They are the beast-like Crescent Warriors of Sahra Crozhei; bright-eyed and sharp-eared, inhumanly strong and agile, the perfect elites. Sahra Crozhei once belonged to the Lion-warriors' royal class, but humanity rose above as the world changed and the highest rank they may now attain is general. Yet Crescent generals are dangerous players of intrigue in the humans' stolen castle. The mortal ruling family is desperate, the balance of their power precarious. The Lion-warriors are a deciding factor for the changes to come. And they have not forgotten the past.
Is it weird that this presents itself to me more as a manga idea than a fantasy story idea? It's from reading stuff like Akagami no Shirayukihime, Legend of Nereid, Red River, and Reimei no Arcana. All amazing mangas, by the way. ^__~