the newly initiated warriors of the empire gathered outside the palace, the gossip being that somebody royal will address them.

after a few minuets, two Leofox's appeared on the balcony, the elderly general Silverclaw (left) and the King's deputy Lord Claudius (right)

Silverclaw spoke first "my new fine Warriors, your years of training has lead to this moment, today, you are warriors of the most feared empire.

today, you are blessed ..... as ..... our king himself will initiate you"

the warriors gasped, they were going to SEE the king, that is amazing enough, but also, he will speak to us. that is something to brag about.



the King emerged onto the balcony, his huge muscular body and huge fluffy mane looked worthy of his fame and his huge tail seemed to dominate his presence. the kingly brute tuck his place on the stage. his huge size emphasised by the raised platform he stud on compared to his deputy and general.

the King waited for the gathered crowd to fall silent, his dominant gaze taking in the sight of new fresh warriors.

once silence had fallen, he tuck in a deep breath, his deep growl of a voice bellowed out to the crowed. "Warriors of the Firestorm Empire..............

The Empire needs claws, YOU ....... ARE ..... IT'S ...... CLAWS!!!!" the assembled new recruits growled out to the king, showing their pride in his words.

the huge brutish king paused as the crowed growled out their pride. he gave his mane a brief brush with a paw. he continued once silence had fallen.

"it is your strength that stands between the fine creatures of our Empire and the savages that want to Kill us. you .... yes ..... YOU must fight to protect our your wife's, your cubs"



art and characters (C) me