THE MSETO LION
:.About Us.:
This special species of lion didn't begin like most strange species did. There was no forbidden love; no gods, nor godesses. No hunter, no extinction, no devestating natural disaster. It was just there, but nobody had taken the time to really notice. Sure, there had been some sightings, some suspiscion, but no real evidence. They've always been around. For years, reports of spotted lions and cheetahs without spots have been made. Even a few pelt specimens, but there hasn't been enough of... well, anything, for these oddities to be claimed an official species by any human. By other animals, well, that's a different story.
Nobody, even the Mseto lions themselves, know how they got there. But one thing is for sure, they are there. Mseto lions are no myth in the realm of FeralHeart.
:.Appearance.:
Mseto lions can also be called Mseto cheetahs, because, well, that's really what they are. A mix between lions and cheetahs. While some take after their lion counterparts, others are more cheetah-like. Others, may not even look like even look like a mix between the two. But there is one strange trait that all Msetos, lion and cheetah, have. Mseto lions who look more like lions always lack a tail tuft, and their tail structure is that of a cheetah. Mseto lions who look more like cheetahs, however, do have a tail tuft. Mseto lions are also known to have bigger paws and longer tails.
Pelt: Pelt colors can range from anything like a vibrant orange to a pale tan, to even a dark brown or dark orange. All colors below are okay for both genders, as they are not gender-specific. However, males are usually darker than females. Underfur is almost always a lighter shade of the pelt color. Markings must be realistic, in color and the marking itself.
Common- Tan, Beige, Orangey Tan, Darker Tan or Light Brown, Sand colored, Dull Orange
Uncommon- Bright orange, Dark Red, Dark Brown
Rare[Must ask before using!]: Black, White, Grey
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