Izem

Izem is a black male lion with green eyes and a timid nature, never attacking anyone or anything if lives aren't threatened. He was originally bred and owned by Mythology to be slain, but he was saved and taken over by Mythology's son, Magic, after a duel.

Some centuries post year 0, he lived as a performing lion with Magic in Romania. After another century, he moved with his owner to Italy, outside the Vatican City. They continued to perform through dance to feed themselves.

Eventually, a young Religion passed by with his brother, Theology, and took interest in Izem and Magic's performance techniques. Izem began taking a liking to the boy as he continued to visit them more and more. The lion started to recognise the two Vatican cardinals after decades of their occasional presence.

However, during the 16th century, Izem was told to hide by Magic and to wait for him to come back. Alas, he didn't, and the cub had to try surviving on his own. He slimmed down to a dangerous state before desperately trying to find a person he recognised. In the end, Izem picked up a familiar scent that lead him into to the Vatican City and to the St. Peter's Basilica. Theology stood at the opening and recognised the lion. He took him in out of a sudden sense of responsibility.

From there on, Izem lived within the Vatican City, well-fed and happy with his new owner of whom he was treated very kindly by. But of course, he hadn't forgotten about Magic. Nowadays, the two of his periodical owners share the ownership of Izem, but for him, they're both equally as much his owner.