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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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January 4, 2025 The site is now open! Please read Welcome to 2025! & January Update. Both of these are important and members need to be aware of what is expected and what has changed.

January 2, 2025 The site is now open to OOC accounts and leader accounts to allow the review of the changes. The site will open fully back up on the 4th. Please read Welcome to 2025! & January Update. Both of these are important and members need to be aware of what is expected and what has changed.

December 20, 2024 Our Winter Break has started. Our Advent is still on going. Our site will be closed from Dec 26th - Jan 2nd for updates.

December 1, 2024 Our Winter Events have started!! Please read more here

November 24, 2024 Our Winter Events have been posted! Our Winter break will take place Dec 20th - Jan 6th. Please read more here

November 11, 2024 We have added two more weeks to the BWP! Also be sure to check out our Quick Fire Updates.

October 11, 2024 An important message to our members please take a moment to read it over. We are also launching our Mini-BWP! Echoes in the Ash

October 05, 2024 Check out our Fall update. There are a lot of changes and some fun new things!

October 01, 2024 Halloween has come to Amaryllis in the spring! Check out the Spooky Time Fun we have going on, complete with scavenger hunt and ghostly hauntings! There might even be something going on in the Scorched Wilds, for those brave enough to look.

July 15, 2024 We have released our official summer update/patch. It includes a lot of important information so make sure to read it through!

July 12, 2024 Our summer break is here! Learn more here! It will end on the 26th of July.

July 1, 2024 Our summer break is coming up soon! Learn more here!

June 27, 2024 The June Posting Raffle is coming to a close this weekend, so get your posts and ticket counts in!

May 28, 2024 Our June posting raffle is posted for sign ups! Sign up here. Be sure you vote for your favortie banner! Seasons banner contest voting!

May 23, 2024 The Guidebook has officially been updated with the new trade perks, as per the revamp. Please ensure that you are changing your trades or picking your perks from the pools (if applicable) in this thread.

April 19, 2024 We are entering the next phase of our trade perk revamp and testing with the launch of our soft opening, which includes the new perks going live and changes being able to be made to characters. Please read the thread in its entierty. Additionally, this is a reminder that you have until May 9th to exit your double exp threads!

April 01, 2024 Our Spring Update is a MASSIVE update! New trade perks are annouced, changes to leadership and prides, new ranks, and more! Be sure to read it over! After you are done, be sure to head to member testing to give the new trade perks a test drive!

March 19, 2024 With our site-wide double trade experience event now fully underway, the Admin team would like to bring our official 2024 Site Fundraiser to everyone's attention. We rely on our members to keep the site going, and are offering a wide range of gifts and prizes - please take a look!

March 1, 2024 Our double trade experience fundraiser is open for donations! Please read about the changes made for this time around.

February 13, 2024 It is time for our 2024 Community Check In. This survey covers OOC areas, IC areas, and a few other things that staff are looking to gain insight on. This is very important to us so please take the time to answer the questions. You have until March 11th to finish this survery. Once complete, you can claim an item from the shop or 150xp. More details are in the survey.

January 25, 2024 Site update! Please review some changes to the site here.

January 8, 2024 Happy New Year and welcome back from our site-wide break! We're looking forward to picking things back up, and hope that everyone feels refreshed.

December 2, 2023 Fa la la la la, la la la la! It's finally December, and we all know what that means — holiday events, woohoo! We will also be having a site break December 22nd - Jan 5th.

November 28, 2023 We are looking for input on the trade system revamp. Learn more about it and the raffle here!

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      |   #1

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It was early morning and Tomas had already risen from his slumber. He'd slipped out of the comfort of Obsidian Hollow and ventured out into the neutral lands that the peninsula had to offer. Lavender eyes watched carefully as his paws seemed to lead him into the abyss of scorched wilds, a land that seemed to be milestones away from the concept of re-birth and instead much closer to death. There was a smell here that Tomas could not describe - but it was one that made him miserable.

Strawberry paws pad carefully through the mist-heavy territory, which seemed much thicker than normal. He paused briefly as he realized that it actually wasn't mist lingering in the air, but instead smoke. It began to burn his eyes and choke-hold his throat, but he pushed on. The Casales wanted to know what it was causing the smoke, since it was normally mist that lingered here. It takes him a moment to identify the wildfire in the distance, but the distinct orange glow catches his attention and curious as he is, he begins to walk closer toward it.

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+2 - Study one of the natural phenomena occurring
+2 - Analyze the changes being made to the land
+5 - Complete a BWP-related thread (with 10+ posts)

      |   #2
Closer to the fire there is something, someone, that seems to not belong here. This is a landscape of grey and warm colors, the heats of red and orange. Huddled into a ball, frightened, is something blue. Her face is smudged with grey ash as she turns it away from the nearby flame creeping up on her. She is seeming frozen in fear, trying to hide herself from the fire in a futile hope this scary presence will go away. It is warm, she can feel the licking of the heat on her bronze toes and the top of her head. It roars and crackles like a monster would. Dio has seen nothing of this before.

Compared to her beloved stars this entity seems wild and dangerous.
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      |   #3
As Tomas travels closer to the fire in the distance, he begins to notice just how warm it is despite the lengths between him and the beast. It is intriguing, but Tomas knows that he should not get too close because fire can burn and destroy - but he does find it curious how the surrounding air was thick with smoke, and that made it hard to see.

As he walks further, he stumbles over something small and blue. It causes him to stop because it was certainly was not a rock, because it felt more... squidgy. Tomas turns to look, and spots @Diomedeidae, who looked quite scared by the roaring flames in the distance. The strawberry babe stops and lowers himself to the ground, so that he is quite close to her. Hey - sorry about kicking you. The smoke makes it hard to see. Are you alright? He asks, concerned for her.

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+2 - Analyze the changes being made to the land
+5 - Complete a BWP-related thread (with 10+ posts)
      |   #4
She is transfixed by the bright dancing fires, by the swirls of light and the trails of black ashen smoke they left behind. In her soul she felt the destruction and it hurt. Wait... no she actually felt something run into her. It is another younger lion, one rosy and who looked like he had some of the soot over his face. No. She says in a little voice, her bright teal eyes cracking open as @Tomas's shadow fell over her and blocked some of the heat and light both from the surrounding fires. The numb ache in her body from Tomas running into her is nothing compared to the distress she felt from the situation. I'm scared. She said in a mumble now as one paw, brightly streaked with bronze, lifted up and over her muzzle, face, and eyes. Dio returned to burying herself away from the impending rage of the blaze.
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      |   #5
It was evident that @Diomedeidae was scared, and if Tomas had engaged his brain, he would have known this. As he lowers his form down to the sooty ground, he feels as though he instinctively needs to protect her, and so he attempts to draw her figure closer to his. Her small voice is swallowed by the roar of the fire behind them, and the heat is beginning to put the strawberry child on edge. It's okay, He whispers as the girl puts a bronze paw over her face. I can look after you. What is your name? Mine is Tomas. He comments, trying to reassure her as best as he could.

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+2 - Study one of the natural phenomena occurring
+2 - Diffuse someone else's panic or worry
+2 - Analyze the changes being made to the land
+5 - Complete a BWP-related thread (with 10+ posts)
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(This post was last modified: 07-31-2022, 08:22 PM by Diomedeidae.)
The air she sucked in was starting to get thicker, it stung the back of her throat and brought forth a resounding cough that shook her frame down to its core. Hot, even the air felt hot and it was starting to stifle her, gave her this panicked feeling of being smothered. It didn't help that @Tomas drew in close but better him than the fire. Diomede-mede-mede- Her voice trembled. Dio. It was easier anyways. In the best of times her name was difficult on her young tongue.

Maua please protect us. She mumbled and nestled in closer to Tomas, trying to nudge him with her nose while she stood. Urge him to move off with her to somewhere safer.

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      |   #7
In the back of his mind, Tomas was acutely aware of the heat that was getting closer and closer to them both. The smoke that surrounded them was getting thicker, and the strawberry child was finding it much harder to breathe. The smoke stung his eyes, but he was determined that he was not going anywhere without @Diomedeidae. Dio, He repeated, hoping that he got her nickname right. We should... go... elsewhere, He remarks in between coughs and splutters as the smoke continued to loom. Rising to his paws and turning his crown to look at the flames that seemed to engulf everything around them, lavender eyes looked down at the blue lioness. I'll protect you when we move... I promise. I'll burn first before you, He comments boldly, and then stands in front of her to protect her from the fire before moving to the edge of the scorched wilds.

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+2 - Analyze the changes being made to the land
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      |   #8
Elsewhere. Yes. Her bright eyes seemed to light up like lamps and she nodded her head quickly up and down. But then rapidly her face looked surprised, her jaw dropped a little and stammered as she fought for words. He'd get burned for her? But- Her gut reaction to the sacrifice he was willing to make for her. You barely know me. The fire roared and crackled, Dio winced against the surge of heat and she began to move away from the billowing smoke and to cooler air. -Ok. This way. She ducked her head down and began the fearsome trek away. Baring with her guilt that Tomas might be hurt.

But she was too scared to insist otherwise.
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      |   #9
Would his father be proud of his sacrifice, if he were to burn to his death? Would that be admirable in the eyes of the Casales, and as a result, the Tolkien? Or would it be heartbreak too much for his parents to endure? The questions did not enter the young boy's head as he selfishly puts himself in the way of danger so that @Diomedeidae could survive and live out her days. Tomas had always been kind, caring and considerate, so why, when faced with danger, would he be any different? The fear is evident in Dio's eyes, and her body, and Tomas knew that he needed to get her elsewhere - no questions asked.

The flames behind them continued to crackle and roar louder, almost at a deafening scream, as they began to move away. He is conscious of Dio's movements and tries his very hardest to remain close enough to her to keep her safe: but in the process and in his determination, Tomas ends up stepping on a loose cluster of hot ember that quickly burnt his front right paw. The pain seared through his leg and up into the pit of his stomach, inducing a feeling of sickness he had never felt before. But despite wincing, Tomas continued until Dio was safely out of the path of the red flower.

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+2 - Diffuse someone else's panic or worry
+2 - Analyze the changes being made to the land
+5 - Complete a BWP-related thread (with 10+ posts)
      |   #10
A little to the side, she feels the surge of heat while @Tomas unfortunately wakes sleeping embers. It's not so hot as the walls of flames but it is close. A dancing trail of red and orange light comes up in her vision and it causes her to momentarily stop in her tracks. Bright eyes turned to him, wet in the corners from the stinging smoke and ash caught in her gaze. Tomas... c'mon. She urged him along, vocals still trembling and scared.

But gradually the roaring of fire was growing softer, the blue of the sky was coming through the grey and ash spit up by the fire. And Dio took the biggest breath of clean air that she could to much relief. You got hurt. She said both apologetically and certain of what she'd seen.
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