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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.

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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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The Dance of War & Peace
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(This post was last modified: 08-30-2021, 12:53 AM by Claw.)
Claw had decided that it was time for him to start pulling more weight than he did on the daily. It was time for him to get a rank, but there was a problem. He was not a fighter... and generally a rank was only earned once one had won in a pretty brutal battle. He grimaced inwardly at the though. No, he was not looking to fight... but he wanted to contribute in other ways. He wanted to work as the pride's ambassador. He liked learning about other prides, building relations and perhaps even making allies for the Sovereign and his people here.

He was so alone... he wanted to begin building relationships, friendships, connections. He needed something. He had thought that once he had joined a pride that loneliness would go away, but it clung to him like his own personal raincloud, shooting him with lightening every now and again just for shits and giggles. A lonely mind that was as active as his was not enjoyable in the slightest.

He made his way to the most central part of the pride and chuffed about 3 times to get attention. His heart raced and his paws began to sweat. He hated crowds, and he hated being the center of attention... but this had to be done. His mouth went dry and he tried to take several steadying breaths before he went ahead and spoke.

"I-I'd like to... to ask for the rank of Gentry if no one has claimed the place yet... or perhaps an Advisor? I wish to start contributing more... please."

Yeah... not the strongest start. His voice had shook with nerves at the beginning, but with a little clearing of his throat at least the words began to flow a little more confidently. His stance was not as tall or confident as it usually was. His worry pricked at the back of his mind... what if someone came out and just started trying to attack him because they wanted the role for themselves?

@Avaneira @Morrigan
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the call was not for her — but she is a nosy bitch. stepping into the sunlight, the albino woman makes her way to where @Claw stands — intent but almost trembling. it's a curious sight, and so are his quiet, gentle demands. a rank, please, ma'ams. she is used to men with a bit more spine, with steel in their voice; she could not imagine lochlan asking so nicely, or looking so nervous. the unfamiliarity here sparks her curiosity, her interest piqued. unfortunately for him dulce is the first one to attend his call: she, who has no bearing here besides sticking her pretty little nose where it didn't belong. and that's exactly what she would do. placing herself under the shade of a nearby palm tree, dulce watches claw with fleeting focus — finding enjoyment in the way his shoulders slumped forward. she tsk's quietly to see it; that was hardly the posture of a man about to be promoted! chin up, darling! she calls, voice a throaty purr of encouragement intent on bolstering the male's confidence. she might not be the best cheerleader but beggars couldn't really be choosers, now could they? the simper she wears pulls at her lips, before throwing a wink his way.

go get 'em, tiger.

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(This post was last modified: 09-02-2021, 01:03 AM by Claw.)
The young man definitely was not one to put on some showy, dramatic scene just to lay claim to something he wasn’t necessarily willing to fight a pride-brother or sister for. He’d rather be civil about the whole thing, yet… he was nervous. There were two reasons his tongue had suddenly turned to dust and his usually collected and confident posture was compromised.

Firstly, he had Witnessed other pride challengers… particularly brutal ones in which the opposing lion would just come right out of the shadows to gain the upper hand on their competition. What worried him most was the fact that the majority of his pride mates wouldn’t understand that he wasn’t interested in fighting… and he didn’t want to lose an ear over it.

Secondly, crowds intimidated him if he wasn’t already feeling as though he were in a position of power. If he felt as though he had some stake in the race, perhaps he would have been more outwardly confident… like when he spoke of animals and their habits to other pathfinders. This, however, was different. He was sure that there were other lions in the pride just as or even more qualified for the position than he… and so he felt as though he had no footing. Furthermore —

Suddenly a charming purr of a voice pulled the young man out of his own head. When he laid eyes on her, his heart stopped… laid still for several seconds, then jumped into his throat. She was beautiful… and she had clearly seen him being not-so-manly and oh so not-attractively-confident during his finest hour here. GREAT. She threw him a wink and he nearly swooned, heart fluttering back down to where I belonged as he tried with all his might to reapply the stoic demeanor he usually always wore. He felt blood rushing to his cheeks and across his muzzle, thankful for the fur tat covered his embarrassment. This was just going so well…

She was right though. He needed to heed her words. If he looked weak among the lions if this pride, he may not be viewed as being Worth even what he contributed now. He nodded to her, his expression hardening as a serious scowl darkened his features. He straightened up a bit. Still not his full height, but much closer now. He turned a few paces on the spot, looking around. No one but her had really even cared, huh?

Was that a good thing or a bad thing?

@Avaneira @Morrigan @Dulce
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"That's better," came the dark Sovereign's voice from nearby as she stepped into view. She'd only just arrived in time to hear his request from her patrolling and was glad to know he wished to contribute. Though the weight of a crown had already proven heavy, Morrigan began to settle more into the position every day. She knew this to be true because she was beginning to feel protective of her pridemates in a new kind of way. Not just as muscle and protector but more. "We appreciate the initiative and I don't mind rewarding it, Gentry. It's yours so long as you are earning it," she said to @Claw, but not before sparing a warm look for @Dulce in her support of the man. The advisor was a position already filled and one fit for someone a bit more experienced in the politics of the cove, but that didn't mean he couldn't be a perfectly suitable Gentry, especially if he was interested in recruiting. She turned back to the big, pale cloaked beauty again, "Anything interest you yet? I'm sure Ava will be along shortly." She was carrying extra weight around these days after all.
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if he stumbled at the trill of her voice, then certainly @Claw made up for it by slowly straightening himself up. not all the way, she could tell, but there's a marked improvement in the man. her smirk widens to see it, a smile with glinting teeth. good boy. that was better, now wasn't it? he still didn't stand with the confidence deserving of a man, but it'd do for now. and his glow up is just in time, too, for soon they're joined by another. @Morrigan, all sleek black lines and stunning gaze, eases her way into the scene with poise fit solely for a queen. or, dulce mused, a co-queen. either way she flashes a smile when the man is given one of the titles he'd asked for, bestowed with no blood split. and no messy crowds to gather noisily, either. just her. when morrigan then turns her attention to dulce, surprise flits across her features, wearing it well. it lasts a moment longer than it should before she smiles, shaking her head. i think i'm better suited for a supportive role, hmm? she'd take her cues from lochlan though if she didn't need to pull her weight, she absolutely wouldn't. attention swings to claw, then, lips turning up in a pretty smile. congratulations, gentry.
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Finally the Sovereign draped in black approached, and Claw turned his magenta gaze to meet her own. He dipped his head respectfully in greeting to her, and as she commented on his corrected stature he felt his blush become even deeper. SHE had seen too, it would seem. His embarrassment was doubled at standing there in hopes of being promoted... and yet, having completely screwed it up just by the manner in which he had been standing. He KNEW he should have waited until he felt more confident here... he KNEW he'd manage to mess this up somehow!!

Suddenly the Sovereign spoke again, pulling him out of the negativity that had started swirling in his mind. She called him 'Gentry'. Could it be true? He had gotten it? Usually he was a stoic man, keeping his emotions neatly tucked away just under the surface where most people wouldn't see them... but for whatever reason this day had proved to be one of his most expressive. He couldn't help but allow the surprise to turn into a pleased grin that stretched across his maw.

He would definitely use the title well! There was no doubt in his mind that he would find himself at the passage almost immediately in hopes of recruiting... and he would see what he could do with establishing clear relations with other prides. He had plans to do what he did best, and now he had the green light!

Before he was able to reassure the Sovereign that he would indeed be a competent Gentry, she began to speak with the Albino female... the female he could easily thank for his promotion. What if she hadn't given him that little bit of a push?

She, in turn, turned down the opportunity of a rank in preference of a more supportive role. And when she looked back at Claw and smiled so beautifully at him, he just had to smile back.

"Thank you, M'lady."

He said with genuine appreciation in his voice. He then turned eagerly to the dark-pelted woman.

"And thank you, Sovereign. I appreciate the opportunity."

He then nearly skipped as he turned to leave, gleaming back at them on his way.

"Now, if you will both excuse me... I've got some work to do!"

He was happy. Happier than he had ever been since setting foot in Amaryllis. It was the little things that made such a big difference when there was so much that generally didn't go his way.

EXIT CLAW

@Morrigan @Dulce
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      |   #7
claw seems to accept his new title with a certain amount of glee — and respect. she smirks to see it, quietly imagining lochlan in his shoes: grateful and reassuring in equal measure, eager to prove himself. personally she couldn’t even begin to fathom what a gentry did ( or why someone might want to be one so badly ), but she decides not to ask just yet. let it be a surprise if she ever learns it later. with him gone now, it leaves her only with @Morrigan, and she tilts her head slightly towards the dark-pelted sovereign. as much as she'd like to linger and learn more of this woman ( morrigan was nothing if not easy on the eyes, and dulce always had liked lions in authority ), it was far too bright and sunny to be sildling up to anyone. be seeing you, sovereign, dulce promises with a sultry purr, shooting the woman a wink before making her way. exit
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She couldn't help the grin that spread on her face as @Claw was all too eager to accept the rank he'd been given. It bodes well for his dedication to the position certainly. @Dulce is more conserved in her ambitions and elects to stick to the sidelines for now, and Morrigan respected that with a nod of her head as the pair of them would make their goodbyes. It was still a strange feeling to be at the head of a pride like this, responsible for so much. She was growing used to the weight though and having such a purpose had made her feel stronger than she ever had. She knew it would all to easy to get used to this as she made her way back toward the border to continue her patrol... exit morrigan
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