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 Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:50 pm
We are open to suggestions, input and also corrections. If you've seen the movie and have something to input please do even if you aren't interested. XD Also You don't have to have seen the movie to be in the pride!
This is a pride pretty loosely based off of the Movie Avatar (not the last airbender, the one with the blue people.) All are fierce well built hunters, warriors and fighters however they have a gentle nature to them. They have a strong spiritual connection to all around them including the earth, the passed on all the way down to their meals. Most of the pride are kind and sweet, all very close together like one large family. Interested? Read on to find out about the lions that call themselves Na'vi.
What we have/need? XD
Pridename: DONE
Owners: Yin-bug/Splitpersonality
Cert background: Need one (Jungle-y. Glowy like the foliage in the movie) Kousei rules
Cert Symbol: A "Spirit Tree"
Rpies: DONE
Map: Need one of those. >.<'
Logged Rp:
one over three WIPs - Anyone have suggestions? http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn276/oneoverthree/TrashBin/NaViBackground.png http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn276/oneoverthree/TrashBin/NaViBackground-1.png http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn276/oneoverthree/TrashBin/NaViBackground-2.png
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:52 pm
Story
No one really remembers of how the pride started. It was passed on by word and over the years lost in the many different generations. It was rumored to have started simply with a group of lions. A group that was close to the mother spirits, they had traveled for a while before finding the perfect place and settling. It wasn't long before others joined them. They called themselves the Na'vi.
The Na'vi were once a thriving group of lions that lived deep in the jungle. A thick jungle protected from many outside threats, and outside invaders. The Na'vi believed that nothing could get to them, or in that case, nothing could in danger the well being of their pride. The were all happy and peaceful, they were all enjoying the area and each other's company. They were living one of the perfect lives around and there wasn't anything that was going to stop that, or so at least that was what they thought. There was danger on the edge of the pride. Their pride lands were in danger they were all in danger.
One night while they were all sleeping a different pride loomed on the edges of the pride lands. A pride that wanted the land to themselves, massive lions were on their borders getting ready to attack. They found the chance when all was well. They invaded destroying a lot of the lands and killing many of the lions. The Na'vi fought back the best they could, however it was a interesting tie. The invading pride left unsatisfied with the fact they didn't find what they wanted and because their loss of lions weren't worth the effort of trying to take over the dense lands.
The lions were scared and unsure of what to do. They realized that they could just hope and pray that everything could be back to normal. Thats what they did. They prayed everyday to get the pride back running, they prayed to the tree of souls for everything to grow back the way it was. And it wasn't long but thats what started to happen. If was coming back, and other lions were starting to come up. Of course they were cautious of new lions coming into the pride but they didn't let that stop them from rebuilding.
They are slowly starting to come back around. They are slowly starting to let new lions in so they can rebuild their population. Who knows what's in store for them.
Land
The pride is located in a dense jungle. It is hard to get around unless you know the lands, there are many layers to the jungle because of the trees, the lions here can easily climb and get around in them. There are plenty of plants around and because of that many other animals thrive in the lands. In the lands there is plenty of water going through the lands, between rivers and even some lakes. It rains a good amount of time but not enough to drive everyone crazy to put people out of their homes. There are no dens however there is the mother tree in the center of the lands, there are many of hammock's in the trees where the lions sleep, if not there then in on the branches of the trees or under the trees.
-Map will be coming soon-
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:55 pm
Culture
Looks
Coloring: The coloring for the Na'vi is pretty uniform. They are mostly Blues, purples, greens, and the in between colors for those. Most of the general population is blues and purples and even pinks, green a little rarer. It's VERY rare for yellow, orange or red color in the pride. It is really looked down upon to have those colors in the pride. Only small markings may have those colors (If you are all blue with a few orange stripes on your feet then that is okay). Another exception is if you have a MOSTLY white pelt with those colors. Black is a accepted color into the pride. So are grays. White is a very rare but important color. It means a pure spirit and in that case has a strong connection to all around them.
Size: Tall and lanky. They may be tall however they can easily manuver through the dense forests around them.
Species: Lions! All others would be see as threats and driven off of the lands.
Veiws on...
Flings: Flings are looked down upon. lions who have flings are considered bad lions. The two lions will be driven off of the lands. The pride believes that mating should only be done between a bonded and Married pair. If cubs result from said fling the cubs will be taken and given to a new family (A lioness who can't have cubs, family of the lions that want them, a pair who is willing to take them) and the parents will still be driven off of the lands. They believe that the cubs should not be punished for their parents actions, they will be raised like every other cub however they will not know of their parents unless they ask the mother goddess.
Adolescents breeding: Adolescents are believed not to be able to take care of their own cubs at this age (They may start help baby sitting cubs but are thought not mature enough to take care of cubs 24/7) and they are not considered to be adults in the pride. However things happen, when cubs of an adolescent mating are born they are given to another family and they will be raised as that families young.
Divorce: Divorces are only given for good reasons (Such as cheating lions or death. Some times family or Pridal reasons). If there is cubs between the pair they will go with the mother.
Hybrids and other non-lion-species: A pride no-no! These guys will be chased away right away from the pride. They are thought as dangers and will not be tolerated.
Outsiders: If the outsider states that they are interested into the pride they will be guided to the king or queen to join the pride. They will be given judgement the first few weeks in the pride where they will learn about the pride and it's rules. If they have no intentions of joining the pride they will either be chased off or they will be kept at the borders.
Males v.s. females? Males and females are equal to each other. However when it comes to heirs a daughter is normally chosen instead of a male.
Arranged Marriage: (Must be okay OCC Wise!) Depending on the family there might be arranged marriages. The parents will decide on mates for their cubs on occasion. This mostly happens with heir but occasionally can happen among the ranks.
Marrige (also see below under rituals). Marriages/mating is considered a great sign of happiness to the pride. It is celebrated and confirmed before Eywa herself. She will bless the couple and they can start their life together. The male usually goes to the female to get her okay, but sometimes will go to her father and mother as well. Females have the right to say no if they chose.
Addressing other members of the pride Adults call each other brothers and sisters. Such as "Hello brother (name), how are you?" they may also just address eachother by their names. Adults address cubs by their names. Cubs address adults as Tashik (Father) or Eywa (Mother). (If they are talking to their real mother or father they may say Tashik or Eywa but they also can say Mommy, Daddy, Mama, Dad Ect)
Everyone refers to the mother goddess as Eywa. Andother common way to address another is by the meaning of their name.
Gods and Goddesses
Nyasambe: (Goddess of Mothers) This is the main goddess of the pride. This is where most of their beliefs come from in the pride. There is a mother goddess who watches over all of them and their lands. She is also called Eywa.
Mother Tree
This is the place where most of the lions spend their time. It's a LARGE tree there are 'hammock' like things hanging from the branches where the lions sleep. This is where most home life goes on in the pride, everyone gathers at it's roots and spends some time together or crawl up into the branches for a long nap.
Tree of Souls
The tree is huge, not as big as the Mother tree. It has Vine like branches that hang down. This is where they celebrate the life of passed on members of the pride. They come here to pray to their ancestors, some times they come to ask for advice or guidance. When bonded and praying with the tree it is said to hear the voices of the ancestors.
Tree of Voices Utraya Mokri
This tree is a twin tree to the Tree of Souls however it is used for different purposes. The Tree of Voices is mostly used for rituals and also for praying to the Mother goddess. There is a large clearing around the tree for the pride to gather. This is a very sacred place it is also very much off limits for outsiders and anyone who is not completely part of the pride. The Mother Goddess is found around this area for those who need to speak with her for guidance.
Rituals
Marriage: Marriage is a very important thing among the lions of the pride. When you pick a mate they are for life. So Marriage is taken very seriously. On a date when a lioness and lion are going to be married word is spread through out the pride. Everyone gets ready, they paint each other in blues and whites (Celebratory and pure colors). They gather around the tree of Voices where the mother goddess marries them. The twist their tails together (Like holding hands) they bond (See bonding) while the Mother Goddess says prayers. Afterward the whole tribe parties, they sing, and dance and celebrate life.
Joining: When lions join the pride they spend a week or two learning the rules while the other lions judge them to see if they are fit to join the pride. Once they are approved to join the pride they are allowed to bond with the Tree of Voices and then are fully welcomed into the pride.
Death: Death brings a sad time into the pride. Most lions Morn the lost of the passed on. They mark themselves in dark paint and bury the dead, tossing flowers in with the body and singing sad songs. Some times they will gather around the Tree of Souls to say goodbye to the lost pride mate.
Birth: Around times of birth everyone is happy and cheery. Some may visit the family and bring the cubs presents and give the parents treats.
Bonding: Bonding is a Spiritual way of connection to those around you. The Na'vi see their tails as a way bond with those around them. For example bonding with the Tree of Souls, they will wrap their tails around a branch and close their eyes, focusing on the parts of the tree and connecting with the spirits of the tree. It's mostly done when praying. It is like a way of becoming one with that around them.
Crafting and Painting
There are many items that the lions wear in the pride. They use bones all the time for armor they use many things to show rankings the more the wear the higher the rank. The put beads and flowers in their hair. Painting is another thing that is popular thing in the pride. They pain before hunting, celebrations and even death. It is a major part of the pride.
-Crafting and painting is almost always accompanied by chanting.
Hunting
The Na'vi hunt in groups. At least Two lions go out to catch prey. It is believed good luck to share a meal. When the lions kill their prey they chant a prayer. Thanking their meal and for the sacrifices that they make.
Quote; "I see you, my brother/sister, and thank you. Your spirit belongs to Ewya but your body remains so that I may take it to nourish the Na'Vi people."
-Interpretations of this quote are perfectly acceptable. Each member can have their own saying.
Coming of Age: The coming of Age ceremony is one of the major things you have to RP out. (Maybe the only thing? XD) It's when a lion is no longer considered an adult. It is really simple it is the first real meeting they have with the mother goddess, they meet her talking to her a bit and pray with her. And then done! They are considered an adult
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:01 pm
Ranking
Royalty
Spiritual Leader: (Queen) The queen of the pride holds a very important part. She is also the spiritual leader she holds all of the prayers of the pride and the different rituals. The Spiritual leader is the closest to the mother goddess. She some times leads hunts and helps out with cubs. She also decides if new comers are welcomed into the pride. Mated with the Warrior Leader.
Warrior Leader: (King) The king is in charge of the ranks of warriors in the pride. He makes a lot of important decisions from when the warriors train, when the pride moves (If they move) When meetings are held, he has the main job of making sure the pride is safe and checking the borders. Mated with the Spiritual Leader.
Princess: The princess is normally the Warrior leader's and the Spiritual leaders daughter. The Princess is normally picked by the spiritual leader that is going to take over the spiritual leader's spot when she is old enough, she is normally trained everyday to prepare to take over the rank.
Consort: The consort is the Princesses's arranged mate. He is picked around the same time that the Princess was born, even if he is a little older. He is picked by the Warrior leader, it might be a orphaned cub or a cub from strong blood in the pride. Will take over the Warrior leader's spot.
Advisers: Once the Spiritual leader and Warrior leader passes on their ranking they become advisers until they pass away. They help out by giving the current kings and queens advice. Some times is the brothers and sisters of the Spiritual advisers, or smart/good friends. If a princess isn't chosen and a king or queen passes away they might take over.
Members
(The leaders [Commanding Warrior, Commanding hunter ECT] are important members like a government, each representing what they are in charge of. Some times they are called to meetings.)
Karyu (teacher): Commanding Warrior -Male- One of the best Warriors in the pride. He works very closely with the King, they plan out attacks and ways to defend the pride. The commanding warrior helps train the Warriors and children wanting to become Warriors
Warriors Warriors of the pride are both female and males. They are the fighters of the pride, checking borders, making sure everyone is safe, they also protect the king and queen when needed. In times of war they are sent off to fight.
Commanding Hunter -Female- The Commanding Hunter is in charge of training hunters. She plans what the pride is going to be eating for festivals, and also coordinates for pridal meals they know the pride lands like the back of their paws and they know what creatures are around.
Hunters - The hunters of the pride are to make sure that everyone is fed. They are good at what they do, they are sneaky and normally can blend in with foliage. Can be males or females.
Tirea: Lead Priestess -Female- Works hand in hand with the Spiritual leader. She knows just as much as the Spiritual leader. Some times she works with the mother goddess. She makes sure that she teaches all of the priests what they need to know. They also do the same jobs a Priest does.
Priests A Priest helps gives others guidance. They lead prayers and they are also trained well in healing. They make sure that the religion of the pride is carried on and care deeply about the spirits. They are incharge of burials and communicating with spirits.
Den Mother -Female- The den mother is basically the lead baby sitter of the pride. She is in charge of assigning baby sitters to cubs and deciding who baby sits when. She is also in charge of watching cubs of the older lions and warriors who can't watch them all the time. she also helps keep the Mother tree and area around it clean.
Baby Sitters Are lions and lionesses who make sure that everything is running smoothly with in the den. They also help watch cubs and watch the den area and clean it too.
Lead Crafter -Male - The lead crafter gathers materials for the items they make for the lions of the pride to wear. They make sure there is plenty to use and when some one asks for something to be made they make sure all the materials are around.
Crafters Crafters make all of the pretty shiny things in the pride. They make simple items to some of the complex items. They know how to do war paints too. They normally are older lions or those who can't fight or hunt, or for that matter some who just want to craft.
Art Leader -Male- The art leader knows all of the traditional songs and dances of the pride. They make sure that everyone also knows the dances in the pride and some times they plan festivals and what happens during them.
Artisans - The dancers and singers of the pride. They normally are very good at what they are doing.
Taronyu: Adolescences: The young of the pride that are old enough to start training and getting ready for the rank they are going to join. Before they grow they go and do their coming of age ceremony. They are not allowed to hunt alone without a guide.
Youth: The cubs of the pride that are too young to participate in many of the prides activities..
New rank Acolyte: Acolytes are those of unantural color to the Navi. They have to prove themselves worthy of Ewya's protection and guidance and also, their worthy of being a member. They serve under the priestess herself and are anointed special tasks. They cannot rise in rank ever. Any cubs born with too much of the unacceptable color will also fall under the rank. They are looked down upon but no neglect/hate/abuse would ever be tolerated.
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:03 pm
Ranks Available: Royalty
Head Priestess: Zelt'zin
Head warrior: Eytucan
Princess: Born in.
Consort: Pietr
Advisers: Petra. Neytiri Dis'kahan A'itey
Members
Commanding Warrior Rajanya
Warriors Galanthus'nivalus, Hak'Zhakuu, Te'angi, Elrohir (always open)
Commanding Hunter Mahon
Hunters Nantang, Sangoshou'enmu, Pawaytir, Ni, Ronan, Bahati'Farai, Almasi-tifu, Mor'faerion, Layilme (Always open)
Lead Priestess Satomi
Priests Kirs priestess here, Ava , Txoa, A'dohajika(Always open)
Den Mother Mapiya
Baby Sitters Roga, Seze
Lead Crafter Xolani
Crafters Kirs crafter here, Rahani , always open
Art Leader -One Male-
Artisans Matala, Ban'She, -Always open
Adolescences: Always open
Youth: Always open.
Rank pending: Jak'Sulli and Notus (crafter or priest) [color=blue][center][size=18][b]I see you. [/b][/size][/center]
[b]Name:[/b] Your SOA's Name. (Aztec or Navi preferably but won't be picky)
[b]Meaning:[/b] Some Na'vi chose be called by the meanings of their names by friends and family.
[b]Ranking:[/b]
[b]New or Original Member[/b] If Original what did they do when the pride was attacked. If New, why did they chose to join?
[b]Personality:[/b] Your Na'vis personality
[b]Image:[/b] Their uncerted image
[/color] Joined MembersHere is where you can find the post with the joined members!Doodle p***s I see you.
Name: Satomi Kokoro
Meaning: Villiage,Wise, Beautiful -Heart,Spirit
Ranking Lead Priestess
New or Original Member Satomi is a peaceful creature, but when her home and family is threatened, the lioness did her best to heal the wounded that came into her, and her gathering of priests. But spirits help those that got to close that were not of her family, she'd fight them back out of her place of peace.
Personality Satomi is a peaceful, affectionate lioness. She feels her spiritual to all things around her deep into her own spirit, her own being and soul connected to all of those. She is extremely posed, and collected, yet hold an warm and loving air about her being, when she is not busy conversing with the spirits, teaching, healing, or busy with her many tasks, of all she loves, she can be found with the cubs of the pride, laughing and telling stories.
Image Satomi -- I do plan on getting some items put on her, but simple.
Syrius Lionwing I see you.
Name: Galanthus'nivalus
Meaning: it's the latin name for the snow drop flower <3
Ranking warrior
New or Original Member new
Personality Galanthus has had a difficult life. Having lost her parents at a very young age she was raised by a friendly klispringer. Because of this she never really grew properly so she is more the size of an andolecent than an adult lioness. She joined a pride who's rules she broke when she became pregnant with her three cubs. Having been cast out she wandered the savannah alone, once her cubs were born she found a purpose and decided she needed to survive properly for them.
Often giving up her food the cubs grew large and jumpped in to adolhood while she watched. Now her babies are old enough she has decided to find a new pride. In her old pride she always wanted to be a warrior but her size stopped her, despite being ever so petite galanthus is a hard nut with sharp edges. She is far from shy and is very willing to sneak attack her enemies.
Image http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Colche/soas/big/galanthusnivalusadult.png
Split Personality I see you.
Name: Eytucan
Meaning: None
Ranking Warrior Leader (King)
New or Original Member Original. He held his head high and defended his people the best he could but was beaten down and thought dead. The goddess is said to have given him strength to live on and lead his people. He now lives to keep his people alive.
Personality He has a strong will and will do anything for his tribe. He will sacrifice himself for the good of the colony. He found the young cub pair (Pietr and Petra) and saw the potential in them.
Image xxx
I see you.
Name: Pietr
Meaning: His name means 'Stone'
Ranking Consort
New or Original Member New. Found by the Chief.
Personality Intent on helping a cause he believes in, he tries his hardest to be the best he can be. He sometimes feels as though he isn't worthy of what his future will bring, because he is not of blood but, he quickly is brought back to the world by his sister or his pride.
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Pink Myth I see you.
Name: Pending
Meaning: Pending
Ranking Commanding Huntress
New or Original Member Original -- During the attack she was out with a small group of lioness getting food only to return to the devastation. She swore then that she would protect her people now and keep a better eye out for her 'family'.
Personality She came from two long family lines of trusted Na'vi they where great hunters and pledge their loyalty to the spirit leader and the warrior leader. Thus she has a submissive personality to only the leaders other wise she is bold and not afraid of anything. She will be the first to jump in to protect her people and will always strive to be better and to do better.
Image Concept image http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk277/PinkMyth/OMFGFTW/Da.jpg
Jolie Mariella ((omg this is a fantastic idea O-O )) I see you.
Name: Matala
Meaning: Blue (for her eyes lol)
Ranking Artisan
New or Original Member Original. Because she is not a fighter, Matala helped the den mother watch over all of the cubs when the warriors left for battle. They took shelter under the tree of souls and Matala sang and danced for the little ones to keep them occupied so that they would not fret and cry about their parents. Matala can fight when necessary, but she is not as good as a warrior, and she is a generally non-violent soul.
Personality Matala has a great deal of joy in life, celebrating each day with song and dance, and is a very spiritual being. There is almost always a small smile on her face and a spring in her graceful stride as she goes about her daily business. Singing and dancing is her life, it is what she loves to do most. She often goes out into the forest alone to seek inspiration for a new song in the sound of rain on the leaves or watching the gentle sway of the trees and the creatures that live in them for a new dance.
She is a lively and kind hearted lion, and it is pretty difficult to make her angry, and when she does get upset, she will ignore you from then on out, treating you as though you do not even exist in her eyes until you do something to redeem yourself. Matala is rarely sad, generally only a death in the pride is enough to cast clouds across her sunny disposition. She feels each loss in her heart and when she sings out of sadness, her pure, sad voice is enough to break ones heart, just as her cheerful songs are enough to brighten just about anyone's day.
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Keantha I see you.
Name: Mapiya
Meaning: Sky
Ranking Den mother
New or Original Member New; Piya was part of a small pride who followed the way of the Earth Mother. The pride was family and family was everything to the lions, but in such a small band where outsiders were not welcomed...bloodlines could become a little too close. So Piya, her two sisters and brother left the pride in search of new homes.
Personality Piya is a very even tempered lioness. Calm in a tight spot, she refuses to let her fears show...which can be very good when handling frightened cubs. Patient and tender, she has a deep abiding love of all cubs and will be quiet happy to spend hours listening to them ramble.
She knows how to keep a firm paw on hyper cubs, firm when needed. That is not to say she doesn't mind getting into a bit of mischief with her small charges, she doesn't let things get -too- out of hand.
ImageQuest Images: Soq Images, Ref 2, Ref 3, Ref 4
ShinosBee I see you.
Name: Hak'Zhakuu
Meaning: Some Na'vi chose be called by the meanings of their names by friends and family.
Ranking Warrior.
New or Original Member New: He's been through a lot in his life (he's based on The Count from The count of Monte Cristo) and finally got tired of hunting for revenge he realized he would never have. Alone and hurting, he turned to The People because they seemed so content and innocent, living together and with the world. He's come for healing, and to forget, and to make new friends and family to replace those that left him or that he lost.
Personality Still a bit prideful despite his fall, he is intelligent and cunning and once was willing to do anything to get what he wanted. Recent events have made him realize that he can't just take, he needs help from others. He's become terribly lonely, and though he's still not entirely sure how to be really open with people, he wants desperately to be accepted and to make a good impression.
Image Uncert
Syrius Lionwing I see you.
Name: Petra
Meaning: stone
Ranking advisor
New or Original Member new (joining with her brother)
Personality Petra is very sensible, having followed her brother to the Na'vi she intends to 'protect' him. Though she is smaller than him she has often been the voice of reasons and protector of her family. Their mother was always a few bananas short of a whole bunch and because of this Petra took charge whens he was old enough to think for herself. Despite the help of two wondering rogues, with their mother, Petra knew she had more to do with her life and when the opportunity arose she followed her brother to better things.
Image http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Colche/soas/big/petrajuve.jpg
Deneris I see you.
Name: Nantang
Meaning: Viperwolf (yeah, those dog-things fro the movie; couldn't resist)
Ranking: Huntress
New or Original Member Original - When the pride was attacked at first she stayed near the dens, to help keep the cubs calm and safe. At one point however, when the attackers were getting dangerously close, she left with a handful of others to join the warriors and fight alongside them.
Personality She's a pretty laid back and a bit of a smart mouth. She comes from a long line of hunters and her grandmother was once the Commanding Huntress. As such she's a prideful girl, tough not arrogant. She is confident in her hunting skills, but she knows there is room for improvement. The only thing that brings out her dangerous side is when her family and/or pride are threatened. She would fight to the bitter end to protect them.
Image Concept: xxx
Kaori_luv I see you.
Name: Rajanya
Meaning: Royal; like a king
Ranking: Commanding Warrior
New or Original Member New, the ways of this pride intrigued him, while they were not that of his own pride, they were wonderful and he felt as thought they we're something he could embrace.
Personality: He is a prince and he acts like it. He is pride is disbanded. He is polite and caring. He tries to look out for the smaller guy. He is extremely dedicated to whatever he does and gets things done in a timely matter. He believes all females are princesses (he wont ever loose this belief) and he is looking for his princess. He believes he will know his princess from the moment he meets her. He also tends to refer to females as princess or princess (name).
Image: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/ShioriTwinCrush66/Pets/kaori_luv-3.png
* Note: He had a fling and his cubs will be joining too.Splitty I see you.
Name: Nyasambe
Meaning: Mother
Ranking: Eywa
New or Original Member Original
Personality: She is the mother they look upon for everyday for everyday needs. She is there for her people and looks upon them as her children.
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Royales OMG, this is flipping fantastic! I see you.
Name: Xolani
Meaning: Take it easy
Ranking: Lead Crafter // or reg. Crafter?
New or Original Member New. He has always been a nomad since he was an adolescent. He found the ways of the Na'vi to suit himself very well.
Personality: Very, very calm. He takes life as it comes and is too trusting. He is a pacifist and frowns on any unnecessary fighting. Favorite thing to do appreciate what he has. He is still a WIP because he is new, but I'd love for him to have an artistic part of him.
Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/san206/SOA Colorings/Customs/Custom4copy.png
Manchu the Panda I see you. there, shakin' dat a**. Name: Sangoshou'enmu
Meaning: Japanese "Coral Reef Mist" Because her papa is Corsa'lion, based off Corsila, who is a reef pokémon, and one was caught by Misty. xD;;
Ranking: Huntress
New or Original Member New. Sango never really felt like she fit in within her old pride, or even her family, her father ousted by her mother and she grew up with a very opinionated, mildly overbearing mother. She still loved her, though, but the pridal setting she was in just didn't suit her personality.
Personality: With a father out of the pride, she learned the ropes through experience and by watching her mother, which means she's relatively disapproving of her father's lifestyle and mate. Sango comes off as blunt and sometimes rude, never sugar-coating her words, but relationships and friendships are still important to her. She'd much prefer to be a hunter, so she can be alone, and to her, the lands are fascinating.
Image: Barf
Zee Oddwyn I see you.
Name: Pawaytir
Meaning: N/A
Ranking: Hunter
New or Original Member Original. During the attack, Paway fled far into the jungle, and remained hidden until several weeks after the invaders left. She eventually returned, and began to try and live life normally again, though she has frequent night terrors of the attack.
Personality: Prior to the attack Paway was a fairly arrogant lioness. She was confident in her ability to hunt, and felt that she was a match for any of the lions in the tribe. When the invasion began, she attempted to fight back against one of the lions, and found herself way out of her league in strength and ability. To her later shame, she panicked, fled, and hid. She's never quite gotten over this, and while she tries to pray to Eywa to guide her through this, she's definitely not the confident lioness she once was.
Image: XxX
I see you.
Name: Ban'She
Meaning: N/A
Ranking: Crafter/Dancer
New or Original Member Original. Ban survived the invasion by taking to the treetops, and even managed to fend off some of the invaders. Afterward, she has been trying to come up with new ways to defend the pride should a repeat happen. She does not approve of the new members at all, and outright refuses to speak to them.
Personality: Ban'she was always a bit of a recluse in the pride. She much prefers solitary wandering, and will often spend days exploring the treetop paths above the jungle floor. Making things has always been her greatest joy, and one of the best ways to get her to open up is to praise her creations. Since the pride has started letting in new members, Ban has lately begun spending more and more time out in the jungle, just to avoid looking at them. After the invasion, she wants nothing to do with them.
Image: XxX
one over three I see you.
Name: Mahon
Meaning: Bear Cub (Irish) - I would be alright with her having a Na'viized nick name of some sort.
Ranking: Commanding Hunter
New or Original Member Original. She left on a self proclaimed 'spirit journey' to get more in touch with the world as well as to study the fighting techniques of other prides. She was away when the fighting took place and was/will be terrified when she returns to find out that her journey cost them a warrior when they needed all they had.
She is Eytucan's sister.
Personality: While she's a bit lazy and would prefer to nap whenever possible she's become extreemly good at keeping track of going ons and when there's a job to do she'll make sure it gets done. She's a true 'momma bear' and would do anything to make sure her family (immediate and otherwise) are cared for.
Image: http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn276/oneoverthree/Pets/SoA/Custom6copy.png
Kireiryuu I see you.
Name: Te'angi
Meaning: Earth
Ranking: Warrior
New or Original Member New; He had always felt close to the earth but didn't find a pride that really hit home with him until he stumbled upon a member who was heading back to the pride. Upon hearing about the pride and their ways, he wanted to accompany the other back to join the pride.
Personality: He's always been alone, growing up a rogue life taught him many things. One of the things that he learned was his love of nature. He's a calm lion who devotes himself fully to whatever task is at end. Slightly reserve, he can be slightly wary of new lions but once he gets to know another he is very loyal.
Image: Uncerted~*~*~*~*~ I see you.
Name: Na'ring
Meaning: Forest
Ranking: Priest(ess)
New or Original Member Original; During the fight she did her best to try and heal the wounded on the battlefield. She had went fairly far out into the forest to treat a wounded only to find out that it was a trap and was ambushed. Knocked unconscious by her attackers, she didn't know that they'd spare her life because they thought she was dead. Dazed and wounded, she is making her way back to the pride. She is the one who meets Te'angi and brings him back to the pride.
Personality: Very spiritual, she feels very in-tune with the nature around her and has spent the vast majority of her time practicing healing and helping others. She puts others before her own needs and therefore will go out on a limb and tail to help someone out and they don't need to ask twice!
Extra: She is mated to Utral'tirea.
Image: Uncerted~*~*~*~*~ I see you.
Name: Utral'tirea
Meaning: Spirit tree
Ranking: Crafter
New or Original Member Original; He fought his strongest in the fight for his home but there was a reason he isn't in the warrior class since it's not his calling. When he returned back to the pride he found his mate missing and is awaiting her return to the pride every day since he knows deep in the bottom of his heart that she is not dead. But he still worries.
Personality: He is very much about the community of the pride. He spends his time making items and things for others. He is rather talkative and loves to spend time with others. It was on a commission for this one lioness where he met his mate. They can be rather inseparable when they're together.
Extra: He is mated to Na'ring
Image:Uncerted ~*~*~*~*~ I see you.
Name: Neytiri Dis'kahan A'itey (Goes by Neytiri)
Meaning: --
Ranking: Adviser
New or Original Member Original; During the attack, she helped to fight off the attack and tend to any of the wounded while waiting for a healer/priest to tend to them.
Personality: Extremely passionate about her pride, she holds them in the highest esteem. She is very loyal to her family and respects her parents greatly. She is a very passionate lioness and full of emotions, most of them are loving and compassionate to the world around her. On the flip side, she is very strong and will not hesitate to save her pride if the role requires her to do so. She is also very wary of outsiders.
Extra: She is mated to Jak'Sulli (owned by Tabs). Just to note since it won't happen right away but she is taken! ;D
Image: UncertedGranny Niblo I see you.Name: Jak'Sulli
Meaning: Jake Sulli's name from AVATAR, word. Lulz.
Ranking: I DUNNO. I need some help with this.
New or Original Member New. He joins and falls inlove with his pretty lady, har har. 8D
Personality: Headstrong with a heart of gold. Jak wants to learn and see new things.
Image: Jak
* His image is going to be changing soon, with hair edits and items.
I see you.Name: Ni
Meaning: --
Ranking: Huntress
New or Original Member Old. :>
Personality: Strong, bold. Does her job with pride.
Image: x
Iris_virus I see you.
Name: Notus
Meaning: God of the south wind
Ranking: Eventually crafter or priest?
New or Original Member New. Notus came from a violent and militant family (his mother is the goddess of tornadoes). He was raised from a cub to train and fight and destroy. He was never that great at it, and was often picked on by his siblings, but nonetheless he tried his hardest to please. One day, attempting to impress his father he badly hurt his leg badly, crippling himself for life. His father was unforgiving and basically cast him out as useless. On his own for a short period, striving to stay alive, he learned that life was/could be alot more peaceful and beautiful then he'd once thought.
Personality: Notus is.. a broken individual both physically and mentally. He struggles daily with what he can and cannot do, and can occassionally be consumed by bouts of depression. Usually though he is a pleasant figure, always happy to help however he can, and offer comfort and friendship to anyone willing to accept. He is grateful and aware of the treasure that is peaceful life and tranquility, and the horrors or war and chaos. In a way, because of his experiences, he is wise beyond his years.
Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Iris_virus/cloud.jpg Bluefire Dragonz wth, might as well throw Ava in here. xD I see you.
Name: Ava
Meaning: ---
Ranking: Priestess
New or Original Member either <3 I'm open to plots
Personality: Ava is quiet and instrospective, to the point that she's often startled because something happens while her mind was elsewhere. She's a spiritual being and devotes most of her time to communing with the spirits, which seems to involve a lot of mediation and being off on her lonesome. She does enjoy telling stories though, especially those that involve the mother goddess, and teaching the younger generations.
Image: Their uncerted image
Lithia_Brandon I see you.
Name: Rahani
Meaning: Lol, it means Loan. Which, you know… uh…
Ranking: Crafter
New or Original Member New. She’s mostly a blank slate, despite how long I’ve had her, so I’d like to find her a new home through a joining RP or two and figure out why she wants to join up the old IC way. I think she could really get into it, and I liked Avatar and would enjoy playing in a pride for it. =X
Personality: She's a bit innocent, in a 'not very worldly' way. She doesn't know much about the world around her, keeping herself sheltered and isolated the best she can, because she just doesn't want to have to deal with anything. So there's a lot of stuff she's missing out on. She's nice enough, just inexperienced with others. Putting her in stressful, out of the ordinary situations pushes her to her limits, and she gets frazzled easily.
Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/lithia_brandon/SoA/Rahaniadult.png
MoonRazor I see you.
Name: Ronan
Meaning: Little seal
Ranking: Hunter
New or Original Member New. Ronan was born and raised in the Nchi'mahadhi pride, a group of lions devoted to singing and dancing. As a tone-deaf lion, he has spent much of his life uncertain as to whether or not he actually belongs with the Nchi. He also suffers from a condition in which his mind is unable to block out unnecessary stimuli, and as a result, he notices everything/. Because of this, he is very in tune with his surroundings, and understands them better than the average lion. I figure he will leave the Nchi, finally convinced that there might be something more suited for him out there in the world, and will come across the Na'vi and just feel as though he belongs, and will settle down here.
Personality: Ronan is a gentle, unassuming lion who is quite unsure of himself, having spent his life in the midst of lions with whom he could not quite associate. As a result, he lacks confidence and rarely reaches out to others on his own, preferring to share his feelings with the world around him. (AKA, I just realized his personality was not at all well-developed and will likely slowly change and blossom when he settles in with the Na'vi xDD)
Image: RonanDas Tor I see you.
Name: Almasi-tifu
Meaning: Diamond Dust
Ranking: Hunter
New or Original Member New
Personality: Almasi is generally seen as cold, but she doesn't mean to come off as that. She's highly logical, but is learning to open up. She's always had problems feeling emotions deeply, and is slowly finding she is VERY capable of feeling deeply, as she's finding herself falling for Bahati'farai. She believes very deeply in the ties of family, and would want to leave now and again to visit her family in another pride.
Image: Almasi-tifuManda I see you.
Name: Bahati'Farai
Meaning: Luck & joy (combined)
Ranking: Hunter
New or Original Member New~ Farai's been through some pretty rough times in life - having been cubnapped at a young age and raised to be a sort of 'spy' by a rather manipulative and somewhat cruel lioness. For this reason, he doesn't entirely trust females of any sort, though he has had a couple of flings. At this point in his life, I'd like to find a place for him to settle down and be happy - to leave his past behind, and not go back to his 'mistress'. I think this pride would be good since it's heavily based on community and caring for each other~ And he's blue! XD
Personality: Well, aside from the things above... Farai generally tends to be quiet and polite when he first meets others. He doesn't open up very easily and even when he does, there are some things he'd probably keep secret from just about everyone. He would probably have to learn how to work together with others, since he's been a solitary 'spy' for most of his life.
Image: Farai
I'm hoping to have his mother join the pride too, and have them find one another again through it. I'm just having trouble lately getting hold of her mate's owner, so we'll see @.@ Reverie Rose pretty lady came yesterday to join the pride 83 hehe ^^ xxx*is so happy* I see you.
Name: Txoa
Meaning: Forgiveness
Ranking: Priestess
New or Original Member Original, when the pride was attacked she helped her pride fight off the invaders as well as preying to Eywa for victory.
Personality: As her name suggests, Txoa is a very forgiving individual. She believes Eywa love all, and should be forgiven. But she does get rather tense when new, and strange lions appear in the area, but is more likely to silently watch and observe them, then to attack.
Image: when item shops are running again she will have many very pretty items on her ^^ Txoa
o0 Sephiros Immortal 0o I see you.
Name: Elrohir
Meaning: Star Rider
Ranking: Warrior
New or Original Member New - Chose to join alongside his family
Personality: Elrohir is a stubborn, but usually mild-mannered young lion. Polite and friendly, he will sometimes surprise both friends and strangers alike with occasionally reckless actions. A sweet boy, he sadly is a little lacking in the common sense department.
Image: Click here 8D
I see you.
Name: Mor'faerion
Meaning: Son of Dark Spirit
Ranking: Hunter
New or Original Member New - Looking for a peaceful place with harmony and balance in which to take care of his family, and grow old beside his mate, Layilme.
Personality: Honorable, mild-mannered and quick to smile, Mor'faerion has traveled most of his life, meeting all sorts of curious characters. He has direct ties to the Aikanaro'hini, and has had brief encounters with some of Firekin descent and wants nothing more to do with either pride, seeking a safe place for his family. Trained as an assassin by his sire, he instead seeks his passion, healing, though he uses his skills to protect his family. Already missing a son and a daughter from a previous litter with his mate, he'll do anything in his power to protect the mate he cherishes and their current children.
Image: Here
Manda I see you.
Name: Layilme
Meaning: Unknown
Ranking: Hunter
New or Original Member New - looking for a quiet and peaceful place to settle down with her mate after the two of them being wanderers for a long while.
Personality: Having been through quite a lot in her life, Layilme has finally been able to find her mate and get her family and her life back together. All of her trials have worn the lioness down a bit, but they've also made her very introspective and sensitive to the troubles of others. She generally tends to be quiet around anyone but those in her own family, but is always willing to listen to others' troubles or give gentle advice.
Image: Here
Yin-Bug I see you.
Name: Zelt'zin
Meaning: Delicate (Would rather be called Zellie)
Ranking: Spiritual leader
New or Original Member Original!
Personality: Zelt'zin is full of life! She loves to play and hunt, she likes to romp around and fight. She doesn't care what she is doing as long as she is moving. She gets up early and goes to bed late and is full of energy the entire day. She is stubborn no one can tell her she can't do something. She is motherly and loving and loves to take care of others and cubs. She is sweet and is friendly and loves every one around her. She has a good sense of humor and likes to make everyone smile when she can.
Image: IMage
Ameh fff NAVI <3 been meaning to color a ref for this sometime! procrastination ahoy~ I see you.
Name: Tsteu
Meaning: Brave
Ranking: Art leader, if possible?
New or Original Member Original - Though frightened for himself and his lack of training compared to other warriors, Tsteu fought with dedication alongside the many others during the invasion in addition to helping the wounded; as a result, his claws have been honed, and his confidence in battle has since then been raised.
Personality: Always a new idea in his mind, Tsteu lives up to his name in a way other than its meaning is most likely to make others think. He is quick to think and quicker to act, though his bright, calculative mind doesn't make most of those actions brash or irrational. He has a very youthful vigor in interacting with others, but it is mostly an appearance in hopes of keeping the air as cheerful as possible. At heart, Tsteu is oftentimes uncertain of himself and easily calm.
Tsteu is also very sociable, always ready with a joke in mind to ease into any conversation. He takes many things lightly, always hoping to lighten up the day, but knows when to take things seriously. Should the situation require it, Tsteu is willing to give it his all to be a part of the solution.
Image: x
Split Personality I see you.
Name: Seze
Meaning: Blue flower.
Ranking: Baby sitter
New or Original Member Original. She lost her entire family during the attack. She is very secluded.
Personality: After the loss of her family, she was taken in under another families wing. She found solace in them. As she grew, she began to change her attitude towards the world around her.
Image: Tadah
DarkHeartedSorrows I see you.
Name: Roga
Meaning: N/A
Ranking: Baby Sitter
New or Original Member Original; When the pride was attack he fought hard. He was a warrior and a strong of heart. But good people don't always receive good in return. He hurt his paw badly, and it never really healed properly. Now he has trouble walking and can no longer be a warrior, so he raises the cubs as best he can.
Image: Roga
Syrius Lionwing I see you.
Name: A'dohajika
Meaning: Syrius
Ranking: priestess
New or Original Member original, she was away on a spiritual journey tying to discover more about the spirits.
Personality: A'dohajika never knew her father he was a god and it is thought that this is the reason why she was the only cub born to the litter and was born albino-ised. She always knew she would be a priestess from a very young age, she 'saw' it in her dreams. However it took her a lot of work to get to her position, being that her mother and father were not married she was a bit of an enigma. However when she predicted her mothers death she was finally recognised as a inuit to the spirits.
OOC'ly she will be the daughter of Jaddis who fell for her mother and disguised his colour pallet in her litter to prevent the enigma of being born brown, but he went a touch wrong and the cub was born with okay colours but as a washed out version of her mother.
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:07 pm
For the record, the prayer said over the kill is:
"I see you, my brother/sister, and thank you. Your spirit belongs to Ewya but your body remains so that I may take it to nourish the Na'Vi people."
I'm still working it out in Na'vi, if you'd like that, but I figured the English would do. heart
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:55 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:12 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:21 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:21 pm
-gently bumps the thread- wink
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:28 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:42 am
*ponders* Really quick guys, the name of the pride is 'The Path/Stairway to Heaven' right? Cause Iknimaya means that I think...Omaticaya was the particular clan name of the main Na'vi in the movie, but I dunno if you wanted to name it that. >_>; *just trying to help, excited about this and obsessive arg!*
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:52 am
Oh Im like Dying here I really want to enter my boy into this pride! Yin you know who im talking about ... would apply for commanding warrior. Will have to talk this over with someone! Why did this pride have to tempt me so!!!!
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:32 pm
ShinosBee *ponders* Really quick guys, the name of the pride is 'The Path/Stairway to Heaven' right? Cause Iknimaya means that I think...Omaticaya was the particular clan name of the main Na'vi in the movie, but I dunno if you wanted to name it that. >_>; *just trying to help, excited about this and obsessive arg!*
Well, plop him in Kaori! :3
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