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 Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:06 am
 Welcome to the Bahari'mtoto pride information page! 8D Please feel free to look around, maybe send us a PM if something's not quite right. <3 PLEASE NOTE: There is an outright ban on breeding or bringing in large numbers of cubs until there are enough adults and adols to justify the number of cubsPost 1 - Introduction Post 2 - Basic Info Post 3 - Royalty Post 4 - Non-royalty Post 5 - Youth Post 6 - Deceased/excommunicated Post 7 - Potential Members Post 8 - Ways of the Pride Post 9 - Joining Process
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:07 am
B A S I C - I N F O ~@~ Weather:Although it is becoming warmer inland, the sea's air still provides a cool temperature around the pridelands. A few clouds may be spotted here and there, but for the most part, the sun shines brightly. ~@~ History:Before Mlinda ya'uziwa's parents were born (or any of ours), the king of the Bahari'mtoto was Chafuko. The large lion had been passed the title of king from his great-grandfather, his grandfather, his father, and to him. As a cub, Chafuko had more knowledge about the sea than any other lion in the pride. This would be a trait carried down to the heir of the throne. Chafuko, however, had been taught the ways of the sea, such as it's emotions, thoughts, etc. by his grandfather. Chafuko had grown over time, and met a lioness name Sulisuli. Together, they ruled over the pride, and successfully raised a son named Kwangu. Kwangu, in turn, was a successful king, and after Chafuko and Sulisuli passed away, this king was left alone. There was a point in the history of the Bahari'mtoto when a revolution took place. Many lions believed Kwangu was a demon, and they attempted to overthrow the monarchy. If it hadn't been for a younger lioness named Mwenza'mawe, the Bahari'mtoto wouldn't have continued. Through the months and years that passed by, the two had barely been able to control the pride. Their love for the pride was as strong as their own. Mlinda ya'uziwa was the next in line for the throne, as Mwenza and Kwangu had begun to age. As their daughter, she was to be blessed by the sea. However, as the coronation began, the winds had begun to howl, and the waves had grown enormous. The little cub was frightened, as were all the other pride members. As 2 enormous waves pounded onto the members, they were taken by the sea. A third wave came, and painfully ripped the king and queen from their daughter's sides. Mlinda herself had barely escaped from these waves, keeping her soggy, tiny body hidden among the slippery, jagged rocks that lay scattered along the shore. What had caused such a disaster to happen? Was it an omen from the sea, or perhaps a warning....? Currently, Mlinda has re-established the Bahari'mtoto pride, with the help of her mate, Tambuzi. They have 5 children: Sikulu, Rengu, Miani, Siyasura, and Tamu.
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:19 am
R O Y A L T Y  Name: Mlinda ya'uziwa Meaning: 'Protector of the sea' Title: Queen Parents: Kwangu x Mwenza (deceased) Siblings: None Mate: Tambuzi Offspring: Miani, Sikulu, Rengu, Siyasura, Tamu. Owned by: Archnasa Description: As queen of the Bahari'mtoto, Mlinda can be calm and soothing, like the sea. As a regular lioness, however, she can be outgoing, friendly, and sometimes headstrong. As a blend of the two, this queen can't go wrong, especially with her mate beside her.  Name: Tambuzi Meaning: 'Intelligent' Title: King Parents: Leruarua x Pomboo (deceased) Mate: Mlinda Siblings: Tipwa Offspring: Miani, Sikulu, Rengu, Siyasua, Tamu Owned by: Amy D Description: Quite intellectual but rather hopeless at times, Tambuzi (Tamba for short) is a physically diminuitive lion but more than makes up for it in tactics and working things out with words. He's a devoted father and quite a playful one too.  Name: Sikulu Meaning: 'Swordfish' Title: Heir Parents: Tambuzi x Mlinda Siblings: Miani, Siyasura, Tamu, Rengu Mate: None Offspring: None Owned by: Archnasa Description: Sikulu is a fiery cub, with his main goal being to be the best king the Bahari'mtoto has ever seen! He prizes family to be very important, as well as the sea. Although he may just be a juvenile now, his priorities have been set, and he's ready to learn the ways of a true king. Sikulu watches out for his family members, especially Siyasura. He seems to be a bit rebellious as well, but it's nothing he hasn't been before.  Name: Rengu Meaning: ‘Thalassic’ Title: Prince Parents: Tambuzi x Mlinda Siblings: Sikulu, Miani, Tamu, Siyasura Mate: None Offspring: None Owned by: Wotcher Description: Not nearly as brave as his older brother, Rengu is a shy, meek cub that is quite convinced that every big, bad thing he sees is out to get him. He even counts the sea as a potential threat, with its ‘rushing tide’ and ‘pounding waves‘, though a certain fondness for the sea does remain. Although friendly and open to his family, he will usually run the opposite way when he notices a stranger approaching. He stutters fairly bad when he speaks, but he is slowly gaining control over this as he ages.  Name: Miani Meaning: 'Seaweed' Title: Princess Parents: Tambuzi x Mlinda Siblings: Siku, Siyasura, Tamu, Rengu Mate: None Offspring: None Owned by: Taejira Description: Miani thinks herself a priestess, of sorts, and drapes herself in seaweed and shells and various other decorations the sea provides. Though she has no actual knowledge of rites or rituals of her pride, she is often seen lounging by the water, staring at the sea as though it could speak to her. She's a sort of absent-minded and easily distracted cub, but friendly all the same.  Name: Tamu Meaning: 'Sweet one' Title: Princess Parents: Tambuzi x Mlinda Siblings: Miani, Siyasura, Sikulu, Rengu Mate: None Offspring: None Owned by: Amy D Description: The closest in resemblance to her father, Tamu is a little less hopeless in matters of life, and is quite good at applying her thirst for knowledge with her practical life. She's playful and loves to explore, but is a little less fond of the sea than her siblings.  Name: Siyasura Meaning: 'No face' Title: Princess Parents: Tambuzi x Mlinda Siblings: Sikulu, Miani, Tamu, Rengu Mate: None Offspring: None Owned by: Syrius Lionwing Description: Siyasura is a sweet little lioness, though she still cannot speak despite being a juvenile now. She often gets lost in her own little world. She has a very short attention span and is very easily destracted by the simplest of things. Hopefully with age will come wisdom.
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:21 am
N O N - R O Y A L T Y 
Name Leboya
Meaning: 'To sting'
Title: Nanny
Parents: ? x ?
Siblings: Unknown
Mate: None
Offspring: Hlatswana, Neoni'liga, Kijuvo, Nyemelewa
Owned by: demon_pachabel
Description:The jellyfish of the sea pride, Leboya is very much like her stinging counterpart; angry only with reason or threat. Very mothering, Leboya watches over her own children, as well as those of others, with a cautious eye.
Name: Kilua
Meaning: 'Flower'
Title: Huntress
Parents: Maji x Ciyari
Siblings: Utomo [Seer], Kayin
Mate: None
Offspring: None
Owned by: Werewolf
Description: A kind and thoughtful lioness, Kilua spends her time trying to ignore her secretive and somewhat confusing past and focus on the future. She can have a rigid sense of formality about her, after being told by her mother that she was a princess. She puts no wait in such ideas anymore- but she has always kept about a kind of reserved air to her.
Because she was so doted on and then dispersed, Kilua has no knowledge of real hunting, and a botched attempt at learning how has left her crippled. But on the other hand, tending to her wound has left her with some sense of healing knowledge, and she enjoys learning more about such care.
Name: Nkechi
Meaning: 'God gave me a blessing'
Title: Scout
Parents: Hidalgo x Ishara
Siblings: Runai, Toshiro, Jwahir Jaha, Masika
Mate: Noari
Offspring: Wacheza, Mirija, Kiraku,
Owned by: Ary Keeyara
Description: Nkechi is an absolute sweet-heart. She loved others greatly, even if she doesn't understand them. She likes pretty things, like flowers and butterflies as well. However, she is easily scared and distrought and can easily be called and scaredy cat. She's also extremely niave, and can be tricked into almost anything. She was born in the graveyard but left in her adolecance with Noari who tricked her into leaving for his own purposes. Over time they grew close, though she never knew of his other intentions.
Name: Manoari
Meaning: 'Man of war'
Title: Scout
Parents: ? x ?
Siblings: None
Mate: Nkechi
Offspring: Wacheza, Mirija, Kiraku,
Owned by: FallenMercury
Description: The ex-Firekin is uncomfortable with his emotions and does his best to put on a cold face. Deep inside he is overwhelmed with guilt over the fact that he was trying to manipulate his mate, Nkechi, when they first met. As he fell for her, though, he wanted to redeem himself and so they traveled to the beautiful seaside to settle down.
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:23 am
Y O U T H  Name: Kiraku
Meaning: Spots of Colour
Title: Youth
Parents: Manoari x Nkechi
Siblings: Wacheza, Mirija, ? (the other three aren't named yet xD)
Mate: N/A
Offspring: N/A
Owned by: FallenMercury
Description: Aku is a bully, plain and simple. He fancies himself to be superior to others, which, in his mind, gives him the right to be rude and derogative. He rarely if ever gets physical, prefering verbal taunts instead. The only one spared from his crude behaviour is his mother, towards whom he feels some sort of gratitude. After all, he couldn't be great if he had never been born.
Name: Wacheza
Meaning: Dancer
Title: Cub
Parents: Manoari and Nkechi
Siblings: Tau, Kiraku, Mirija and other unnamed siblings
Mate: N/A
Offspring: N/A
Owned by: demonstration_evil
Description: Wacheza is a deep thinker despite his young age. Sometimes talkative about his philosphies, sometimes not. He loves his family and is a good listener. He is very elegant and always looks like he's dancing, even when he isn't moving. Hence his name.
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:24 am
D E C E A S E D / D I S P E R S E D
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:16 am
P O T E N T I A L - M E M B E R S
Name: Palesa
Meaning: Flower
Title: Huntress
Parents: Unknown x Unknown
Siblings: None
Mate: None
Offspring: Kikore'ruia, Vitashki, Ivie'lingwa
Owned by: Final_Crucible
Description: Having lived most of her life as a wind whispering nomad, Palesa found herself drawn to the Pridelands, and thus followed the winds that spiraled around the rock. Spending quite a bit of time there, she met a lion and agreed to breed with him, moreso to protect one of his two personalities. Soon after, the winds rose again and demanded she leave, and with her complying son, she turned her back on the lands she had come to love. Behind her traveled another cub, Kilango, and with no other choice she took the youth in as if she were a daughter. With the two, she has taken to following the winds once again, and has found her paws currently resting on the soft sands of the oceans.
Name: Sevati
Meaning: White Rose
Title: Huntress
Parents: Akamu'Hakan & Athiri
Siblings: Matlai & Ausi'taariq
Mate: Ravi
Offspring: None
Owned by: Kireiryuu
Description:
Sevati is very loving and kind, sort of quiet but very happy. She loves to be around others and at times can be very dense/naive. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, and her mission is to meet as many lions as possible. Though, the winds have started to change and Sevati's family decided to leave the Mistweaver land and head to the ocean to join the pride there. It was a long and difficult journey not only physically, but mentally. She ran into a few bumps along the way, but gained so much more out of it. A friend, and quite possible the lion she wants to spend the rest of her life with, she just hasn't realized she's in love yet.
Saving Ravi's life, she is constantly worried about him since he's taken so long to heal. With her father and sister, she headed towards the ocean and with Ravi in tow. She is still very close to her father and sister, but now, she is sharing her life with Ravi and the two are constantly together, healing their emotional scars. And so, her father's promise of a new home and new life makes her want to be in a place that accepts her for what she is and not shun her because she's red and half Firekin.
Name: Ravi
Meaning: Sun
Title: Hunter
Parents: Kirjava & ?
Siblings: None
Half-siblings: Aislin, Ukir Mtima'Kasa, Ushaufu (Sawa), and Maru
Mate: Sevati
Offspring: None
Owned by: Kireiryuu
Description:
Born as a cub to a slave, for the first part of his life, Ravi was kept hidden in the desert, only allowed to roam around during the night time when all the Firekin were asleep. Then, things started to change and his mother took him away with the help of a friend. He grew up as an only cub, spoiled to the point where he didn't know how to take care of himself without his mother's help. His life took a drastic change with the introduction of a male in his mother's life. No longer was he the sole center of attention and this change proved too much as he ran away. While he ran away, he was caught and viciously attacked by a female lioness. Badly wounded to the point of death, a young female came along and helped nurse him back to him. Back from the brink of death, Ravi's whole view on the world changed and now he's found someone who he wants to spend the rest of his life with.
With the introduction of Sevati in his life, feelings he's never felt before had begun to surface. One of those feelings was the need to find a place to settle down with her. He's never been in an actual pride before, he doesn't consider the Firekin as real lions anywho, they're redpelted monsters. When he had learned that Sevati was on her way to a new home with her father and sister, he took it upon himself to join her on her adventure in the hopes of having a normal life with the one he loves. He will do everything in his power to make her happy since she is his angel.
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:19 am
W A Y S - O F - T H E - P R I D E SACRED ITEMS~@~ Shells: The lions of the Bahari'mtoto regard shells very highly, and some types more than others. The flat scalloped type shells are beautiful ornaments and decorations for body and den. Cowries are very rare and sometimes plaited into manes and tails by friendly coast-dwelling birds. But the most precious of shells are the spiralled, conical shells. Once home to hermit brabs, these shells positively glow with the life of the ocean and are held as dear keepsakes. A Bahari'mtoto lion will ask loved ones to whisper into the shell, so that when the lion feels lonely, it need only listen to its shell to hear them again.
~@~ Mermaids Purse (shark egg): These are considered very bad luck indeed. For the ocean to throw one of its many creatures onto the shore at a time when it hasn't even fully developed is a sign of forboding and possible looming storm. The egg should be returned to deeper waters, but that is not always a gurantee of a clear day.
~@~ Jellyfish: Also another bad luck charm, these are to be avoided entirely because of their sting.
~@~ Sea stars: The Bahari'mtoto pride regards these as good luck, not only from the sea, but from the moon, as well. Sea stars are seen as signs of recognition and love from the moon god/dess, and are thought of as 'rewards' for being loyal to the sea and moon. If sea stars are not abundant, the pride will make more than one offering a day.RITUALS AND CEREMONIES~@~ Dabiku'Asante (Offering of Thanks): throughout the year, the king and queen of the Bahari'mtoto choose times for an offering to the sea in gratitude of peaceful waters and clear skies. An offering is usually made up of things that the sea has granted them - shells, fish bones, seaweed, and even strands of fur from any recently born cubs. They arrange them into something what will easily be lifted by the tide as it moves in, like a necklace.
~@~ Mwezifichika: this is a time of fear for the Bahari'mtoto. At the time of a new moon, when it simply isn't lit up in the sky, the Bahari'mtoto fear that the mood god/dess has left them, and that the sea will become tumultuous in their absence. Many offerings of peace are made over the couple of days until the moon starts to wax once more.
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:21 am
J O I N I N G - P R O C E S S IC REQUIRMENTS~@~ Initiation Ceremony:
~@~ Skills:
OOC REQUIREMENTS~@~ RP Involvement: Hopefully, this won't be too much to ask, but it'd be nice if you can show dedication through RP for at least a month before your lion/ess is accepted officially into the pride. This is so people can feel settled here, and if plans change, it won't mean a devastating loss to a founding pride. Also included in this is RP with existing OFFICIAL members, including at least one RP with Tambuzi AND Mlinda. A lion must meet the king and queen before they are considered.
~@~ Lion Information: This is just something to aid us later if your lion is accepted and so we can get a better idea of your lion, where they come from, what they want to do, etc. PM the mule the following blurb (DO NOT POST IT IN THIS THREAD PLEASE. 8D; )
Name:
Meaning:
Title: (i.e. seer, scout, huntress)
Parents:
Siblings:
Mate: (leave blank if the lion doesn't have one or is underage)
Offspring: (again, leave blank)
Owned by:
Description:
~@~ Please note that cubs and juveniles will NOT be accepted unless under certain circumstances;
-accompanied by a parent/older sibling
-in dire need of temporary protection
-adopted by a lion of the pride
Sorry that its harsh, but until there are more adult lions to supervise youngsters, hunt and generally protect the territory, cubs and juveniles have nothing to contribute to a growing pride and can't be guranteed food or protection. This will change at a later date as the pride grows :3
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