Ashnai'le RP contest! WINNERS ON PAGE 11!

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CUB CONTEST
ASHNAI'LE PRIDE

Welcome! This here is a RP contest for the Ashnai’le Pride. Both cubs here are up for grabs. So, if you like what you see, keep reading. There’s quite a bit of information, but trust me, the more of it you read, the better your chances for scoring one of these two gorgeous cubs.

I warn you now, these cubs are PLOT intense. They’re wrapped up in so many layers of plot it isn’t even funny. I don’t even know all that’s going to happen to them. So they’re sure to be loads of fun for whoever gets them. But to be fair, I thought I’d tell you now so you wouldn’t be surprised later.

::Starts: Now!::
::Ends: February 20th, 10pm EST::

((Brownie points for identifying the nerdy influence in the title))

As a note: the other RP contest is held here, and will run until the 14th. -- This RP contest is over. Congrats to the winners!

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ASHNAI’LE PRIDE

Click the banner for the pride interest thread!

The Ashnai’le Pride is currently in the grips of a tyrannical ruler named Sahen. He has trapped the members of the pride in their own lands, along with any rogues who happened to wander into the territory. As Shatkona, Sahen is supposed to bring about balance and harmony to the land, so obviously he isn’t fulfilling his duties. A Shatkona rules for life, however, there are rumors of a Seer who has forseen the coming of a “chosen one” who will break the hold of Sahen’s rule. The “chosen one” will be of outsider blood, and they will restore balance and order to the Ashnai’le. This is highly unusual, because the line of succession is usually by right of blood. However, Sahen has no known heirs to lay claim to rule. Who knows what could happen in the future, but it’s sure to be one wild ride.

I highly recommend you read up more on the pride. It’s not quite official yet, but it’s well on the way to getting there.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
Introduction-->You are here
Rules
Meet the Family
How this all went Down
Strawberry Mocha
Caramel Frappe
Cub Entrants
Special Thanks

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RULES

1. Follow gaia’s ToS, blahblahblah.
2. Be nice, so Fila won’t eat you.
3. Don’t discourage other entrants, or give too much praise to a specific entry. It takes guts to enter one of these contests, and I don’t want anyone to feel too intimidated to enter because everyone’s gushing about an entry.
4. You may enter for both cubs, but you may only win one.
5. There is a 250 word minimum for this contest. There is no maximum limit. (Just don’t write me a novel, ok?)
6. These cubs are to remain in the Ashnai’le pride. If, at some point, you want them to go elsewhere, this must be discussed with the OOC owner(s) of the pride, AND you must have a really good reason for their leaving.
7. These cubbins already have some plots. They will be RP-intensive, so...if you enter, be sure you have the time and energy to RP them.
8. To prove you read the rules, place the phrase “This ain’t no fire drill, son!” somewhere in your entry.

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MEET THE FAMILY

Amira’Zawadi is a bit of a diva, but she’s starting to realize that the world doesn’t revolve around her. She’s not used to making decisions on her own, so she struggles a bit with everyday life. She was as surprised as anyone else that she had cubs, and doesn’t really know what to do with them. Fortunately, she has her brother and sister to help out. While she might not be the best mother, she loves both her cubs dearly, and will be a big part of their lives.
More info on her personality here.


Fila’enzi is a dynamic lioness with a bit of a chip on her shoulder and a few skeletons in her past. She is a formidable fighter and huntress, so you really don’t want to get on her bad side. Lucky for you, she has a soft spot for cubs and family members. She loves her little niece and nephew, and has taken it upon herself to train them in the art of fighting and to teach them how to fend for themselves. The most practical member of the trio of lions, she is more aware of how dire the situation regarding the pride really is.
More info on her personality here.


Sikudhani has lived in the pride his whole life. He is more versed in pride practices and rules than his sisters, and is a bit more effective when it comes to getting things done. Very levelheaded, he has a diplomatic approach to life, and is a good mediator when it comes to disputes and disagreements. Don’t think that makes him a pushover, though. He’s almost as talented as Fila in combat, though she always manages to best him at every turn. He, too, loves his niece and nephew, though he worries over them more than Amira and Fila.
More info on his personality here.


Azubuike, owned by Quiftan, is the second youngest of the litter. Azubu is a very high energy boy who often displays rebellious and mischievous behavior. He tries to coax his siblings into running off and getting into all sorts of trouble with him. He appears disrespectful, when really he's just testing his, and others' limits and having a bit of fun in the process. Like most youngsters, he has an exceptionally short attention span, and way-too-high expectations for the future.


Kafele, owned by Mogami, is the baby of the litter. He is a relatively normal little cub. Playful and boisterous, he believes he’s the best example amongst his siblings of what a true Atmaja lion should look like, and that makes him rather smug to be honest. He can be pushy and demanding at times, often seeking play fights with his siblings, but he’s got an immense respect for his adult family members and often tries to impress them with his abilities, paying special attention to aunt Fila who he seems to respect the most. Though Kafe can be a bit bratty and irresponsible, he has a soft side that he usually only shows to his mother and sister.

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HOW THIS ALL WENT DOWN

When the trio (Amira, Fila, and Kudha) were just cubs, they lost their mother in a Ligi assassination while they were traveling outside of the pride’s territory. They took care of themselves the best they could, sticking together until Kudha was cubnapped by a psychotic rogue lion who took him because he was male, and thus deemed competition for females. Shook up and frightened, Kudha managed to keep his wits about him and escape the lion, eventually striking off in the direction of his pride. While Kudha managed to make it back with the aid of a pride lion, Amira and Fila became lost in the wilderness. As none of the cubs knew who their father was, or if he was still alive, Kudha grew up as the “son” of a lord, who had adopted him when he returned to the pride. He had always wanted to search for his sisters, so when he reached adulthood, he set out on a quest to discover their whereabouts. However, he found no trace of their existence, and began to fear that they had died with no one to care for them.

Meanwhile, Amira and Fila had fared decently on their own. Fila had managed to learn the necessary skills of survival, unlike Amira, who suffered a great crippling depression after their mothers death that only intensified with Kudha’s cubnapping. The two sisters had managed to form a sort of den for themselves, and had settled in quite nicely. But Amira couldn’t let go of the memory of her brother. She convinced Fila to go with her to look for him, but as the journey progressed, Fila left, claiming that she was tired of Amira not pulling her weight. Fila insisted that Amira learn how to hunt and fend for herself, and she firmly believed that her leaving was the only way Amira could be forced to learn those skills. Alone, worried for her future, Amira began wandering the lands, still stubbornly searching for her brother. One night, she encountered a rogue lion, and convinced him to hunt for her in exchange for what services she could provide. After that meeting, Amira met a Seer, who told her where she might find her brother. Amira went where she was told, waiting for weeks in hopes of finding her long lost brother at last.

Imagine Kudha’s surprise when he found his sister waiting for him! By that point, she was heavy with cubs, but she insisted on traveling anyway, anxious to see the pride she only half-remembered. On the way, the cubs were born, so they rested for a while until the cubs could walk. As they continued traveling, they ran into Fila, who was on her way to check on Amira. She had never intended to leave her sister forever, and had been tracking Amira for days.

And so, the seven of them traveled back to the Ashnai’le, to face whatever was to become of Sahen and the pride, and to do what they could to help overthrow the tyrant.

CONDENSED VERSION

While traveling, Fila, Amira, and Kudha’s mother was murdered. They were just cubs when she died. They stuck together until Kudha was cubnapped, though he escaped and made his way back home. Amira and Fila went on without him, thinking they were headed home (though they were really just getting themselves lost). The sisters wound up living by themselves. After all three reached adulthood, the sisters went searching for Kudha even as he was searching for them. Fila and Amira had a fight and parted ways. Amira ran into a rogue lion, which would lead to cubs. Afterwards, she found her brother after following a Seer’s wisdom. Together, the two set off for the Ashnai’le, but were delayed by the birth of Amira’s cubs. After the cubs could walk, the six of them set off again for home, running into Fila on the way back to the pride. Now they’ve arrived, and are anxiously awaiting the events that will overthrow Sahen from his rule.

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STRAWBERRY MOCHA

PROMPT

You were not born into this pride, but your mother and her siblings have brought you here for some purpose that you can't quite yet understand. A sense of foreboding and dread envelops the pride wherever you go and your family is very protective of you. They do not let you wander far unsupervised but, despite their greatest efforts, they can not shield you from the treachery and the pain that oozes up from the cracks Sahen has created. There are cubs without mothers, hunters without their huntresses and the Ligi- who both terrify and impress you.

Your family is strong. You admire your aunt and uncle for their power in the wake of Sahen's bloodthirsty reign. The Shatkona, how ever, has taken a rather astonishing interest in you and your brothers and sisters. Nobody understands why, but he insists on spending time with the four of you. Your family does not like this, but they can not deny their King.

Your task:

The Shatkona has summoned you away from your family, and the pair of you are taking a private stroll in a section of the pride that is reserved strictly for high class. There is still destruction here, but it is not so bad as the land of the hunters and the slaves. Sahen speaks to you of his mother and how much he loved her. He smiles and asks if you are happy, and behaves for all the world as though you are his dearest friend. Your family tells you not to trust him, but he is so kind to you. How does this make you feel? Whom do you trust?

Theme: naive and conceited (keep this in mind when creating the character)

[u]STRAWBERRY MOCHA[/u]

[b]Player’s Name:[/b] (your name)
[b]Cub’s Name:[/b] (Name the kiddo. Amira will name her kids based on looks/personality, so keep that in mind. She will not name them anything degrading, evil, or mean. )
[b]House:[/b] Atmaja
[b]Rank:[/b] Youth
[b]Personality:[/b] (Shortish personality tidbit, please)
[b]Prompt Response:[/b]

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CARAMEL FRAPPE

PROMPT

You were not born into this pride, but your mother and her siblings have brought you here for some purpose that you can't quite yet understand. A sense of foreboding and dread envelops the pride wherever you go and your family is very protective of you. They do not let you wander far unsupervised but, despite their greatest efforts, they can not shield you from the treachery and the pain that oozes up from the cracks Sahen has created. There are cubs without mothers, hunters without their huntresses and the Ligi- who both terrify and impress you.

Your family is strong. You admire your aunt and uncle for their power in the wake of Sahen's bloodthirsty reign. The Shatkona, how ever, has taken a rather astonishing interest in you and your brothers and sisters. Nobody understands why, but he insists on spending time with the four of you. Your family does not like this, but they can not deny their King.

Your task:

The Shatkona pays a suspicious amount of attention to your siblings and, while he is still rather kind to you, for some reason you can't help but feel left out. Sahen does not give you the same amount of attention he gives the others, and you can't understand why. Your uncle insists that you shouldn't worry, but you can't help but feel jealous. Tell me why you think Sahen favours the others over you. Tell me what you think it is that makes them more special.

Theme: jealous and passionate (keep this in mind when creating the character)

[u]CARAMEL FRAPPE[/u]

[b]Player’s Name:[/b] (your name)
[b]Cub’s Name:[/b] (Name the kiddo. Amira will name her kids based on looks/personality, so keep that in mind. She will not name them anything degrading, evil, or mean. )
[b]House:[/b] Atmaja
[b]Rank:[/b] Youth
[b]Personality:[/b] (Shortish personality tidbit, please)
[b]Prompt Response:[/b]

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CUB ENTRANTS

ShinosBee, pg. 3 ::Strawberry Mocha::
zephira738, pg. 4 ::Strawberry Mocha::--> pulled because she won in other RP contest.
zephira738, pg. 4 ::Caramel Frappe:: --> pulled because she won in other RP contest.
Doodle p***s, pg. 4 ::Caramel Frappe::
iGotGreen, pg. 5 ::Strawberry Mocha::
Reverie Rose, pg. 8 ::Strawberry Mocha::
Reverie Rose, pg. 8 ::Caramel Frappe::
Kytora, pg. 9 ::Caramel Frappe::
Ruler of Everything, pg. 9 ::Caramel Frappe::

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SPECIAL THANKS TO

Honey Gee, for letting me throw wrenches into her plans, and for helping out with this RP contest along with all the wonderful things she does for the Ashnai’le pride!

Blue, for coloring four amazing little cubbins!

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Aaaaaaaand, we're OPEN! -cuts ribbon- mrgreen

[wuthering gee]

YAY

*stamps with approval*

[mew-neko]

wow, such cute cubs

will be back later

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^.^

[Kaori_luv]

Ooooh me likey

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<3