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Log:
Brought on 16/08/24 for 300 GB worth, at 1 year 2 months old with 182 stats
Gained stats through patrolling and stat boost items
Kinged on 14/11/24
Lore:
Thistle Azure was born in a calm and peaceful night, with his arrival as peaceful as the night itself. He hardly gave his mother any pain, and he hardly cried in his infancy. As the son of The Lich, he was of course considered a prince. He had a different birth name, one which he canβt remember that well anymore. Though a prince, he was not destined to be the next King of his birth pride. However, he was destined to rule a different pride. He was special. He was meant for more. That was what was told to him by his loving mother.
Growing up, Thistle was indeed different than the others. He was calm and composed, and had a level of maturity other cubs of his age did not have. He showed patience in difficult situations, and his heartβs kindness impressed everyone in the pride. Soon enough, he was growing into a handsome teen, as tiny specks of dark mane appeared on around his neck and head.
Soon enough, he was handed over to the pride of his destiny, the Salvatre Lands. His father received a handsome amount of token of exchange by the then King of the pride, Salvator, though Thistle didnβt know exactly how much. Though it pained him to be separated from his mother, he promised her that she would visit her whenever it would be possible. The King was kind towards him. He gave him a new name, Thistle Azure, which became his new identity.
In the Salvatre Lands, Thistle found a new home. He was glad that this was his destiny. Not only was he welcomed by everyone, the King was like a father to him. It was as if Thistle gained a new father, and a new family. There was not one lesson or training where the King was not gentle or kind towards him. Thistle swore to be fiercely loyal to these lands and this new family of his.
Months passed and Thistle turned into a young adult here, and also witnessed the Salvatore Lands expand to become the Salvatre Kingdom. His future bride was yet to be born, whom he will have to marry and rule alongside together. Until then, Thistle will gladly follow the duties of a sub-male.
But Thistle did experience love. Though it was one-sided, it was pure. A travelling lioness, named Moonlight, happened to stay by for a few months in their pride. She, just like Thistle, found a home in this pride too. She really enjoyed her stay, and would regularly accompany Thistle on his patrols. Their friendship blossomed, and for the first time, Thistle felt something more than friendship for a lioness.
He knew it was highly unlikely, but he still confessed his feelings to her. It was true that he was supposed to be betrothed, with the unborn princess that the Queen was carrying in her wombs at that time. However, Thistle will also be having many other mates like any other lead male of any other pride does. So what harm will it do if he and Moonlight got together? But he knew that their paths were different in life. That was what the lioness told him as well. She could not stay back, she was not meant to settle down in one place. Thistle was destined to be the King of these lands, he could not join her on her journey. Thistle understood the situation, and accepted it.
A week or two after his unrequited love left their pride, the Queen gave birth to two princesses, one of whom would be Thistleβs Queen and the other a spare. Thistle was ordered by the King to go and temporarily stay at the Tranos Kingdom, a smaller territory ruled under the Salvatore Kingdom. This was both because of teaching Thistle about the lands he would indirectly be ruling one day, and also to avoid any potential platonic relationships that could form if the princess was to grow up in the same pride with Thistle. Thistle did as he was told to do. In the smaller lands, he stayed for two years, learning the ins and outs of those lands and forming good relationships with the King there. The following years changed him a lot. He was no longer the sweet little fellow, though he remained kind and carried the goodness in his heart. Hardships changed him into an adult.
After two years, it was time for him to come back to the Salvatre lands. King Salvator was getting old, he could die any day. It was time for Thistle to start interacting with the now grown up princess in order to form a close relationship with her.
As he laid eyes on Princess Royalty for the first time, he knew why there were so many whispers and gossips about her beauty. The princess was indeed quite a sight to see. She carried the beauty of both her parents perfectly combined, had her fatherβs fierce snake-like eyes, and was witty like no other lioness. Seems like she was well trained to be the next Queen. Her sister, on the other hand, was no longer the spare, but was destined to be married off to the heir of Tranos Kingdom. Royalty and Thistle became friends quickly, although the romance did not come immediately. Though it did not feel as forced as Thistle thought it would, it did not come naturally either. Thistle hoped that it would come with time. But he did like Royaltyβs company.
At last, a dawn of a new era came. King Salvator passed away at the ripe old age of 15 years old. His passing deeply hurt Thistle, for he had lost a father figure dearest to him. He did not have the luxury of time to mourn, for he was now burdened with greater responsibility. He was the King of Salvatre Lands now. After the completion of the burial in the morning, he pledged his oath and roared to announce his Kingship to the whole Kingdom, with Royalty following after him doing the same. Their wedding was completed at dusk. That night, both of their hearts felt heavy due to the absence of the late King. Thistle found comfort in Royalty, and realised that their marriage was not hopeless. They have formed a bond over their sorrow, and Thistle was beginning to feel for Royalty. Though it wasnβt as passionate as it was for Moonlight, it was still genuine.
(More to come)
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