Dusted Mountain Pride
Located in the peaks of the western mountains, the Dusted Mountain Pride is a little known pride, famous for their stories and traditions.
Name Languages : African, Arabic, Hebrew
Names usually centered around God
Hierarchy
Monarch - The King or Queen, and their mate
Royal Cubs - Any cubs born between the King and Queen, the heir is chosen by the monarch before their death
Law Giver - Knows and upholds the laws
Scribe - Law Giver in training
Healer - The pride's doctor, mostly deals with injuries due to the pride's nature
Healer's Trainee - Healer in training for the pride
Hunt Leader - Leader of the hunting parties
Hunting Party - In charge of providing food for the pride
Hunting Fledgling - Young hunters in training
Den Mother - Lionesses in the pride in charge of taking care of the next generation
Cubs - Young cubs, still in the care of their mother
Students - Older cubs, and sometimes teens, that have not yet chosen their place in the pride, as well as outsiders looking to join
Order of eating:
Monarchs -> Cubs and Pregnant Lionesses -> Other Adults
Baobab Pride
Located in the northern mountains, the Baobab pride are proud warriors. Males are seen as stronger, and are trained as to protect the pride. Females are not much lower than males, and are trusted with hunting. Rarely especially strong lionesses can join the warrior ranks, though that depends on the ruling king. Some are more... traditional than others. The King's word is law, and in recent generations this has been used in an almost tyrannical way.
Name Languages : African, Aramaic, Assyrian, Egyptian, Persian
Hierarchy
King - The leader of the Baobab Pride
Male Heir - The firstborn male between the King and Queen
Queen - The king's chosen mate
Royal Cubs - Any cubs born between the King and Queen
General - Also acts as the King's advisor
Warriors - A group, mostly consisting of male lions, who keep the order in the pride as well as fighting off outside threats
Warrior Apprentices - Young warriors in training
Hunt Leader - Leader of the hunting parties, can be either male or female
Hunting Party - Composed mostly of lionesses, they are in charge of providing food for the pride
Hunting Fledgling - Young hunters in training
Healer - The pride's doctor, mostly deals with injuries due to the pride's nature
Healer's Trainee - Healer in training for the pride
Den Mother - Lionesses in the pride in charge of taking care of the next generation
Cubs - Young cubs, still in the care of their mother
Students - Older cubs, and sometimes teens, that have not yet chosen their place in the pride
Recruits - Lions and lionesses wanting to join the pride, no matter the age
Illegitimate Cubs - Any cubs born of either the King or Queen and another member of the pride, no matter the age
Order of eating:
King AND Heir -> Queen AND Royal Cubs -> Cubs and Mothers (Not Den Mothers) and Pregnant Lionesses -> Leaders (General and Hunting) -> Warriors and Apprentices -> Hunting Party, Fledglings and Healers -> Other Pride Members -> Recruits -> Illegitimates
River Lily Pride
Founded along the Eastern rivers, the River Lily Pride's focus is knowledge. It is encouraged for young lions and lionesses to learn about the land, and the things that grow and live there. Females are considered stronger, being the ones to endure childbearing, and are to be respected. There is a great respect for life, and the hunters must respect the lives of their prey, and not take more than they need. Fruits, vegetables and herbs are also eaten alongside meat.
Name Languages : African, Egyptian, Greek, Hindi
Hierarchy
Queen - The leader of the tribe, usually female
King - The Queen's chosen mate
Royal Kin - Any cubs born between the King and Queen, the next ruler is usually chosen from these
Advisor - The Queen's second in command, a trusted lion or lioness with great knowledge, usually an elder
Hunting Leader - Leader of the hunting party
Hunting Party - Lions and lionesses responsible for hunting
General - Leader of the guard
Guard - Lions and lionesses in charge of protecting the pride from threats
Doctor - Specialist in medicine, helps to heal those in need
Nurse - The doctor's assistant, and next doctor in training
Mothers - Those in charge of nursing and teaching the young cubs of the pride
Cubs - Children born from members of the pride
Students - Older ones who have not yet chosen
Others - Visitors and lions that wish to join the pride
Order of eating:
Queen and King -> Royal Kin -> Cubs, Mothers and Pregnant Lionesses -> All Others
Savannah Pride
The central-most pride of the divide, and the oldest.
Name Languages : African, Arabic, Egyptian, Hebrew
Hierarchy
King and Queen - The joint leaders of the Savannah Pride
Heir - The next in line to the throne, and firstborn of the King and Queen
Guard Leader - The second born to the King and Queen, and the leader of the Lion Guard
Royal Cubs - Other cubs born between the King and Queen
Mentor - Advises and guides the King and Queen in their reign
Healer - The one responsible for keeping the pride healthy
Novice - Healer in training
Lion Guard - Usually consisting of lions and lionesses,
Hunt Leader - Leader of the hunting parties, usually female
Hunting Party - Composed mostly of lionesses, they are in charge of providing food for the pride
Hunting Fledgling - Young hunters in training
Den Mother - Lionesses in the pride in charge of taking care of the next generation
Cubs - Young cubs, still in the care of their mother
Trainees - Older cubs, and sometimes teens, that have not yet chosen their place in the pride
Outsiders - Lions and lionesses wanting to join the pride, no matter the age
Order of eating:
King and Queen -> Royal Cubs -> Other Cubs -> Adults -> Outsiders
Wasteland Pride
Located in the wasteland to the south of the divide, the Wasteland Pride is a small pride of outcasts and exiles. Anyone who can prove themselves worthy can join. There's not much food, but they find a way to survive. The pride has also formed an interesting relationship with the hyenas that also live in the area.
Name Languages : Any
Hierarchy
Leader - The leader of the pride
Heir - Chosen by the leader to be the next ruler, not necessarily related to the leader
Advisor - Chosen by the current leader, someone they trust to help them make decisions
General - Leader of the Guard, in charge of protecting the boarders, as well as keeping the law in place
Warriors - Those who keep the order in the pride as well as fighting off outside threats
Warrior Apprentices - Young warriors in training
Hunting Leader - Leader of the hunting parties, can be either male or female
Hunting Party - Composed both lions and lionesses, they are in charge of providing food for the pride
Fledgling - Young hunters in training
Medicine Lion - The pride's doctor, mostly deals with injuries and some sicknesses
Novice - Healer in training for the pride
Den Mother - Lionesses in the pride in charge of taking care of the young cubs of the pride
Cubs - Young cubs, still in the care of their mother
Trainees - Older cubs, and sometimes teens, that have not yet chosen their place in the pride
Rogues- Lions and lionesses wanting to join the pride, no matter the age
Order of eating:
Cubs -> Mothers and Pregnant Lionesses -> Other Lions -> Leaders
Lions and lionesses not affilliated with any prides. There are not real factions, nor proper rules. They can be found on the outskirts of the pride's territories. Be careful while venturing out of your pride's territories, as some of these rogues were exiled, and/or do hold grudges against pride lions.