Username: TimelordSnowy
100 words (minimum) about their territory/where their pride will be built/how they achieved this territory:
A heavily forested canyon between 2 mountains. They reside in the darkened tunnels and caves throughout the place. A river bisects the canyon down the middle, a great waterfall the source of it at one end. The exit and entrance to their home on the other. A great darkness befell the land, casting everything into shadow. They traveled many miles to find a safe haven from the darkness, a place to be safe and call home. The canyon they discovered was the perfect place. Easily defense-able, plenty of water and food. A safe haven for all in the time of darkness. Even as the darkness as slowly lifted, and things have gotten better, they still call this place home and will continue to for many years to come.
Maned or not maned: Maned
Inspiration/preferences/design prompt:
Darker Body, preferably a black or dark grey. With some lighter markings. Like medium/light grey. Can't find example of markings since...lions don't really have any irl but go wild, do what you think is best. If the mane could be something like the first picture(gradient lookin colors?) but in similar colors to markings(maybe a tad darker) that would be awesome! I just want markings to be the lightest possible thing on him. Also I dont have a specific eye color but something that stands out from his body would be appreciated
Pics for inspiration
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