August Event (Droughts and Fires)

This event is highly focused on exploring.
The explore encounters exclusive to this month can be found in all biomes.
Your lion's karma and level, as well as the biome you explore in, do not matter for this event.

In August, the community is working to unlock two separate bars, which reveal two different areas on the site.
The more humans we kill in Explore, the faster the exclusive August studs are unlocked.
The more Dry Bones we collect in Explore, the faster we will unlock The Peddler.

There are also two separate shops that will unlock depending on how many Evil or Good actions you do in Explore: The Destroyers (Evil) and The Preservers (Good). These shops are unlocked by your actions only.

The Destroyers is unlocked by earning a total of 300 Evil Points, while The Preservers is unlocked by earning a total of 300 Good Points. You can only have one shop open at one time, but it is possible to open both shops multiple times on one account. If you go below the threshold for either shop, your access will be restricted until you reach 300 Evil or Good Points again, respectively.

This month's currencies are Carrion Beetles and Dry Bones.
Carrion Beetles and Dry Bones can both be gained in Explore. Some encounters will award more Carrion Beetles than Dry Bones, and vice versa. You can also earn Carrion Beetles and Dry Bones by playing Fire Escape.

For the entire month of August, there will only be a dry season *. You will not see any rain or any hint of wet season until August ends.

* If you are on the Journey to Vredefort Crater quest and you need to access the Flood Pit, it will be manually opened from 12am Lioden time to 11:59pm Lioden time on August 14th and August 28th.

The August event launches on August 1st at 12am Lioden time and will end on August 31st at 11:59pm Lioden time. All unused event currency will be stored on your account until the next year.

Thirst-Quenching Items

August's event unlocks a temporary Thirst bar, which displays with your lion's energy, hunger, experience, and impression. Thirst only affects your pride leader, not your pride members.
Your lion's Thirst will drop at a rate of 5% every 30 minutes. It can also randomly drop from certain event encounters. Luckily, you can raise it through certain event encounters, as well as consume water items that are dropped year-round.

African Cucumber

-5% Thirst

Aloe Leaf

-5% Thirst

Stripped Cacti

-15% Thirst

Water Root

This is a root with some water in it! Humans use it to store it for later and bury it! Might as well drink it.

-100% Thirst

Your lion will not die if they reach 100% Thirst. Reaching 100% Thirst just means that you will be unable to fight NPCs in Explore. If you attempt to fight an NPC in Explore while at 100% Thirst, you will receive the following error message.

You pounce at your enemy, but find that it's not enough. You're thirsty.. so thirsty. You collapse on the ground, your prey escaping as you gasp for breath. Better find some water soon!

If you manage to increase your lion's Thirst by even 1%, you'll be able to fight again.

Failed Hunts

August is a scorching month, and your lionesses really feel its effects. Prey is also more difficult to come across due to the lack of available water. The herds are smart—they're migrating to find water elsewhere!

Because of this, your lionesses have a higher chance of failing to bring back anything whilst hunting.

Hunt Results. Your lionesses brought back: Nothing. Perhaps the heat has gotten to your females?

Fire Escape

Fire Escape is an endless runner-type minigame that is exclusively available during August's event. Within Fire Escape, you play a male lion that is desperately trying to, well, escape the fire that is burning his entire home to the ground. There are obstacles that you need to avoid, Carrion Beetles to collect, and as you earn points and progress through the game, the lion runs faster and faster!

You can submit your score once per day to earn up to a maximum of 200 Carrion Beetles and 100 Dry Bones per day—if you play Fire Escape each day and hit the maximum score every time, that's roughly an additional 6,000 Carrion Beetles and 3,000 Dry Bones for you to spend! Score sending for Fire Escape resets at midnight (12am) Lioden time, not at rollover (2:05am).

To find out more information on Fire Escape, check out the Fire Escape section of the Event Games page!

Hover over the icons in the upper right corner to see whether an encounter is available during daytime, nighttime, wet season, or dry season. If on mobile, you can tap the icons for the same effect.

A frightened impala is darting into rocks and trees, much too panicked to think straight! You spot burnt and singed marks on its legs. The poor thing must have escaped from a fire.

Action	Result	Reward
Pounce	You take advantage of the dazed animal, easily taking it down!	-2 to -3 Karma +1 Dry Bone +1 Evil Point +1 Impala Carcass
Console	You block the animal's path and huff at it, stopping it in its tracks. It freezes in shock, and you take this moment to slowly explain that everything is okay, and you will lead it to a big, nearby herd. Thankfully, it worked! A true king of beasts cares for the proper order of things.	+2 Karma +3 Carrion Beetles +1 Good Point

A lonely African Wild Ass Foal is having a hard time leaving its mom's body.

Action	Result	Reward
Scavenge	You ignore the foal and massacre its mom's body for the stuff you need.	+2 Dry Bones +5 Carrion Beetles +2 Evil Points
Growl	You kill the donkey first, and then gather all that's left from the bigger carcass.	+1 Dry Bone +4 Carrion Beetles +2 Evil Points +1 Donkey Foal Carcass
Roar	You scare the foal away, and try to salvage what you can from the carcass.	+1 Dry Bone +6 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points

A mysterious stranger approaches you, whispering about great riches awaiting those who wander on adventures with him. Unfortunately, you have pride obligations, so you have to reject his offer. He smiles upon you and gives you a consolation gift from his great loot.

Action	Result	Reward
Take the Gift	You got 20 Dry Bones!	+20 Dry Bones (Moderate Chance)
	You got a UAV - Search and Rescue!	+1 UAV - Search and Rescue (Low Chance)
	You got 40 Dry Bones!	+40 Dry Bones (Very Low Chance)
	You got 50 Dry Bones!	+50 Dry Bones (Very Low Chance)
	You got a Human Liver!	+1 Human Liver (Very Low Chance)
	You got a Solaris!	+1 Solaris (Extremely Low Chance)
	You got a ???!	+1 ??? (Extremely Low Chance)

A pack of humans is gathering some junk for their dens.

Action	Result	Reward
YUM	You jump at them - time to gather some food for your pride!	-4 to -5 Karma +4 Carrion Beetles +4 Evil Points +4 Humans Killed +2 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk
Crawl	You crawl with quiet roars, showing your non-aggressiveness. They share some loot with you, respecting animal forces that respect them as well.	+4 to 5 Karma +2 Dry Bones +4 Carrion Beetles +4 Good Points +1 Food Bundle

A patrolling human party is scouting for water sources. Do they want to steal the water or help securing it?

Action	Result	Reward
Follow	You follow the humans silently, and they lead you to a source of water. Being the king of beasts as you are, you decide to drink right away, not minding the humans taking pictures of you.	+1 to 2 Karma -20% Thirst +2 Good Points
Charge	You attack the humans, led by your stomach. The battle has left you weary, but you're victorious!	-5 to -6 Karma -5% Energy +5 Evil Points +3 Humans Killed +1 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk

A thirsty zebra is trying to catch a scent of water.

Action	Result	Reward
Ambush	You crouch down, shake your butt a little, jump and catch the weak animal in your claws!	+3 Evil Points +1 Zebra Carcass
Grunt	You approach it kindly, showing path to the nearest waterhole.	+3 Good Points

A weird fishy smell emanates from the ground. You dig a bit and unearth an unusual cocoon. As soon as you crack it open, it uncoils into a live mudfish! They must burrow underground, waiting for the next wet season.

+1 Mudfish
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

Humans are burning their waste! Why here?! The fire is spreading to the grassland!

Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Flaming Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

Humans are trying to block path of the fires!

Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with Drought Humans.	-2 Karma, +1 to 2 Carrion Beetles, and +2 Evil Points if the battle is won.

In the scorching heat a Golden Jackal wanders among the dust, visibly exhausted.

Action	Result	Reward
Growl	You let out a warning growl. This little brat had better not drink any water from your territory!	+2 Evil Points
Approach	You approach it kindly, showing path to the nearest waterhole.	+2 Good Points

It looks like some humans are burning down a forest to make space for farmlands.

Action	Result	Reward
Observe	You sit down and observe them from a distance as the flames swallow the woodland you enjoyed using for shade. Before you walk away, you let out a roar of despair, which echoes off in the distance. At least you managed to find some cattle bones at the edge of the burning lands.	+4 Dry Bones +1% Impression

It's fresh enough to try and eat, something must have scared away the killer.

+1 Dry Bone +4 Carrion Beetles -10% Hunger
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

Looks like this crocodile didn’t make it after the nearby river dried out. You carefully check how decayed it is.

+3 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles	+1 Carrion Beetle +1 Crocodile Carcass
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons. You will get one of two outcomes.

Lured by the sound of water, you travel down a slope to find a river. Eventually you find it, but... It's so polluted that you just cannot find a clear spot to drink from. You walk along the shore, getting frustrated as never-ending lines of trash litter the banks, essentially sentencing all animals to death. It's better to go somewhere else.

+5% Energy
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

Separated from the herd in this heat, this wildebeest is doomed. Or is it?

Action	Result	Reward
Yes	Yes. Yes it is.	+1 Evil Point +1 Wildebeest Carcass
No	Of course not. You need the herds to breed to ensure survival of your cubs! You roar at the antelope, leading it for some time into direction you saw the herd last.	+1 Good Point

Something smells good. You move closer to the burned carcass, investigating its condition. It's certainly not a scent and taste you're used to for meat. It's so... crispy and sweet! The bits where fat and skin shielded some chunks of meat from the fire are delicious! You could take some of this home, but you are only able to carry so much.

Action	Result	Reward
Meat	You take a few nibbles for yourself before tearing off a chunk or two.	+2 Large Meat Chunk
Bones	You take a few nibbles before pulling out some bones, hardened by the fire.	+4 Dry Bones

Stampede! You run with other animals, but get trampled.

-10% Energy
You got a [D] Great Fires Background.
+1 [D] Great Fires Background
You run away, scared of the raging inferno.
N/A
You try to cross the wall of fire and succeed!
+5% Impression
You try to cross the wall of fire, but get burned!
+20% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons. The reward you receive is randomised.

The scent of this carcass tingled your nose from quite a distance. It’s completely devoured by carrion eaters, but you salvage some remains.

+5 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

There are some scattered bones around, probably a victim of hyenas.

+5 Dry Bones
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

There is no food, the herds have moved on. It's over. There is nothing left!

+1 Dry Bone
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

There’s a very muddy, trampled waterhole. You try and sip some of the yucky water.

-10% to 20% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

This leopard is trying to feed on his preserved prey that fell from a dried up tree.

Action	Result	Reward
Chase Away	You roar at the leopard to chase it away. The food is scarce and this belongs to you now.	+2 Carrion Beetles +3 Evil Points +3 Small Meat Chunk
Be Patient	You decide to walk away for some time and come back later to pick up the scraps.	+3 Dry Bones +3 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points

This waterhole is fed by a tiny stream, keeping the water fresh enough to attract many animals.

Action	Result	Reward
Drink	You quench your thirst.	-10% Thirst +3 Small Meat Chunk
Agitate Animals	Initiates a battle with one of the following random NPCs: Boerboel Pack Caracal Cheetah Hyena Leopard Lion Rhodesian Ridgeback Pack Serval Striped Hyena Wildebeest Bull	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

This zebra is barely breathing, waiting for death in the heat.

Action	Result	Reward
Kill it	You got a Zebra Carcass.	+1 Good Point +1 Zebra Carcass
Wait	You sit down and wait till the animal dies, but a pack of hyenas arrive and steal the zebra!	N/A
Wait	You sit down while the zebra dies, trying to fight heat yourself. You move quickly to snatch the carcass.	+2 Dry Bones +1 Carrion Beetle +1 Good Point

Watch out! A panicked, burning lion!

Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Flaming Lion.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

Watch out! A panicked female elephant!

Action	Result	Reward
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Female Elephant.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

Wheezing from dust in air, the giraffe is too weak to stand up.

Action	Result	Reward
Kill it	You got a Giraffe Carcass.	-2 to -3 Karma +1 Evil Point +1 Giraffe Carcass
Hide	You decide to hide in a dried bush and wait till it dies on its own, without panic and fear. You come out much later to grab the remains.	+2 to 3 Karma +1 Good Point +1 Giraffe Carcass
Mark Scent	You mark the area secretly, only to come back later and grab the already half eaten remains.	+3 to 4 Karma +3 Dry Bones +3 Carrion Beetles +1 Good Point

When the sun is low on the horizon, a glistening shine on the surface of the water makes it easy to be noticed. You approach this man-made waterhole cautiously, taking in the obvious scent of danger, observing the surroundings before you dare to drink. Thankfully, this place appears to be a tourist attraction, and the humans are hidden among observation decks, quietly and harmlessly watching.

-100% Thirst	+1 Golden Water
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons. You will get one of two outcomes.

You find a cacti with juicy pulp! After some witty manipulations with a stick in your mouth, you manage get a lot of needles squished!

+1 to 2 Stripped Cacti
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You find an African Cucumber! It’s a little spiky, but this pulp can do.

+1 African Cucumber
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You find an aloe leaf! It's full of watery juice.

+1 to 2 Aloe Leaf
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You find some humans doing weird stuff to the dirt with their weird tools.

Action	Result	Reward
Charge	You launch an attack for human prey. They can't even defend themselves.	-4 to -5 Karma +4 Evil Points +5 Humans Killed +2 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk
Wait	You hide in the shade of the tree, observing their doings. Turns out they were planting some pipes and dug out some stuff from the ground.	+2 to 3 Karma +3 Dry Bones +2 Good Points

You find something in the dried grass!

+1 Dry Bone
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You hide behind some rather big boulders and observe humans engaging in odd activities with an object. After catching a familiar scent, you realise this object is releasing water into their pouches! It sure looks fresh and cold, so unlike the stagnant, animal-trampled water you've been drinking. Do you dare risk it...?

Action	Result	Reward
Crawl closer	You fake a weak noise and crawl close to the humans, your head hanging low. Some of them tense up and aim their weapons at you, but another part of the group fills a big bowl, places it near you, and slowly backs off. You creep up to the bowl and drink the amazing, crystal clear water contained within. So refreshing! These humans are nice - they even took some pictures of you!	-100% Thirst +10% Energy +2 Good Points
Crawl closer	You lower your head and slowly crawl out from behind the boulders, intending to plead for some water. The humans seem to be very frightened! You must have really surprised them, or perhaps you just aren't that good at pretending to be weak. The humans shout at you and make threatening gestures with their weapons. Huff! Fine. You tell yourself that maybe these humans had some bad experiences with other lions. While you're backing away, you step into something.	+1 Dry Bone +1 Carrion Beetle
Growl	You walk out, growling and roaring! The humans shout and gesture, but they quickly step back and hide behind some machines. You aren't completely alone, though you feel safe enough to approach the well and drink out of their partially-filled bowls. The water tastes amazing! It's crystal clear and very cold. Like the big cat you are, you sniff all around the well, paw at their items, and break some things, until you find some scattered trash. Score! Time to leave!	+2 Dry Bones -30% Thirst +1 Evil Point

You notice a group of humans doing something to unconscious cheetahs.

Action	Result	Reward
Stalk	You decide to stalk them from afar, and notice they let the cheetah wake up and run away. You show yourself, roaring with a warning, and they leave a treat for you before leaving!	+4 to 5 Karma +3 Dry Bones +4 Good Points +2 Medium Meat Chunk
Ambush	You prowl in the bush only to jump at them and kill as many as you can, including the cheetah! The unhurt ones fire their guns at you and you run away, only to collect your trophies an hour later.	-4 to -5 Karma +5 Carrion Beetles +5 Evil Points +4 Humans Killed +1 Cheetah Skull +2 Medium Meat Chunk

You notice a lonely, dying lioness, and a small cub next to her, kneading her belly to get milk, but there’s nothing for it to feed on.

Action	Result	Reward
Kill Both	You decide to spare them the suffering.	-3 to -4 Karma +3 Dry Bones +2 Evil Points +1 Lion Skull
Embrace	You sit next to them, showing that you'll provide comfort until they die. Both lions wither away eventually, snuggled into your side.	+3 to 4 Karma +2 Dry Bones +2 Carrion Beetles +2 Good Points
Take In	You grab the cub and walk away, hoping your pride will take it in. Unfortunately it dies from hunger and shock on the way back.	+4 Dry Bones +1 Good Point

You notice a man-made waterhole. You feel uneasy.

Action	Result	Reward
Drink	You quench your thirst.	-20% Thirst
Ambush	Initiates a battle with Drought Humans.	-2 Karma, +1 to 2 Carrion Beetles, and +2 Evil Points if the battle is won.

You notice a small waterhole drying up, but it's enough to sip from.

-10% to 20% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You notice an Elephant drinking from a baobab's tree hollowed trunk.

Action	Result	Reward
Wait to Drink	You wait until the elephant leaves to catch a sip from this inventive spot.	-5% Thirst
Attack	Initiates a battle with a Female Elephant.	Acts as a regular battle, so you can gain SB, Experience, and Impression if the battle is won. No Carrion Beetles, Dry Bones, or Good and Evil Points are awarded for this battle.

You notice some deadly scorpions gathering here. You also smell some humans around.

Action	Result	Reward
Back Away	You slowly back away, roaring, to scare away any animals and humans from this place. Too dangerous!	+2 to 3 Karma +2 Good Points
Wangle	You trample and kick the ground to scare the scorpions in a nearby human's direction, hoping to find their remains to eat on in a day or two.	-2 to -3 Karma +3 Evil Points +1 Human Killed

You notice something that was rotting here, but it's mostly gone already.

+2 Dry Bones +1 Carrion Beetle
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You remember that there used to be a forest here, but it's since been cut down by humans. The land is now dry and a dune appears to be overtaking the waterhole. You take a sip from what's left.

-50% Thirst
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You smell something under the ground. You dig with your mighty paws to find a plant storing water!

+1 to 2 Water Root
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You spot a farmer fixing the fence of his plantation.

Action	Result	Reward
Mark Territory	Hiding in the dry foliage, you mark the territory as unsafe.	+1 to 2 Karma +1 Good Point
Attack	You kill the defenseless human, gathering some meat from his body.	-3 to -4 Karma +3 Evil Points +1 Human Killed +1 Human Leg +2 Medium Meat Chunk

You stumble upon a rotting hippo carcass.

+3 Dry Bones +4 Carrion Beetles
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You stumble upon dried remains of an antelope. There's nothing to scavenge except some dried bones.

+4 Dry Bones
NOTE: This encounter does not require you to do any actions or press any buttons.

You see Shamash, a protective lioness, offering rewards for good deeds.

"Humans are sacrificing their lives to help animals survive these droughts. Those who succumb to cruelty aren't worth fighting for."

The Preservers is one of three event shops for August. This shop is opened by committing enough Good actions to fill the "Good Karma" bar. Everything in this shop costs Carrion Beetles.

Event Beetle: Stenocara gracilipes

This is a beetle token from an event shop. Upon use, it will grant you a Stenocara gracilipes larva. Its gender and colour will be random!

12 CB

Moorish Gecko

A friendly gecko that likes to climb lions.

20 CB

Expression: Panting [Cream Chin]

It's so hot! Cool yourself off in the traditional way.

25 CB

Expression: Panting [Saffron Chin]

25 CB

Expression: Panting [White Chin]

25 CB

Sinai Agama

A desert lizard adapted to the most dry environments. A perfect friend if you want to see a splash of colour among the sands.

30 CB

Elephant Ear Umbrella

Stay smart - use the giant leaf for a personal shade.

35 CB

Saharan Spiny-Tailed Lizard

This lizard has a very thick, spiny tail. Obviously.

35 CB

Petrified Wood Chunks

These small rocks were once a living tree trunk. Centuries under specific conditions have turned wood into stone.

37 CB

Coiled Herald Snake

If there's a nice waterhole nearby, this snake will take care of the excess of frogs, lizards, and other small snakes.

40 CB

Egyptian Weasel

A small least weasel from Egypt. It adapted to living in dry urban areas.

40 CB

Nightingale

40 CB

Western Sandveld Lizard

It's a tiny whiptailed lizard, but it's incredibly pretty.

40 CB

Helmeted Gecko

This desert gecko can be found in Western Sahara, Mauritania and Morocco.

45 CB

Syrian Hamster

This adorable hamster will stuff its cheek with food!

45 CB

Petrified Wood

These big rocks were once a living tree trunk. Centuries under specific conditions have turned wood into stone.

47 CB

Lesser Egyptian Jerboa

50 CB

Sand Gerbil

50 CB

Javelin Sand Boa

Humans actually used this snake as a weapon - it was thrown at enemy ships like a javelin. Oh, humans.

51 CB

Sahara Mastigure

This spiny-tailed lizard can be found in North African deserts.

55 CB

African Spurred Tortoise

Wow! These guys can get really big if they live their life to the fullest. They don't mind really hot days if they can burrow and wait it out.

60 CB

Cute Ethiopian Wolf Pup

60 CB

Cute Sudan Cheetah Cub

Look at this cute cheetah just trying to catch its tail!

60 CB

Desert Tawny Owl

You might find this owl in the Mashriq, where it dwells among dry cliffs and hunts down rodents and insects at night.

60 CB

Greater Kudu Calf

60 CB

Klipspringer Calf

60 CB

Oryx Calf

60 CB

Bearded Vulture Headwear [Pure]

A beautiful headwear set crafted from the bones and feathers of bearded vultures.

62 CB

Bearded Vulture Headwear [Red]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Black]

Fur extensions for all those who need some extra fluff on the face.

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Brown]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Cream]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Dark Brown]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [Onyx]

62 CB

Fluffy Cheeks [White]

62 CB

Stolen Masai Dagger

65 CB

Stolen Masai Shield

65 CB

Arabian Scops Owl

A small owl from the Arabian Peninsula. It lives within the greenest areas of these dry and harsh lands.

70 CB

Camel Calf

Why are camel babies so... so daddy longlegs?

70 CB

North African Boar

A small wild boar from northern parts of Africa adapted to dry habitats.

70 CB

Black-Bellied Bustard

A wonderful big bird that wanders across the dry ground.

75 CB

Maned Elbows [Black]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Brown]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Cream]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Dark Brown]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [Onyx]

80 CB

Maned Elbows [White]

80 CB

Sand Cat

80 CB

Zebra Foal

80 CB

Glorious Mane [Dark]

A glorious mane for the usually naked lions. Let your females, frogged-males and cubs shake it! The decor is empty if shown on an adult or teen male.

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Forest]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Forsaken Shade]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Light]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Red Desert]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Red Streaks]

85 CB

Glorious Mane [Steppe]

85 CB

Fennec Fox

90 CB

Pale Fox Cub

90 CB

Rhim Gazelle

This rare gazelle can be found in the deserts and other dry places, where it can hide away from humans and predators.

90 CB

Bearded Vulture Bodywear [Pure]

A beautiful bodywear set crafted from the bones and feathers of bearded vultures.

92 CB

Bearded Vulture Bodywear [Red]

92 CB

African Wild Ass Foal

100 CB

Golden Jackal

100 CB

Pale Fox

100 CB

Gay Acacia

Also known as Daga. It's a very small tree that is covered in thorns. It is used to produce gum arabic, and its bark is useful for tanning hides.

120 CB

Kewel

Very little is known about the small Kéwel, as it's a lesser known subspecies of a bushbuck.

120 CB

Saharan Cypress

120 CB

Giraffe Legs

130 CB

Ear Tufts [Black]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Brown]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Cream]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Dark Brown]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [Onyx]

150 CB

Ear Tufts [White]

150 CB

Dried Bones

200 CB

Acacus Mountains

Acacus is a mountain range in Sahara. It looks withered by weather and time.

400 CB

Amazon Fire

In August of 2019, massive fires consumed the Amazon rainforest. This background was created to spread awareness and encourage taking interest in helping charities to fight against the global catastrophe.

400 CB

Dry Waterhole

It looks like there isn't any water here to quench your thirst. You could try and wait... but it's risky.

400 CB

Drying Water

Soil is cracking in heat as water dries out in this waterhole.

400 CB

Dust Storm

400 CB

Endless Heatwave

400 CB

Muddy Dry Wasteland

When the droughts hit, the rivers turn into endless mud pits.

400 CB

Red Lake Natron

When Lake Natron's waters slowly evaporate, the microbes living inside dye it red as they begin to thrive on raising salinity.

400 CB

Salt Lake Natron

As Lake Natron dries, all that's left is salty death.

400 CB

Sudan Drought

The scorching sun dried out the lands completely.

400 CB

[D] Ol Doinyo Lengai

An extremely active volcano located near Lake Natron.

400 CB

You see Gaunab, a scarred, man-eating lion, offering rewards for naughty deeds.

"Human meat is just as tasty as a zebra's. Only fools skip such an easy meal in these rough times. Eat man, and let beasts repopulate!"

The Destroyers is one of three event shops for August. This shop is opened by committing enough Evil actions to fill the "Evil Karma" bar. Everything in this shop costs Carrion Beetles.

Beetle Nemesis: Parabuthus transvaalicus

This is a beetle (well, scorpion) token from an event shop. Upon use, it will grant you a Parabuthus transvaalicus larva. Its gender and colour will be random!

12 CB

Expression: Doubt [Black Eyelids]

Your wincing eyes show others that you do not trust their intentions.

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Brown Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Cream Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Dark Brown Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [Onyx Eyelids]

15 CB

Expression: Doubt [White Eyelids]

15 CB

Burning Branch

16 CB

Lesser Mouse-Tailed Bats

A few lovely tiny bats are crawling around your lion!

30 CB

Charred Branches

35 CB

Charred Rocks

35 CB

Scorpion Earrings [Black]

Only the edgiest lions wear earrings made out of scorpion tails.

35 CB

Scorpion Earrings [Yellow]

35 CB

Camel Spider

The most terrifying and badass thing out there. Brrr. Ugh.

40 CB

Dead Klipspringer Calf

40 CB

Dead Kudu Calf

40 CB

Dead Oryx Calf

40 CB

Egyptian Saw-Scaled Viper

One of the deadliest snakes in the world. What is it doing so close to your lion...?

40 CB

False Cobra

This clever snake can imitate a cobra by spreading its neck - works like a charm and predators tend to leave it alone!

40 CB

Horned Desert Viper

40 CB

Pallid Harrier

This male raptor decided to land next to your lion.

40 CB

Petrified Pigeon

A dead pigeon preserved by salty mists of Lake Natron.

40 CB

Scorched Stones

This area burned down some time ago. The dense smoke has covered the rubble in a grey layer of ash.

45 CB

Scorched Earth

This area has dried up, causing the ground to crack unevenly. Tread carefully.

46 CB

Desert Dust

The grains of sands carried by the wind.

50 CB

Petrified Hyena Cub

A dead hyena preserved by salty mists of Lake Natron.

50 CB

Scorpion Tail Necklace

55 CB

Antelope Skeleton

A dried, scavenged carcass of a roan antelope.

60 CB

Burnt Lion Cub

Oh no! This poor baby got burned by the fires.

60 CB

Palm Nut Vulture

This small vulture is famous for feeding on the fruit of the oil palm.

60 CB

Cinereous Vulture

This largest bird of prey in the world will help cleaning the den after every meal.

70 CB

Embers

80 CB

Black Harrier, the Fire Carrier

A black harrier carrying a flaming stick. Is it trying to spread the fires?!

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Auburn]

A faux and quite lavish mane for the usually-naked lions. Let your cubs, females, and frogged males shake it! The decor is empty if equipped on an adult male or teen male.

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Doubloon]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Madgascar]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Maltese]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Onyx]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [Sunset]

85 CB

Lavish Mane [White]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Brown]

A maneater mane for the usually naked lions. Let your females, frogged-males and cubs shake it! The decor is empty if shown on an adult or teen male.

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Chilled]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Classic]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Dark]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Forsaken]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Golden]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Rust]

85 CB

Maneater Mane [Soft]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Auburn]

A rugged mane for the usually naked lions. Let your females, frogged-males and cubs shake it! The decor is empty if shown on an adult or teen male.

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Cloudburst]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Golden]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Onyx]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Ruffian]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Scoundrel]

85 CB

Rugged Mane [Ukame]

85 CB

Emperor Scorpion

90 CB

Fattail Scorpion

90 CB

Red Devil Scorpion

90 CB

Smoke

90 CB

Human Skull

100 CB

Petrified Critters

A bunch of branches and roots that grew around a salt lake managed to trap many unlucky critters.

100 CB

Petrified Hyena

100 CB

Human Remains

It's barely recognizable, but this belonged to a human. Once.

110 CB

Ash-Covered Scorched Forest

This forest burned down some time ago. The dense smoke has covered the rubble with a grey layer of ash.

115 CB

Charred Tree

120 CB

Petrified Tree

A dead tree preserved by salty mists of Lake Natron.

120 CB

Hyena on Fire

It warms your heart to see some creatures getting what they deserve.

130 CB

Flaming Mane

Looks like your lion caught on fire! Can you pull it off or will you drop and roll?

145 CB

Flaming Tail

145 CB

Deathly Headwear

Bones dried in the sun, few dead birds and you got yourself a stunning mask of a true Destroyer.

150 CB

Event Scar: Burnt Fur

Was your fur singed from walking over the scorching ground, or just fighting with fire?

150 CB

Event Scar: Burnt Paws

Were your paws singed from walking over the scorching ground, or just fighting with fire?

150 CB

Event Scar: Emaciated

A ghastly starving look for any lion. When was the last time you ate?

150 CB

Event Scar: Face Swipe

A single swipe aimed straight for your face.

150 CB

Event Scar: Freshly Bleeding Cut

150 CB

Event Scar: Outcast

150 CB

Event Scar: Scorched Back

All that jumping over fires really did a number on your poor back.

150 CB

Event Scar: Turbulent

For a scar, it's actually quite pleasing to look at. The way it swirls is unique, to say the least.

150 CB

Event Scar: Worn Eyes

150 CB

Hanging Human Skeleton

Looks like this human got entangled in some vines. Shame.

160 CB

Dead Tree

200 CB

Ashlands

As fires destroy the lands, ash clouds crawl among the forest remains.

400 CB

Burning Sahel

The only barrier stopping the world's largest desert from growing, must be protected at all costs.

400 CB

Burning Veld

A wildfire is raging through the veld, burning down grass, trees, and animal dens.

400 CB

Charred Lands

The smell is so intense, and the black grass crackles under the paws.

400 CB

Dead Forest

400 CB

Nyiragongo Volcano

One of the most spectacular volcanoes on this planet. This mountain chain is responsible for 40% of African volcanic eruptions.

400 CB

Pillaged Camp

Something tells you this camp was used by poachers. Leave no mercy.

400 CB

Sibera Fire

In August of 2019, massive fires consumed the Siberian forests. This background was created to spread awareness and encourage taking interest in helping charities to fight against the global catastrophe.

400 CB

Smoke on the Water

It seems like the river is on fire, but it's just the grassy banks.

400 CB

In these harsh times my kind can live on bone marrow only. In exchange for those bones you find around, we offer some items we scavenge when soaring above the dried lands.

The Peddler is one of three event shops for August. This shop is unlocked by a community effort to collect as many Dry Bones as possible in Explore. Everything in this shop costs Dry Bones.

As of 2018, when The Peddler has been unlocked, you will receive the "Bone Collector" title as well as the "Bone Collector" achievement the first time you visit this page. You can only unlock the title and achievement once per account.

Monitor Lizard Carcass

Be careful when you eat one, they're famous for being infested with nasty things.

5 DB

Rat Guide

This rat knows the way. It will guide you to nearest source of water and lower your thirst to 0%!

8 DB

Bohor Reedbuck Carcass

10 DB

Camel Carcass

The carcass is covered in dust and sand.

12 DB

Vulture Egg

20 DB

Broken Drone

African wildlife control flying drones tend to crash during storms. Maybe your lion could crack it open to see what's inside?

25 DB

Lucky Foot

A small token of a rabbit hunt. Seems to be a lucky charm.

30 DB

Elephant Carcass

This is the largest carcass you have ever seen!

40 DB

Grain of Paradise

Use this on your main male to guarantee a minimum of 2 cubs in his next immediate breeding.

300 DB

Buffalo Scrotum

Use this on your main male to guarantee a minimum of 3 cubs in his next immediate breeding.

600 DB

Vulture Chase

The vultures are circling overhead, looking as though they're ready to land and feast on some poor creature who is struggling to survive the heat. Maybe you could send one of your adolescents to practice their hunting skills?

For a fee of 5 Dry Bones, you can send your adolescent females out to Vulture Chase, a small extension of The Peddler. Each adolescent can chase vultures once per rollover, and each chasing session will last 60 minutes. You can only send out one adolescent per session, so prioritise which one you want to send out first!

At the end of the session, your chosen adolescent will earn 50 Experience and 2 to 5 random stats.

Tracking Herds

Some of the vultures that your adolescents were chasing have come to you. In your brilliance, you decide it would be a good idea to use them to keep track of the herd migrations near your pride, and gather other useful information.

For a fee of 50 Dry Bones, your pride leader can track herds to receive Experience once per rollover! The Experience that they receive is equal to (LVL x 30). A level 5 lion would earn 150 Experience, while a level 20 lion would receive 600 Experience.

The Man-Eaters Have Arrived...

With all the Man-Eating happening around, a few Pariah, Savage and Tsavo Lions have appeared, interested in the lifestyle.
Do you want to risk it and blend your genes with their morbid sentience?

*Males will change every 24 hours.

Savage Males (also referred to as "August Studs", "Maneater Studs", and "Savage Studs") are unlocked by a community effort to kill as many humans as possible in Explore.

Savage Males are male NPCs that you can stud your lionesses to for a fee of 200 Dry Bones or 600 Carrion Beetles per one stud. They are not player-owned, so no need to wait for them to accept your stud request! The main purpose of the Savage Male area is to release new, exclusive bases, mane shapes, and markings that can only be passed down from breeding to a Savage Male. It is important to remember that breeding to a Savage Male does not guarantee that offspring will inherit the stud's base, mane shape, and/or markings.

You also cannot use breeding items on Savage Males. They are not owned by other players and operate simply as NPCs, so there is no way to send any male breeding items to a Savage Male. This includes Grains of Paradise and Buffalo Scrotums. There is a workaround with cub guarantee items; however, it requires you to own a Double Uterus lioness. You can use a cub guarantee item on your stud, breed to your Double Uterus, then breed her to a Savage Male. This will overwrite half of her cubs' genetics with the Savage Male's genetics.

At 2:05am Lioden time, the available stud will switch out and cycle to the next one that is lined up. Once the last unique stud has been displayed, it will cycle back around to the first stud released and loop through them until August ends.

You can breed any of your lionesses with any of the studs, provided she is in heat, she is Very Low (1%) fertility or higher, she is between the ages of 2 years to 14 years, and you have enough currency to cover the cost.

Regardless of fertility, it will only take one attempt to breed your lioness. Infertile lionesses cannot breed. Fertility levels will still affect the chance of mutations, though. It is important to note that, just like breeding to any male in-game, inheriting the Savage/Tsavo/Pariah mane type is not guaranteed. There is a 50% chance it will be passed on to a cub. Mutations on studs are just for aesthetic effect and will not pass.

As of 2018, when the Savage Males area has been unlocked, you will receive the "Maneater" title as well as the "Maneater" achievement the first time you visit this page. You can only unlock the title and achievement once per account.

Click here to view a directory of all Savage Male studs throughout all August events!