Anpu, Tyrant's Echo

Formerly known as "Red".
Personality: Unscrupulous (Evil)

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Red would likely be an outcast in his own pride, were he not the spiting image of his father and bearer of the same blessing. His mannerisms are too much like the old fanatical tyrant, he hears his aunts and cousins whisper. Hardly a fair assertion, given Red's father defeated the usurper Athenodoros long before Red's birth. How many of his pridemates actually have the tyrant's blood in their veins? Even his own mentor, Kosmas, is the usurper's repentant son! But none of them hold the future of the pride in their paws as preordained king-to-be.

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"Little Anpu." The jackal-shaped mummy's voice is weak, but his tone is friendly--almost familial. Anpu holds back a laugh; the mummy--Anubus--may be a god, but it is the primal-blooded Anpu who is much larger than the atrophied deity. Maybe all things seem small to a god? "You might not remember me; you were just a cub when I left your pride. But it is good to see you again."

Anpu's mirth disappears as soon as he puts together what Anubis is thinking. The mummy's dry face somehow stretches into a look of surprise; Anpu can only imagine the expression on his own face. But he's proud of how steady his voice is when he finally manages to answer, "You... You're thinking of my father."

"Ah." Anubis nods. Anpu can't bring himself to voice all the conflicting thoughts swirling in his head, but the jackal-god seems to understand. Not just the reality of Anpu's presence, but something deeper. The deity says nothing else before moving on to the matter of the Serpent of Chaos.

And yet, something feels different: if not exactly a kinship, then a weight shared. For perhaps the first time in his life, Anpu feels like his primal birthright might truly be the blessing his pride always claimed. Anpu finds he is optimistic--maybe even excited--as he an Anubus make preparations for a nearly impossible battle.

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"Red appears out of nowhere and attempts to tackle you! Sadly, he just thuds against you and flops onto the ground. Stupid cub."

"Red has gained a scar from some over-zealous tussling - whoops!" [+1x Scar: Side has been equipped to him.]