Rex [Lion King] A Roman term for 'king'.
An alpha male, the highest rank in a pride. Challenges for this position are always to the death.
Regina [Lion Queen] Latin for 'queen', and a feminine derivative of Rex.
The mate of the Rex, and highest rank of all the females in a pride.
Acerbus [Challenger] Latin for 'dark'.
Someone who challenges the right of the Rex/Regina to lead. They generally fight the Rex for dominance of the pride, and get to choose their Regina. It is also customary for invading Rex's to kill off the children of the previous Rex, though some Rexes do not follow this creed.
Credo [Second] Latin for 'trust'.
The Rex's second in command, and second in line for the throne.
Umbra [Guardian] Latin for 'shadow'.
Rex's personal guard, usually male. Highly skilled in defensive combat and/or strategy.
Vigilo [Guardian] Latin for 'watcher' or 'watch'.
Regina's personal guard, usually female. Highly skilled in defensive combat.
Iudex [Counselor] Latin for 'judge'.
One of three pride members charged with final say in decisions the Rex or Regina either can't or won't make on their own.
Iustitia [Counselor] Latin for 'justice'.
One of three pride members charged with final say in decisions the Rex or Regina either can't or won't make on their own.
Verum [Counselor] Latin for 'truth'.
One of three pride members charged with final say in decisions the Rex or Regina either can't or won't make on their own.