Atia, Aiyana and Yoa had been inseparable since their first meeting—a joint punishment for causing trouble individually. Though they were aware of each other, each of them had been marked as more antisocial than others in the Oncari tribe. It wasn't uncommon for jaguar shifters to enjoy their own company more, but this trio found each other's company not as bothersome as others.
Even Atia, who was well known for his playful behaviour, even as a cub, socialising, he was still picky, and disliked the other cubs and adults who chose their friends and companions based on power and hierarchy within the Oncari.
Usually, the Elders punished children separately, but Solkara, the Sun Weaver, Goddess of sun, fate and guidance, must have woven her threads to place each of them on the same path.
Yoa had been caught already following trials beyond their village, trailing a wild boar with nothing but a carved stick and the courage of a jaguar cub ready to prove his worth.
