Abimana's Den

pride lore

(originally from nirmala's page)

among the trees of a forest and up to the mountains, there's a pride safely hidden in it. the members of the pride are friends of the birds, the elephants, the trees, and everyone surrounding them.

the pride was formed under the guidance of the late king lyell who protected everyone under his care. lyell, however, retired early for the life of a leader didn't fit him and took its toll on his health. he entrusted his pride to his bestfriend, angkasa who during his time of reign brought stability to the pride. with him, angkasa also brought his late family's culture to the pride and the system for it. slowly he integrated it into the pride, without force yet with conscious.

still, the days of angkasa's reign didn't last forever. his health deteriotated due to age. he crowned his beloved and only child, lintang once they reached adulthood and deemed ready to lead the pride. the crowning ceremony was beautiful as everyone celebrated and felt relieved that the pride will be in another good hands.

lintang led with so much wisdom and gentleness, very much like their father. lintang decided to retire early, but not before their daughter, nirmala, is old enough to lead.

years later, nirmala started her reign. even if outsiders wonder why a tiger leads a pride of lions, the pride's trust in her never waver.

if you saw another king of a different pride talking to nirmala, no you didn't.