On July 1st 2025, Pridelands After Dark (PAD) will celebrate its 6-year anniversary!
I’m incredibly proud of what this community has become. Over the past six years, PAD has been a home for so much creativity. Both directly created here and inspired by the conversations, friendships, and collaborations that started at PAD. Even more than that, since we started PAD members have poured thousands and thousands of dollars into supporting our amazing Lion King creators.
And that is at the heart of PAD's purpose: supporting the incredible artists and storytellers who make this fandom so special.
Thank You to the Admins & Mods
PAD wouldn't be here without the dedication of our admin and mod team. Running a community like this is hard, HARD work. It takes heart, care, and constant nurturing. But in the end, I know many PAD members feel like this is an extended family, and our ability to maintain that atmosphere comes down to the effort of the people below.
Massive love to the amazing creators who’ve called PAD home! And to all our members who have helped bring TLK art to life through commissions, collaborations, and creativity. You’re the soul of this place.
to re-release every single one of our original stories! Yes, nearly 60 in total! We’re aiming to include all original illustrations (and add new ones too). :P
More info coming soon!
PLUS, this month we’ll debut a brand new illustration from the one and only TheGiantHamster! :D
But as always, ALL content will eventually be released publicly!
Cool! What the fuck is PAD?
PAD is a Lion King focused chat. It's run through a Matrix server, as an alternative to Discord or Telegram or other chats that are hostile to cub content. It's not quite as easy to use, admittedly, but it's a great place if you love Lion King content and want to hang around with others who deeply love TLK!
Congratulations! And sorry for not being a super active floof in it.
Give my best to Mirri! :3
Also, if you ever even remotely want to include cameos in terrible situations, please <3 please think of me? I've always dreamt of this. Because I am terrible. :3
Congratulations! And sorry for not being a super active floof in it. Give my best to Mirri! :3 Al