Once upon a time, long long ago, there was no life on this planet. But soon, the great god Sanctus was born of stardust and light. They were, at first, alone. They created several smaller gods to help them create life and rule over the land. Vulpes, the god of canines, Albursi, the goddess of ursines, Pardus, the god of felines, Cirva, the goddess of cervines, Aquilia, the goddess of avians, and Lacernia, the goddess of serpents. Together, they created the creatures and shaped the world. When the world was still new, there were several packs of creatures. The creatures lived peaceably, but for the most part, separate from one another for eons. Alone, they adapted and grew. Soon enough, however, the groups began to compete for food and territory. Canid fought felid, avian fought ursa, and everything in between. Despite this, there was no large conflict.

After centuries of minor fighting and unrest, true fights began to form. Rivalries deepened, and hate grew in the hearts of the creatures. Times were becoming tougher, even more so in the bitter winters. Murder became more common amongst the beasts, and tempers grew thin. The fighting ceased after years, but the beasts were severely weakened and as angered toward each other as ever. During the coldest winter to date, the worst happened. A huge beast revealed itself, a gigantic serpent that could eat a thousand beasts in a single chomp. The beasts all feared the serpent. None dared to challenge the gargantuan. However, one small creature rose to the challenge, a tiny felid by the name of Mimo. "Brethren," they called to the felines in as big a voice as they could muster, "we cannot live in fear of this beast. Together, with the help of the other animalia, we can defeat this great monster and live in harmony." The idea seemed outlandish to many, but some were willing to try anything, and went with them.

The small group of felines went as ambassadors for the pack, to the canids, the avians, the ursas, and the cervine. Although they all found the idea ridiculous at large, Mimo had amassed a group of creatures to go up against the serpent. The smaller serpents soon found out about the animals' plot, and went to the gargantuan to warn it. After a long journey, and a harrowing battle, the serpent was killed by the ragtag group. However, they'd had many losses during the fight, Mimo being one of them. Beaten, bruised, and saddened, but victorious, the pack of many species left to their own homes. The survivors told the story of their experiences in Mimo's pack, and while the others initially didn't believe them, they soon noticed the absence of the serpent. Mimo was hence hailed as a hero to the beasts, and their story is told even to this day. Though the different species still do not get along entirely, they coexist in the world and can be friendly to one another.

A new era of peace has come, but how long will it last?

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Welcome to the world of Animalia, a world dominated by animals and fantasy!

RULES

1. This roleplay is semi-lit. No one liners, preferably a paragraph or two per reply, and the most important thing is good grammar.

2. Thus far, the only mods are me and Sydney. If you'd like to be a mod, feel free to ask, though you're not extremely likely to get it.

3. Slots that need filling take priority, but if you really want a filled role and nothing else, just ask. Role counts will go up if need be (aka, if we get enough people for it).

4. General Lioden roleplay rules apply.

5. Mating and birthing fades to black (if there even is any), and don't be too terribly descriptive with gore. Innuendos and in-character flirting is fine, just don't get too explicit with it. If you read the rules, put your favorite animal in the 'other' section of your character sheet.

6. If you will be unable to respond for any extended period of time, please alert me.

7. Hate the character, not the person. No bullying, just generally be kind.

8. Even though there are fantasy elements, most of the creatures are fairly normal. In other words, don't be a rainbow dog.

9. If you see someone breaking a rule, just DM me or Sydney (Shaq)

10. I will be semi-selective with who gets in, but mostly I'll just be picky about grammar! To get in, send me a small roleplay example through DM. It can be a reply you've done recently if you want, it just needs to be your writing. Spots will be reserved after you send an example.

11. You can have as many characters as you can handle! I'll probably cap it at 3 for now, and if spots need filling later, I'll allow more.

12. If you make a character sheet before being accepted, you will absolutely be denied. That is extremely rude and will not be tolerated.

ROLES

Canid Pack [2/2]
The pack of canines. This includes foxes, dogs, wolves, coyotes, etc. This pack is noted for their general bravery, loyalty, and intelligence. Live in a place of gently sloping hills.
[Vixey - Fennec Fox - Moon]
[Reserved for Skye]

Felid Pack [2/2]
The pack of felines. This includes lions, caracals, cats, leopards, etc. This pack is generally known for their cunning, slyness, and agility. Live in a savannah.
[Zytka - Ocelot - Kittenixie]
[Aputi - Snow Leopard - Ryanna]

Ursine Pack [2/2]
The pack of ursines. This includes brown bears, polar bears, pandas, black bears, etc. This pack is known for their strength, familial bonds, and size. Live in a dense forest.
[Reserved for Skye]
[Reserved for Moon]

Cervine Pack [1/2]
The pack of cervines. This includes deer, cows, lambs, elk, etc. This pack is known for their speed, grace, and elegance. Live in a grove of trees and rivers.
[Titan - Reindeer - Ryanna]
[Alteric - Roosevelt Elk - Gladiator]

Avian Pack [2/2]
The pack of avians. This includes sparrows, hawks, falcons, owls, etc. This pack is known for their ability of flight, quickness, and evasion. Live in rocky peaks with many perches and spots for nests.
[Reserved for Glowfox]
[Choa - Golden Eagle - Allo]

Serpent Pack [1/2]
The pack of serpents. This includes komodo dragons, frogs, snakes, crocodiles, etc. This pack is known for trickery, deceit, and evil. Live in a dark area that doesn't get very much sun.
[Reserved for Moon]
[??? - Green Tree Python - Severus]

Note; the personality traits are absolutely not required to be part of a pack. They're common traits among the pack members, but you can be a nice serpent or a tricky dog.

The Hunters [6/8]
A pack of all animals, infected by crystalline growths on their bodies. These creatures can think freely and have their own personalities, but it won't exactly be good for them if they disobey what whoever controls the crystals wants. Other animals are not yet aware of their existence, as they have stayed out of the spotlight. Until now, at least. They are the lesser antagonists of this story.
[Admon - Italian Greyhound - Kittenixie]
[Lore - Timber Wolf - Kyara]
[Kapa - Cheetah - Allo]
[Zev - Cheetah - Allo]
[Ukufa - Bearded Vulture - Sydney]
[Reserved for Glowfox]
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