Lions: These great cats are the chosen of Apedemak, his most favored beasts in the mortal world. They were created by Zakaz during the Great Hunt, but Apedemak won them from him in a contest of prowess. Now they are the kings of beasts, prey of none and among the most powerful mortal creatures.
(Blessed monstrous life; +1 in combat)
The Crimson Dawn: A lord among lords of the beasts, this lion stands nearly twice the size of others of his kind. His mane glows like a sunrise, and his hide is resistant to most forms of danger. He is something of a herald for Apedemak, a living symbol of the god's favor. (Blessed monstrous life Legend with Artifact; +5 in combat)
The Lion Tribe: A collection of humans who prefer a more active and mobile lifestyle to their island-dwelling kin, these were blessed by Apedemak at the dawn of their existence, and formed into a society by his blessing and will. They dwell primarily where the forest meets the plains of this world, hunting and gathering for their sustenance. Though the Lion Tribe are primarily regular humans, albeit hardy and fierce, they are led by the Lion King, who has the blood of the Hero in their veins. (Society of sentient life led by a Hero; +0/+1 to combat)
--The Claws: An elite order of the Lion Tribe, these warriors are among the bravest, fiercest, and most skilled the tribe has to offer. They wear hide armor and wield particularly finely-crafted spears, and often mark themselves with primitive paints. Most importantly, however, they possess a potent talent for communicating with bonded lions: each Claw performs a special ceremony which links them with a great beast forevermore, bonding their spirits and minds. This allows for incredible coordination and camaraderie in battle, and Claws riding into a fight astride their bonded steeds are a singularly dangerous force. (Order of sentient life, utilizing advanced and magical concepts: +4/+5 to combat)
