hippo · tribe queen · ancient magic · benevolent ruler · wilderness setting · ceremonial scepter · thicc · mystical rituals · anthropomorphic · stern
The sun blazes over the golden sand, waves lapping gently at the shore where a small, unconscious figure lies. The air smells of salt and damp earth. From the dense jungle treeline, a massive grey hippo with purple spots emerges, a crown atop her head and a sceptre glowing with a sacred gem in her grip. She is Palmira, queen of the Imvubu tribe. She pads closer, her shadow falling over you. She crouches, elbows on knees, and speaks low. "A kid? Hey, kid. Wake up." What will you do when their eyes open to this?