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December 13, 2024 After winning the challenge for Wolfbron Bluffs and becoming the fourth Dieudonné to hold the crown, Lazare releases all the members and ends the longest standing pride's reign over the island. After seven years of the Bluffs being held by the same family, it now sits empty, waiting for the next chapter of it's leadership.

December 6, 2024 Death came to a witch hunter after she called for the death of Karsa, with Kvare answering it causing Miaran to fall. Lazare Dieudonné challenges Louve Dieudonné for Wolfbron Bluffs. Snow seems to be falling in the middle of the summer as strange animals show up and offer a tempting meal for those brave enough to jump in.

November 8, 2024 Scorpius has gone missing and in his place Zaahir steps up to take the throne of Andal Oasis. How this change of leadership will shake things up in the lands, only time will tell.

October 11, 2024 Something is happening in the Scorched Wilds. There is a battle raging between a familiar force and an unfamiliar one. What will you do? Help or hinder?

October 1, 2024 Spooky things are happening as the afterlife start walking among the living once again.

September 30, 2024 Louve Dieudonné manages to keep Wolfbron Bluffs in the family. What will happen between the Bluffs and the otherwise peaceful pride of Lorien Plains?

September 20, 2024 Ilarion Rurik challenges for Wolfbron, will the Dieudonné lead pride fall?

September 8, 2024War broke out once again in the Lagoon when a wedding had some uninvited guest arrive. The war results in the most death matches the island has seen at once. The Summit was challenged by Brighid with Talisa answering the call. After many years of the Summit have the same two leaders, the Summit changes hands. What will this mean for the balance of Amaryllis? A witch hunt has started by Luther and Miaran which seems to be turning things on an island that is full of magic.

August 25, 2024 War broke out in the challenge for the Lagoon after Cassius tries to take the Lagoon from Isla. The Cove remains with Miaran. The leadership of the Mire switches from Sigrún hold to Rike when Luther comes back to take his birthland back. Elephants push into the Rainforest and push out the lions there. Soon after Lucifer lays claim to his birthland and takes over the Rainforest.

June 27, 2024 Conflict and tensions rise as prides come head-to-head with one another across Amaryllis - just as Pyrrha and Cassius take the leap to try and claim (or reclaim) their own thrones.

May 24, 2024 Rulers continue to shift, family strife ensues, and, per usual, tensions seems taunt and always lingering on the horizon.

April 24, 2024 Things are rocky within Amaryllis as the Dieudonne clash result in three deaths and forces a shift in the rulership of Firnen Rainforest. With Caladan Cove freshly overturned as well, what will the consequenecss of these events be?

March 30, 2024 The lull has ended as a long standing family, the Dieudonné, launch death matches against their own. The Plains sees a challenge from a new comer, Aphrodite, and the quite pride is pushed into the spotlight.

March 19, 2024 A momentary lull has overtaken the lands of Amaryllis as its inhabitants attempt to find their footing and rebuild after a string of challenges. How long it will last, however, nobody can be quite sure.

February 11, 2024 The Mire has fallen from the Stärke family and is now held by Luther Rike. The change has stirred but the fighting nature of those on the island. The Brook finds a new leader with Icefang and Isla takes over the Lagoon after a storm pushes out the old leader. Reti finds himself the leader of the Hollows after Alexander is hurt. The Oasis finds a new leader in Léonie who is soon tested by Harou.

January 8, 2024 The snow has finally begun to melt anew, which means that the world is slowly returning to the much-anticipated summer season. With the various holiday activities and the other jests put on by Nafasi also coming to a close, it is safe to say that winter is finally over.

December 5th, 2023 Nafasi had pulled a cruel trick and has sent Amaryllis back into a renewed winter season! But it's not all bad, because the lands will also see a handful of holiday-themed events popping up as a result. To make things more interesting, a wayward trio of travlers have also arrived and are facilitating a mass competition between the prides, bands, and rogues -- formally dubbed the Amaryllis Winter Games.

December 2nd, 2023 The spring air brings forth a number of pride challenges. A familiar challenger for the Cove and the Oasis arrive to try to earn what they want. The new leader of the Lagoon is tested in battle as well. What changes will come from the challenges? Who will remain standing and who will find their world turned upside down?

November 27th, 2023 In a challenge between mother and daughter, the leadership of Wolfbron Bluff changes for the first time in 5 IC years.

November 22nd, 2023 Two death matches, one resurrection, and an almost-war later, the lands find themselves in a constant state of turmoil and calamity. Families have been torn apart and endless blood has been spilt; but how is it all going to end?

November 3rd, 2023 The lands stir violently as a death match rages on between Aeistrios Saxe and Morrigan Greyflood. Observers spill into the pit in droves to witness what will no doubt be a historic battle -- and it is clear that this familial fued is far from over, no matter who wins and who dies.

October 12th, 2023 With winter comes the surge of more pride challenges; Ludivine challenges Ryker for Firnen Rainforest and is victorious in her endeavors, meanwhile an outcropping of maims breaks out on the sidelines. In a shocking turn of events Luther returns to challenge Bruno for Ecrosia Mire, will the former heir prove victorious or has Bruno got what it takes to keep his brother's ambitions at bay? This has undoubtedly shaken things up as Bruno declares war against Andal Oasis and Allies in the process!

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♔ until lambs become lions
      |   #131
Léonie had come to watch Vághan overcome his opponent, but in the blink of an eye, any chance of succession slipped from his bloodied claws. He retreated, and even from where she was seated on the sidelines, the imp saw how he heaved. Alarmed, she found herself doing likewise, spotted ears swirled forward as they strained to catch the sound of his wheezing over the noise of the crowd — but when she found it, she didn’t know whether to be reassured by his haggard breathing, or worried.

She’d no idea what had caused such a reaction in her spooky friend. It wasn’t like anything she’d ever seen before, and she hoped to never see it again. As his voice ripped free from the confines of his chest, she sighed out, a mixed sense of relief and concern brewing deep inside her core. “I better go check on him,” she mumbled to @Jerrik, tipping her head to smile a little in thanks. She’d appreciated his company during the battle, but now she needed to follow Vághan so she could keep an eye on him.

Rising, the shadow bumped her shoulder into Jerrik’s — roughly, like when they’d tussled on the beach — before bounding into the darkness, chasing the reaper.

Exit
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Due to her colorful (vulgar and offensive) language, Léonie is rated MATURE. She is open to dominance and minor maim matches, but please DM me to discuss any maims beforehand!
      |   #132
She got precisely the squealing reaction she hoped for from @Kaillen and was therefore content to back off with a grin and a flutter of her lashes. She might have wished to agitate further, (but her player was a slacker), but the male of the hour arrived and stole the show. Her brows scuttled, envious. Several more fights broke out and this pleased her - at least not everyone wanted to watch spellbound - and she was in quite an appeased mood, for a bit, but this mood like many wasn't strong enough to last for long. In this case, Roan's victory surely soured her. Torturous routine seemed destined to rule the Hollow for another few months. She returned to the hollow entrance and padded listlessly to her den, reclaimed from Alva. She did need some excitement, and she could look forward to frazzled tempers to prod - but not today.

-exit

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      |   #133

He watches from the shadows, as the two lions fight for the right to rule- and when the upstart falters and falls, he lets no expression come to his face. This mattered little to him, even though he was now allied with a pride who seemed to be allied with the victors home. There was another fight in it all, a golden lioness against a large male- who bore the scent of the Brook.

How interesting.

Eskel remains in the shadows, hidden from the others as he watches and as the battles draw to a close... he wonders about the relations between this standing pride and his own. And the upstart- a male who scented strongly of the Mire. Interesting.

With a soft sigh, he would turn and exit, remaining as quiet as he could. No one had found him as he lurked- just as he wished.

-exit-

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      |   #134
Zelda was not keen at all to linger longer than they already had. The male who was intent on stirring the pot (even more so than she already did) had not come out on top and with it the Obsidian king ordered every to leave. The fight had been quite the show and she admired both of the lions and their vivacious attacks upon one another but it did little to affect her individually. Her pride? Not so much. So without any more time to waste and without any proper dismissal, Zelda began to stretch her legs and depart. A part of her was hopeful that this wouldn't cause a severe rift between the two prides that had a neutral alliance previously but she had a feeling that it was unavoidable now. Things had been done and things had been said; that made it three times harder to hold onto what was and focus on what would be. exit zelda
      |   #135
To see everyone spit fire at the wheat male for things that she hadn't been privy too was exciting. Some words she could hear and some she could vaguely make out on lips but truly, the only thing she was able to discern was that they were angry and didn't like the guy. Despite the fact that the lion challenging wasn't even him at all and was there no such thing as free will? Why would the wheat guy have any sort of hold on the lion that was challenging? Just because they were a part of the same pride didn't mean that they wouldn't necessarily hold the same values. But what did Ember know? She was a yearling who hadn't exactly spent a lot of time in prides.

At the very least, watching the drama between all the different prides and the actual fight FOR the pride was exciting. Clicking her nails against the rock at her feet and slicing it down imagining that she was doing some of this brutal work. Ember loved a good fight but recognized that she was still quite immature and inexperienced leaving for the older folks to be the ones to cause a wallop. So if she just bided her time and trained herself correctly in her own private time then she could smack down anyone who got in her way.

Luckily for the Hollow's leadership and, she supposed, for the wheat dude that got spat at, Obsidian Hollow would not be changing hands today. A pity, she would've liked to see more spitting words and venom in folk's faces but perhaps enough drama had been seen today. So Ember stole her vision down to the rock she was carving out and a good portion of it no longer had the same dark quality to it and you could see many marks up and down in the same direction that had clearly showed that she had been there. Good. Ember lifted herself up and proudly left the rock she had marked up for someone to find. For someone to remember her by, before leaving without a second thought. exit ember

+5 - Witness drama between prides ( several lions "spitting" at Alaric )
+5 - Maintain your weapons ( sharpen claws )
+5 - Observe a fight ( Roan vs. Vaghan for OH )

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      |   #136
Roan Hodari
i wanna taste love and pain wanna feel pride and shame

Roan looked upon his opponent for a moment as Vaghan promised he would return again. The mauve man didn't doubt the truth in the declaration. This had not been the easiest of fights. The man seemed determined. It would not surprise the Hodari to face the beast again, fully aware that there would come a day when he would lose his crown. Kings and queens were not immortal, after all, but would it be this striped assailant who would take it from him? "Have at it," Roan shrugged, welcoming a returned challenge. He was not afraid to fight, nor afraid to lose, though of course no one ever wants to lose.

Once the ashen male had taken his leave, and Roan was content that no further upheaval would occur here today, the Obsidian king finally made his way towards the sidelines where his family had congregated. A few of his children had gathered with their mother while Roan missed Jai's quick departure. Notably, Hanneth nor Dero were around, but maybe that was for the best. His father didn't seem to do well around fighting anymore, especially if there was threat of further chaos to ensue. Best just to let the news trickle back to them that Obsidian was still a Hodari home.

Minty gaze now finally caught sight of @Tai in a scuffle with another cub. Eyelids pressed together in frustration for a moment as the king's brows knit together. Cubs will be cubs, he tried to console himself over the fact that his son had found himself a fight while his father had been protecting their home. With no energy to deal with the squabble, Roan simply shook his head for the time being before looking to @Faelyn with a tired expression. "Ever get tired of patching me up?" the mauve man asked sheepishly, though it was mostly meant as a rhetorical question. It was fairly routine by now to get treated by the queen after a fight. He'd pass a glance over the rest of the gathered Obsidian lions, whoever still remained. "Thanks for being here, everyone. Let's head in." The show was over and they owed no further entertainment to the spectators outside. With that, the masked man would make his way inside the tunnels he would still call home.

exit Roan

      |   #137
Obsidian Hollow would not be changing paws today, thankfully, which left Gareth with a contented exhale. Nodding his head quickly to the young boy of Heloise's and agreeing that it was time to go. Only once the two were beginning to walk away from the Hollow did Gareth follow closely at their rear, protecting the two should anyone attempt to come at them from behind. While he didn't share a super personal relationship with either, they were still family and friends and remained under his protection whether they wanted it or not. Gareth was meant to be a protector for those within Vermeda and he'd gladly do so without any reward. Their presence was enough. exit gareth

+5 - Observe a fight (Vaghan vs. Roan for OH)
      |   #138
(This post was last modified: 10-20-2022, 06:27 PM by Cirilla.)
The Sigrún daughter watches quietly as tensions simmer enough to boil over, and fights break out across the underground clearing that seemed to border Obsidian. Cirilla notices the scrap between two younger cubs, and the hidden girl grins with amusement at their tit-for-tat. The girl cast her mind back to when she was their age, and it was unnerving just how relatable their actions were when she compared them to her own. Perhaps one day, with the right training, the two boys would become fine warriors.

Eventually, though, her attention shifts back to Roan and his opponent. The man seemed to do well in fending off the challenger, firmly asserting his dominance over the home that her Uncle used to rule. Despite the trespassing event with her brother all those moons ago, Cirilla had a lot of respect for Roan, and could understand why so many had gathered to rally beside the larger King. But alas: it was not needed - he arose victorious.

Satisfied with what she had seen here today, Cirilla took a few paces backwards and then took off home with the new information stored within her brain.

Exit


      |   #139

It wouldn't be Jai to answer him first, but his cousin Olivir was good enough. My mom says he always wins. It was just the answer Hero wanted to hear. "I hope she's right," the boy nodded. Tai seemed adamant as well, giving another statement that Roan would win this challenge. The onyx prince just gave another nod of agreement to his brother's words. With the assurance of his brothers and cousin, and the support of the rest of his family around him, Hero was left with the conviction that his father would win this fight, no matter what. As the boy watched, though, he'd never seen anything like it. These two lions, his father being one of them, bit and tore into each other like it was nothing. For every move one did, the other seemed to have a planned reaction to counter it. The blood that stained the earth was more than than the prince could have ever expected to see. As much as he didn't want to see his father get hurt, he knew better than to turn away.

In the end, the gruesome and bloody battle came to a conclusion that left the mauve sovereign still standing. Hero's heart had started racing some time ago, only now gaining relief in the final outcome of the fight. Roan had won, and they weren't leaving their home. The prince waited patiently along the sidelines with his family until his father came to them. Only then, would he follow the rest back into the Hollow, content to live another day beneath his father's banner.

exit Hero

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      |   #140
“Go crawl back into your mud puddle!” He could hardly register the taunt, for how his aching head spun. His only comfort was the successful snap of Tai's captured paw within his bleeding, baby jaws, and his shoulder hitting into the cave cat's chest.

Resentment was growing second by second. He might have cracked a smile if not for the lurch of Tai's chest, battering his weight against Bruno's lowered head and causing it to ache with throbbing, rattled pain. He had no time to consider his next move, tightened teeth clutching at the tender flesh of his scruff with needle-like pricks that sopped wet scarlet onto his pelt. They were the teeth of a juvenile, sure, but this was something beyond youthful play. They wanted to hurt – to punish.

Still, Bruno was older than the larger boy, and he would not be swung around so easily. He lifted his left forepaw once more, not trusting it to be the limb to support his weight after having his armpit clawed. He shot the dark limb forward in an attempt to administer a swift throat-punch to try and get Tai to release his hold on Bruno's scruff, his breathing haggard with fatigue.


Bruno vs. @Tai
for dominance
Round 3 / 3
Hits:
Rolling 2d20: 9 + 17

Dodges:
Rolling 2d20: 16 + 12

Luck:
Rolling 5d20: 18 + 15 + 2 + 12 + 1
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