[-Isabella-]

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Looking at this Hyena they seem to have a somewhat...chaotic vibe going on with their body markings and accessories. Is there some special meaning or purpose to these items/markings, or does this Hyena just want to stand apart from the crowd with their fashion statements?
Max 350 words + 1 art piece (Art piece is optional not required).
Ends 4/16/21

*Just a note that the reddish brown markings over the eye and on the shoulder are paint/tattoos, not part of the hyena's actual design

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    [b]Username:[/b]
    [b]Hyena Name:[/b]
    [b]Hyena Gender:[/b]
    [b]Pride:[/b] (Link to thread)
    [b]Pride Status:[/b]
    [b]Prompt:[/b]

[Runnersback]

Username:Runnersback
Hyena Name: Hathor
Hyena Gender: Female
Pride: Realms of L’Oasis Lo
Pride Status: goddess
Prompt:

“Oh these? Sweetie you will never know what these mean. Well maybe if you would spare an old soul some of those salt cured wildebeest ribs.” The hyena said with a smirk as she narrowed her eyes towards the ribs the lion had glanced back at.

The lion chortled before sighing,“You have me there, Malencia. How about you tell me and you can get these ribs.” He said flexing his claws and picking up the massive ribs she wanted and dragged them over.

Hathor secretly described as Malencia smirked,“Fine, fine I will but I think it might be best if I showed you rather than speak it is quite chaotic.”

The lion raised its brows before flicking his tail curiously as he watched the feather and bracelet begin to glow, before he saw the hyena transform into a more youthful and redder version of herself. His breathed hitched into his throat as her glowing eyes made his own glow, his paws slowly started moving without his permission and now he was confessing his love to the lioness who was already taken.

Hathor was the goddess of love wasn’t she, but she was the one to control all the chaos love brought her way and a magic bracelet or two was bound to assist in someway.

[Mercuré]

Username: Mercuré
Lion Name: Dōsojin
Lion Gender: Male
Pride: The Pantheon
Pride Status: Wayfarer
Prompt

Dōsojin is a wayfarer, a nomad. They left their home because they didn't feel like they fit in with their pride. Lost, confused, without an identity they decided to travel to foreign lands as a form of self discovery. Through all the lions/hyenas they've met and places they've been they have slowly discovered what it means to be themself. Their accessories are gifts from those they've met or tchotchkes they've acquired on that journey. Their accessories fill them with pride since they show all the places they've gone and all of those they've met. The tattoos are for both practical and aesthetic reasons. Whenever they discover someplace beautiful or unique or interesting or something that just awes them they dye their fur with directions on how to make their way to that place. The directions include navigational tips as well as directions from the nearest landmarks. In a way Dōsojin is a walking map and sample of exotic places some can only dream of.

[minifun990]

Username: minifun990
Hyena Name: Aicusa
Hyena Gender: Female
Pride: Mystic Isles
Pride Status:
Prompt:Aicusa was a performer first and foremost. And as such her image had to fit her performance and add to the mystery of who she was and what she did in her troupe. When she swirled sand around her in mini dust devils the feather fluttered along, and the bones and beads jingled a clacking tune. For a moment the only thing one could think of was the life of a rattle snake, the sand rasping like its scales, the skittering of her accessories, the warning rattle before it struck.
She had gotten the feather from a Prairie falcon, a bead from every canyon she had conquered, the bones in her bracelet were from her first hunt ever, a kangaroo rat’s tibia, her first hunt for another, a prairie dog’s rib, and her last hunt before she left, a badger’s femur.
And yet, often it is her painted markings that mean more to her. Every morning she paints them anew, painstakingly trying to replicate every line and shape, removing yesterday's smudges. For unlike her other trophies this one did not speak of what she had achieved, but rather who she was.
The one over her eyes were from her mother and grandmother. It was a rather superstitious tradition, but Aicusa loved it anyway. It was to ward off evil, and see the world how it truly was. Aicusa’s had been uniquely chosen for her and had added benefits of keeping sand from ones eyes, and allowing one to guess the time more accurately (Aicusa had been late so many times the two had decided it wise). The ones on her shoulder were from her father and brother, her best friend and first boyfriend, her auntie and uncle. They spoke of her personality and what they loved about her. Brave. Strong. Kind. Just. They inspired her and made her proud of who she was. She wouldnt let them fade, no matter how long it was since she had last seen her family. No matter how long she had to keep repainting them herself. (342/350)

[Lex.]

Username: Lex.
Hyena Name: Venom
Hyena Gender: Female
Pride: x
Pride Status: Royal Advisor
Prompt:

Venom has the feather accessory as a trophy. In her old group of rouges, they were struggling with a vulture problem. The vultures kept stealing their leftovers, leaving the hyenas hungry. So, Venom went on a journey to find these outlander vultures, and taught them a lesson. She tells this story every time she gets a chance, she loves to brag about her endeavors.

As for the red markings, they are the scars of the legendary "Ryo the Great." Story tells of a hyena who once overpowered an entire pride of lions, securing the territory for her and her clan. Venom very much looks up to her, and even though she lives peacefully with lions, she wants to get that strong one day. So, like Venom would do, she brags about how strong she will be after she trains.

It's in her nature to be a dominant figure in the wild, so Reina gave her the bone bracelet as a token of appreciation. Venom is the second in command, and even the outsiders know it.

[captain dude]

Username: captain dude
Hyena Name: Liya
Hyena Gender: Female
Pride: People of the Painted Valley
Pride Status: Princess/Huntress
Prompt:

[potato.PHD]

Username: potato.PHD
Hyena Name: wendigo
Hyena Gender: transgender mtf
Pride: current wip
Pride Status: founder
Prompt: she walks with a sense of pride - but also with a hint of resentment and spite.

they tried telling her all the things she could not do, and she laughed in their faces and continued on with how she wanted to live her life. wendigo was always a people pleaser, putting others' happiness above her own until one day, she realized that that's not how she wanted to go on. she learned to put herself first and foremost, and she's never been happier since the day she realized that she's the only one that holds the power to better her own life.

other hyenas try and tear her down - they always have. she started wearing these accessories as a rebellious uprising of sorts. the body paint, the bone bracelet, even the feathers - they don't particularly have any special sort of meaning that could be defined into words. instead, they are defined by feelings; when she puts these on every day, when she replaces the body paint meticulously and presents herself to the world, she feels strong, empowered. she is a beautiful creature, a goddess among mortals - and no mere man can take that away from her.

wendigo doesn't care for standing out from the crowd. more than anything in her life, she's wanted to fit in - however, she's learned along the way that making a name for yourself often means diverging from the norm. she still wants to fit in, but she wants to do it while remaining true to herself.

more than anything, wendigo wants to be accepted and loved for who she is. and nothing any brute of a hyena could do would ever be able to change that. she'll go her own way - a way carved out of spite, not for who she is, but for who others think they could make her.

[-Isabella-]

Username: minifun990
Hyena Name: Aicusa
Hyena Gender: Female
Pride: Mystic Isles
Pride Status:
Prompt:Aicusa was a performer first and foremost. And as such her image had to fit her performance and add to the mystery of who she was and what she did in her troupe. When she swirled sand around her in mini dust devils the feather fluttered along, and the bones and beads jingled a clacking tune. For a moment the only thing one could think of was the life of a rattle snake, the sand rasping like its scales, the skittering of her accessories, the warning rattle before it struck.
She had gotten the feather from a Prairie falcon, a bead from every canyon she had conquered, the bones in her bracelet were from her first hunt ever, a kangaroo rat’s tibia, her first hunt for another, a prairie dog’s rib, and her last hunt before she left, a badger’s femur.
And yet, often it is her painted markings that mean more to her. Every morning she paints them anew, painstakingly trying to replicate every line and shape, removing yesterday's smudges. For unlike her other trophies this one did not speak of what she had achieved, but rather who she was.
The one over her eyes were from her mother and grandmother. It was a rather superstitious tradition, but Aicusa loved it anyway. It was to ward off evil, and see the world how it truly was. Aicusa’s had been uniquely chosen for her and had added benefits of keeping sand from ones eyes, and allowing one to guess the time more accurately (Aicusa had been late so many times the two had decided it wise). The ones on her shoulder were from her father and brother, her best friend and first boyfriend, her auntie and uncle. They spoke of her personality and what they loved about her. Brave. Strong. Kind. Just. They inspired her and made her proud of who she was. She wouldnt let them fade, no matter how long it was since she had last seen her family. No matter how long she had to keep repainting them herself. (342/350)

Winner! This one was tough, but I really loved the story you crafted for her^^

[minifun990]

Thanks so much! I loved everyone elses entries too!