CONCEPT
To put it into as few words as possible, I am basically going in the direction of lions IRL with this group of males.
Born together, these scrappy young males would spend their entire lives together, enduring great trials of drought and famine, and the looming threat of roving bands looking to take the land from their aging father. In the event they defeated him, his cubs likely would not have survived the change in power.
Their greatest test would begin at the age of one, when the welcome and protection of mother, father, and kin would be withdrawn. The old king would drive the boys out, as was always done whenever males of the pride had grown old enough to make it on their own. Like their father before them, the group would set off to find their own harem of lionesses and claim a territory.
Some years would pass without success, gaining strength and experience in the various fights with other roving groups. In the desolate and hot wastelands, every scrap of food or water source had to be fiercely defended. Fighting became more than a simple means to survive, but an addiction. Each victory over their fellow kind was celebrated by an added mark, made into an intricate pattern of scars placed upon their left shoulders.
Their bond is strong, relying only on each other for survival as other males are rarely welcomed in their midst. While none is treated as lesser than the other, they establish a pecking order. Once every full moon, they may challenge their place in the group. Respect amongst them is naturally given to those of greater skill in battle, this also determines which among them would be given full breeding rights to the lionesses of whatever territory they hold. While this right may fluctuate between them with some frequency, all children would be raised together as brothers and sisters.
Eventually, they would find their way into Amaryllis, a land of great bounty and strange customs. Lionesses here did not stay together under the rule of a single male, or a group of brothers, nor were not expected to do all the hunting and rearing of young. Unrelated males did not fight each other over food or territory, nor did it seem the yearling boys were cast out from their families. In lack of a harem and a territory, the males would simply have to gather up lionesses and claim a territory for themselves.
APPLICATION INFO
Names: All characters will be named after famous swords. (from games, novels, anime, etc)
Surname: Crow
Ages: The brothers are 4 years old, turning 5 at the start of July.
Sizes: Size can range anywhere between medium to colossal.
Genetics: Grey coats, silver eyes, muted accent colors
Designs: Colors of the adoptable lions can be altered slightly to the adopter's liking. They can also provide their own design.
Mutations: x-fluffy, tufted ears, slitted pupils
Trades: Any trades are welcome, though one of the two being Outlaw is encouraged should they wish to form a band instead of taking over a pride.
Slots: Accepting up to Five brothers in the litter. I will be taking one, which leaves 4 open slots.
To put it into as few words as possible, I am basically going in the direction of lions IRL with this group of males.
Born together, these scrappy young males would spend their entire lives together, enduring great trials of drought and famine, and the looming threat of roving bands looking to take the land from their aging father. In the event they defeated him, his cubs likely would not have survived the change in power.
Their greatest test would begin at the age of one, when the welcome and protection of mother, father, and kin would be withdrawn. The old king would drive the boys out, as was always done whenever males of the pride had grown old enough to make it on their own. Like their father before them, the group would set off to find their own harem of lionesses and claim a territory.
Some years would pass without success, gaining strength and experience in the various fights with other roving groups. In the desolate and hot wastelands, every scrap of food or water source had to be fiercely defended. Fighting became more than a simple means to survive, but an addiction. Each victory over their fellow kind was celebrated by an added mark, made into an intricate pattern of scars placed upon their left shoulders.
Their bond is strong, relying only on each other for survival as other males are rarely welcomed in their midst. While none is treated as lesser than the other, they establish a pecking order. Once every full moon, they may challenge their place in the group. Respect amongst them is naturally given to those of greater skill in battle, this also determines which among them would be given full breeding rights to the lionesses of whatever territory they hold. While this right may fluctuate between them with some frequency, all children would be raised together as brothers and sisters.
Eventually, they would find their way into Amaryllis, a land of great bounty and strange customs. Lionesses here did not stay together under the rule of a single male, or a group of brothers, nor were not expected to do all the hunting and rearing of young. Unrelated males did not fight each other over food or territory, nor did it seem the yearling boys were cast out from their families. In lack of a harem and a territory, the males would simply have to gather up lionesses and claim a territory for themselves.
APPLICATION INFO
Names: All characters will be named after famous swords. (from games, novels, anime, etc)
Surname: Crow
Ages: The brothers are 4 years old, turning 5 at the start of July.
Sizes: Size can range anywhere between medium to colossal.
Genetics: Grey coats, silver eyes, muted accent colors
Designs: Colors of the adoptable lions can be altered slightly to the adopter's liking. They can also provide their own design.
Mutations: x-fluffy, tufted ears, slitted pupils
Trades: Any trades are welcome, though one of the two being Outlaw is encouraged should they wish to form a band instead of taking over a pride.
Slots: Accepting up to Five brothers in the litter. I will be taking one, which leaves 4 open slots.
Turn back, turn back, thou pretty bride
Within this house thou must not abide. For here do evil things betide.
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