ZoMG ZELDA!!! SOA Name: Kipaji
Species: Lion
Link to their image: [x]Tribe Desired: -
Position Desired: Sage of Earth
Background: Long ago, Kipaji was a member of what remained of the Earth tribe, holding the rank of a Hunter. In his younger days he was known for his skills in the hunt, but this made him arrogant and head-strong, and skewed his perception of the definition of "courage". After a particularly successful kill on day, in the peak of his smugness, he was dared by an irritated fellow hunter to leave the crater that night, make a kill at least twice his own size, and bring it back to them. Kipaji accepted the challenge, and that night set off. However, when a young lioness he has known since childhood, who held a secret love for him, found out about this, she took off after him in fear that he may never return.
But before Kipaji could reach the crater's edge, a violent storm broke out, forcing him to seek shelter for the night. When morning came and he returned to the tribe, he expected to be taunted for his failure in completeing the dare, but instead found that his female friend, who he cared for deeply, never returned that night.
She was never seen again. Ridden with guilt and the pain of not knowing her fate, Kipaji took up the rank of guard and spent much of his time deep in thought. His arrogance soon vanished, and he came to realize that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather, having the ability to persevere despite whatever fear one may feel.
His past made it all the more shocking to him when he was named the Sage of Earth. He accepted the role, eager to use his life to make up for his past actions, and better the life of his pride in whatever way he could. It was only then that his true personality came out into the open for all to see.
Personality: Despite his enormous size and strength, Kipaji is deep down a big teddy bear; a side that he has no hesitation in showing those close to him. Despite never having any of his own, he absolutely loves children and is always willing to give up his time to spend helping or teaching them, despite his rank as a sage.
One thing about Kipaji that has never changed over the years is the impression he sometimes gives of being rash. But now this is due to his experience, and not arrogance.
Potential Plot Suggestions? I'd be fine with having his past come back to haunt him, or something like that. Really, I'm fine with anything that doesn't involve Kipaji being killed. XD
(( I hope his background story is ok. I wasn't sure if the current tribes were newly founded within the pride by their current leaders, or if they'd existed as long as the pride has. ))