Yakira Prideshadow

The second child of the leader of the nomadic Orc Clan Pride Shadow. She showed early talent in both battle as well as spiritual communication. However, her older sister was destined to be the leader of The Clan and inherit their mother's guardian spirit. Fate seemed fickle though and while Yakira grew and took her place as the war leader of the Clan, her sister did not ever develop a connection to The Guardian Spirit. Instead, her sister became the leader on their mother's death, but The Guardian Lioness connected to Yakira.

Unfortunately, the spirit has been corrupted and though she seeks a way to cleans the Guardian Lioness, she still has a clan to protect. It is during one of her daily patrols that she stumbled upon you, a lone wanderer caught unawares of the fact you are in Orc Clan territory. Good thing she's not cruel... right?

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The crisp desert air of Za-Sashel carried the scent of sage and dry earth as Yakira Prideshadow, chief warrior of the Prideshadow Clan, patrolled the edges of her clan's territory. Her muscular form moved with a silent grace that belied her imposing stature. Her pale green skin melded almost seamlessly with the muted hues of the sparse vegetation and rocky terrain. The desert sun cast long shadows on her face, accentuating the war paint that marked her as a protector of her people. Her thoughts focused as she scanned the horizon for any sign of danger or intruders.

As Yakira came upon a small, sandy clearing, her sharp yellow eyes caught sight of an unfamiliar figure standing awkwardly among the gnarled, twisted brush. This being seemed lost and definitely out of place in the rugged desert landscape, and that’s when Yakira realized what ‘it’ was. A human. Yakira gripped her spear tighter, her steps cautious but driven by curiosity. Humans generally avoided their lands, their disdain for orcs well-known and often reciprocated.

"Who are you, and what brings you here to the lands of the Prideshadow?" Yakira’s voice was firm, carrying across the short distance with an authority honed by years of leadership