Welcome to my mini event! I’ve got some Snowglade lions on the new lines waiting for a new home! Everything is free so come on up and see what you might leave with! These guys belong to the Snowglades and the only thing I ask is they stay in the Snowglades. But they can take up mates and have flings or whatever outside of the Pride, or even bring home a mate~ Enjoy!
Other rules: Shop and Gaia rules apply You may enter all of them, can only win one. No proxies Be nice They stay in the Snowglade Traders as their Pride Open: NOW Closes 6-11-26 @10 am central daylight
The Lion above is the Head Trader, a high rank just under the King who directly works along side the King assisting to oversee the Trade routes, the Trade diplomacies and the influx of differed traded products. In the event of the Kings demise he becomes the Barron ( more on it in the info thread) He is being approached by King Frost Fall, read the below post and respond with at least 350 words in a rp post. What does he do? How does he react? What kind of lion is he? This will be judged by Nefarious Muse
“prompt”
Today was particularly hectic, new trade had been established to a rather cantankerous Shamen who was picky about her shipments but at least would meet them half way, but negotiations were mentally tiresome. As the Head Trader looked over his papers, the King himself comes strolling into the ice walled cove that is the main trading office. He moved with purpose but no hint of alarm which was good and Frost Fall stopped just beyond the cold stone used as a desk, covered with notes. “Good evening, I have an important task for you.” His smooth tone started out, however the King knew his Head Trader would not like this request very much. He continued “I need you to make Contact with the Shamen again. Scouts have located the roots she was looking for and didn’t have, also I want her to be persuaded to come here for a personal matter.” The Head Trader just got back from having to deal with her.. Now he’s being told to go back. How does he react?
The lovely above is a Lady in Waiting, a high rank just under Queen Shiva. She is there is assisting the Queen with many tasks including monitoring of food stores, wares and behind the scenes business behind the business. Read the prompt below and respond with at least 350 words. This will be judged by Nefarious Muse
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It was a busy day as usual, they had started their rounds with the food stores, then went and checked on the construction of the market. Every step placed crunched in the snow as Queen Shiva led the way into what will be the Market very soon. At some point the Queen just pauses in stride and takes a moment to just stop, she has been resting in between trips a lot more lately and her appetite hasn’t been the best. In this moment what does her Lady in Waiting do?
This lion is a Crafter rank, what is her product or shop like and what is it called? Write a blurb at least 4 complete sentences as to brand name or what kind of shop or product she makes. Copy paste and fill out the Crafter form to enter. This will be judged by Nefarious Muse (Note: no armor, or metal working. Trade has yet to be established with the dwarfs for metal jewelry. But leather and cloths, furs and beaded jewelry is fine. Natural resources are also good, pottery, baskets ect all kinds of other stuff or clothes. Trinkets and toys are good too.)
This fellow is a Strider rank, a guard and patroller of their lands. He guards their assets and the Prides members. They are at times sent to guard Traders taking deliveries when they leave the territory. He needs a good name and it’s up to you to give him the best one! Copy and paste and fill out the Strider form to enter! This will be judged by Nefarious Muse
This one is a blank slate, could be made into many different things within the Pride. This is a simple short free raffle for her. Just enter the form below to participate, Nefarious Muse will RNG for the winner.
Forms
Head Trader Form
[b][color=blue][size=18]Yes your Majesty![/size][/color][/b] [b]Username:[/b] here [b]RP post:[/b] [spoiler] Rp post here
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Lady In Waiting Form
[b][size=18][color=indigo]For the Queen.[/color][/size][/b] [b]Username:[/b] here [b]RP Post:[/b] [spoiler]
Rp post here
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Crafter Form
[b][color=green][size=18]Another Day Another Craft.[/size][/color][/b] [b]Username:[/b] here [b]Name of Lion:[/b] name the Lion [b]Type of product:[/b] what kind of craft does this Lion do? [b]About:[/b] [spoiler]
Write here about the shop or product ect this lion is specific for.
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Strider Form
[b][size=18][color=brown]I Know a Great Name![/color][/size][/b] [b]Username:[/b] here [b]Name:[/b] here (can be names like Whitefoot or can be African, first and last names are good too)
Free Raffle Form
[b][color=red][size=18]Free raffle ticket for me please![/size][/color][/b] [b]Username:[/b] here
Free raffle ticket for me please! Username: Melomar
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I Know a Great Name! Username: Melomar Name: Whisper Snowstride
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Another Day Another Craft. Username: Melomar Name of Lion: Crystalpelt Type of product: Prismhide Toys for Cubs About:
The brand name is Prismhide Toys, kind of a play off of her real name as well as an allusion to a toy that is bright and made with natural hide material. Her Spiel: Everyone has many cubs, and they are often easily bored. Toys help to stimulate their imagination with interesting colors, shapes, and movements. They can be hyper-realistic animals or abstract puzzles. She designs and creates the majority of her selection, but she does trade for interesting and exotic designs as well. She is always on the lookout for new colors, textures, and ideas to apply to her toys. She also makes tried-and-true toys that have been used for generations.
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For the Queen. Username: Melomar RP Post:
Name: Yuying Meaning: 羽 (yû) meaning "feather" and 莹 (yíng) meaning "lustre of gems"
Yuying knew the ways of trade, wares, and building a marketplace from the ground up far better than the ways of a Lady and her Entourage. To say she was well-versed in the espionage and courtly intrigue would be a lie. But to say that she was worried about Her Queen would be an understatement. However, Yuying was a source of strength for Queen Shiva and she had to bury that unease for her. She relished every opportunity to serve her. So with a small smile, Yuying gently head-butted Shiva's shoulder and slid her body against the other female's, leaning into her just enough. She felt the rigidity sharpen Shiva's muscles as she froze, and then they softened as she leaned her weight against Yuying. To anyone catching a glimpse of the noble pair, the females seemed to be having an intimate moment between friends when in reality the queen was slumped just a little bit against her subject. Yuying's subtlety would be praised later on, surely, but even if she was reprimanded for being so forward in public, she was quite relieved to be of some help.
"My Queen," she purred under her breath. "Please use my shoulder for as long as you need. I do not understand what is happening to you lately, but I would never betray your illness to your subjects." Not until she was ready to publicize whatever it was that had been ailing her.
Was it possible... that she was with child? Recalling Queen Shiva's recent symptoms, she did seem sick with some illness. But cubs can make a lioness lose their appetite and strain their body to the point of exhaustion... right? Unfortunately, now was not the time to discuss it, but she decided that she would raise the topic later on, once they returned home for a good, long rest.
With time, Queen Shiva's weight lifted from Yuying's shoulders. "Thank you, Yuying," she huffed softly. She even looked like she was hiding something. She knew what was happening to her.
Cubs. That would be fantastic, delightful news! The pride would want to celebrate the beginning of the Great Circle's turn once again. The king and queen would soon have tiny princes and princesses to train in the ways of the court, alongside Yuying. Her life as a lady-in-waiting had begun long ago, yet her rough-and-tumble childhood had resulted in an unladylike lioness. She loved the Queen as a sister, as after all they were half-sisters who rarely did fight, and it was amazing to many, but perfect for Queen Shiva. Yuying lacked the ruthless ambition to stand against the Royal Family. She was blunt and enterprising but completely loyal and trustworthy. She worked closely with the Head Trader to make sure all the stores were stocked and the markets ready to go. And she treated him like a brother. Another half-sibling she cherished, there.
"You are most welcome, My Queen," she smiled a warm and sincere smile. She loved her queen with every fiber of her being. "Shall we continue, then?"
"Yes, of course. You were saying?"
"Ah, if you would step this way, I think we can wrap this up soon..."
WC: 530
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Yes your Majesty! Username: Melomar RP post:
Name: Jökull IceLoch Meaning: Jökull means "glacier, ice"
Something in the king's bearing as he walked, something about his expression, and the faintest hesitation told Jökull to be on his guard. But he had to do it without appearing to notice. His extrasensory warning was in vain however when King Frost Fall gave him the news. He looked up, heard what his friend and king had to say, and just froze. Rage filled his eyes, his eyebrows screaming, for just an instant. This was outrageous-- but wait, this was in itself an opportunity. If the Shamaness came here to the Snowglades, what would be an enormous show of goodwill on our part would also be an enormous show of faith from the other pride. If I could persuade her to come, imagine the pride we could show for our home and people. This opportunity is a way to show off the Market, our strength, our superiority in so many other ways! And so, what started out as an exhausted glare and snarled lip became a sly little grin.
"I see." Jökull said softly. He put his work aside, noting his place on the page, and stepped around the desk to face King Frost Fall directly. "I will have to leave right away to make it there before dark. We can stay the night persuading her to come, then head back home at dawn. As for this personal matter, may I know what it is?"
"I apologize IceLoch, but I cannot tell you at this time. You will find out when she does."
The smile froze on his face. Shocking. Disappointing. The king did not trust him as much as he had thought. But why wouldn't he trust this information with Jökull? Maybe he could understand. Some things only a ruler should know. Though it did beg the question, what was so important that even Jökull could not know? What indeed.
"I'd appreciate your respect on the matter," King Frost Fall continued, noting his subject's pensive demeanor. So level-headed, such a quick thinker even with a stressed and tired body. He must be pushing through a migraine by now. He really admired Jökull's ability to work through all this. "Please impress upon her that this matter is so important that even you cannot know. Perhaps that will influence her decision to come."
"Very well, My King." Jökull IceLoch bowed his head deeply, speaking with grave respect. He could be a sly fellow, but his loyalty lay with the king. Right above himself where he belonged.
"Very good. I will take My leave now." The tilt of the king's shoulders had changed, as if the weight they bore was lighter. His smile was soft but determined. Regal and confident. He was ready to face the world, including this Shamaness.
Jökull IceLoch was ready too. As he watched his king go, his smile widened eagerly. King Frost Fall always made him want to follow his orders, it wasn't just about duty and piety to his king. Frost Fall did not know it because IceLoch hid it very well, but he had had a childhood crush on him and had never had the chance to grow out of it. And so, he simply could not say, "no." End of story. No. This was going to be a long story ahead of him tonight. This Shamaness was stubborn and she was going to want concessions. Jökull had much to do and much to think about before the return trip. Ah, his job did not give him many breaks, and the headache was not going to go away anytime soon.
WC: 596
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For the Queen. Username: Mountain Dew Cookie RP Post: Note: Inzi is Swahili for Snow
Being busy was nothing new to Inzi. They had a lot of work to do to set up their newfound home where their precious pride would soon reside. Snow crunched beneath paws with each step they all took. Eyes looked around in wonder and awe as each new sight was taken in and recorded to memory. The excitement swelled in her chest as she pictured a thing here, another thing there -- A happy pride running about in the snow. All of it was oh so exciting indeed !
But when the Queen stops once more, a concerned frown comes to her muzzle. Of course her first course of action is to check on the Queen - Check to see if she had been injured anywhere. Check to see if she was not too cold - Sure they were built for the snow but that risk was still there is one were not careful enough. From what she could recall too her appetite had not been the same as of late. Was it stress? Had she been pushing herself too much lately? This just won't do, not at all.
"Please, my Queen - Rest." Inzi would suggest while grabbing a ration of food she had been carrying on her. "Rest, and eat up. This is an emergency ration I brought along. So please eat it. If need be I can take you back to your King and continue on this trek with the others. I do not wish for you to continue on if you are tired. It would not be wise to do such a thing.
There was no way she'd leave the Queen alone in such a worn out state. No way at all. But she also refused to let their precious Queen carry on this expedition if she were worn out. So to her it was either rest here and call it a day, or let her return the Queen to the King's side before taking the Queen's place in this guidance of the others through these new lands of theirs.
Inzi looked back to the others with them who all looked just as concerned as she did, then looked back to the Queen.
"We are all concerned for your well being, Your Majesty."
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2026 6:17 pm
Another Day Another Craft. Username: belloblossom Name of Lion: Nene (thick, in Swahili) Type of product: Fur cloaks and accessories About: Nene was born with a thick coat that helps her during the wintery snows of the Snowglades, but she's is of the mind that you can never be too warm. She's based her craft on heavy "extra coats" that keep you warm in the chilliest of nights, but don't look bulky or unwieldy. She will go to great lengths to ensure that the furs she finds are in the best condition and wants to ensure every customer goes away happy with their order. Best known for her custom designs about her pride (such as the cloaks she did for the royal line), Nene has begun to create cloaks and accessories for rogues who may not stick around very long to secure a custom made fur from her, the poor dears.
Fanciful Furs is the name of her product and sure enough, that's the products that she creates: she makes cloaks primarily (she even made the King and Queen's cloaks!) but she's been known to do ankle cuffs and tail sleeves, to keep your necessities warm against frostbite. She's recently been experimenting with hoods that mimic the look of manes, for lionesses who may desire a more masculine look. Safe to say, she's a fashion forward lady who loves to design a smart look with the practical nature of keeping you warm.
For the Queen. Username: belloblossom RP Post:
Unyoya was no fool to what was going on with her queen, she'd witnessed lionesses become pregnant and have cubs before. Unyoya was an older female herself, not too old to be considered as a Lady in Waiting, but old enough to have the practical experience that a new queen like Shiva had sought out. It was all well and good to surround yourself with three other lionesses closer to your age, Unyoya had thought at the time, but it's always best to have someone a little older, who can give the advice of seasons lived before you.
She'd been observing Queen Shiva for a while now, brushing her pelt against her queen's and offering to shoulder any weight that the queen needed to put upon her as they walked. She didn't try to stop her majesty from continuing forward - she would not try to halt the queen, who surely knew herself best and how far she ought to push herself. They'd moved from the food storage and supplies to the construction and now they were moving towards their last stop of the day. So, when Queen Shiva paused again, Unyoya finally spoke up.
"We only have one more stop to make before we're done. If you want to continue, I will walk with you, and if you want to return early, we can summon the head crafter to finish gathering our reports." She informed her queen. Her job as a Lady in Waiting to Queen Shiva was, ultimately, the duty provide her with all the available options and information, before waiting to let the queen make her own decision.
"Whenever it is that we return to your den, however, I do insist that you eat. We can make the meat softer, by soaking it in blood, or in water, but you must retain your energy." Unyoya tilted her head and gently licked the queen's shoulder, smoothing a tuft of unruly fur back into place, lovingly, like a mother or grandmother may have done. "Your strength is the future of our pride, Queen Shiva." She said it with a knowing look. This evening, she thought to herself, I shall go lay out an offering for the Frozen Star. That spirit has watched over us for more seasons I've been alive. Perhaps they will help give the strength back to our queen and the little ones I suspect are on the way.
"So, my Queen. What is it that you would like to do?"
