Editing Leoncini (section)

===Leoncini===
Leoncini are the "Little Lions of Venice". They are magical beings that appear in the form of house cats with wings. They are usually familiars of members of the [[Pythian Academy]]. The are sentient, intelligent and able to converse telepathically.

====Legends====
Traditional wisdom says the cats appeared in the Veneto region shortly after St. Mark's relics were taken to Venice. Giustiniano Participazio, Doge from 825 until his death in 829, wrote about the arrival of St. Mark's relics and mentioned a new type of cat that appeared in the marshes of the Veneto, preying on fish and birds, competing with fishermen and hunters.

While Venetians have many stories about the cats, who defend Venice from the [[Plague Rats]] and are familiars to members of the Pythian Academy, few people have actually seen a cat with wings let alone a cat in flight.

====Nile Delta & Divine Origins====
The Leoncini are in fact native to the Nile Delta where they have lived for centuries predating the founding of Lower Egypt. The cats themselves talk of the city of Leontopolis, located in the delta and known for lion feeding rituals, as having divine origins. They claim a connection to the Egyptian gods '''Maahes''' and '''Nefertem'''. [[Maahes]] is a war god and his epitet is "he who is true beside her", which is part of the oath taken when bonding with a Pythian mage. [[Nefertem]] is a creation god, and the Christian resurrection, which the cats see as an extension of Nefertem's power.

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====Alliance with the Pythian Academy====


====The Leoncini Academy====


====Famous Leoncini====




[[Maahes]] and [[Nefertem]]