Prey of The Pride by Skaiahart (Patreon)

Pride Eridanus is a storied and beloved Great House within the Assyrian Province. The white haired lions, with their orange accented fur, are known far and wide for their bravery, loyalty, and beauty. Many lordlings and nobles seek the attention of the Great House, for it’s members are often lovely, powerful, intelligent, and arcanely attuned.

Of the current generation of Pride Eridanus, the eldest is Aritrea Eridanus; followed by her sister Camden and her youngest brother Guy. The three exemplify all it is to be of their Pride.

Unfortunately for those seeking the interest of the beautiful trio their wants and attention are elsewhere.

Guy of course is a bit of Lothario. Men, women, and whatever may be in between. Self-centered and well aware of his own beauty; he demands to lay with lovers of quality, means, ability, or all three. Love is far from the young lion's mind.

Camden may secretly be affianced to her Lady’s youngest son, Cassius Assyrius, causing most suitors to lose interest. Only the most bold men of the nobility dare try to approach her. The Eridani lion refuses to even acknowledge most of them. Though rumors say she does find company in the arms of the ladies and her fellow rangers from time to time. However, most believe this to be idle gossip, as Camden carries herself with dignity and grace. Many cannot imagine such tawdry affairs for such a beloved and well spoken lady.

Lastly Aritrea, the eldest, is a widower. Once married to her former classmate and Raven Knight Cress Andola, the tall, powerful, lioness has not been known to fancy anyone since his death. In her youth, she seemed obsessed with Adolyn Valenrow, the Crimson Raven. A pairing rejoiced by the realm. When she accepted an outlander's hand in marriage, most of the peerage was both baffled and outraged.

It however is still a widely shared rumor that not one, but all three of the Eridani lordlings not only adore the young Dalish Lord Adolyn, but each are enamored with him in their own way. Guy perhaps only physically, Camden more innocently, and Aritrea having the most complicated relationship, as she has declined his proposal several times after the death of her husband. Despite this all three have been seen both separately and together in his company. Each with eyes on stealing his heart. What they mean to do with it should they succeed is a mystery known only by the future.