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 Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:20 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:22 pm
Synopsis
For years, the Jini-misemi have invoked the laws of the spirits, fitting them to their needs so that the tyranny of their rulers might continue. They cite ill omens, misfortune, and crimes against nature to banish those who break their laws, and lions and lionesses and even innocent children have been thrown from the lands, their blood outcast for generations. And why? Where is their proof that these individuals are as ill-fated as they claim? What misfortunes have fallen upon them, save those inflicted by the pride itself? The Izindigisho have been wronged, and it's time to set it right.
This pride is the result of one family's bitterness and ambitions. Sahauliwa, a son of the exiled King Jhonki-sahna and his Consort, Be-khatra, believes that the swamp should have been his to rule, and would have been, if his jealous aunt hadn't gone digging up his mother's past to expose her as hybrid-blooded. The wronged Consort has stood firmly behind her son, reinforcing his convictions; being forced back into the life of a rogue has never sat well with her. Beside Sahauliwa is his mate, Dikaion, and together they have raised their daughter, Sahib-e-Adalat, in the belief that she is meant for greatness.
Together, they aim to search out their fellow exiles and convince them to band together and form a coalition under the adolescent's leadership. Other exiles will not provide sufficient numbers for what they intend, however, and so they seek any and all allies, whatever their motivations may be for throwing in their lot with the Izindigisho.Beliefs
The Izindigisho are atheistic, rejecting not only the notion of spirits, but of gods and all religion. While they acknowledge that beings who refer to themselves as 'gods' exist, and that they are powerful, they do not regard them as especially significant. If they are anything, it's bothersome and unnatural: they have no right to manipulate the world as they do, and upset the natural order of things.
The exiles also look scornfully upon seers, believing them to be untrustworthy at best and liars at their worst. They will not tolerate them in their ranks, and will expel them from the pride if they are discovered. It is possible for a seer to exist in the pride, but they must keep their gift hidden from everyone.
Lions, as the strongest creatures there are, are held to be superior to all others, although lion hybrids may find a place in the pride if they can prove their worth. Though it is not forbidden, it is considered strange for a lion to choose to lie with a cheetah or leopard, and any cubs born to such unions will have to work twice as hard to earn their place in the pride. All mating arrangements within the pride are acceptable, as are rogue breedings (just not with anyone from the Jini-misemi!).Territory
For now, the pride has no territory. Instead, they roam the lands looking for new members and possible alliances.Ranks
Ilungelo (Right)
The leader of the exiles, the one with the blood-right to lead them. To be the Ilungelo, one must be of royal blood (from the line of the first and current Ilungelo, Sahib-e-Adalat), and must challenge the sitting Ilungelo to earn their place. Whether it is a fight to yield or to the death depends on the whims of the individuals involved.
Isingani (Darling)
The mate of the Ilungelo, ideally an arranged marriage with a royal-blooded or high-ranking member of another pride. Because they come by their rank not on individual merit, but based solely on their blood, their title is intended as a bit of a joke.
Umzalwana (Brother), pl Abazalwana
Default rank for male pridemembers. Rather than having specific ranks for every task, like hunter, babysitter, or warrior, everyone falls under the default rank. They are free to specialize, but gain no specific title.
Isisitela (Sister), pl Amasisitela
Default rank for female pridemembers. Rather than having specific ranks for every task, like huntress, nanny, or warrior, everyone falls under the default rank. They are free to specialize, but gain no specific title.
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:24 pm
Plots and Openings
The Izindigisho are in their very beginning stages, and as such, there's a fair amount of room for changes and additions to pride beliefs/structures. As far as recruitment goes, they'll take almost anyone willing to convert to their cause. All strong lions and lion-hybrids are welcome in the pride, whether their strength is physical or something more intellectual. The exiles can find a use for almost everyone.
They also need allies! They are in particular need of one especially solid alliance that will be cemented with an arranged marriage. The male must be a lion or fertile lion-hybrid, and doesn't need to be the same age as Ada - if he's younger, the marriage obviously wouldn't take place until he came of age. If you're interested in this, please send me a PM for further details if you're interested :3.Joining Application [b]Name and Meaning:[/b]
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:25 pm
Members
Ilungelo (1/1)
Sahib-e-Adalat (endowed with justice)
Player: Meepfur
Parents: Sahauliwa x Dikaion
Info: Ada has been raised on her family's beliefs, and as they are all she's ever known, she is unflinchingly committed to the ideals and goals of the Izindigisho. She is young yet, but she has thus far shown herself to be a cunning, no-nonsense lioness with the potential to grow into a ruthless leader.
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Isingani (0/1)
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Abazalwana (1/Unlimited)
Sahauliwa (forgotten)
Player: Meepfur
Parents: Jhonki-sahna x Be-khatra
Info: Born a Scion in the Jini-misemi, Liwa and the rest of their siblings lost their rank and home when their family was exiled. The result is a bitterly unhappy lion with a very serious grudge, and who will do whatever necessary to see it through. Mate to Dikaion, father of Sahib-e-Adalat.
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Amasisitela (2/Unlimited)
Be-khatra (free from danger)
Player: Meepfur
Parents: ? x Sa-daganogeda
Info: Be-khat's hybrid blood is the reason for her family's exile, but she places none of the blame on her own shoulders. Rather, she hates her sister-in-law for exposing her, along with the rest of that family. She has separated from her mate, the former king Jhonki-sahna, who wants nothing to do with this assembly of exiles.
Dikaion (law)
Player: Meepfur
Parents: ? x ?
Info: Mate to Sahauliwa, mother of Sahib-e-Adalat.
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