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 Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:43 pm
Inspired by the drum beats and traditional chanting of African tribes, Nchi'mahadhi is a pride centred on the earth's natural rhythm. Using the earth around them, Nchi'mahadhi find their own beat and dance to it. The pride is very musical based, using created drums and other instruments to beat out a rhythm and joining in with their voices. For more information on the type of music used by the Nchi'mahadhi, please see the link section.
Table of Contents:
1 - Brief Intro
2 - Pride Information
3 - Rankings & The Old Pride
4 - Ancient Customs
5 - Geography
6 - The New Pride
7 - Links of Interest
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:44 pm
Territory/Geography: The North-Western part of the SoA map, flanked on three sides by the Mistweavers, Lake Victoria and the Jungle (thanks Ume for the suggestion!)
Pride owner: Chibi Sheepcat
History of the pride: Listen children, listen well
The earth beneath your feet beats a tempo of it's of its own. The sky above you sings songs of ancestors before you. The grass around you dances steps taught to it before the beginning of time. Do you feel the rhythm inside of you? Of course you do, for your pride has taught you well. But once, long ago, it was not so. Long ago, this pride could not recognize the rhythm inside. Long ago this pride was lost. Not in the physical sense, no no. This pride had no sense of direction and its members could not find their rhythm. Such was the world that our great Malenga was born into.
Indlovu, they called her, for she stomped so heavily on the ground that her mother believed she was an elephant child. When she was but a cub it was ignored, however it proved very difficult when she joined the hunting party. Her loud steps scared the prey away and thus she was left back at the den, playing nanny to the few cubs that had been born that year. Though she didn't mind the job, it was obvious that her usefulness to the pride ended there.
Still, Indlovu worked hard at what she did and used the time she was given to enrich the lives of the cubs. She began to create necklaces and anklets out of bone and teeth, finding that the cubs enjoyed the sounds they made when they walked. Along with these musical bracelets came bean shakers, bone drums, and a whole assortment of wooden beads. It was here that Indlovu found her calling. She began to use her heavy steps as a beat, jingling her jewellery in time to create music. The cubs were eager to join in, their antics eventually incorporated into the first official "dance." Indlovu started to encourage uniqueness among the cubs until each began developing their own variation of their rhythm.
It did not take long for the pride leader Nesibindi to become aware of this "dancing." At first, she was unsure of its nature. Would it lead the pride further down the path of despair? Would it bring more famine, more devastation? Indlovu, however, convinced her that dancing would help boost the moral of the pride and therefore better their lives. It did not take long for the music and dancing to take hold of the pride. It was no surprise that when Nesibindi stepped down, Indlovu took her place as leader of the pride now known as the Nchi'mahadhi.
Over the years, more vocals were added to the ground stomping, bone clacking music and the stomping was soon replaced by gourd drums (for no one could stomp a beat quite like Indlovu). Chants were created and passed down from generation to generation. Rhythm became inspired by nature, as it was from nature that all the instruments were created. Indlovu's eldest granddaughter Ma'gxila took over the pride shortly after her mother's death and continued to rule for many years. During the second year of her reign, Ma'gxila chose a male to father her first litter, and gave birth to three healthy cubs: Mnyama, Khululile and Sheshile.
Of all her siblings, it was Mnyama who was destined to become the Malenga. Though she was forthright, proud and rather vain, the lions and lionesses of the Nchi'mahadhi enjoyed her charisma and love of the ancient traditions. She believed that finding your own rhythm was extremely important, and encouraged all to join in the ritual chants and dancing no matter what your skill. All was going well for the Nchi'mahadhi, however their "Golden Age" was about to end.
When Mnyama was but a juvenile she fell head over heels for a cream-coloured rogue lion by the name of Lubisi. The male appeared to have no intentions of joining the pride, only there to woo the Malenga to be. He was tolerated, however during the Dance of Heat at the beginning of summer Lubisi convinced Mnyama to leave the pride with him. Shortly after Mnyama had departed, the plague struck. The disease nearly wiped out the pride, and killed off both Khululile and Sheshile. Thus began the Ukuhlwa'inkathi or 'dark times.' Only very few of the Nchi'mahadhi survived the plague, and those remaining were either too old or too young to help strengthen the pride. The remaining members live in an almost self-imposed exile, wandering the lands around their homelands.
But their traditions and songs live on in Kazi'Malaiki, the god of the arts. He knows all, and has been helping to bring the pride back to strength. Using his artistic abilities he can paint pictures to show the way to new pride members. It is this way that he met Nsundu, daughter of the previous Malenga...
Religion of the pride:
The centre of the Nchi'mahadhi pride is the Rhythm. To them it is both a unifier and a divider. The pride members must be on the same beat for everything to flow smoothly, but the members must also be unique and diverse in their rhythm. Rhythm is a paradox that the Nchi'mahadhi admire and respect. It is not necessarily something that they worship, but neither do they worship gods or spirits. Instead, they give great significance to the Rhythm and its counterparts the Dance and the Chant, for it was these three that brought them out of their time of depression. The making of instruments and learning the ways of the Dance and Chant are also very important to the Nchi'mahadhi.
Aside from their respect of the Rhythm, the Nchi'mahadhi also recognize the importance of self, for it is from their own hearts that the Rhythm is born. It is essential that all members of the Nchi'mahadhi find the Rhythm within themselves and come to understand its meaning and significance. The Nchi'mahadhi also believe that the spirits of the ancestors live on in their Rhythm. Relatives of a dead pride member remember their rhythm and often pass it down to their children, thus making sure that the lion or lioness never really dies.
(Important to Note: The Nchi'mahadhi are a division of the Kizingo'zaa pride. More information regarding their connection can be found in the Links section.)
General Pride Temperament: The Nchi'mahadhi are a very friendly and open pride, rarely turning away a lioness at their borders. Traditionally, because of what happened to their previous Malenga-to-be they are more cautious of rogue males than rogue females. Regardless, they are not hostile, and will welcome anyone into their pride even if it is only temporary. The guest is treated as though he or she were a brother/sister of the pride and encouraged to dance and sing with them.
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:45 pm
Malenga (leader of singing): Queen of the pride, always female. The Malenga is not only in charge of maintaining peace and order within the pride; she is also the leader in all dances and chants. She wears the most jewellery of all the pride, and thus makes the most noise when she dances. Though the title of Malenga has typically been passed on from mother to eldest daughter, the pride may request a change in Malenga if they believe the eldest daughter to be unfit for the position. The position may be challenged for, however rare the occurrence, in which the winning female's daughter would become next in line for the title of Malenga.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: One
Umshayi Wesigubhu (drummer): Perhaps the most esteemed title next to the Malenga. The Umshayi is in charge of the creation of all the pride's drums and instructing the younger pride members how to create their own. They lead the drumming in all Chants and Dances and are required to know all drum beats as well as when to use them. Just as the drumbeats are constant and steady, so the Umshayi is expected to be, acting as a steadfast guide for the Malenga in pride matters.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: One
Sha'ihubo (young song): Generally the eldest daughter of the Malenga. Only a sister of the Sha'ihubo would be able to take over from the Sha'ihubo should she go missing or die. Until that event, however, it is important to note that any of the Sha'ihubo's siblings are considered Intsha, ranked equal with all other cubs.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: One
De'inkunzi (high male): Current mate of the Malenga. This position is open to change frequently, should the Malenga choose a different male to father her cubs. The De'inkunzi may also hold another position, seeing as being high male only grants him power over other males.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: One
Wanyapara (leaders of expeditions): Leaders of the hunting parties, always female. The Wanyapara (usually consisting of the three best hunters) work together to provide food for the pride and teach the cubs how to hunt. Usually, the elder Wanyapara is in charge of teaching, while the younger two lead their own hunting groups to take down prey.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: Three
Kongwe (choir leader): Always a male who teaches both genders the ways of the Chant. Both traditional songs and the pride's history are taught by the Kongwe. If the pride is large enough, there may be more than one Kongwe.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: Two
Umsini (traditional dancer): Always a female who teaches both genders the ways of the Dance. The Umsini also constructs all of the pride's jewellery used for dancing (bone anklets, beaded bracelets, cocoon necklaces, etc). If the pride is large enough, there may be more than one Umsini.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: Two
Umfundi (learner): Those who have chosen to apprentice under Umshayi Wesigubhu, Wanyapara, Kongwe or Umsini in the hopes that they'll eventually take over that position. There is no guarantee, however, but apprenticing gives them a better chance. Umfundi don't have to be related to the lion/lioness who they apprentice under.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: Unlimited
Intsha (youth): The pride's cubs and juveniles. All of the Malenga's cubs save for the one chosen as heir fall into this category.
Maximum number of lions with this ranking: Unlimited
*Note: There are no nannies in the Nchi'mahadhi. Cubs are minded mainly by their parents, however the rest of the pride will keep an eye out for them. The elderly lions/lionesses simply have more time than their younger counterparts, and so keep an eye out for the cubs more often.
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Character descriptions:
Nesibindi (brave) – The leader of the soon to be Nchi'mahadhi pride during the time before Indlovu introduced "the Rhythm". Somber, determined and powerful in spirit, she devoted her life to her pride and thus never had any cubs. Believing that Indlovu would lead their pride to better times, she stepped down from the throne and gave it to the lioness shortly after Indlovu performed her dance for Nesibindi. She stayed on in the pride as a nanny until her death. Nesibindi is the writer of the Hunt Song, which is sung before the first hunt of every season. [Deceased]
Indlovu (elephant) – Named for her loud-stomping feet, Indlovu was the one who first found "the Rhythm" and introduced it to her pride. She is the creator of many of the instruments that the Nchi'mahadhi still use today. A charming, motivated lioness, she brought laughter and prosperity to her pride. Many songs are sung in her honor, and the Nchi'mahadhi believe that the rhythm beat by elephant feet are an echo of her rhythm. [Deceased]
Ma'gxila (stand firm/fast) – Indlovu's granddaughter and the last Malenga before the plague struck, Ma'gxila was the first to give a male lion status. Before her time, lions were permitted only to lead their own gender, having no say in pride matters. Ma'gxila elevated her mate to the position of De'inkunzi, and thus opened the doorway for more positions of that kind. She was a very easy-going and laid back lioness, never letting too much bother her. [Deceased]
Mnyama (black) – Eldest daughter of Ma'gxila, Mnyama was renowned for both her charisma and her vanity. She fell in love with the rogue Lubisi and followed him away from her pride. He had told her that she would be the queen of the empire he would create; however once he had impregnated her he vanished. Only one daughter (Nsundu) was born, far from her home. Mnyama taught Nsundu all that she could remember, before abandoning the cub to chase after Lubisi. It is unknown if she ever found him. [Deceased/Missing]
Khululile (free) – Mnyama's younger brother. Laid back and calm like his mother, he accepted Mnyama's place as future Malenga without any fuss. He cared deeply for his pride, and was well liked. Khululile died from the plague. [Deceased]
Sheshile (fast) – Mnyama's younger sister. Shy and rather timid, it took quite a bit of coaxing to convince Sheshile to participate in the ritual dances and chanting. Despite being quiet, Sheshile was a steady, predictable member of the Nchi'mahadhi. She died from the plague. [Deceased]
Kazi'Malaiki – The god of the arts, brought into existence partially because of the Nchi pride's reverent view of the Rhythm, the Dance, and the Chant. He was born into the world just as the plague hit, however because the Nchi helped bring him into being he is familiar with all of their customs and beliefs.
Nsundu (brown) – Daughter of Mnyama and the rogue Lubisi. She was born away from her pride and thus has no idea of her heritage nor the customs of her pride.
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:46 pm
Drums: Drums can be made of many different things, though the most common drums are made of hollowed out gourds. Hides are pulled taut over the hole in the top and secured with old teeth. Drums may also be made out of hollow logs or old bones if the opportunity presents itself. Gourd drums are generally beat with paws, while wooden drums are hit with sticks and bone drums are tapped with claws to create a clinking sound.
Shakers: Gourds that have been hollowed out and covered in a sturdy netting made of thick spider's web. Attached to the web are beans and small bone pieces. The Nchi'mahadhi also use the bean from the "Flame of the Forest" tree. The bean is sixteen inches long and the seeds inside it rattle when shaken.
Jewellery: The Nchi'mahadhi wear a variety of jewellery, especially around their ankles and tails. Jewellery is used mainly for its musical aspect, thus all of it makes distinct noises when the lion or lioness moves. Most anklets are made of bones and teeth, wooden beads, or dried cocoons. Depending on the ritual, headdresses made with feathers and savannah grasses may be worn.
Rainmakers: Stoppard and hollowed out gourds filled with beans. If thick, hollowed branches can be found they may be used.
The Dance:
Created to match the beats of drums and the stomping of feet, The Dance has become and integral part of Nchi'mahadhi life. Since it is used in almost all rituals, both lions and lionesses learn dance steps from when they are very small. Those who are serious or show exceptional talent may go on to apprentice under the Umsini. Dancers almost always wear instrumental anklets to create music as they move, and the dance is adapted to suit the drum beats or chant at hand. The dancers can stomp, move gracefully, or anything in between, however rarely does a lion/lioness ever dance by his/herself. Dances are made for multiple pride members who all move in unison and the steps performed are generally traditional ones (though there is always room for a little freestyle or interpretation). There is only one solo dance and this is the mating dance performed by a female searching for a male. All other dances are group dances, though some do have restrictions on gender. Regardless, all cubs of the Nchi'mahadhi are encouraged to dance often before they can walk. It is understood that not all lions and lionesses will be skilled at the Dance, however all are expected to try.
The Chant:
A slightly newer edition to the Rhythm and the Dance, the Chant is nonetheless important to the Nchi'mahadhi. It gives those who don't excel in the Dance a chance to express themselves in a different form and participate in traditional rituals. While once singing and chanting was scarce, now nearly every ritual has a song attached to it. Always backed by drumbeats, singers may choose to dance alongside their fellows or simply sing and stomp from the sidelines. As a general rule, songs are either traditional Rhythm songs (i.e. the Hunt Song) or story songs which help the children remember their history. Chants are generally led by one lion/lioness while the others act as an echo. All songs are can now be found here! Feel free to browse the current Nchi song list!
Rituals:
Ngedwa: Taking a mate. The only ceremony where a lioness dances mainly on her own and to her own rhythm. A lioness who wishes to take a mate formally will dance in this ritual, an old custom in which the pride confirms the lioness and her chosen lion as mates. It is mainly for pride-wide recognition, since usually the lion and lioness already consider themselves mates. The ceremony may take place at any time and is started by the female. She stands in the drum circle and beats out her own personal rhythm. The pride gathers at the sound and forms a loose circle around her. The female then begins to dance to the rhythm she has just beaten out on the drum. Her mate will step forward from the circle and bow to her. She will return the bow, and then the pair must pick up the dance where the lioness left off. The dance gets faster and faster until the pride begins to stop their feet, signifying their acceptance of the pair. Exceptions can be made if one of the pair is abysmal at dancing or for any other physical reason that would hinder dancing (blindness, injury, etc) however the majority of Ngedwa ceremonies are danced. A mated female wears a blue feather as an earring and a mate male wears a white feather in his mane.
Khulelwa: Announcing pregnancy. When a lioness becomes aware of her pregnancy (or in the case of the naïve, someone else does) she calls several females of the pride to her. The females then paint her body with the red dirt of the escarpment, centering the marks on her belly. The lionesses then cover themselves in the black mud created by Lake Victoria and put on old animal skulls to hide their faces as well as wear only bone jewellery. The troupe then returns to the drum circle, where they stand on the raised platform. The lionesses form a circle around the pregnant female, teeth bared. Once everything is in place the pregnant lioness roars, her circle echoing the challenge. The circle then begins a high-pitched nonsense chant, dancing around the pregnant lioness. The pride gathers but does not appears, adding to the chant by beating the drums and stomping their feet (which is believed to bless the unborn cubs). When the chant is at it's loudest the father of the cubs will step forward and begin dancing around the circle of black lionesses. He begins a counter-chant, repeatedly trying to break the circle around his mate. The lionesses will chase him away multiple times to test his determination before they finally let him and widen their circle. Once the lion is inside the circle they will mock-attack the pair, testing the protectiveness of both mother and father. Having deemed them an acceptable pair the circle of lionesses roar, signifying the end of the couple's trials. The pride then congratulates the succesful mother and father, and a dance is held in their honour.
Impilo'sha: Welcoming new life. Females give birth to their cubs in a den situated far away from the centre of the pride. No member of the pride may see the cubs until she presents them. The female will return to the pride with cubs and beat out her rhythm in the drum circle. The pride gathers and awaits the Malenga. Once she arrives, the Malenga breaks the circle with the father of the cubs and approaches the mother. In her mouth she brings the mother's jewellery. The mother dons all of her jewellery save for the piece she gives to her each of her cubs, signifying that they are a part of her. The Malenga then begins the welcoming chant, the pride echoing her words. The dance she performs is very simple one and with each verse of her a song a cub will step forward, say his/her name and join in the dance. Once all cubs are dancing the mother and father join, followed finally by the pride. They sing their welcome to the new cubs who are now officially part of the Nchi'mahadhi pride.
Memeza: Calling the rain. At the end of the summer the pride fathers around the Umshayi at the drum circle. The rain makers are brought out and the dancers wear their cocoon bracelets. Drums are beat by the pride to the pitter-patter rhythm of the rain and the rainmakers and dancers join in with their own sound. The Kongwe leads the rain song, surrounded by the dancers. The ritual ends with the Umshayi imitating thunder with his drums and a final roar from the pride.
Ukufa'hlonipha: Death ceremony. When a lion or lioness dies the pride carry the body to their burial ground. There a hole is dug and the body is buried. Relatives of the dead pride member remove all their jewellery and wash off any paint. The pride then sings the Sorrow Song, followed by the Umshayi beating out the dead pride member's unique rhythm. The pride joins the drum beat with their own stomps so that the earth never forgets the rhythm of the dead lion/lioness. The period of mourning only lasts for the length of the song and rhythm repeat, for the Nchi believe their dead live on in their rhythm.
Cha'inkathi: Death of a cub at birth. A very sad event, the Nchi'mahadhi perform different rites for a dead cub. Because cubs have not created their own rhythm yet the Umshayi cannot honour them with his drum beats. Thus, the cub must be buried in absolute silence. On the way to the burial grounds the pride sings a specific version of the Sorrow Song which was written for the specific occasion. Cub deaths are often mourned for weeks.
Moyo'mahadhi: When a cub becomes a juvenile he/she must participate in a coming of age ceremony. The ritual of the longest of all Nchi rituals. Once the cub is a juvenile s/he must spend time with the Umshayi, who will teach him/her how to build a drum. The juvenile then creates their own personalized drum, decorating as he/she wants. Drum complete, the juvenile dons all his/her jewellery and takes his/her drum out into the jungle. There s/he must find the rhythm within him/herself and embrace it. Once satisfied, he/she returns to the village and informs the Umshayi that they have found their rhythm. The Umshayi then calls the pride together, who take their places at their drums. The juvenile adds his/her drum to the circle and beat out their rhythm. The pride echoes and the rhythm becomes continuous. The juvenile leaves their drum and begins to dance in the middle, joined by many of the younger lions and lionesses. The juvenile may now choose to apprentice under any titled lion/lioness or wait until they are older.
Siyanemukela: When the sun begins to reflect in the waters of Lake Victoria the Umshayi rises and begins to beat out a rhythm on the bone drums. The lions then answer with their call, the lionesses following with theirs. Then the Malenga joins in with the main song (the chant continues in the background). She repeats the calling and the males begin to echo her. The last line of the calling everyone joins in and the singing begins. The chorus is repeated twice before the males start their own chant, the females echoing with theirs. This is done twice and then the song is over. During the chorus, all Nchi members are welcome to dance and express their joy at the rising of another sun. (Listen to the song "Grasslands Chant" and this will make much more sense.)
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:47 pm
This is the area that Ume suggested for the Nchi pride, and I rather like that idea. XD The pride is situated in the southwestern most portion of Kenya, bordering on Lake Victoria and sheltered by the kanyamaa escarpment. The climate is hot and humid, as is normal in Kenya. The Jungle lies to the south of the Nchi pride lands, and the Mistweaver lands to the south west. Overall, however, it is a very isolated pride, thus making it difficult to recruit members from around the southern prides.
1 - The Drum Circle. Malenga sits at the head, Umshayi to her right
2 - Raised dancing circle (up to five lions may stand on it at a time)
3 - The Kanyamaa escarpment. The Nchi pride make their dens in the rocky surface.
4 - Black soil, characteristic of this area, made into mud by Lake Victoria
5 - Lake Victoria. The pride's primary source of water
6 - The Malenga's den, highest of all the dens in the escarpment.
The Umshayi and the Sha'ihubo live in the two dens below the Malenga.
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:14 pm
Interested Members:
Name // Player // Possible Position
Suma // Tisiphone// Unknown
Boma'burudi // Tisiphone // Unknown
Muujiza // MoonRazor // Umsini
Juke // katersaur// Kongwe
Laszlo // katersaur // Umfundi (under the Umshayi)
Gharadi // La Fantome de le opera // Intsha
Jumuu // Uta // Intsha
Ronan // MoonRazor // Intsha
Vinya'nyota // ~Masamune~ // Umsini
Orifiel // Dr Umeda // Umfundi (under the Umshayi)
Of the Old Pride:
Kazi'Malaiki // Remove // Umshayi Wesigubhu
Nsundu // Chibi Sheepcat // Sha'ihubo
The Special Plot: The lion has been chosen! Thank you very much Remove! <33
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:38 pm
 The Kizingo'zaa Pride:Ancestors of the original Nchi pride were originally from this pride of gypsies. Long ago, they found they could not understand the Muses, and instead turned to what became known as the Rhythm. The travelling band divided, at the Kenya border, the ancestors of the Nchi staying there while the ancestors of the Kizingo pride carried on their travels until they reached the oceans and settled. Even so, the two prides still met on an annual basis to "swap members", allowing those who understood the Muses to return to the Kizingo and sending those who could not to live with the Nchi. In order to remember the way to the meeting place, the Nchi pride created the Meeting Song, which instructed pride members how to find their mother pride.
During a time of hardship, many of the Kizingo's traditions as well as their link to the pride were forgotten by the Nchi, for they lost faith in the Rhythm. They lapsed into a dark time, which was only ended by the rise of Indlovu who brought the Rhythm back to the pride. Though the ancient ties had been forgotten, Indlovu remembered a lullaby sung to her as a child. Though she did not understand the meaning of the song, Indlovu made sure that the Meeting Song was remembered for the day when its words would be true.
The Type of Music/Drumming Used by the Nchi:
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:56 pm
This sounds very interesting! XD *goes to see if she's got anyone for this <3*
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:03 pm
this sounds really fascinating. I wish I had someone to volunteer for this. D: good luck!
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:41 am
Ohshiz, this is so cool xD
If it weren't for Ronan, my Muujiza and kater's Juke would do so well in this pride. Except that one of their sons is musically challenged. He'd be miserable if he had to live and be surrounded by the music that he can't hear xD;;
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:08 pm
@ Tahja: Fwee! Thank you! <33
@ n0c: Thank you for the good luck! I'm glad people think it's a neat idea. X3
@ Moon: Aaaw, poor Ronan. He can't even stomp a rhythm? O:
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:20 pm
-passes out- Oh my god. Juke needs to be in this pride. D: I must discuss this with Moon.
Would you allow a musically challenged cub? All of Juke and Jiza's children except for Ronan recognize and hear the music. :3
IFFF you do accept a musically challenged lad (could lead to fun plot stuffs?), Juke could very easily be a/the Kongwe. <33 He sings and hums all the stinking time, and although he doubts his parenting skills, he'd love to teach others to sing. ^^ And my little Laszlo (his son) could be an apprentice to the Umshayi Wesigubhu if there isn't one. I'm not saying they have to be of course, just throwing ideas. Lasz makes and plays instruments and especially enjoys drumming on various objects to make different sounds.
-flees to talk to Moon-
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:28 pm
Ronan would be an interesting scenario, but I could definitely think of ways to make a "musically challenged" cub work. <3 He'd probably be just given the really easy music to play (i.e. the rainmaker, because there's not too much you can do to mess that up). And he could just stomp quietly if he's afraid he's not going to be on time. We could make it work for hiiiim. XD Plots = awesomeness.
But having Juke as the Kongwe would be aaawesome! And Laszlo could definitely work under the Umshayi if he would like that. <33
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:50 pm
I wish I had someone for this! It sounds really awesome! Good luck
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:56 pm
This place would be perfect for my gal if she didn't NEED to move constantly like she does. >.< She's like a wandering gypsy/storyteller/singer, so it'd be really awesome if she could meet someone from the pride, or depending on how friendly the pride is, stop in a stay a few nights at some point.
In she ever has more children, I may be tempted to toss one of them in the pride as it ages. If hybrids will be accepted?
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