bruno Stärke-Rike

Sovereign

Alaric Stärke

Heir

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High Ranks

Royalty

Freckle Stärke

Hubert Stärke

Vulferam Stärke

Artis Stärke-Armour

Odette Armour-Stärke

Ciara Stärke-Armour

Adalrik Peitho-Stärke

Hekate Peitho-Stärke

Arsinoë Peitho-Stärke

Ianthe Peitho-Stärke

Medium Ranks

Noble

Adeodatus Devorre

Myra Artesia

Gentry

Morwënna Morwe

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Occupational Ranks

Lead Hunter

Livyatan Tollaire

Lead Fighter

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Lead Medic

Anya Krasota

Lead Scout

Lucian Domitus

Lead Advisor

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Lead Storyteller

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Low Ranks

Barony

Astarte Devorre

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Unranked

Adults

Sarsaparilla

Toblerone

Hadiya Bint Sahir al-Najma

Pasha

Neytiri Moon X'uekai

Ingrid Von Blumenthali

Cerridwen Armour

Haakon Odinson

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Yearlings

Arevalous Devorre

Veros Devorre

Ahmes Devorre

Eris Stärke-Rike

Emory Stärke-Rike

Runa Stärke-Rike

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Cubs

Dominic

Bastian Rike

Everick Rike

Grimm Rike

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Creatures

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Prisoners

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Laws

It is the responsibility of every pride member to know the laws. Failure of such will come down upon their recruiter as well.

1. Do not be an idiot.
2. Respect the pride hierarchy in making decisions and in allocating resources.
3. Pride allegiances must be strictly obeyed. Alliance traitors will be thrown to the wolves. Fraternizing with enemies will have you maimed and banished.
4. Trespassers must be apprehended immediately. Enemy allegiances should be maimed without question. Strangers and rogues must be brought before leadership for questioning. Even allies are expected to have an escort at all times.
5. Knowledge is power. All pride information is to be kept secret from outsiders, or you will be marked a traitor. Any information of potential interest is to be brought immediately, directly to the king.
6. Any rank can be challenged for, though leader ranks require Bruno's permission prior to challenging. Occupational ranks can be earned through a test where applicable.
7. Ranked members must actively use their privileges and carry out their duties, or else have the rank stripped. This includes royalty.
8. Recruit actively but selectively. Ecrosia primarily seeks out the loyalty of the strong, but any talent can be harnessed. There is no use for the weak of both mind and body.
9. Claim lionesses and cubs if want, but see the above rule. Do not claim needlessly from under allies. Consequences and challenges from claiming will fall directly upon the claimer. Conversely, you must challenge enemy claims.
10. Those seeking release must speak with the king. He will give members to allied prides freely, but others are likely to require a willing replacement.
11. The sovereign must fight for the pride in cases where the high sovereign is not capable. They currently inherit before the heir as long as they are a male. No woman may inherit.
12. Challenging for enemy prides is encouraged. Any Ecrosian who challenges for an ally's throne may find themselves banished from the mire if they lose.
13. The king is more likely to be forgiving when matters are brought to him directly from within the pride rather than later by a disgruntled outsider.
14. Bruno must be made aware of any and all prisoners being kept within the pride. Prisoners may not leave the territory, but their treatment is for the king to decide.
15. Do not ask the king about his hunky boyfriend squad.

Pride Relations

Obsidian Hollow - Unknown

Caladan Cove - Unknown

Scilla Lagoon - Unknown

Andal Oasis - Cautious

Wolfbron Bluffs - Ally

Vermeda Brook - Unknown

Firnen Rainforest - Unknown

Illyria Summit - Unknown

Lorien Plains - Ally

Ecrosia Mire History Year 10

November Y10

Pick up the scattered pieces — Tinúviel falls ill and is unable to manage her duties as queen. Alaric brings her and the cubs back to the Mire to rest and recover. Welcome to the new princes and princesses.

October Y10

I wanna see you sweat — The new king calls for the pride to gather in a training event so he might assess the pride's skill level. Prince Vulferam calls for his brother, Prince Hubert, to spar.

September Y10

Warrior's Bravery — The familiar Anthonius Savante challenges our ally in the bluffs for their crown, previously known for challenging for an Ecrosian lioness on our own soil. Bruno and Alaric arrive to watch judgmentally, but will they have to do more than watching?

August Y10

the apple falls — Bruno approaches the rumored new king of the plains to establish relations between the prides once more – the first real test of his diplomacy.

July Y10

Legends Swept Away — Another son of Alaric, Hubert, seeks out his newly-risen brother for a meeting.

June Y10

—willowed back to god. — A royal litter is welcomed between the leaders of both the mire and the lagoon

May Y10

FORGED FATE — Bruno calls for his father's crown! Their fight is long and fierce, but ultimately the heir comes up victorious. The throne is passed to the second generation.

April Y10

these violent delights — Alaric brings his new heir to formally meet Wolfbron leadership

March Y10

CAUGHT SOMETHING THAT BELONGS TO YOU — Amara, the High Sovereign of Wolfbron and the swamp's oldest ally arrives at Ecrosian borders to return a trespassing Mire cub.

February Y10

BEHOLD THIS CROWN OF THORNS — Alaric meets with Bruno to discuss the future of the Mire, naming the boy as his new Heir.

January Y10

THE UNDOING OF EVERYTHING — Alaric and Tinuviel call for Luther to discuss his recent transgressions, and bring to light the truth of the Heir's intentions, in a meeting that will inevitably cause ripples through the Mire.

Ecrosia Mire History Year 9

December Y9

CC claim thread — A winter storm has devastated one of Ecrosia's strongest allies, Caladan Cove. High Sovereign Gauthier has been swept out to sea leaving his pride open for claiming. Former Mire member Nephthys has stepped up to claim the pride, facing off against Keligan.

November Y9

answers — In the wake of Luther's attempted steal of Revna at the passage the Vermeda leaders come to the Mire demanding answers. It does not go over well with the Mire leaders, and seems to be leading towards an all out war between the two prides.

October Y9

CALL HIS WRATH — Rainer Rike has issued a challenge against Morrigan for Illyria Summit! Alaric calls for Ecrosia, preparing for the inevitable clash of Rike supporters and Illyria allies!

September Y9

Banish Me to Exile — The appearance of a Sigrun in the passage sparks chaos, with the Heir attempting to take advantage of an escalating situation to steal away the queen of the brook...

August Y9

Kill the King and Throne the Queen — Another challenge erupts and this one brings the threat of war. With tension brewing just beneath the surface Alaric attends to watch, and to back up one of his closest allies if it comes to it.

July Y9

Deal the Hand — Ronin Svend, the new leader of Andal Oasis has boldly summoned all the pride rulers of the land to gather at the Peak to discuss alliances. Alaric, Slaine and Luther attend the meeting, but what will it mean for Ecrosia? Is a new war brewing?

June Y9

path to self-destruction — Wolfbron Bluffs, perhaps the Mire's most long-standing ally, faces a challenger for the throne. Amara Dieudonne maintains her crown, while Heir Luther brings home a prize he didn't quite win.

May Y9

icy empire — Unrest spreads through Amaryllis as challenges rise up across the land. EM's Noble, Adeodatus, has set his sights on Illyria Summit. With the previous fragile understanding between the rulers now shattered, Alaric and his pride engage the Summit lions in battle.

evergreen — Alaric's once lost love Aidoneus has made her return to Amaryllis and subsequently arrives in Ecrosia to share in an emotional reunion with her children.

April Y9

Make a choice — In the wake of his defeat at the Scilla Lagoon challenge, Ronin comes calling at Ecrosia's borders, intent to retrieve both his daughters from under Alaric's rule, stating his fears for their safety.

March Y9

OPEN CLAIM FOR SL — Theclaim for Scilla sees Alizabeth back in power, leaving the future relationship between the lagoon and the mire less than favorable. A war breaks out amidst the challenge, with nobody entirely certain who started it. Alaric steers clear, this time, finding the numerous challenges tedious...

February Y9

What remains — Luther, the High Sovereign's eldest son, seeks an audience with his father and makes his case for becoming Heir to Ecrosia. Convinced that his son is ready to take up the mantle, Alaric agrees.

January Y9

Celebration of new life — Alaric and Sláine journey to Lorien Plains to wish High Sovereign Ghyslaine congratulations on the birth of her cubs. But the situation soon becomes tense as Nero, the father of the cubs and Alaric's longstanding enemy arrives on the scene.

the water tastes like gunfire — Gauthier, the new High Sovereign of Caladan comes to pay Alaric a visit and the pair discuss a potential alliance.

Ecrosia Mire History Year 8

December Y8

Claim for Scilla Lagoon — Not long after Tiamat's challenge, King Alizabeth goes missing and the lagoon finds itself in the midst of a claim challenge between Wolfbron's Prometheus and the rogue lion Recluse. But as the crowd gathers to watch, old rivalries spark and this sets in motion a war between Wolfbron and their allies and Vermeda brook and theirs. Ecrosia member Tiamat faces a major maim challenge from the husband of the injured King Alizabeth.

Run Rabbit — Sovereign Sláine and Princess Caillen organise a fun game of chasing rabbits for the pride's cubs. However, much like their parents, the Ecrosian cubs prove to be quite a handful!

November Y8

Claim for Caladan Cove — Nature has reared it's head once more, ravaging the pride lands of Alaric's closest ally. Sahir and has family have all but disappeared, concerning the King as he watches the fight for the pride unfold.

Paint the open sky in smoke and ash — Amidst the chaos ravaging Amaryllis Ryker calls for the crown of Andal once again. This time the young male is successful and Alaric is left with the hope that he might yet find an ally in the Oasis.

October Y8

Tsunami Warning — Tiamat challenged for Scilla, something she had intended to do since she first joined the Mire, but has been unsuccessful in that endeavor. Alizabeth is obviously livid, and seeks to take the Mire Gentry as prisoner until questions can be answered. What will this mean for the future relationship between the two neighboring prides?

Like a bird without a song — Another blow is dealt to our King, finding his beloved Aidoneus deceased and leaving him alone, again, with young mouths to feed. Alaric brings his four back to the Mire, broken-hearted and considering the fact that he may well be cursed.

September Y8

Baptised — In the wake of Arsynia's death Alaric names Slaine his new Sovereign, trusting his closest friend to guide the Mire forward at his side.

I believe in love and switchblades — Morrigan brings home the body of Arysnia, Alaric's newest mate and Sovereign. The Tollaire woman met her untimely end courtesy of Mother Nature's crueltly, leaving the Mire King once more weighed down with grief and loss.

August Y8

Summer tourney — Slaine returns with a bang, hosting a tournament for the residents of the Mire. Who will prove themselves as the fiercest competition when the noble woman pairs them up? Alaric is also keen to watch his children spar, to see just how much they've learned.

July Y8

Co-ed — Caladan's king and queen bring their children to visit, introducing them to the Ecrosian royalty. With a betrothal arranged between Luther and Mazel this is likely to be the first of many visits to come and hopefully the solidification of a long and prosperous alliance.

June Y8

Firnen rainforest claiming thread — In the blink of an eye things have changed again, with Firnen being fought for only weeks after Violarum had claimed it. The young King takes a new prides on the plains, and a known enemy moves in next door...

May Y8

shadow bright and burning — The young sovereign, Violarum, is successful in taking his own pride. What will this mean for the future of Ecrosia and Firnen? After leading together will the two men become allies?


it's just bones — Amaryllis is in upheaval again as a Miroslav seeks to take the throne from the Dieudonne. Wolfbron and Ecrosia have been on good terms, so Alaric watches closely to see if an enemy will soon lead yet another pride.


until lambs become lions — One of Ecrosia's own challenges for the Hollow, a move that Alaric is less than pleased to witness due to his truce with Roan. The Mire King's presence ruffles more than a few feathers as he tries to avoid another all out war.

April Y8

if you can’t hear it — Nature wrecks havoc on all of amaryllis, bringing a bloom of toxic algae to the Mire as well as fires throughout the neighbouring jungle. Ecrosians band together (with some additional outside help) to create fire breaks and smother the flames.

March Y8

entertaining fire & blurry lines go on forever — A theft challenge stokes the fire between Ecrosia and Andal, while Violarum takes advantage of the distraction to bring Brynja home from where she was kept prisoner in the Oasis. Simultaneously he seeks to help Olive escape, who was claimed against her will.

February Y8

time to do some sketchy shit — An apparent new recruit has a significant population of Ecrosia on edge in the wake of the devastating war -- will Arcania be able to talk her way out of trouble?

January Y8

Movin' on up — In the wake of the war Ronin has stepped down as Sovereign, and Alaric appoints Violarum in his place. How will the ambitious young male take to being second in command? Will this temper his need for his own pride for a time?

I can't turn back now, you've brought me too far — Despite Elijah's best efforts Erna was not able to be pulled from death's icy hands. Alaric's anger towards the Sigrun is bound to increase tenfold in the wake of his wife's death.

Ecrosia Mire History Year 7

December Y7

Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned — With a challenge for the Mire from Cassandra, Saga Sigrun has brought war along with it. The Ecrosian's jump in to defend their home and fight the tresspassers, and chaos erupts within the swamp. Meanwhile Erna has initiated a fight to the death with the Sigrun Jarl.

November Y7

Claim for Firnen Rainforest — Acid rain has chased the lions from Firnen, and a new challenge springs up on the Mire's doorstep. Ecrosia watches closely, hoping that they do not find an enemy in place of an ally.

October Y7

STRIKE THE MATCH & RALLYING CRY — Both Scilla Lagoon and Caladan Cove have changed paws -- uprooting the Sigrun and changing the tides of Amaryllis. Alaric meets with the new leaders of both prides, hoping to force alliances and solidify his place in the east.

September Y7

HIT ME ON MY BONES — After a month of challenges and recruiting the Mire has grown exponentially. Erna challenges for the position of Sovereign and loses to Ronin, and the royal cubs have grown enough to leave the comfort of their den, making the High Sovereign all that more protective (and grumpy!). As the month draws to an end Alaric calls them together again to discuss the future of Ecrosia.

August Y7

TAKING IT ALL FOR US — After successfully taking the throne Alaric is named king of the mire. Not long after some of the prior members uprise against him, led by Keir, but the allies that the new king have gathered stand beside him to successfully hold on to the pride. What will come next for the Mire?

July Y7

THE BITTER TASTE OF THE BLOOD ON MY LIPS — One of the lions that Maia Tolkien fought not so long ago seems to have come for Ecrosia's crown -- what will this entail for the pride should it be won or lost? Will the pride members rally together and usurp a potential new ruler? Or will they find promise and respect for a King that has defend his throne?

June Y7

0 DAYS SINCE LAST INCIDENT — Entirely unbeknownst to Jafar, the Mire's ally Vermeda Brook has been called to re-address their crown and leadership. A lioness from Firnen Rainforest has gone to challenge Aquila for the pride - unknown as to whether or not this is an ally of the last challenger, what will this mean for Ecrosia?

May Y7

THE INDOMITABLE & THE FIERCE — After finally re-emerging into the light, Jafar and Maia are welcome their very first litter into Ecrosia! Three boys and a single girl, and the first litter of Casales to ever be born on site! It is a momentous occasion for the pair and Jafar expects everyone to treat them with UTMOST RESPECT.

April Y7

DOING AS INSTRUCTED — After being given his crown back, Jewel suggested he take a trip into the Jungle to talk to the Lightstone Band's Guardian, Gawain, about keeping their pact. Jafar, however, meets with him to discuss its continuation but is leaning on calling it more of an alliance than a pact. Their terms easy as the two wish to continue their friendly neighboring without issue.

TRANQUIL AS A FOREST — Maia finds her long-lost brother Njal at the entrance to Maua's Passage. After accepting that she would never see any of her direct family again, she is furious about his return. Whether or not Ecrosia will gain a new member, though, is yet to be seen.

March Y7

POMEGRANATE SEEDS — On her patrol of Maua's Passage, Maia comes across a rogue called Meliae and an Oasis lion called Alaric. When she offers the rogue a home, Alaric sets claim on her. Naturally, Maia leaps into battle to defend the lioness and give her back her freedom.

LIGHTS ARE ON — Just shy of the crown returning to Jafar, it seems that Jewel's son (Keir) has arrived to officially take his placer as Ecrosia's first Heir! Training with the watchful eye of fellow leaders and his mother, of course, to lend a hand into his bright future!

February Y7

LUNCH TIME AT THE INN: — Maia calls the pride together for a pride hunt. Third time is the charm for a tier upgrade?

January Y7

TURNED TABLES — Jewel and Maia visit Caladan Cove to seek an alliance.

FAMILY WANT FOR NOTHING — Maia makes the trip to Obsidian Hollow in a bid to seek out a potential alliance, only to find that it is her cousin Roan which rules there.

A QUEST FULFILLED — Sylroris has chosen to join Ecrosia - leaving the mire with one more set of paws.

Ecrosia Mire History Year 6

December Y6

♔ a king's ultimate failure — Jafar is seriously injured on a hunt with Maia. Like the knight in shining armour that he is, the Casales saves Maia from injury and in turn sacrifices himself. He steps down as High Sovereign to recover, with Jewel stepping in to safeguard the pride until he heals.

What do now? — Obsidian Hollow disbands, leaving Amaryllis and the Mire curious as to who the next High Sovereign will be.

November Y6

thief in the night — A rogue by the name of Viridian has challenged long-standing ruler Nymeria Valour for her crown and Vermeda Brook. This causes outrage, with Hanneth jumping into a minor maim. What will this mean for the Mire? Stay tuned to find out!

stupidity is also a gift of god — All hope is not lost! Jafar looks to be fixing his lonely situation and has found the adopted child of the woman he got the pride for as well as was able to call her to him! Jafar wastes no time in offering her the role of his Queen/Sovereign, but it does certainly look like there is more to it than that, doesn't it?

October Y6

pride claim of ecrosia mire — After the previous disbandment by flood of Ecrosia Mire where it took it's last leader, Jafar rose up against an Scilla Lagoon Lioness (Saga) in an attempt to impress his future wife give back to those that lost it. A home for those that had been their prior as well as those that might want a change of pace.

July Y6

la mitrailleuse fait de l'ordre — Maybe it's divine intervention, but a fresh challenge against Wolfbron Bluffs sounds too perfect after the raid. Still, the challenger is Vermier Dieudonné, so which is the lesser of two evils?

This Next Adventure — After winning his death match against Sangria, Aquila had been taken to the Mire to heal. Though still not fully healed from it all, the Valour decides he is most needed in Ecrosia and seeks to help protect the Hodari family by joining the Mire officially.

June Y6

Time to do some Sketchy Shit — It started off with just Aquilla of Andal Oasis stepping into Firnen territory to confront Sangria. After she issued a death match against him, Sangria loses her life to the native while her lackey, Ismae, kills Valhalla. Meanwhile, tensions rise between WB and EM, starting with Zoticus attacking Kiton. Before you know it, numerous fights break out between EM and WB lions. Its a big, big mess... Introducing the first war of Amaryllis.

May Y6

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us — Heiress Maia comes across a rogue cub who appears to be abandoned in the Pit. She stakes her claim to the child, only to be contested by Ismae, a member of the Rainforest. What will this mean for the two prides - will the outcome foresee the outbreak of war?

April Y6

this isn't home — Whilst patrolling Maua's Passage, Maia comes across a young cub and Aquila, the Oasis High Sovereign. It appears the young cub is without their parents, and Maia sets out to bring them home to the Mire.

March Y6

these violent delights — A strange lioness called to challenge for ownership of the mire. Many lions were gathered before Kiton could arrive to defend his home, giving her only one warning before their brawl began.

February Y6

sweethearts never last down here — Silver Warcall gave birth to the pride's first royal litter of cubs, maintaining her good health throughout it all. As the king lost his own mother when she gave birth to him, it is safe to say that Kiton is quite relieved at the good fortune of their family.

January Y6

does this make me brutus? — The king's brother calls him for a chat, though he does not make the subject immediately clear. He finally spills that he has been asked to take over the rainforest pride as its leader and admits that he has accepted the position, despite previously agreeing to join Kiton in the mire, and both of the brothers wonder how it will affect their recently-resumed relationship.

Ecrosia Mire History Year 5

December Y5

a place I can go — Kiton calls together the lions of his pride as well as any who might be wanting to join officially to make introductions, and so that he can communicate the rules and ranks to everyone. Silver happens to be the first to arrive, an awkward twist of fate considering the pair had a recent tryst which left so much yet to be settled.

November Y5

ballad of Mr jones, TO THE BEAT OF THE DRUM — Kiton has been approached by a couple of prides to try and get to know one another and potentially establish an official relationship as prides, both Magnus of Obsidian Hollow and Nymeria of Vermeda Brook, who brings one of Kiton's friends along in the form of her heiress.

October Y5

like peas and carrots — Kiton's brother, Roan, showed up at the pride borders following the challenge as he promised he would. The two brothers had an emotional reunion as they tried to catch up on the important things, agreeing that he should join the pride with the remainder of their family.

September Y5

? there's wolves in the house — Kiton Hodari, a stranger to the pride, arrived at the borders and issued a challenge for the pride, unaware that this was the first pride challenge to ever be made in the land. As such, it drew a large crowd of lions wishing to see the results of the encounter. Viné arrived to defend his throne but quickly fell due to a broken leg, citing a curse as the reason he lost and warning Kiton that he had inherited doomed territory. Having assumed his family dead for years, he was shocked when his own brother emerged from the crowd to congratulate him.

August Y5

As Promised, What Hurts the Most — Viné has not forgotten the loss of a potential member by the hands of two intruding females. One remains untouchable while the other was an unknown. Until now. Through shear luck Vin&233; has run into Aarani whom had become pride-less. It might not be the original female he had wanted, but it is a female none the less. Meanwhile, Vine makes good on his promise to visit the Lagoon pride and his looming meeting with Pistis. Surprise, Surprise, she is no longer the sovereign of the land and the title has gone to Viné's cousin Gywn. This is both good and ... questionable news.

July Y5

Silence Broken, Once upon a Dream — Viné makes several forays to the border border in hopes to grow his pride and is met with both rescues and failure. Beryl is a strangely enthusiastic new member to the Mire and the first to be claimed officially to the pride. Though, he has not forgotten the one that got away and the two woman that facilitated her escape.

June Y5

Black Sun, Blind Assessment Every Eventuality — Vine has met with the other leaders of the valley that had not come to him in the mire. Their reactions to Casimir law is as always, met with mixed results. Hopefully Viné made more allies then enemies this time around.

May Y5

Risen Crown Mud Bath Pain Behind Blue eyes — Leaders from neighboring prides have come to the mire to gauge for themselves what Casimir Law might mean. Viné does not care much what they think, beyond wishing they'd come all at once rather then one at a time, his throat is dry.

April Y5

Quasar — Viné has finally stumbled into an area that caught his eye and decided to claim it in his name. He is quickly set upon by a male by the name of Skarde who challenged him for the right to lead. Viné is victorious, but the battle is bloody. How long will this reign last?