Username: wolfpack12
100 words (minimum) about their territory/where their pride will be built/how they achieved this territory:
The pride's territory mostly consists of open plains, decent stretches of foliage and a few patches of woodland here and there. To the East of the territory lies one of the pride's main water sources, a large river that can only be crossed by a set of stones. Which can become quite hazardous when it becomes flooded. To the north, the territory becomes more barren and devoid of life. Due to the rough terrain, extreme heat and lack of prey, the pride sees very little value in using this part of its territory. However, that doesn't mean they still don't check it for any threats. To the west, the foliage becomes thicker and greener. Making it an ideal hunting spot for the pride during a drought, considering that it is often where their prey take refuge. To the south, the territory opens up into a narrow ravine and expands into a series of small canyons. Despite the dangers this part of the territory contains, it does provide the pride with a few good vantage points. Along with a possible escape route in case they can no longer maintain their territory. To the North West, lies another of the prides water sources. A decently sized watering hole that the pride often uses when the river is too dangerous to drink from. Finally, North East is where the pride's main hunting grounds lay.
The pride, itself, resides within the centre of a small wooded area in the dead middle of their territory. However, due to the pride preferring more traditional methods, they've decided on digging their dens out instead of using premade ones. With their founder's den being made out of a small rise in the ground. A process that was long and painful, but worth it in the end. Due to the foliage and trees around them, they don't have to worry about their dens being easily discovered by intruders. Another advantage to the spot they chose to call their home, is that they aren't hindered by the evenly spaced trees around them. Meaning that they aren't afraid of getting stuck between trees while hunting down prey. It also allows them to be a bit closer to both the watering hole and their hunting ground.
There have been rumours on how the pride came to claim this territory. Such as them either killing the previous inhabitants or that there was some tremendous battle that lasted for years with them coming out as the eventual victors. The truth is, they merely stumbled across it after settling down to rest. After a bit of exploring, the territory was deemed worthy enough to be a suitable home for the pride. Fortunately, no-one had laid claim to the territory. Meaning that the pride didn't need to chase anyone out or fight a rival pride for it. Therefore, it was easy to sort out borders and make it theirs.
Maned or not maned: not maned
Inspiration/preferences/design prompt: Maybe something based on a
King cheetah?