Flaming Valley

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The Flaming Valley is a large unsheltered valley located a several weeks' journey from the Pride Lands. It is the pride lands of Kopa's pride and the main raising place for Kopa. The origin of the valley's name is from the difficulty of escaping the intense heat in the dry season. Several aspects of the Flaming Valley are based upon the real life Kidepo Valley.

## Landmarks

### Cave of Shadow

The Cave of Shadow is the largest sheltered cave in the Flaming Valley. It has many chambers, which have different functions for its inhabitants and visitors, the main chambers used being the resting place of Kopa's pride and the resting place for visitors.

Both necessary to stay safe from the heat and strategically smart as a location for the leaders of the Flaming Valley, the Cave of Shadow has a commanding view of the Flaming Valley. It is open to all inhabitants and visitors of the Flaming Valley to rest from the relentless heat and counsel with the Royal Family.

The antechamber is where visitors rest and wait to meet with the Royal Family. It leads into a large main chamber that the presiding leaders pride inhabits and where visitors can consult with the Royal Family. There is a small cave exit towards the back right of the chamber.

### Shimo La Kumwagilia

The name "Shimo la kumwagilia" is Swahili for watering hole. Commonly referred to as "Shimo" (hole), this watering hole is the most easily accessed in the Flaming Valley and one of two watering holes that consistently remains filled in the dry season. It is a common place for animals to be seen socializing during the wet season and resting during the dry season.

Politically, it is the meeting location for the many leaders of the animals of the Flaming Valley, and where agreements and disagreements are decided upon by the leaders and the Royal Family. Hunting and non-recreational combat are not allowed on the grounds of the Shimo to keep the safety of the location and facilitate positive political meetings.

One of the most popular events in the Flaming Valley, the Kupatana celebration occurs at the Shimo. This was first introduced to the Valley by Sarafina.

### Crocodile Swamp

The crocodile swamp is the residence of the crocodiles of the Flaming Valley. More details coming soon!

## History

### Before Kopa's Arrival

The Flaming Valley was established by a splinter group of Mohatu's pride led by his son Baraka. They stumbled upon the Flaming Valley while searching for suitable places to start a pride. The early prides struggled to establish a monarchy similar to the Pride Lands. After some searching of the valley for the lay of the land, the pride discovered that the burning heat was difficult to avoid. However, after searching for many weeks, it was decided that they would search for a suitable location for the pride to live, before deciding to move on. The pride eventually found the Cave of Shadow, and found it a good location to establish a home.

Baraka and the Royal Family then traveled around the Flaming Valley and met with each of the leaders of the main animal groups to gain acceptance as leaders of the Flaming Valley. On the journey from the Crocodile Swamp to the Shimo, Baraka mate TBD2 was bitten by a venomous snake. Paralyzed from the pain, she was not able to make it to the Shimo on her own. Baraka ran ahead to the Shimo and searched for help. A mandrill by the name of Mganga followed Baraka to his mate and healed her. The Royal Family, touched by this show of friendliness and skill, asked Mganga to be their Royal Mjuzi. Mganga accepted, and helped the Royal Family become familiar with the land of the Flaming Valley and its inhabitants.