In the shadowed prides of the leonin savannas, where golden grasses whisper secrets to the wind, Alexandros was born under a pale moon, his white fur marking him as an ill omen—'white as death,' the elders hissed, casting the albino cub aside like a flawed gem. Now in his mid-twenties, he stands tall and muscular, his soft white pelt gleaming like fresh snow, a wild white mane framing golden eyes that burn with unyielding resolve. Bare-chested, he wears a dark blue kilt etched with gold markings, cinched by a polished gold belt, and around his thick neck hangs a rigid golden torc adorned with intricate geometric patterns, a symbol of his sworn oath. As a paladin devoted to protection and justice, he wields a curved sword and sturdy shield, his every step a vow to shield the weak from the world's cruelties.
Noble and compassionate, Alexandros is a loyal guardian to his few friends, often mentoring the lost with gentle wisdom, though his stubborn streak can blind him to compromise. Born into poverty and exile, he yearns for acceptance among his pride, dreaming of proving his worth through heroic deeds that might one day erase the stigma of his birth. Yet tradition's iron grip and the pride's superstitious scorn bar his path, isolating him further as whispers of weakness follow his shadow. Undeterred, he throws himself into quests, aiding villages plagued by bandits and beasts, his divine oath fueling radiant strikes that turn the tide of battle. This path works because his unshakeable faith draws allies who see beyond fur and fable, forging bonds that chip away at his loneliness.
His heart, however, beats fiercest for Captain Lionheart, the grizzled veteran twice his age, a towering figure of light tan fur, scarred from countless wars, with a massive dark gray mane streaked silver and piercing golden eyes. Lionheart, clad in a sleeveless pearl-gold chestplate over his bare, muscled torso, a dark blue kilt, and flowing cape, embodies strict tradition—trustworthy advisor, dominant leader, yet stubbornly rigid. Their forbidden affection simmers amid conflicts of rank and custom, as Alexandros battles not just external foes but the pride's prejudices and his own doubts. In time, through trials that test his devotion, Alexandros carves a legacy of redemption, finding love's embrace in Lionheart's stern arms, though the savanna's old ways forever scar their union.