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Murky (Touspot)

## Murky

**Murky** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by touspot.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Murky: *"Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist", "(Of liquid) dark and dirty; not clear", "Not fully explained or understood, especially with concealed dishonesty or immorality."*
	+ Landslide: *"A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff."*
Fervent (OrphicIsBR41NDE4D)

## Fervent

**Fervent** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by orphic. Their design was made by CalicoPikachu.

## Summary

> *Fervent's existence takes place in an AU where Ablaze takes over the Golden Grove, under Edge's management, instead of Jasper. They're the cub of Ablaze and Vicious, as well as Vanish and Edge's eventual step-child. Their name was given in accordance with Golden Grove's traditions while still paying homage to their other parent. They had a happy cubhood, all things considered, and are surprisingly chipper.*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Fervent: *"Having or displaying a passionate intensity", "Hot, burning, or glowing."*
* In a cruel twist of fate, Fervent is most likely Merry's reincarnation.

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Fervent (@CalicoPikachu)Fervent and Fade's first meetingChibi of Fervent (@ShamaxWolf)
Snowflake (BrackenStorm268)

## Snowflake

Leery, Hopeful, Adamant, Quiet, Fierce, Stoic, Felicity, Aggravating, Troublesome, Joyous, and Daybreak (cousins)
Daffodil (nibling)
Bean (nephew)

**Snowflake** is a fan character of *I Hope So* owned by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Elegant's littermate and the first son of Merry and Clever. Formerly known as Charming, Snowflake is rather a flirt, but was willing to go the distance for his family. When he showed no interest in becoming King, he decided to leave with Elegant who wanted to explore beyond the Golden Grove. Now a Subject of the Thundering Mountains, he hopes to one day see his family again.*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Snowflake Obsidian: *"A natural volcanic glass containing the mineral Cristobalite in the form of white "snowflake" crystal patterns."*
	+ Snowflake: *"A flake of snow, especially a feathery ice crystal, typically displaying delicate sixfold symmetry."*
	+ Charming: *"(Of a person or manner) polite, friendly, and likable."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Snowflake (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Permafrost (OnTheLastNight)

## Permafrost

**Permafrost**, formerly known as **Thunderhead**, is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by OnTheLastNight.

## Summary

> *(TBA)*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Permafrost: *"A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions."*
	+ Thunderhead: *"A rounded, projecting head of a cumulus cloud, which portends a thunderstorm."*
Knave (Touspot)

## Knave

**Knave** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by touspot.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Knave: *"A dishonest or unscrupulous man."*
* Originally designed with touspot's eight-year-old cousin's assistance, so please be kind.

## Gallery

Reference artwork of KnaveConcept artwork of Knave featuring their original design and name
Hematite (BrackenStorm268)

## Hematite

**Hematite** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Diamond's littermate and rambunctious sister, Hema is a sentry alongside them and enjoys it. She enjoys picking fights with Diamond and listening to the other Subjects of their stories and also acts as a way to be Diamond's ears and eyes within the kingdom. When Diamond is King, Hema plans on remaining as a Sentry for the rest of her days.*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Hematite: *"A red, grey , or black mineral , found as massive beds and in veins and igneous rocks."*
	+ Hema: *"A trinket; a bauble."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Hematite (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Noble (SassySaber)

## Noble

**Noble** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *Noble is a strict father and leader, but has a definite soft side. He is good with cubs and often entertains them. However, he takes his responsibilities seriously and is very protective of his ride. He is honorable and gives every challenger a fair fight.*
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## Background

Noble was born into a large pride where all of it's members where bigger than the average lion, however him and his father were by far the largest. Noble was made King after his father died and he ruled his lands well. During one of the dry seasons, though, they suffered a drought drier than any the pride had seen in living memory. A fire sparked in the territory and quickly spread across the savannah. Noble did his best to save his pride, but the fire was too fierce and eventually spread in every direction. He tried getting through the flames but was unable to find an opening—the smoke choking his throat and burning his eyes—and was eventually forced to run.

After the flames finally died out, Noble searched frantically for his pride; he called their names and strained to catch even the slightest scent. He scoured for days on end but eventually had to accept they either succumbed to the flames or escaped far away. Heartbroken, Noble left what remained of his kingdom and went in search of a new place to call home. Having travelled for what felt like seasons, he was unable to find somewhere that welcomed him, and had been ready to accept his life as a prideless male when he came across the scent of a small coalition. He decided to try his luck one last time at joining a pride.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Noble: *"Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals."*
Glow (ShamaxWolf)

## Glow

**Glow** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by ShamaxWolf.

## Summary

> *After sustaining a leg injury, Glow was no longer able to help with hunting duties and became an elder as a result. She's the proud mother of Umbra and Shimmer, even if she's not particularly close to the latter. She's very kind-hearted and is the peacekeeper of the family since she hates conflict.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Glow: *"A steady radiance of light or heat."*
Narwhal (SassySaber)

## Narwhal

**Narwhal** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *(TBA)*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Narwhal: *"A small Arctic whale, the male of which has a long forward-pointing spirally twisted tusk developed from one of its teeth."*
* Narwal is blind in her right eye after scratching it on a fishing hook that an upwalker lost.

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Narwhal (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Shine (adgerelli)

## Shine

**Shine** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by adgerelli.

## Summary

> *More energy than they know what to do with; short and stocky, has heavy feet.*
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## Appearance

Shine is a short and stocky feline, covered in rosettes, with a small caramel mane. Their eyes are a vibrant blue with a pale lower lid that matches the markings on their muzzle, inner ear, underbelly, legs, and interior tail rings. Their upper lid is the lighter color of their rosettes while the freckles beneath each of their eyes are the other. The outside of their ears is a dark brown similar to their exterior tail rings.

## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Shine: *"(Of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light", "Direct (a flashlight or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark", "Be very talented or perform very well."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork for ShineConcept artwork for Shine (@IHopeSoComic)
## References

1. ↑ https://toyhou.se/14231407.shine#43965186
Desert (Sochy)

## Desert

**Desert** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by Sochy.

## Summary

> *Desert is an old, sweet lion and the current King of the Great Peninsula. He was born with dwarfism and experienced stunted growth during his cubhood, resulting in his shorter legs—his upper half remained unaffected, however. Breaking many traditions, his pride has no naming regulations and is incredibly welcoming towards Travellers, taking in anyone who seeks refuge and never asking about their pasts unless they want to share. Desert refused to take more than one mate and only ever had cubs with Terracotta. His kids—Regal, Noble, and Splendid—are his pride and joy.*
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## Background

After Desert's father, Confidence, took over the Great Peninsula, he was in a hurry to secure an heir. Desert's mother, Hasty, was the only lioness willing to accept him as her mate, hoping to protect her younger sisters and cousins from this strange new lion. Some months later, Desert was born but failed to meet Confidence's expectations; the cub was tiny and wouldn't stop crying, not to mention an extra undeveloped paw attached to his back. The King left the den without words and, in a desperate attempt to make her cub look any better to him, Hasty tore off the extra limb leaving Desert with a large scar.

Desert was the only cub born to the Great Peninsula for a long time. He grew up lonely, usually spending hours on his own, watching the waves on the beach, completely lost in his thoughts. It wasn't until he was a teenager that his sisters were born. He loved them from the moment he saw them and would often take over the role of cubsitter due to being a poor hunter.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Desert: *"A dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of DesertBrash (@orphic) and Desert having a talkHeadshots of Noble, Terracotta, and their three children: Regal, Noble, and SplendidConcept artwork of a newborn Desert
Terror (SassySaber)

## Relations

### Sibling(s):

Specter
Carnelian and Reckless (adoptive half-brothers/cousins)
Fragment, Deluge, Dusk and Twilight (half-sisters/cousins)
Dune (adoptive half-sister/cousin)

### Other:

Storm, Shadow and Night (aunts)
Annihilation and Destruction (cousins)

**Terror** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *(TBA)*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Terror: *"Extreme fear."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of TerrorTerror hunting (@SassySaber)
Gray (BrackenStorm268)

## Gray

**Gray** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Midnight's youngest heir and son and Shell's only cub, Gray can be described as quiet and very closed off, but hopes to one day being a Squire under his sibling, Blur, when they become a Knight. But for now, Gray is stuck as an Heir along with his half sister, Unique.*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Gray: *"Of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or lead", "without interest or character; dull and nondescript."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Gray (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Amethyst/Jubilant (SassySaber)

## Amethyst aka Jubilant

**Amethyst**, otherwise known as **Jubilant,** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *(TBA)*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Amethyst: *"A violet variety of quartz, crystalline quartz in colors ranging from pale lilac to deep reddish purple."*
	+ Jubilant: *"Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph."*
Scout (BrackenStorm268)

## Scout

**Scout** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Star's annoying little sibling by a couple of minutes. Despite having a rivalry with each other, Scout is a protective lion who supports their siblings and wishes to become a knight someday.*
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## Appearance

Scout is a light brown-gold lion with a dorsal stripe from the back of their shoulders to their tail-tip. They have three dark paws and one lighter paw along with a pale muzzle and underbelly. They have three light spots under both of their eyes and dark ears with dark brown, almost black ear rims. They have grayish blue eyes and a large dark brown tuft of mane on their head.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Scout: *"To search for someone or something in various places."*
Omen (BrackenStorm268)

## Omen

**Omen** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *A traveling lion whose name gives many lions shivers down their spines. Omen goes from pride to pride, delivering messages from their dreams which can be interpreted as either good or bad, but he does it to help prides from something happening that could change their lives. But outside of that, Omen is just a friendly lion with a big heart.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Omen: *"An event regarded as a portent of good or evil."*
Harmony (OnTheLastNight)

## Harmony

**Harmony** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by OnTheLastNight. She is Fugue’s eldest cub, and has been chosen to be the future Queen of South Ridge.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Harmony: *"The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions, having a pleasing effect."*
Patience (OnTheLastNight)

## Patience

**Patience** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by OnTheLastNight.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Patience: *"The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset."*

* If Patience was…
	+ …a Traveller, their name would be “Horizon."
	+ …in Golden Grove, their name would be “Tactful."
	+ …in Thundering Mountains, their name would be “Rose Quartz."
	+ …in Red Stone, their name would be “Amaryllis."
	+ …in Edge’s Kingdom, her name would be “Shine."
	+ …in Kingblessed Coast, their name would be “Bream” according to Beluga.
	+ …in Onyx Point, their name would be “Spring.”
	+ …in South Ridge, her name would be “Acapella.”
	+ …in Thistleberry Chasm, their name would be “Amethystine.”
Elegant (BrackenStorm268)

## Elegant

Leery, Hopeful, Adamant, Quiet, Fierce, Stoic, Felicity, Aggravating, Troublesome, Joyous, and Daybreak (cousins)
Daffodil (nibling)
Bean (nephew)

**Elegant** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Elegant is a young lioness who was born alongside her brother, Charming, as the two eldest of Clever and Merry. However, neither of them were interested in staying so Elegant leaves with her brother and then they split ways. Elegant later meets Sunny and Aurora and joins their band upon returning.*
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## Appearance

Upon her name suggests, Elegant is an elegant looking lioness who is a lightly golden-dun with a pale markings on her cheeks and a straight dorsal stripe from her forehead down to her back. She has creamy white markings on her paws, muzzle, and underbelly. Like her mother, she has golden eyes and light brown ear rims.

## Personality

Elegant was named for her elegant manner, being gentle and graceful, but when the life of a pride lion made her tired and bored, she and her littermate, Charming, decided to leave the grove to explore and find an easier life. Elegant was curious, excited, adventurous, and leaving the Golden Grove gave her that opportunity. Even though it was nerve-wracking and hard, she stayed positive and fought for her life every day.

Upon returning, she was broken when she met her half brother, Sunny, who shared the sad news of the sudden passing of both Merry and Clever which Elegant grew easily suspicious since she'd believe that cacklers wouldn't be strong enough to take down a fully grown king and the mysterious deaths of not only her parents, but her cousin, made that suspicion grow. When Careful joins their band, she helps care for Daybreak and her aunt, finding that she enjoys cub-sitting.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Elegant: *"Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner."*
Malevolent (BrackenStorm268)

## Malevolent

**Malevolent** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *A greedy lion with hopes of becoming king. Leading his own pride with his own rules, he doesn't care if he causes trouble. Even if it means raising his voice or claws at someone or getting into an argument with his sister, Dust Devil.*
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## Appearance

Malevolent is a light golden male with a curly red mane. He has brown spots on his shoulders and legs along with two spots under both of his eyes. Malevolent has white paws and light blue eyes.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Malevolent: *"Having or showing a wish to do evil to others."*
Jagged (BrackenStorm268)

## Jagged

**Jagged** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268. His design was made by CalicoPikachu.

## Summary

> *A clumsy and easygoing Sentry of the Thundering Mountains, Jagged is loud and rambunctious. He will try and make sure that his job is fun, not just for him but for everyone! He has a major crush on Beryl, but knows it will take time for her heart to heal. For now, he's just happy trying to keep her company when he's not busy.*
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## Appearance

Jagged is a light black lion with pale stripes across his back and face. His upper muzzle is a paler color along with his belly and paws. He has pale inner ears with no ear rims. His mane is a bluish gray that covers some of his face. His tail fluff and leg spots are a darker, close to black, color. Lastly, Jagged has magenta-pink eyes and a dark nose.

## Personality

Bubbly, happy, excited. Jagged is literally an excitable sentry who gets excited and shows a playful side. He likes to do what Diamond tries to reassure with that they want their subjects to relax and go about their lives. With that in mind, Jagged goes about his life with making his job as a sentry fun, but still serious. Cracking jokes, telling funny stories, but best of all. He does his best to help heal and win a broken heart - Beryl. When he met Beryl after she broke up with Jasper, Jagged was head over heels in love with her, but when hearing about her previous mate. He instead uses his usual tactics to hopefully help her from his jokes and stories or even just being someone to hear her worries.

Despite his bubbly and happy personality, Jagged also is anxious and nervous. He's clumsy and and accidentally can cause a couple of lions to be mad at him, but they understand that everyone makes mistakes and slip-ups. Whenever he goes to talk with Beryl, he tends to bring her different flowers to cheer her up and also just to show that he cares about her and also as a comfort to himself to work up the courage to be the first to approach instead of her. Jagged doesn't have an angry bone in his body unless someone messes with his friends.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Jagged: *"Having rough, sharp points protruding."*
* His favorite flowers to bring to Beryl are the Gerbera daisy and the African lily.
* In the future, he eventually becomes Jester sometime after when Diamond becomes King.

## Gallery

Reference Artwork of Jagged (@CalicoPikachu)
Solstice (BrackenStorm268)

## Solstice

**Solstice** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *The mother of Winter and Day, mate to Equinox, and King of Star Cliffs. Solstice is a strong and notable King who reigns with equality and peace. Despite her protectiveness towards her kingdom and her family, she's willing to trust her cubs and let them find their own paths.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Solstice: *"An event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Solstice (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Gentle (SassySaber)

## Gentle

**Gentle** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *Gentle is the son of Careful and Jasper. He was named after his softspoken and easygoing demeanor by his mother. Both his father and aunt will make snide comments about him and consider him weak. Jasper treats him especially badly because he's reminded of both Merry and Breccia whenever he looks into Gentle's eyes.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Gentle: *"Having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character", "Moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe."*
* Gentle has Barbary lion ancestry through her father, Jasper.
Bombastic (SassySaber)

## Bombastic

**Bombastic** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *While he can be self-important and pompous at times, Bombastic is overall a good King. His pride members are usually good at humbling him when need be, especially his queen. He'd be horrified by how the Golden Grove has changed in his absence and disgusted by Vicious' recent behavior.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Bombastic: *"High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated."*
Traveller's Perch (Touspot)

## Traveller's Perch

* Icon
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The **Traveller's Perch** is a fan-pride set in the world of *I Hope So* made by touspot. Lions in this pride are traditionally named things meaning -or relating to- darkness. The lions inhabit a flourishing grassland and mysterious black sand beach to the northwest of the North Cleansing Desert.

## Summary

> *A solitary yet friendly pride, many members of the Traveller's Perch have lived in the pride their entire life, though the pride is friendly to newcomers and any seeking refuge. Oddly, the lions of the pride have a great respect for The Traveller, many holding her to the same level as The Great King, and will often visit the black beach of their territory to ask for guidance, to give thanks when things go right, or to simply bask in the presence of their heroes at dawn and dusk.*
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## Territory

> *Members of the Traveller's Perch dwell among large rocks and caves surrounding their revered beach, blackened by the touch of The Traveller long ago. Beyond the beach lies a lush grassland, with the beginnings of the jungle at the fringes of the territory.*
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## Lore

### The Tale of Soul Beach

> *Long ago, The Great King challenged The Traveller to a race across the sky. She raced across the sky to pass them, and when the race was done, she stepped onto a beach to rest. Until she had regained her energy, souls had to come to The Traveller to be reborn, and so she painted the sands black to make it visible from afar. Even long after The Traveller had left, souls who found themselves lost traveled to the beach to be found when the Traveller passes each night.*
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## Gallery

Placement of Travellers Perch on (extended) canon map.Territory Map of Travellers Perch
## References

1. ↑ https://ihopesocomic.tumblr.com/post/684981257079242752/map-of-the-general-comic-area
Mangle (OnTheLastNight)

## Mangle

**Mangle** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by OnTheLastNight.

## Summary

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## Appearance

Mangle is a beige hyena with a paler shade on her underbelly and chest. She has a gray-black mane and spots, along with a stubby black and pale beige tail. She also has bright orange eyes, dark beige inner-ears, and a gray nose.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Mangle: *"To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing."*
Opal (BrackenStorm268)

## Opal

**Opal** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Graced with beauty and talent, Opal may be striking look at but it's often hard to tell what's on her mind... especially as a loyal friend to Malevolent.*
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## Appearance

Opal is a creamy white lioness with a lighter muzzle, underbelly and paws. She has dark ear rims and three stripes on her forehead and brow. Opal has light blue eyes and a dark brown-gray tail tuft.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Opal: *"A hydrated amorphous form of silica, precious stone."*
Gorge (SassySaber)

## Gorge

**Gorge** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber. His design was made by CalicoPikachu.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Gorge: *"A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it", "Eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Gorge (@CalicoPikachu)
Day (BrackenStorm268)

## Day

**Day** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Winter's turd of a littermate. Bitter and envious of his favored sister, Day was overjoyed when she left to become a Traveller; now having a clear chance of becoming King...at least, until his mom finds a queen and/or has more cubs.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Day: *"A period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next, corresponding to a rotation of the earth on its axis."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Day (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Tooth (Touspot)

## Tooth

**Tooth** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by touspot.

## Summary

> *Born to a pride on the borders of Edge's Kingdom, Fang and Tooth were immediately a cause for concern. Afraid that they may be taken for their light pelts and large stature, as soon as they could travel safely they were sent into the sands of the Cleansing Desert. There they found a traveller called Ginger, and the trio traveled until finding the Travellers Perch, where Ginger - now Umbra - took up the mantle of queen, and the brothers took positions as loyal knights.*
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## Appearance

Tooth is an incredibly pale gray lion with white speckles along his face, shoulders, and rear. He has long, prominent fangs, a shortened tail, and an exceptionally thick - and slightly curly- pale grey mane.

## Personality

Tooth is a mystery to many. Much like his brother, he rarely speaks, but to the point where only his family is sure that he can. He tends to keep himself in the shadows of his siblings and is very awkward outside of them. With enough patience he becomes just as sassy as his sister.

....And a bit of a gossip.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Tooth: *"A projection resembling or suggesting the tooth of an animal in shape, arrangement, or action."*
Crescent (BrackenStorm268)

## Crescent

**Crescent** is a fan character of *I Hope So* owned by BrackenStorm268. His design was made by CalicoPikachu.

## Summary

> *A blind, young Traveller who was abandoned by his pride at being seen as a bad omen for his blindness. However, he was spared and raised by an unnamed lioness before eventually going off on his own with his own companion, Vesper, who assists and travels with him.*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Crescent: *"The curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon."*
* His design is based off a fusion of Careful and Edge with a mix of Jasper and Edge's mane styles.

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Crescent (@CalicoPikachu)Fullbody of Crescent (@venomoix)Fullbody of Crescent (@VinnyFlyingShiba)
Shine (BrackenStorm268)

## Shine

**Shine** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Dazzle and Edge's youngest cub and Luster's little sister by a few minutes. Shine is more the quiet type of cub versus her brother's outgoing and daring personality. Shine likes to listen to stories, sleep in the sun, and hopes to live up to her father's legacy.*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Shine: *"(Of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light", "Direct (a flashlight or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark", "Be very talented or perform very well."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of ShineShine and her brother Luster embracing as adults (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Slash/Fellow (OnTheLastNight)

## Slash aka Fellow

**Slash**, also known as **Fellow**, is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by OnTheLastNight.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Slash: *"To cut (something) with a violent sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword."*
	+ Fellow: *"A thing of the same kind as or otherwise associated with another."*
Dragonfly (TooManyHybridOCs)

## Dragonfly

**Dragonfly** is a fan character of *I Hope So* owned by TooManyHybridOCs. She is the daughter of Cicada, formerly known as Reflect, and Adelgid. She currently resides in the Buzzing Jungle.

## Summery

> *One of the younger adolescents of the Buzzing Jungle alongside her brother, Weevil, and one of King Adelgid's favorite cubs. She often prefers to hunt by herself, much to the chagrin of her mother, who believes that proper lionesses should only hunt in traditional groups.*
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## Appearance

Dragonfly has pale orange fur, a combination of Adelgid's dusty orange-brown and Cicada's off-white cream color. Her underbelly, muzzle, the area around her eyes are pure white. The tops and insides of her ears are also white while the rims are a pale scarlet. She has a brownish-black nose and deep blue-green eyes.

## Personality

Dragonfly is generally quite upbeat and often tries to lighten the mood when things get rough. She does have a tendency to be headstrong, however, and feels embarrassed about receiving help from others. This is especially prevalent in her hunting tactics, as she often goes on solo hunts, even if that means occasionally sneaking away from the den without permission. She is not a fan of den duty and would rather be in the open expanse of the jungle.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Dragonfly: *"A fast-flying long-bodied predatory insect with two pairs of large transparent wings which are spread out sideways at rest."*
* If Dragonfly was....
	+ ...in Golden Grove, her name would be "Headstrong."
	+ ...in Thundering Mountains, her name would be "Feldspar."
	+ ...in Red Stone, her name would be "Firebush."
	+ ...in Kingblessed Coast, her name would be “River”.
	+ ...a Traveller, her name would be "Dawn."

## Gallery

Concept artwork of DragonflyDragonfly Reference
Truth (BrackenStorm268)

## Truth

**Truth** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *King of the Moonlit Grove. Originally a Traveller, Truth never thought he'd become a king until he was taken in by the previous King, Climb. Truth reigns alongside his queen, Stalk, and is loving to his consorts and heirs.*
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## Appearance

Truth is a golden brown lion with a wavy brown mane. He has heterochromia - one blue eye and one amber eye. He has a darker star on his forehead and lighter dots on both sides of his face. Truth has a double-dorsal stripe, darker on the top and a lighter tone below. He has a light muzzle, underbelly and hind paws with his front paws being darker and dark brown ear rims

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Truth: *"The quality or state of being true."*
Nimbus (ShamaxWolf)

## Nimbus

**Nimbus** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by ShamaxWolf.

## Summary

> *Traumatized at a young age after witnessing what Devious did to his mother after she tried standing up to him, Nimbus was a rather withdrawn cub. He was constantly being pushed by Devious to be his heir and help him take over the Shadowed Cliffs pride. However, when he was forced to face-off with his sister in a fight to the death, he found himself unable to do it. He refused which gave Stratus the opening she needed to take his life.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Nimbus: *"A luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a supernatural being or a saint."*
Scratch (BrackenStorm268)

## Scratch

**Scratch** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *Much like his brother, Growl, Scratch is a rambunctious cub. Though he, comparatively, is more on the quiet side and prefers lazing about all day. If he's not dozing, he's usually playing with Digger and Growl in the grove.*
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## Appearance

Scratch is a small light golden cub with fewer spots than his littermate, Growl. He has lighter markings on his underbelly, bottom lip, front paws, and a snip under his nose. He has his father's dual-colored dorsal stripe and amber eyes. Both of his ears are a dark brown.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Scratch: *"Score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object"*, *"A mark or wound made by scratching."*
Starlit Stretch (OrphicIsBR41NDE4D)

## Starlit Stretch

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The **Starlit Stretch** is a fan-pride set in the world of *I Hope So* made by orphic. It is one of the many prides that ended up under Edge's control. Lions in this pride are traditionally named after things that protect them from the sun. It's located in the southeastern portion of the Cleansing Desert. Within it's territory, amidst it's members, is where Simoom and Brash first met.

## Summary

> *Settled in the yawning expanse of open plains on the southeastern edge of the Cleansing Desert, those who live on the Starlit Stretch are known for their resilience and adaptability due to the unforgiving lack of crown cover and sweltering heat.*
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## References

1. ↑ https://ihopesocomic.tumblr.com/post/684981257079242752/map-of-the-general-comic-area
Radiance (BrackenStorm268)

## Radiance

Leery, Hopeful, Adamant, Quiet, Fierce, Stoic, Felicity, Aggravating, Troublesome, Joyous, and Daybreak (cousins)
Daffodil (nibling)
Bean (nephew)

**Radiance** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Radiance: *"Light or heat as emitted or reflected by something", "Great happiness, apparent in someone's expression or bearing", "A glowing quality of the skin, especially as indicative of good health or youth."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Radiance (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
Wave (BrackenStorm268)

## Wave

**Wave** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *The middle cub within the three litters, Wave struggles between loving her siblings and being jealous of them. She hopes to find a way to be just as important as her fellow heirs.*
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## Appearance

Wave is a pale lioness with a light stripe on her nose and a dark muzzle. She has a light chest, underbelly and paws while having dark stocking markings on all four of her legs. Just like her dad, she too has heterochromia—one blue eye and one green eye. Wave has dark ear rims and tail tuft.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Wave: *"A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore."*
Confident (SassySaber)

## Confident

**Confident** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *Confident is a headstrong, independent lioness who isn't afraid of a challenge. Of her siblings, she's the main instigator when it comes to mischief. That being said, she's a fierce guardian of her family and isn't afraid to get her paws dirty in order to protect them. Woe to those that dare harm her siblings because this lioness holds a grudge. While it was her idea to become Travellers, she's well aware that without Optimistic and Cautious at her side she wouldn't be doing nearly as well as she is currently.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Confident: *"Feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Confident (Base by @CalicoPikachu)
## References

1. ↑ https://toyhou.se/21878747.confident
Durian (ShamaxWolf)

## Durian

**Durian** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by ShamaxWolf.

## Summary

> *Durian is often reckless, especially when his boyfriend might be in danger, and gets hurt a lot as a result. He has plenty of scars to show for it.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Durian: *"A spiny oval tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp that's highly valued for it's flavour despite its fetid smell."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of DurianDurian and Cirrus nuzzling
Glisten (ShamaxWolf)

## Glisten

**Glisten** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by ShamaxWolf.

## Summary

> *Glisten is the devoted wife of Arch and Queen of the Shadowed Cliffs. As a ruler, she's dedicated and generous. Family is tantamount to her and she's always ready to help them, especially her heirs. She makes sure to spend a lot of time with her sisters, Glow and Eclipse, as well. She's very fond of her niece, Darkness, who she views as another daughter.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Glisten: *"A sparkling light reflected from something wet."*
Cicada (TooManyHybridOCs)

## Cicada

**Cicada**, formerly known as Reflect, is a fan character of *I Hope So* owned by TooManyHybridOCs. She is the sister of King Edge and the mother of Obscure, Dragonfly, and Weevil. She is currently living in the Buzzing Jungle as one of King Adelgid's consorts.

## Summary

> *The little-known-about younger sister of King Edge. After falling in love with a handsome male Traveller, she learned more about the world beyond the Oasis...and the damage her brother was doing to other kingdoms. She left not long after the birth of her first daughter.*
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## Appearance

Cicada has off-white cream-colored fur with pure white on her underbelly, around her eyes, on her muzzle and on the insides of her ears. She has brown eyes, similar to her niece Bright's, and light pink nose. She has a pair of dark brownish black spots under her left eye.

## Personality

Cicada tends to be a no-nonsense kind of mother, and is very firm in the values she wishes to instill in her children. After not being around to raise her first cub, she tries her hardest to "make up for it" by being strict on her son and second daughter. She is very traditional when it comes to what a proper lioness should be like, something she often tries to impress on Dragonfly. Despite her strictness, she truly loves her cubs and wants the best for them. She is much happier living in the Buzzing Jungle than with Edge's Kingdom, despite it's strangeness to her.

## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Cicada: "A*ny large homopterous insect of the family Cicadidae, the male of which produces a shrill sound by means of vibrating membranes on the underside of the abdomen."*
	+ Reflect: *"(Of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it", "Think deeply or carefully about,"*
* If Cicada was...
	+ ,,,in Golden Grove, she would be called "Steadfast."
	+ ...in Thundering Mountains, she would be called "Celestine."
	+ ...in Red Stone, she would be called "Jasmine."
	+ ...a Traveller, she would be called "Quicksand."
Burgundy (ShamaxWolf)

## Burgundy

**Burgundy**, formerly known as **Axinite**, is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by ShamaxWolf.

## Summary

> *Once named Axinite, Burgundy changed his name to fit Lush Hollow's customs after taking it over. He is the proud father of many cubs but is closest to his daughter Dawn. She was named Mangled by Burgundy's Queen; however, he refused to call his cub by such a cruel name. Burgundy does his best to protect and provide for Dawn, seeing as his Queen and Consorts view her as a bad omen, teaching her everything he needs to know to survive. He wishes for his daughter to someday leave the pride and start a new, happier life with someone who doesn't view her as a curse.*
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## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Burgundy: *"A dark reddish-brown inspired by the color of wine."*
	+ Axinite: *"Axinite is a brown to violet-brown, or reddish-brown bladed group of minerals composed of calcium aluminium boro-silicate."*
Monsoon (SassySaber)

## Monsoon

**Monsoon** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by SassySaber.

## Summary

> *(TBA)*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Monsoon: *"A seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon), or from the northeast between October and April (the dry monsoon)."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Monsoon (Base by @Machati)
Darkness the First (ShamaxWolf)

## Darkness (the First)

**Darkness** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by ShamaxWolf. He was King of the Shadowed Cliffs before Arch.

## Summary

> *Darkness the First was the founder of the Shadowed Cliffs pride alongside his Queen, Crescent. He was named Darkness due to the dark patch surrounding his eye. He was a good ruler but known for his temper; he'd never take his frustrations out on his family, though. He saw his Queen as equal to him and always took care of his pride-mates. When Glisten began courting Arch, Darkness would habitually chase him out of the territory. However, as Darkness got to know Arch better, he knew the pride would flourish under the rulership of Glisten and Arch. On his deathbed, he left the pride to both of them.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Darkness: *"The partial or total absence of light."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Darkness the FirstDarkness the First headshot
## References

1. ↑ https://toyhou.se/18419164.darkness-1st-
Inferno (SassySaber)

## Inferno

**Inferno** is a fan character of *I Hope So* owned by SassySaber. His design was made by CalicoPikachu.

## Summary

> *Inferno is a massive lion with an even larger temper. Inferno was originally a Traveller who had dreams of ruling a large kingdom. He wanted to rule with his brother, Jasper the First, who at the time was called Firestorm. But, Jasper fell in love with another Traveller and left Inferno to be with her. Feeling betrayed, Inferno pursued his goal on his own. He quickly realized that his size gave him an upper hand in fights and used that to his advantage. Before long, he had secured territory for himself.*
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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Inferno: *"A large fire that is dangerously out of control."*

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Inferno (@CalicoPikachu)Fullbody of Inferno backlit by the sun (@SabertoothTigress)Fullbody of Inferno (@venomoix)Headshot of Inferno (@Sochy)
Halo (TooManyHybridOCs)

## Halo

**Halo** is a fan character of *I Hope So* owned by TooManyHybridOCs. He exists in an alternate universe where Adamant is successfully introduced into Edge's pride, changes her name to Sharp, and becomes Fade's Queen. He resides at the Oasis in Edge's Kingdom.

## Summary

> *In an alternate universe where Adamant is partnered with Edge's son, Fade, Halo is born of their pairing. He expected to be King of Edge's Empire after Fade. He is not really a fan of the idea, however.*
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## Appearance

Halo has an off-white pelt like his father, Fade, however, it is slightly more vibrant and has an orange tint to it. He has white accents on his muzzle, the insides of his ears, and his lower eyelids. Meanwhile, the color of his upper eyelids, ear rims, tail tip, and mane comes from his mother, Sharp, and is the same shade of brown as her pelt. He also has a noticeable tuft atop his head that is similar in shape to his mother's. He has rich orange eyes from both of his parents.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Halo: *"A circle of white or colored light around the sun, moon, or other luminous body caused by refraction through ice crystals in the atmosphere"*
* He was originally going to have dark brown on his ear rims, tail tip, and the bottom half of his mane, but this was changed to keep him from looking too much like Brash, another *I Hope So* fan character created by orphic.
* Halo has barbary lion ancestry through his maternal grandfather, Jasper.

## Gallery

Reference artwork of HaloHeadshot of Halo
Cackle (BrackenStorm268)

## Cackle

**Cackle** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by BrackenStorm268.

## Summary

> *The youngest of former King Climb's daughters. Cackle is named for her laugh and she doesn't hesitate to put it to good use... even if it used to get her into trouble as a cub.*
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## Appearance

Cackle is a light brown lioness with a full brown back and head. On the back of her neck is a small dark brown diamond-like marking along with her ears being the same color and blackish brown ear rims. She has light brown muzzle, underbelly and paws. Under her eyes are three dark spots. Her eyes are a fair blue and her tail tuft a dark brown.

## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Cackle: *"A harsh, raucous sound when laughing/harsh laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose."*
Spirited (Jordanakabookie)

## Spirited

**Spirited,** also known as **Spirit** by those she's close to, is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by Jordanakabookie. She is the daughter of Merry and Clever, the older sister of Bold and Cheerful, and currently a Traveller.

## Summary

> *Spirited is a single cub born to Clever and Merry before Jasper's reign. Soon after reaching adulthood, she chose to travel outside the Golden Grove, wishing to explore and learn about the land around her childhood home.*
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## Appearance

Spirited is a lighter tan, maned lioness with brown eyelids and cream undertones along the bottom of her eyes, her chest, stomach, and front paws. She has brown ear tufts, mane, and a darker brown stripe along her back and darker brown tail tip. She is recognizable by her rich amber eyes and an arched marking on her throat, similar to one of her grandmother.

## Personality

Spirited is aptly named, for she, even at a young age, was full of energy and excitement. She wasn't afraid of anything, leading her into.. not so great situations at times, but rarely did she learn her lesson from these situations. Adventurous, she'd regularly try to sneak from the safety of the Golden Grove, to the extreme chagrin of her parents and aunt, Careful. She loves deeply, and with a passion unparalleled to many. Before her parents deaths and Jasper's reign, she would travel back to the Golden Grove to visit, just as passionate and determined as when she was a cub.

## Trivia

* Name meanings:
	+ Spirited: *"Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination."*
	+ Spirit: *"The quality of courage, energy, and determination or assertiveness."*
* Spirited is very affectionate, and shows it in physical touch.
* Spirited was there for Clever in her final moments, giving her the chance to say goodbye to her mom.
* Spirited's relationship with Vicious was virtually non-existent even from a young age, and Spirit would often annoy Vicious purposely.
* She is known for her strength, and it is her greatest tool while hunting.
* Spirited would venture out of the grove often, though she was caught time after time by either Merry, Clever, or Careful. She, to this day, teases that she gave Careful a couple wrinkles with how much anxiety she caused her aunt.
* She is just a bit taller than Clever was by the time of her death.

## Gallery

Reference artwork of Spirited (Base by @Machati)Spirited surveying the savannah (@doggies\_and\_doodles)Spirited comforting Scorch (@Madgurl97) as they mourn their respective parents (@Madgurl97)Fullbody of Spirited crying and a halfbody of her walkingSpirited travelling the savannah at night (@Lycant26)Spirited being nuzzled by her mother Clever (@CalicoPikachu)Spirited lying down without Clever present (@CalicoPikachu)Spirited yawning (@VinnyFlyingShiba)Headshot of Spirited (@Storybooksculpts)Spirited (@Jordanakabookie) being antagonized by a young Brash (@orphic)Chibi of Spirited (@Breeze19)
Determined (OnTheLastNight)

## Determined

### Other:

Exuberant, Candid, Zestful, Hopeful, Adamant, Quiet, Aggravating, Joyous, and Troublesome (cousins)
Careful, Vicious, and Ruthless (aunts)
Cierzo, Katabatic, and Sunburst (uncles)
Watchful and Wild (grandparents)

**Determined** is a fan character of *I Hope So* made by OnTheLastNight.

## Summary

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## Trivia

* Name meaning:
	+ Determined: *"Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it."*