The Unofficial Lion King Character Encyclopedia March 1997 Edition Edited by: David Morris Written by: David Morris Joe McCauley Matthew Polak Microsoft Word version converted by Marcis Buhholcs HTML version coded by Matt Polak With the torrent of TLK stories and fan fiction out, trying to keep track of who's who can be pretty confusing. This document is mainly intended to help fan-fiction writers, but is pretty informative in of itself. The encyclopedia is in the following format: 1)ALPHABETICAL CHARACTER LISTING CHARACTER NAME: (Etymology, if known) DESCRIPTION: As portrayed by the original author and subsequent works by the same author. Any significant expansions or alterations of the character in works by other authors will be preceded by a subheading. SOURCE: Author or Creator(This is the original creator of the character. Subsequent personality or plotline changes to the character by other authors are dealt with in the description.) REFERENCES: Abbreviated title(s) of stories in which this character appears. 2)APPENDIX A: An index of story sources, and the abbreviation codes used in the character references. 3)APPENDIX B By Joe McCauley. It contains an extensive list of character conflicts as well as open ended questions pertaining to some of the characters. This is a *very* valuable resource, and I suggest that any TLK fiction writers should examine it carefully (or else your story may show up here in the next revision!). 4)APPENDIX C: AUTHORS INDEX A listing of TLK fiction authors, with an accompanying list of their works. Wanna know what John Q. Author wrote about Simba? Well, here it is! 5)APPENDIX D: Open for future usage. 6)APPENDIX E: EDITION NOTES Several stories have undergone revision in the past; major changes to said stories are covered here. I've tried to make this work as accurate as possible, and will continue to update it monthly as new info becomes available. If I've made any errors as to the spelling of names or character sources, or if your story has not been included, PLEASE e-mail me: < damorris@wilmington.net > and I will correct the problem ASAP. -------------------------------------------- COMING SOON: To be covered in the next revision: New stories: "Shadow of the Makei" by John Burkitt and David Morris "Under the Acacias" by John Burkitt and David Morris "The Enigma" by Joe McCauley "Lion King Tales - Scar's Journey: The Long Road to Kube" by Jeff Dearman "Lion King Tales - Red Sky Over Kilamanjaro" by Jeff Dearman "King at Pride Rock" by Meaghan Edwards "Scar's Last Chance" by Meaghan Edwards "Battle of the Brothers" by Meaghan Edwards "Tales at Sunset" by Chris Boyce "A Shining New Era" by Chris Boyce "The Change" by John Burkitt "A Letter to My Little One" by Taka Khumbartha "Next Time" by Christoph Franck "Scar the Unsung Hero" by Michael Ponce Updates: "The Lion Rogue" by Sam Simpson "The Lion Thing" by Dave Braun -------------------------------------------- Please note that several characters will conflict with each other, not to mention plotlines and relationships between the characters. Due to the incredible volume of material available, this is to be expected. Legal Issues "The Lion King" is copyright 1994 by Walt Disney Corp. Characters below credited to Disney will fall under this copyright(or any future copyrights pertaining to sequels, spinoffs(i.e. Timon and Pumbaa,etc.). All other characters are copyrighted by their respective authors or creators. It is highly recommended that you request permission before using another author's characters in your work. Not only is this courteous, but it prevents accidental copyright infringement. Also, please remember to include a disclaimer, such as the one above. I must take time here to thank the following people, whose help and feedback have been invaluable: Joe McCauley, who is now offically listed as a co-author of this work, something for which I am very grateful. Were it not for him, this work would never have realized it's potential. He has donated much of his free time to helping contribute to this work, and has my deepest thanks. Sam Simpson for his valuable comments and suggestions, and for numerous Swahili translations. David Cleary for his helpful comments and suggestions. Joshua Templin for helping to answer many questions about his characters. Christine Morgan for help in tracking down the elusive creators of several characters. Jennifer Sarantites for helping track down still others. Brian Tiemann for enduring numerous questions about his characters, and for providing the Swahili translations available in his Lion King FAQ list. John Burkitt for joining me in the process of adding a few new names to the list. I can only scratch the surface with this little note, but John, you know how I feel. Thank you. Marcis Buhholcs for the Microsoft Word version of the Encyclopedia. He spent a lot of time and effort turning the text version into a first class Word document, and I must express my deepest thanks. Matt Robinson for first suggesting the encyclopedia be put into HTML format. Matt Polak for giving me the kick in the butt to make it happen, and for creating a beautiful site on the web for this work. I can't thank him properly here, but give him a hand; he deserves it. And finally, each and every person who has sat down and taken the time to give a little more magic to the Lion King story. Busa ngo xolo, busa ngo thando. Rule with peace, rule with love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SPOILER WARNING!!!! The following character descriptions contain detailed information about characters in the Lion King genre, including the motion picture and stories written by individual authors. Reading them may reveal information about the character which could hamper enjoyment of the individual plots of the related stories. Browse with care! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABESI: Adult lioness. Mate of Ahadi, queen, and mother of Mufasa and Taka/Scar. Described as dark like Taka. SOURCE: Taka Khumbartha REFERENCES: E AHADI: Adult lion. Former Lion King of the Pride Lands and father of Mufasa and Taka/Scar. Ahadi appears to be much like Mufasa in his general attitude towards life, although he is more reserved in his inter- actions with others. Ahadi is very similar in appearance to Mufasa as well, although not as large or well built. Deceased at time of motion picture. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKSNA,TP,AMOP,WOTP,COTPL,TSQ,TPL, SS AIHEU THE BEAUTIFUL: Leonine name for God. Aiheu is responsible for endowing living things with "the breath of life." A "mantlement" ceremony is held by the Lion King when an adolescent lion shows the first signs of his mane, for the animals believe that the appearance of a lion's mane is a sign of Aiheu's favor. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ, TR, TLT, SS AIHEU(II): Female lion cub. Daughter of Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS AISHA: Young female lion. Another possible name for Simba and Nala's daughter and Kovu/Nunka's girlfriend in the upcoming sequel (see Shani). SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: None available AJENTI: Adult lioness of Simba's pride. Daughter of Yolanda, she is mother to Misha. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ AKASE: Adult lioness. Mate to Ahadi and Mother of Mufasa and Taka/Scar, Akase is a devoted mother to her two sons. She is concerned for her younger son, Taka, and is the only member of the pride he will openly discuss his feelings with. Akase encountered difficulties with her pregnancy of Mufasa and Taka, and only the quick thinking of Metutu saved her life. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP,COTPL, TSQ, SS AKOSA: Male?/Female? lion cub. Son?/Daughter? to Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS AKUTI: Female tiger and mate of Shere Khan. Mother of Rishi. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: S ALBA: Adult lioness. This lioness's acts became legend. Babysitter of N'ga and Sufa, she was trapped inside a cave with the cubs when the entrance collapsed. As the days passed without rescue, the cubs began to starve. Alba was without children herself, and so had no milk with which to nurse the cubs. Rather than watch them starve in front of her, she opened the veins in her foreleg, nourishing the cubs with her body's own blood until they were rescued. This brave and selfless act cost Alba her life, and in her memory, the little red flower that first sprang up where her body lay has been named after her: Alba, "the blood of mercy." SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ ALIGI: Adult lioness. Member of Simba's pride. When Simba wreaks havoc on his mane with a TLK shaving kit, Aligi gives him a compliment (of sorts) on his new hairstyle. She's what you could call a "new age" lioness. SOURCE: Jason Knight REFERENCES: TLKSK, SS AMARAKH: Adult female hyena. At the time of Ahadi's rule, she was the Roh'mach, or leader, of the hyena clan in the elephant graveyard. Her laxness in resolving the punishment of the killers of Avina resulted in the ban forbidding hyenas from hunting in the Pride Lands. Amarakh has a daughter, Takyla. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ AMUNRAH: Male lion. Son of Mwasi and Giana. Brother of Isis, he was killed at the age of three in a camel stampede. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS ANASA: (Swahili: comfort) Adult lioness during the reign of Thembi. She seems to be quite perceptive. SOURCE: Rocío Orozco REFERENCES: MASTBL ANDARA: Male mandrill. Makedde's sucessor as troop shaman when he was transfered from the mandrill troop to serve the Lion King. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ ASUMINI: (Swahili: jasmine) Adult lioness. Saved by the mandrill Busara during the reign of Ahadi's grandfather, she developed a special relationship with the mandrill as a result. This relationship ran deep indeed; after her passing, Asumini remained close to her earthly ties, serving as a sort of guardian spirit and companion for Busara, as well as his pupil, Metutu. She eventually passed on to the spirit realm for good, but not before helping Metutu establish himself in the Pride Lands as the future shaman for the Lion King. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ ASUMINI(II): (Swahili: jasmine) Female mandrill. Daughter of Busara and Kima, she was named after her father's lioness friend. Busara's daughter grew up true to her name, fiercely independent and loyal to those she loved. She married the young shaman Metutu(Rafiki) and joined him in the Pride Lands, where they bore a daughter, Penda. Sadly, this was where she met her end, also; afflicted with fever, she took her infant daughter and traveled to a nearby creek with the intent to cool herself, and both perished in an ensuing crocodile attack. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ AVINA: Adult lioness. Mate of Shaka, and mother of Sarabi and Elanna. Avina was singularly skilled in lone hunting; she paid the price for this when her jaw was shattered by an errant hoof. The wounded lioness was torn apart by hyenas shortly thereafter. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ, SS AZIMA: (Swahili: talisman) Male mandrill. Son of Maloki and his representative to Kinara's troop. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ AZREL: Adult lion. A rogue, Azrel happened upon an outcast Sarafina then wandering the Pride Lands after her banishment by Mufasa. The dejected lioness sought comfort from Azrel, and later bore him a daughter, Nala. He was not witness to this, as Mufasa detailed an assassination group to kill him,driving him into hiding for several years, where he sought refuge with another pride. Azrel returned to the Pride Lands after the great drought and Simba's ascension, intending to reclaim his wife (and his daughter as well). The shade of Scar led him awry, inciting him to exact terrible revenge upon Simba. This came at a terrible price; he inadvertently caused Sarafina's death in the combat. Striken, he abandoned his assault and went rogue again until his death, when he was at last reunited with Sarafina forever. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP AZREL(II): Male lion cub. Son of Tanabi and Nithini. Named after Tanabi's maternal grandfather, Azrel. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP BABA: (Swahili: father) Male lion of mythology, Baba was the first lion on earth. Mated to Mamaan, they bore two cubs: Huba and Rajua. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ BABY EARL: Infant male eagle. Baby Earl has the misfortune to fall under the care of Timon and Pumbaa, whose babysitting skill are somewhat lacking. Nevertheless, the two manage to teach the young eagle to fly, albeit by dropping him off the edge of a cliff. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P BAMPU: Male warthog. Timon's compaining during a fall out between himself and Pumbaa. Bampu is known for not having a gas problem and not having Pumbaa's weird insight. Turns out that Bampu and Monty were both friends and eventally ditch Timon and Pumbaa when they run into each other. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P (This entry provided by Ian Layton-thanks, Ian!:--D.M.) BANZAI:(Swahili: skulk, lurk) Male hyena. Part of the infamous hyena trio from the motion picture, Banzai is the most volatile member of the group, quick to anger and more likely to act than think. His appearance is typical of the spotted hyena, with the exception of his bushy eyebrows, which make it easy to determine what kind of mood he's in. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all BARBARA: Female mandrill. After becoming fed up with the role of females in mandrill society, she left and became a country-western singer. She and her sisters Louise and Irlene often perform together as the mandrill sisters. SOURCE: Houston, TX, USA REFERENCES: None available BASHAK: Male hyena pup. Young Bashak develops a strong friendship with young Habusu, the lion cub. When Habusu is held hostage, Bashak and his mother Losara help to rescue the lion cub and return him to his mother. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL BATIAN: Male lion. Nickname given Mufasa by the Vet whilst under his care; the Vet save Mufasa's life and released him back into the wild. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL BAZOTO: Male mandrill. Member if the ruling council who openly joined Kinara when the chief proclaimed his Aiheuism to the Elders. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ BEESA: Adult lioness. Sister to Isha and mother of Lisani, Beesa was brutally maimed and killed in a hunting accident. Her spirit returned, however, to guide Nala across the desert to her destiny. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ, SS BHATI: Male fox cub. A playmate of young Simba and Nala in initial storyboarding, he was later dropped. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TAOTLK BHETU: Bat-eared fox. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL BINTI: Female hornbill. Girlfriend of Zazu and rhino jockey in early versions of the "Simba's Pride" script, it is unknown whether she will make the final cut. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: None available BOARIS: Male warthog. Pumbaa's Russian uncle. Boaris is fond of both ballet dancing and caviar, much to Timon's chagrin. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P, JF, LKT BOGA KWITU: Adult male elephant. Incosi (leader) of the elephant tribes. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL BONJA: Male lion cub. Son of Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS BOSS: (No formal name given)Human male. Representative of the local government that hosts the Vet's dog tracking operations, he shows an emormous amount of patience with the annoying post-grad student who tries to assist. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL BOT'LA: Male hyena. Leader of the escort that exiled Elanna from the Pride Lands. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL BREE: Male hyena. Bree has a questionable singing voice. (inside joke; sorry-D.M.) SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL BRILL: Female hyena. The betrothed of Krull/Uhuru. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ BROWNPAW: Male lion cub. Son of Ziara. He was mortally wounded by Kiruu for an offhand remark about some injuries the latter had received in an encounter with hunting dogs. SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT BUGWETO: Male mandrill of Kinara's troop. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ BUSARA: (Swahili: wisdom)Male mandrill. Married to Kima and father of Asumini(II), Busara was a pivotal figure in the history of the Pride Lands. Busara is a member of the mandrill troop where a young Rafiki first learned his trade. A brilliant shaman in his own right, Busara is also the troop's scribe, a kind of historian who is called upon by the chief to assist in making high level decisions from time to time, as well as being sought out for general advice by the common folk. Busara was a typical mandrill until the day he encountered a wounded lioness by name of Asumini and saved her life. The resulting goodwill between the two led to "Asumini's Peace," the law laid down by the Lion King at that time that declared all madrills "corban," or forbidden to prey upon. Sadly, Busara met an ill end; caught up in the political intrigues of Chief Kinara, he was assassinated, but not before passing on his ideals to the young Metutu(Rafiki), who carried on his work. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ CALAMI: Adult lioness. She was gored by a buffalo in an attempt to save Sarafina's life. This haunted Sarafina for many years, until the lioness realized it was not her fault. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP CHAD: Male human. Yes, human. Chad is a boy of approximately 10-12 years of age(this is my personal impression from his decription and actions, no actual age is given-D.M.). So far this is the only human to have any social contact with the characters from "The Lion King," as he has the uncanny ability to understand animal language and respond to them in kind. The story involving him is unfinished, but at this point he is living with the pride under Mufasa's sponsorship. Chronological note: In this story, Chad is still living with the pride during Simba's reign. SOURCE: Frank Calabraro REFERENCES: SITP, AC CHAGA: (Swahili: to be insistent) Male pygmy marmoset. Taka regards him amiably but finds him irritating at times SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT CHAKA: Male lion cub. Simba and Nala's son and heir to the Lion King throne, this is at this point the closest thing to an official Disney name for the cub we saw at the end of "The Lion King." In fan fiction, however, he is more popularly known as Tanabi. Please note that at this time this name is unconfirmed and may change again(there have been two or three other names thrown at us by Disney to keep us guessing). Believe it or not, his "official" name during storyboarding in the motion pictue was Fluffy(they had to call him *something*). Important note: it may be female! See Shani's entry below. *NOTE* Thanks to David Cleary for cross-posting the Fluffy info-D.M. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TREOS, OFAF CHAKO, LITTLE BROTHER: Male mandrill. Figure of mandrill legend, noted for his cleverness. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ CHAKULA: (Swahili: sustanance) Adult lioness. A figure of legend, this lioness was Queen of the Pride Lands, alongside her mate, Ramalah. Her two sons, N'ga and Sufa were involved in an extrordinary incident with their babysitter, Alba. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ CHANGO: (Swahili: contribution) Male mandrill. Member of Kinara's troop. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ CHEETARO: Male cheetah. Along with his companion Cheetato, they conspire to drive the hyena trio of Banzai, Shenzi and Ed from the Pride Lands to further their own ambitions...namely, dinner. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P CHEETATO: Male cheetah. He and Cheetaro gang up on Banzai, Shenzi and Ed while attempting to run them out of their hunting grounds. This escapade ends up with less than favorable results, however; the fattened cheetahs end up being pursued briefly by the hyenas. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P CHITU: Male mandrill. Member of Kinara's troop. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ CRUZ: Human. A freelance mercenary from a future society, equipped with advanced weapons and protective clothing, who thinks that visiting a remote African jungle is a fun vacation. While doing so, he finds Naline and becomes quite enamored with the young cub, promising her he'll help her find her way home. SOURCE: Gil Ruiz REFERENCES: TV DEDOU: Male mandrill. Member of the Council of Elders. Initially opposed to Metutu's early admission, he later withdrew his objections. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ DOYA:(Swahili: spy) Male mandrill. Bodyguard to Kinara, he was one of the two assassins who killed the old scribe Busara, Doya himself carrying out the heinous act. He was subsequently killed by an enraged Asumini; the lioness witnessed the act and slew both murderers. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ DHORUBA: (Swahili: storm)Lioness, formerly a rogue, now a member(some- what reluctantly, but out of neccesity,) of Mufasa's pride. Dhoruba joined the pride to help insure protection for her newborn son, Mtanga. She is still very suspicious of her new pridemates, and finds their ways somewhat constricting and annoying. Still, she has thawed slightly, associating (albeit reluctantly) with the young Nyota to a degree, and allowing her son to socialize with the young prince Simba and his friend Nala. Dhoruba has problems, however. She is apparently on the run from a dark figure in her past(see Janja). SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR, SS DUMA: (Swahili: cheetah) Male mandrill. A childhood tormenter of Metutu, Duma abstained from this practice after suffering a horrible beating at Chief Kinara's instigation. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ DUMA(II): (Swahili: cheetah) Adult lioness of Ahadi's pride. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS ED: Male hyena, and another member of the hyena trio from the motion picture. This dude is gonzo, crazy, mad as a hatter, you can pick your own euphemism, but Ed is just not all there. When pushed to a point, however, he can become quite vicious(look what happened to Scar at the end of TLK!). In this story, Ed's name is said to be derived from a human who saved his mother's life. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all ELANNA: Adult lioness, and Sarabi's sister. Elanna fell in love with Taka during his reign as king, and was one of his few true confidants. Sadly, their son, Fabana, was miscarried and died in childbirth. Elanna was driven off by the hyenas shortly before Simba's return; her whereabouts are unknown, and she is presumed dead by the other lions. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ ENTWIGHTEUMEALA: Adult lion. Son of Taka and Isis, he is twice the size of Mufasa. Enlisted by Isis to avenge the death of Taka, he assisted her in her assault upon Pride Rock. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS FABANA: Adult female hyena. Terribly scarred about her face, this one- eyed hyena makes friends with a young and disillusioned Scar. She also introduces him to her three children: Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed. One of Taka's true friends, she greives sorely over his death. Ever hopeful for her wayward children, she joins them in banishment after their exile by Uhuru. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ FABANA(II): (Swahili-: swallow) Male lion cub. The son of Elanna and Scar. He was born prematurely only two months into his gestation and died in childbirth. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL FAHARI: (Swahili: splendor) Female hornbill. She arrived in the Pride Lands one day searching for food and next thing they knew she and Zazu fell in love with each other. They are now anxiously awaiting the hatching of their first clutch of eggs. SOURCE: Glen Lupher REFERENCES: TR FENTALI: Female lion cub. Daughter of Simba and Nala, Fentali is more of a deeper yellow, contrasting strongly with her mother's cream colored fur. Fentali loves her family dearly, but is somewhat resentful of the extra time Simba spends with her brother, Tanabi. As a result of this misunderstanding, an emotional gulf begins to open between the cub and her father. Fentali begins to evade Simba when he seeks her out, and hides in a hollow log. An accident ensues, and the log, cub inside, plummets over a waterfall into the thundery spume below. Her parents think she died, but the hyenas find her and take her in. Eventually she gets homesick but the hyenas, under Shenzi's leadership, won't let her leave, giving her a nasty scar on one leg during one of her escape attempts. Later, with the aid of Inalsa, one of the hyenas, she escapes and returns to a joyous homecoming. SOURCE: James Rabiola REFERENCES: TLK2 FLUFFY: Male/female lion cub. The semi-official Disney name for Simba and Nala's son used in storyboarding. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TAOTLK FRAZIER II: Male lion(???). Emperor of Africa, this character was created in an alternate "Lion King" storyline. SOURCE: Taka Khumbartha REFERENCES: TTOTA6, SS FURAHA: Adult lioness. Possibly belonging to Zimmale's pride. Sister of Rafiki (II) and mother of Tana. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL GAIDI: (Swahili: thief) Adult lioness. She and her sister Udhia seem to be at each other's throats constantly, yet in other ways act like best friends. Lately she's been accused by Udhia and other lionesses of taking more than her share of the kills. SOURCE: Dave Braun REFERENCES: TLT GIANA: Adult lioness. Mated to Mwasi, she is mother to Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS GOPHER: Male gopher. Yes, according to Disney, that IS his proper name. One of Zazu's informants from the "underground" who keeps him up to date on happenings in the Pride Lands. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLK, TLKT&P GRIZ'NIK: Adult male hyena. Griz'nik was unlucky enough to be on guard duty when Simba came looking for the missing Habusu. He luckily survived the incident, however. This hyena seems to have a penchant for drawing guard duty on the worst occasions.... SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL GUR'MEKH: Male hyena. Gur'mekh was the hyena responsible for the attack on Avina. He was brought forth before Ahadi for judgement, and willfully accepted an agonizing death from the king to atone for his crimes. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ HABUSU: Male lion. Son of Isha and Mabatu. His sisters died in childhood, leaving him with few playmates, among whom were Togo, Kombi, and Lisani, his cousin. Habu also has a hyena aquaintance, Bashak, with whom he has a very close friendship. Habusu left Simba's pride to accompany his mother and father back to their own territory. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ HAZAKEN: Unknown, presumed to be a lion or lioness. SOURCE: Unknown(HELP! I have a copy of the story involving this character but no author is listed-D.M.) REFERENCES: This work was untitled when I recieved it, and I am unable to locate the author or title(whoever you are, I KNOW you're out there!) HIDZABI: Adult lion. Existing in an alternate storyline from the "Lion King" motion picture, Hidzabi is ruler of a small pride living on the edge of the Pride Lands. Hidzabi has a most unique feature: he sports a braided mane(how those lionesses of his managed to do that, I've not yet figured out!). He is also possessor of a gemstone of unknown value ap- propriately titled "Hidzabi's Joy." This scheming tyrant plots with the adolescent Taka to eliminate Mufasa, thus clearing the way to the throne. SOURCE: Steven Conley REFERENCES: WOTP HUBA: (Swahili: love) Male lion. Son of Baba and Mamaan, the first lions. Brother to Rajua. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ HURIA: (Swahili: independent) Adult lioness during the reign of Thembi. SOURCE: Rocío Orozco REFERENCES: MASTBL IMANI (III): (Swahili: faith) Adult lioness during the reign of Thembi and mother of Karanga. She seems to be the only lioness in the pride who knows how to face up to her very determined and assertive daughter. (Editor's note: The author has indicated that the character is being renamed in a future revision of the story; I've therefore assigned the Roman numeral III to this character, so that there will not be a gap in the numerical sequence when the other two Imanis are added in the next edition of the TLK-E. -Joe Mc.) SOURCE: Rocío Orozco REFERENCES: MASTBL IMMUE: Adult lioness. Mother of Scar, Immue is filled with a bitter desire for revenge upon her son's murderer, as she sees it. Ruthless in the execution of her plot, she uses Simba's daughter Nyala as bait to lure the king far from home. Her plans were thwarted by an ill-timed rockfall, which buried the lioness and ended her plans forever. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL INALSA: Female hyena. Earlier in her life, she was among the hyenas who helped start the stampede that resulted in Mufasa's death and Simba's exile. Later, when Fentali becomes their prisoner, a friendship develops between them. In an effort to make amends for her past, Inalsa aids Fentali in her escape even though it means a death sentence from Shenzi. SOURCE: James Rabiola REFERENCES: TLK2 ISHA: Lioness of Mufasa's pride. Quiet and focused, she is a superb huntress. Here, Isha is quite different. A very outspoken lioness, she is unafraid to voice her opinion on any matter. Isha is VERY fond of the opposite sex as well; this has given her somewhat of a reputation with the other lionesses. Her relationship with the young lion Mabatu blossomed, however; she fell in love with the adolescent male and bore him three cubs; Jona, Minshasa, and Habusu. Sadly, of these only Habusu survived. Isha also adopted her niece Lisani when Isha's sister Beesa died, and has sucessfully reared her to adulthood. Isha was reunited with her mate Mabatu and left Simba's pride to join him as his queen. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP,COTPL,TSQ, SS ISIS: Adult lioness. A wandering rogue who settled in the Pride Lands and was chosen by Scar to be his primary mate. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS ITASHI: Male lion cub. Playmate of Simba and Nala. SOURCE: Frank Calabraro REFERENCES: SITP JADI: (Swahili: ancestor) Male mandrill. Member of the ruling Council of Elders. Jadi sided against Kinara when the chief proclaimed his Aiheuism. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES:TSQ JALEENA: Hyena (sex unknown). Jaleena is one of the hyenas who guarded Fentali. SOURCE: James Rabiola REFERENCES: TLK2 JALKORT: Male hyena. Mate of Fabana. Only one of many who were responsible for the death of Shaka's wife, Avina, he was unfortunately caught by the enraged lion and decapitated. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL,TSQ JAMALA: (Swahili: beauty) Female mandrill. Mother of a young paitent of Makedde. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ JAMBAZI: (Swahili: criminal) Male mandrill. One of three assailants who accosted Kinara several times. They were driven off by the spirit lioness Asumini. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ JANJA SHADOWLURKER: (Janja:- Swahili: clever rogue) Adult lion. His title is Leader of the Lion Rogues of the Southlands. Known simply as Shadowlurker to the local animals, and referred to as the King of Clawtip Peak by the lions of the Pride Lands, Janja is a powerful prescence in the land. This rogue is very even tempered, but woe to those who cross him. Janja has an immense storehouse of legends, fables, and stories in his head, and these come in quite handy when he needs a favor from his friend, Kasuku. Janja has taken an obsessive interest in the whereabouts of the lioness Dhoruba, and it remains to be seen just what form of action he will take upon her. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR, SS JAYMU: Young lioness. She loves watching the moon, and Tanabi finds this to be a good way to her heart. She provides him with comfort and understanding when he misses his sister Fentali, and later bears him a son, Shara. SOURCE: James Rabiola REFERENCES: TLK2 JEBWEEL: Adult giraffe. Incosi (leader) of the giraffe tribes at the time of Simba's return. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL JONA: Female lion cub. Daughter of Isha, and sister of Minshasa(II) and Habusu. At only three months old, she died of pneumonia. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL JUMBA: (Swahili: mansion) Adult male lion of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT JUSTINIAN: Male lion. Son of Taka/Scar and brother to Kisasian, Justinian is deceased(why, I don't know,-D.M.). SOURCE: Taka Khumbartha REFERENCES: TTOTA6 KAKO: Adult lioness. Mother of Mabatu, she appeared one day seeking asylum in Taka's pride. Already pregnant, she shortly thereafter gave birth to Mabatu. Kako is a very devoted mother, and is extremely closemouthed about her past. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL KALAMKA: (Swahili: quick-witted)Male lion of legend, King of the Kube River Valley. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR KAMARIA: Adult female cheetah. Best friend of N'golo, she risks her life trying to rescue the lioness's cubs from the lion Kisasian, but is too late. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: ALIL KAMI: Female lion cub. Daughter of Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS KANA: Male?Female? lion cub of Simba's pride. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP KARANGA: (Swahili: peanut) Adult lioness during the reign of Thembi, daughter of Imani (III) and best friend of Queen Kitok. Karanga is very determined and the most outspoken lioness of the pride, and following the death of Kitok she was quite adamant about caring for the smaller second born cub when Thembi wanted to disown him. Nevertheless there is some attraction between her and Thembi, and she seems to be the most likely choice as Kitok's successor but has some doubts about taking on the role. SOURCE: Rocío Orozco REFERENCES: MASTBL KASISI: (Swahili: priest) Male mandrill. Tribal priest of Kinara's troop, Kasisi was a devout follower of Pishtim. Enraged by the discovery of Aiheuists in the troop, he cajoled, pleaded, demanded, and finally blackmailed Kinara into having the old mandrill Busara assassinated. Kasisi later oversaw the dismissal and disgrace of Kinara after the former Chief renounced the priest and his religion. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ KASUKU: (Swahili: parrot)Male parrot. This grey avian is quite the enter- tainer, passing his time by reciting the stories and legends of the animal kingdom. However, his hunger for such stories, especially new ones, has formed an odd friendship of sorts between him and the rogue lion Janja. Kasuku is willing to perform various favors for Janja, but there is always a price: there must be a story in return. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR KHALI: Male lion cub. Son of Azrel and Mng'zila. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP KHEMOKI: Adult zebra stallion. Mated to Whinnyfred, Khemoki is the Incosi, or leader, of the Zebra'ha, the zebra tribe. Khemoki is somewhat of a stuffed shirt aristocrat, though he does have an occasional weakness for throckberries. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL KH'TEL: Adult male hyena. Initially, Kh'tel is the stereotypical hyena; full of energy, but low on brains. However, this dull exterior is a deception, for a bright and compassionate individual dwells within. Kh'tel's true colors emerged when he assisted Losara in rescuing Habusu from Shenzi's coup d'tat plans. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL KHULO: Male cheetah. Rather conservative and cautious, but he has a smart head on his shoulders. This is definitely a cheetah to watch out for. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP KIASA: Female lion cub. Daughter of Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS KIBETI: Female lion cub. Daughter of Scar/Taka and Sikia. Too weak to sur- vive a move to new territory, she died shortly after her family arrived at their new home. She is survived by her brother, Tokeko. SOURCE: Paul Kiela REFERENCES: RD, SS KICHASI: Female cheetah, and companion of Khulo. While unafraid to join in a fight, Kichasi is rather impulsive, often acting with little fore- thought as to what consequenses her actions might bring. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP KIJANA: (Swahili: youth) Lion. Member of the Riverbend Coalition of the Southlands. He is accused of breaking the peace at the Gathering Place and will have to face judgement and possible consequences from Janja for this alleged indiscretion. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR KIMA: (Swahili: (type of)monkey) Female mandrill. Wife of Busara and mother of Asumini(II), Kima is an extraordinary individual. She endured the murder of her husband while still finding it inside herself to forgive Kinara, the instigator of his death. After the departure of Metutu and Asumini(II), she and Kinara remained behind to continue Busara's work. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ KINARA: (Swahili: leader) Male mandrill. Leader of the local troop in the vicinity of Pride Rock, Kinara is the pure politician. Devious, clever, and strong-willed, he allows nothing to stand in the way of his ambitions. Bitterly opposed to the Aiheuist following his son Makedde took, Kinara seemed obsessed with the drive to annihilate the "pagan" religion in the effort to "save" his sons, going so far as to have one of his best friends, the scribe Busara, assassinated. But this destructive course was shatered by the untimely death of Kinara's wife, Neema. Following this, Kinara split away on his own path, suufering the loss of his office, prestige, and respect, nearly dying at the hands of other mandrills before he was rescued by Asumini and Kima. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ KIRIJAH: Female lion cub. See TIMIRA. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: N/A KIRUU: (Swahili: rage) Adult male lion, and possibly the most tyrannical ruler of TLK fandom. Kiruu will kill even members of his own pride at the slightest provocation, and is all the more ruthless in dealing with outsiders. He often bullies and humiliates his lionesses into pandering to his every whim. He has a reddish mane and is large and strong enough that he is not likely to lose a fight to another lion, but that isn't stopping Taka from trying to find a way to defeat him by outsmarting him. SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT KISASIAN: (Swahili: Kisasi:-revenge) Male lion. Son of Scar and Ngwame, this is one BAD dude. Kisasian is huge, probably close to Mufasa's size. He has the general appearance of his father, with an attitude to match. And yes, he too has a vertical scar across his left eye, this one given to him in combat by Simba. Don't make the mistake of assuming this is just "Scar with muscles." Kisasian is a very complex character, with an outlook on life totally unlike that of his father. Kisasian believes in and maintains the circle of life, but he does so on his own terms. SOURCE: Joshua Templin REFERENCES: TTOT, S, TLKC, PAP, ALIL, PL, LKT KISHA: Female lioness and mother of Nala. Kisha is an alternate name for this lioness(her actual name is Sarafina, but this was probably unknown to the author as her name was never mentioned on film-see Sarafina's entry below-D.M.). SOURCE: Frank Calabraro REFERENCES: SITP KITAMBE: (Swahili: pride) Male lion of legend, King of the Kube River Valley after the death of his father, Kalamka. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR KITOK: Adult lioness. Queen of the Pride Lands, mate of Thembi and father of Mufasa and Scar. Much beloved by Thembi and rest of the pride, especially Karanga, she dies as a result of giving birth to Scar. SOURCE: Rocío Orozco REFERENCES: MASTBL KOBI: Male mandrill. A friend of Kinara's, Kobi was forced to turn his back on the chief when Kinara proclaimed his Aiheuism. Kobi was sympathetic to his cause, but had a family to worry about; for their sake he was forced to ignore Kinara's plea for help. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ KOKO: Animal demigod. Koko the gorilla fouled the lake of milk from which the greater gods arose with mud, thus creating the evil spirits. Koko confessed to Aiheu, and absolved himself by becoming keeper of the lake untilit was drained at the end of the first era. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ KOLO: Lioness of Mufasa's pride. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP, SS KOMBI: Male lion cub. Son of Uzuri and brother of Togo, these two siblings cause no end of trouble; their love of practical jokes is well known by all the members of the pride. NO one is safe when these two are around. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL KOPA: Yet another semi-official name for Simba and Nala's son/daughter seen at the end of the motion picture, this name was reportedly mentioned in a Disney storybook, but I've been unable to confirm it. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKSNA KOPA(II): Adult lioness. Member of Simba's pride. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS KORG: Male hyena. One of the rapscallions that accompanied Gur'mekh on his disasterous attack on the lioness Avina; ironically, it was Korg that resulted in Gur'mekh's apprehension. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ KOVU: (Swahili: scar) Male lion (cub? adult?). This is another unconfirmed character in the upcoming sequel. He is reported to be Shani's boyfriend, and possibly Scar's son as well. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: SS KRULL: Male hyena. Entrusted by Taka to guard Rafiki during his confinement, Krull is coerced by the madrill to help him. Later, however, Krull follows Rafiki willingly, and would give his life to save the shaman. Rafiki bestowed the name "Uhuru" on his hyena friend. (see Uhuru) SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL/TSQ KUBE: Male lion cub. Son of Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS KUBE FIREHEART: Character of animal stories and legends(i.e., Robin Hood, etc.). This is one of their greatest heroes. Legend has it that long ago he organized the lions of the central savannah to turn back a hyena invasion of their territory. This conflict apparently ended any significant threat by the hyenas, as they have never returned in large numbers again. Kube begat two sons, Raha and Mwasi. His children unfortunately caused his demise, as he gave his life to end a quarrel between them that had escalated into outright conflict. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR KUBLIA: Male tiger. Kublia is a mysterious character. He is so old that his fur has gone pure white except for the striping typical to all tigers. He is what is called a Seeker, and is apparently charged(or cursed, depending on your viewpoint)to wander the earth helping others to fufill their places in the circle of life, as he denied his many years ago to his great regret. An old friend of Rafiki, as you might expect, he is aged, but still strong and sharp of mind, though his endurance is understandably shorter than it used to be. SOURCE: Adrian Rossi REFERENCES: JF KUDURA: (Swahili: mighty) Adult male lion. Son of Kisasian and nephew of Tokeko, he has broken his grandfather's chain of hatred, and refuses to ally with Tokeko against Simba. SOURCE: Ian Layton REFERENCES: RD KUMBA: (Swahili: attack) Male mandrill. Member of the ruling Council of Elders. Kumba and his brother Makali sided against Kinara when the chief proclaimed his Aiheuism. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES:TSQ KURABI: Adult male lion of Kisasian's pride. He is Kisasian's second in command and equally ruthless, very similar to him in size and appearance though slightly younger, and a strong and clever leader. This lion is one bad dude! SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT KWAMI: Male lion cub/adult. Kwami, the son of M'wungama, is N'golo's betrothed and future ruler of the Western Savannah Pride. Together, they bear a son, Kwendu. Kwami gives his life attempting to save his son from the elephant stampede that destroys N'golo's memories. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: PL, ALIL KWAYA: (Swahili: rage) Aged adult lioness. At 20, she's very old for a lioness and quite wise, the one the other lionesses in Kiruu's pride go to for advice. She doesn't see any way out of having him as their leader and seems quite resigned to getting along as best they can under his rule. SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT KWENDU: Male lion cub. Son of Kwami and N'golo, the unfortunate Kwendu does not survive cubhood, as he is trampled to death by a herd of stampeding elephants. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: PL,ALIL LESOTHO: Adult male lion of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT LISANI: Adult lioness. Lisani was a former member of Simba's Pride, but fell in love with Kisasian and became a member of his pride and his primary mate. Lisani is in an unenviable position. She still cares for her old friends in Simba's pride, but is totally devoted to Kisasian. Should any further conflict develop between the two prides, she will unfortunately have to choose sides(she luckily managed to avoid fighting her pridemates during their first clashes, but how much longer she will remain neutral is questionable). Here, Lisani is the daughter of Beesa. Orphaned while still a cub, she is adopted by her aunt Isha. "Miss Priss," as she is affectionately known by her pridemates, left Simba's pride to join Mabatu's pride, along with her friend, Habusu. SOURCE: Joshua Templin REFERENCES: TTOT, COTPL, LKT, SS LITTLE BROTHER KOKO: Male mandrill of legend. Koko was the first shaman, rewarded this title by the gods themselves for his cleverness in outwitting them. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ LOPWAZAI: Adult lion. Leader of a neighboring pride adjacent to the Pride Lands. SOURCE: Jarrod Henry REFERENCES: SLA LOSARA: Adult female hyena. Mother of Bashak, she develops an affection for her son's leonine playmate, Habusu, and plays a critical role in his rescue. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL MABATU: Adult lion. Son of Kako, he fell in love with Isha and promised himself to her before being forced out of the pride by Taka. Mabatu survived his premature expulsion and returned years later, to reclaim his beloved wife and his son. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL MAKALI: (Swahili: blade) Male mandrill. Member of the ruling Council of Elders. Makali and his brother Kumba sided against Kinara when the chief proclaimed his Aiheuism. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES:TSQ MAKEDDE: Adult male mandrill. Rafiki's older brother and mentor, this wise old monkey heals an adolescent Taka of the incredible injury which resulted in his namesake scar. The pupil of the wise old Busara, Makedde proved instrumental in the induction of his brother into the ranks of the healers. He still looks after the Pride Lands with his younger brother, but his advanced age has hampered his activities. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ, SS (*NOTE* Makedde was also the name of an assistant game warden who worked with George and Joy Adamson of "Born Free" fame. He was on very friendly terms with their lioness companion, Elsa.-D.M.) MAKHPIL: Female hyena. Apprenticed to Shimbekh, Makhpil assumed the position of seer after Shimbekh's death. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL MAKINI (I): (Swahili: dignity) Adult lioness. She's 5 years old and has an ugly pink scar where her left eye used to be until Kiruu attacked her for something she said. Her remaining good eye is gold-green, and is quite beautiful other than her missing eye. She felt that her sister Zarai was the only other member of her pride she could talk to and was very distressed after Kiruu killed Zarai and her son Brownpaw, which is how Taka found her, in whom she has found another friend. SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT MAKINI (II): (Swahili: dignity) Adult lioness. Makini is the oldest lioness in Simba's pride. Much of the beauty she held in her younger days has been replaced by wisdom and dignity, yet she is concerned that she is becoming useless in her old age.. She can be quite stubborn at times, such as when Rafiki tried to treat an injured shoulder with some balm, the smell of which she detests. SOURCE: Dave Braun REFERENCES: TLT MAKOKO: Male mandrill. Brother to Makedde and Rafiki, Makoko followed in his father Kinara's footsteps, becoming the leader of the troop after Kinara's resignation. Makoko is also quite the shrewd character, but he rules with a slightly wiser hand, having learned from his father's mistakes. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ MALAIKA: Adult lioness of Mufasa's pride. Malaika is still with the pride, now under Simba's rulership. She has a few new mouths to feed, and enjoys the help of young Misha in babysitting the children. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP,COTPL MALAZI: Adult lioness. Hunting mate of Sarafina's. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP MALLACUS: Adult lion. An Asiatic lion, Mallacus is the king of the Hemachi pride, which has been driven from their grounds into the mountains by the prescence of man. Mallacus happened upon a donkey outside of a human settlement, but had his thoughts of dining upon it taken away; upon entering the manger where the donkey slept he encountered a certain child...one who would one day become a king much greater than himself. Mallacus paid tribute to the child and was rewarded by a very pleased Aiheu. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TQN MALOKI: Male mandrill. Chief of the troop immediately adjacent to Kinara's troop, Maloki and Kinara often come into contention over the local resources; food, water, and pretty much anything that either thinks theother might find useful. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ MAMAAN: Lioness of legend; she was the first lioness ever created by Aiheu. Mated to Baba, she bore him a son, Huba, and a daughter, Rajua. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris RFERENCES: TSQ MANAKI: Adult mandrill. Similar to Rafiki, he is the tribal shahman of the Western Savannah pride. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: PL MANGLILA: Male?Female? lion cub of Simba's pride. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP MANO: Male lion spirit. Pure white from nose to tail tuft, Mano is a figure out of leonine legend. He is chief among the Neisei, the spirits of good which watch over the earth. He provides protection for the creatures of earth, along with his wife, Minshasa. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ MATEHU: Adult lioness belonging to Simba's pride. SOURCE: Jason Knight REFERENCES: SH MATWANA: (Swahili: rascal) Male leopard cub. Black in color, Matwana is rather fearless, as he engages in friendly conversation with a fully grown Simba. Realizing the potential danger in such fearlessness, Simba conspires with Matwana's mother to frighten the cub off, hoping he'll learn caution and prudence from the affair. SOURCE: Joe McCauley REFERNCES: JLM MAUTI BLOODPAW: (Mauti:- Swahili: death)Adult lion, now deceased. He was ruler of Clawtip Peak before he was apparently overthrown by the rogue Janja. A cruel and sadistic lion, he nearly ignited a conflict between the rogues and the pride lions before his death. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR, SS MAWATA: Male mandrill. Father of Kinara. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ MAWINDO: (Swahili: prey) Zebra stallion. Leader of the Zebra'ha clan Malaji, the poor zebra is put in an unenviable position; he has to meet with Simba about a few procedural matters. Unfortunately, the Lion King ate Mawindo's mate, Mzoga, the previous week! A true test of his nerve, indeed. SOURCE: David Braun REFERENCES: TLT MAZIMWI LEAFCHASER: (Mazimwi:- Swahili: spirit)Character of animal stories and legends(i.e., Robin Hood, etc.). This lion defeated the legendary Sky Demon. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR MEEKA: Adult lioness. Queen(??) of the Pride Rock Pride before it was taken over by Mufasa and Taka. Sarabi's mother. SOURCE: Matt Robinson REFERENCES: BL, SS MEE-TOO: Male/Female lion cub. Playmate of young Simba and Nala, he was dropped during initial storyboarding. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TAOTLK METUTU: (Simian dialect: "plain one") Male mandrill. The birth name of Rafiki. Metutu learned from an early age the dangers of the political arena, watching as his father Kinara destroyed his opponents piecemeal. Repelled by this, Metutu was drawn to the teachings of the old mandrill Busara, who convinced him of the peaceful teachings of Aiheuism. Metutu left the troop after Busara's death, joining his brother Makedde in the Pride Lands, where he administerd to the King and Queen themselves. Metutu saved the life of a mortally ill Akase, and in return, King Ahadi bestowed the name "Rafiki" upon him in gratitude. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ MGWAMAI: Adult lion. Leader of a small rogue pride roaming the savannah, this lion is an opportunist. Having joined Simba's pride under freindly circumstances, he assumes leadership of it while Tanabi is off leading the pride against Kisasian's group, and fights bitterly for control of it before being driven off. SOURCE: Mark Bernhardt REFERENCES: TLKC MHEETU: Adult lion. A member of Simba's pride. Mheetu is brother to Nala, and thus is evidently permitted to stay with the pride. He took the lost and forgetful N'golo as his mate, and they bore three children: Mwathu, Simala, and N'kamali. Unfortunately, the latter two perished in a fight with Kisasian, along with their mother. The dedicated Mheetu raised his surviving son Mwathu to adulthood, and it remains to be seen if he will attempt to exact retribution against Kisasian. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: ALIL, SS, possibly TAOTLK(see note below) *NOTE* This also may be the Disney character Mee-Too, a male lion cub, who was dumped in the early planning stages of "The Lion King"(back when it was known as "King of the Jungle"). The spelling of the name is questionable, as it is spelled "Mee-Too" in "The Art of the Lion King," which is considered a canon Disney source, and "Mheetu" in "A Lioness's Legacy," written by Andreas Spring. If this is simply the author's decision to change the spelling to an Africanized version, then credit for this character should go to Walt Disney Corp. MINSHASA: Lioness of legend. Pure white and startlingly beautiful, she attracted the attentions of many a lion, not the least of whom were the notorious N'ga and Sufa. Minshasa is the mate of Mano, and also one of the Niesei, the spirits of good which watch over the earth. She provides comfort for those who walk the earth, while Mano protects them. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ MINSHASA(II): Female lion cub. Daughter of Isha and sister of Jona and Habusu. She perished at the age of two months due to the disease Dol Sani. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL MIRAGE: Adult lioness of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT MIRAMBA: Adult lioness of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT MISHA: Adolescent lioness. Daughter of Ajenti, this youngster enjoyed spending time with her grandmother, Yolanda. Yolanda's death brings over a change in the young lioness as she begins to grasp the hard lessons of adulthood. Misha is devoted to her friend Tanabi, and shows signs of becoming his betrothed, as the two have promised themselves to each other, and are inseperable. Misha has just recently made her first kill (with a little help from Zazu) and is now considered an adult in the eyes of the pride. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ, SS MITLAZAWE: Adult lion. Leader of a neighboring pride adjacent to the Pride Lands. SOURCE: Jarrod Henry REFERENCES: SLA MKOROFI: (Swahili: evil-minded person) Male baboon. Described as old and black-furred, carrying a stick with a bird skull and three red feathers, and mostly blind in one eye. He lives on the edge of the elephant graveyard and has many of the same abilities as Rafiki but is willing to use them to achieve less admirable ends, such as manipulating Scar and the hyenas. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR MLAGWAME: Lion cub(male? female? unknown-D.M.). Playmate of Nala after Simba's assumed death in the wildebeest stampede, this cub is not one to participate in games for long, as he/she tires quickly of being pounced upon by the rambunctious Nala. SOURCE: Robert Tuffley REFERENCES: TLW MNG'ARIZA: Male cheetah. Leader of a pack of cheetahs struugling to find food in the lean season following the migration of the herds, this is one of the most devious and intelligent characters in fan fiction. Mng'ariza's keen mind is dampened only by his ego, which leads him into situations where discretion would have been the better part of valor. Wounded in a fight with Mufasa's pride, he goads Taka/Scar into a killing frenzy and dies between his jaws. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP MNG'ZILA: Adult lioness. Azrel's mate and mother of Khali. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP MODAVU: Male lioncub. Son of Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS MOHATU: Adult lion. Former Lion King of the Pride Lands, now deceased. This lion, who was Mufasa's grandfather, is considered by many in the Pride Lands to be the greatest king who ever lived. A great peacemaker, he leads the animals of the Pride Lands through many trials before his death, and is looked upon with an almost religious reverence by them. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TBS MOKO GREATMANE: Leonine figure of legend. Moko Greatmane was a great big cat. No, he was, really! It says so, right in the story! SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL MONTY: Male meerkat. When Pumbaa and Timon have a falling out, Pumbaa befriends this meerkat. He is particulary known for walking on his own, not riding on other animals, and for not eating bugs...but eating health food instead. Basically an anti-Timon. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P (This entry provided by Ian Layton-thanks, Ian!:--D.M.) MR. HAPPY: Human male. An annoyingly happy man who periodically shows up to make Timon and Pumbaa's life miserable. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P MTANGA: (Swahili: wanderer) Male lion cub. Son of Dhoruba, a rogue lioness, it appears likely that Janja Shadowlurker, the rogue leader, is his father. He is very adept at wrestling and pouncing for a cub so young, a result of the skills his mother has taught him. He has also proven to be very perceptive of her attempts to observe him. Unlike her, however, he seems to enjoy the company of other lions and has made friends with the young cubs Simba and Nala. However, an uncertain future lies ahead for this young cub. Rafiki himself portended great events in the cub's destiny, and bade his mother to guard him well. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR MUBIZA: Adult lioness. Chaka's mate. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: ALIL, and an anonymous work(see HaZaken's entry for details) MUFASA: Adult lion, and one of the greatest Lion Kings in the history of the Pride Lands, Mufasa's reign was cut short by his untimely death at the hands(paws?) of his brother, Scar. Father of Simba, and mated to Sarabi, Mufasa is a loving husband and father. His warm nature is matched by his ruthless strength, and Mufasa stops at nothing to insure the safety of the Pride Lands and maintanance of the Circle of Life. Mufasa is huge, appearing to be around eight feet from nose to tail and massing about 600-700 lbs., although this is only an estimate judging from his appearance comparable to others in the motion picture. VARIATION I:In "The Pridelands," Mufasa did NOT die, but was reunited with Simba after being saved by humans. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all MWUAJI: (Swahili: killer) Lion. Eldest of Janja's faithful, friend and master hunter. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR MWANGALIZI: (Swahili: caretaker)Aged lion. Mwangalizi was the previous ruler of Kisasian's pride, but was overthrown by the ruthless lion. He was spared, however, and used by Kisasian to perform various scouting duties. A true believer in the Circle of Life, Mwangalizi established freindly relations with Simba's pride, and gave his life in the near-fatal conflict between Simba and Kisasian, saving Simba's life in the process. SOURCE: Joshua Templin REFERENCES: TTOT MWASI THUNDERSTROKE: (Mwasi:- Swahili: rebel)Character of animal stories and legends(i.e., Robin Hood, etc.). This was Kube Fireheart's second son, and the first Leader of the Lion Rogues of the Southlands. His belief in his way of life led him into conflict with his elder brother, Raha. Their personal feud was ended only after it caused the death of their father. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR, SS MWATHU: Male lion cub/adult. Son of Mheetu and N'golo, he is their only surviving cub. He has claimed his rightful place in the Circle of Life and is the current ruler of the Western Savannah pride. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: ALIL MWUAJI: (Swahili: killer)Adult lion, and a rogue of some notoriety, as his hunting skills are the stuff of legend(he has reportedly not missed a kill in over two and a half years!). SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR M'WUNGAMA: Adult lion. Ruler of the Western Savannah Pride, along with his mate, N'getami, he is father to N'golo and Kwami. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: PL MZOGA: (Swahili: carcass) Zebra mare. Mate to Mawindo, this unlucky creature was devoured by the Lion King, Simba. SOURCE: David Braun REFERENCES: TLT NABA: Male/female lion cub. Yes, it's still ANOTHER name for Simba and Nala's son/daughter seen at the end of "The Lion King." SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKSNA NABUK: Male cape hunting dog. Leader of a pack of hunting dogs that sometimes passed through the Pride Lands. When he and his pack encounter Taka, who claims to be a spirit lion sent by the Great Dog, he is if not fooled by Taka at least unwilling to risk being wrong and offending the spirits of the Other World. Nabuk then instructs his pack to feed the lion from their kill so that Taka will deliver his message and some unusual instructions for Nabuk and his pack to take to their chief. SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT NAKIDA: Adult lioness and Taka/Scar's mate. SOURCE: Taka Khumbartha REFERENCES: TTOTA6 NALINE: Female lion cub. Daughter of Simba and Nala. An intelligent and talkative cub with big green eyes, she falls into a river while playing with other cubs, and is swept a long distance downstream before escaping the water, eventually ending up lost in a jungle and near starvation. There she is found by Cruz, and they share several adventures as he helps her find her way back to her pride. SOURCE: Gil Ruiz REFERENCES: TV NAOMI: Adult lioness. She is the instigator of several demeaning comments about certain areas of Taka's anatomy. SOURCE: Taka Khumbartha REFERENCES: SD, SS NALA: Adult lioness and current queen of the Pride Lands. Primary mate of Simba, Nala is a devoted lioness, cornerstone of the pride and a wonder to behold. Beautiful, intelligent, lithe and strong, she is unafraid to risk herself in a conflict, and a fury when angered. A tawny, almost golden color, with striking green eyes, Nala gives 110% in everything she does. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all NASAI: Adult lioness. Member of Azrel's pride, she is dubious about the attack on Simba's pride. Assaulted by Azrel on at least one occasion, she eventually rebels, leading the pride away and out of the self destructive spiral he has led it into. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP NED: Male elephant. Somewhat of a snob, Ned loves to berate Timon and Pumbaa when given a chance. SOURCE: Walt Disney Co. REFERENCES: TLKT&P NEEMA: (Swahili: grace) Female mandrill. As Kinara's wife, Neema provided a stablizing prescence between him and their sons, Makedde, Makoko, and Metutu(Rafiki). Neema was not particular, as she disregarded the apparent heresy of her eldest son in the face of her love for him, just as she tempered Kinara's ambitions. Unfortunately, Neema carried a dark secret; she unknowingly suffered from a mental disease which proved her undoing, but not before she reconciled her husband to accept the path their children had chosen. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ NEFU: Adolescent male mandrill. Nephew to Rafiki, he causes no end of mischief when he uses the shaman's magical staff to do his chores for him. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P NDULI: (Swahili: angel of death) An evil spiritual being who seems to be trying to wreak havoc with Simba's pride, and is locked in a battle of wits with Rafiki, who is trying to stop him. SOURCE: Dave Braun REFERENCES: TLT N'GA: Male lion cub. A figure of legend, this son of Ramalah and Chakula was trapped in a cave-in with his brother, Sufa, and their babysitter, Alba. Alba gave her life to sustain the two cubs until their mother dug them out five days later (see Alba). He and his brother fought five days and nights over the lovely lioness Minshasa, only to lose her affections to another lion! SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ NG'ARA: Adult lioness of Mufasa's pride. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP N'GETAMI: Adult lioness. Queen of the Western Savannah pride and mate to M'wungama, she is a devoted mother to her daughter, N'golo. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: PL N'GOLO: Female lion cub/adult. My heart goes out to this poor creature, for she endured an ordeal as traumatic as Simba's. Born into the Western Savannah Pride, N'golo, destined to be the future Queen, grows up in an idyllic lifestyle, only to have her life shattered when her mate, Kwami and son, Kwendu, are killed in an elephant stampede. Struck with amnesia from a blow recieved in the mad rush, she wanders afar, encountering the tyrant king Kisasian before settling down with Simba's pride, where she tries to build a future with her new mate, Mheetu. Unfortunately, she is drawn into a confrontation with Kisasian to save her children, and loses her life to him. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: PL, ALIL, SS N'GORO: Adult lioness. Member of Ahadi's pride. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS NGWAME: Adult lioness. This lioness was struck a tragic blow by fate. Seduced by Scar after the death of Mufasa, she became pregnant. Unwilling to see an heir to the throne born under Scar's rule, Sarabi was forced to banish the lioness from Pride Rock. This forever changed the young Ngwame, burying in her a seed of hate for Sarabi for the rest of her life. She bore a son, Kisasian, who attempted to exact revenge upon Simba's pride. Ngwame joined him in this effort, drawing Sarabi out in single conflict only to lose her own life, although Sarabi perished shortly thereafter. SOURCE: Joshua Templin REFERENCES: TTOT, SLA, SS NGWEMA: Male?/Female? lion cub. Son?/Daughter? to Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS NIANY: Adult lioness. Member of Simba's pride. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS NISHTHA: Female tiger. Subordinate to Shere Khan. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: S NITHINI: Adolescent lioness. Tanabi's betrothed and later his wife, she bore him a son, named Azrel after Tanabi's maternal grandfather. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP N'KAMALI: Female lion cub. Daughter of Mheetu and N'golo, she is killed by Kisasian. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: ALIL NOSNI: Young bird(Rainbow bird?). This jittery young fellow made friends with the youn Simba and Nala, and their human friend, Chad. SOURCE: Frank Calabraro REFERENCES: SITP NUNKA: Young male lion. Another possible name for Scar's son and Shani/Aisha's boyfriend in the upcoming sequel (see Kovu). SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: None available NYALA: Female lion cub. The daughter of Simba and Nala, she is the one of the three children of the king and queen. Ever playful with her sister Zenani, and her brother, Thembekile, Nyala also enjoys the company of her parents. Known familiarly as Yali to her family, she is thrust rudely from the innocence of childhood, however, when confronted by the realization that her father is in trouble; ill and unable to assure the future of the pride by himself, she sets out to find another lion to assist him, risking her own life numerous times in the process. Despite the plotting of Immue, who tries to use the cub as bait to destroy Simba, Nyala ultimately succeeds, inadvertently helping her father find the long lost Mufasa. In the end, she regains her assurance within her family, secure in the knowledge of her parents love and the surety that the pride will continue to flourish. Nyala is a dynamic character, extremely intelligent and highly perceptive with a no-nonsense attitude when things get tough. She is very wise for her age, and extremely idealistic as well. To underestimate this young cub would be a grave mistake. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL NYONGO: (Swahili: grudge) Male mandrill. Father of the ill-tempered bully Duma. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ NYOTA: (Swahili: star) Young lioness of Mufasa's pride. Nyota is still unsure of her place in the pride, and as a result, she is slightly more comfortable around the distant rogue lioness Dhoruba. After talking to Rafiki, she is contemplating becoming a bard for the pride. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR, SS ORORO: Hyena. Friend of Saki. SOURCE: Frank Calabraro REFERENCES: SITP PA'HAL: Adult male wildebeest. Incosi (leader) of the wildebeest tribes at the time of Simba's return. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL PGS: (No formal name given) Human male. Acronym for Post Graduate Student, one of the most noisome cretures ever to walk the earth. This fellow, while enthusiastic, proves destructive to the extreme when sent to assist a vet working near the Pride Lands; he unwittingly smashes a stockade set up to hold wild animals and sets Simba free. It remains to be seen if this fellow incurs the wrath of the vet's tranquilizer gun.... SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL PISHTIM: Mandrill personification of God. Pishtim is not what you might expect from your deity. A trickster at heart, he is said not to reward his subjects for their piousness, but rather their cleverness and guile. Due to the efforts of Busara, Kinara, and Rafiki, belief in Pishtim is waning though, as the mandrills have begun to look to Aiheu for their answers. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ POBO: Adult male lion of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT POGOTA: Adult lioness of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT PUMBAA:(Swahili: simpleton) Male warthog. Best described as a walking gastronomic disaster area, Pumbaa is touchy about his-ahem, problem. Best buddies with Timon and Simba, he has a heart as huge as his appetite. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all PUMBAA JR. A baby alligator from the Florida Everglades, Pumbaa Jr. was adopted by his namesake until the warthog could locate his family. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P QUINT: Human male. His first name varies according to his geographic location at the time, but Quint is a constant thorn in the side of Timon and Pumbaa. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P RAFIKI:(Swahili: friend) Aged male mandrill. Rafiki is the mystic shaman of the Pride Lands. He seldom misses much of what goes on in(or outside) the realm of the Lion King. Armed with a staff and a maniacal wit, he imparts valuable lessons on those who listen. And a good smack on the head to those who don't. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all RAFIKI (II) (Swahili: friend) Adult lioness. Possibly belonging to Zimmale's pride. Sister of Furaha and mother of Sala. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL RAHA: Character of animal stories and ledgends(i.e. Robin Hood, etc.) This lion was the firstborn son of Kube Fireheart. He believed implicitly in his father's ideals, and became the first Lion King of the central savannah prides. His strong disagreement with his brother Mwasi's conflicting ideals climaxed in open combat, ending only after it caused the death of their father. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR, source data direct from Sam Simpson's notes (thank you Sam!) RAHAJA: Male lion cub. Son of Taka and Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS RAJUA: (Swahili: hope) Lioness of legend. Daughter of Baba and Mamaan, the first lions to walk the earth. She has a brother, Huba. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ RAMALAH: Adult lion. A Lion King from ancient times, he exists now only in legend. His mate, Chakula, bore him two sons: N'ga and Sufa. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ RASULI: (Swahili: prophet) Male mandrill. A young associate of Rafiki. SOURCE: Dave Braun REFERENCES: TLT RESEARCHER: (No formal name given) Human female who has been tracking Simba with a radio collar; this particular device gave Rafiki no end of puzzlement until it was removed by the Vet. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL RISHI: Male tiger cub. Son of Shere Khan. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: S ROH'KASH: Hyannic name for God. The hyenas believe Roh'kash is female; quite appropriate as hyena clan structure is based on a matriarchy. Roh'kash can be quite vengeful, and it is believed that She will smite the infidels if Her Chosen Ones are wronged. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ ROH'KHIM: Hyannic name for the god of earth. It is said that Roh'kash and Roh'khim united to create the creatures of the earth. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL SABALI: Adult lioness. Hunting mate of Sarafina's. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP SAKI: Adult hyena. Friend of Ororo. SOURCE: Frank Calabraro REFERENCES: SITP SALA: Adult lioness. Half-sister to Tana. Upon th edeath of their pride male Zimmale, she and Tana accompany Mufasa and Simba back to the Pride Lands. Unlike Tana, Sala is very quiet natured, and is quite attractive for a lioness. However she is also quite shy, and it takes a bit of doing to get her to open up in conversation. More of a follower than a leader, she has established a good relationship with Sarafina. Sala is possessed of small size, but great speed; to watch her on the hunt is astonishing, although she usually needs help to bring down even medium sized prey. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL, TFT SANAFIA: Adult lioness. Another name for Mufasa and Taka's mother (see Akase). SOURCE: Steven Conley REFERENCES: WOTP SARABI:(Swahili: mirage) Adult lioness. Primary mate of Mufasa and queen of the Pride Lands until her son, Simba's return, Sarabi is a rock of calm in a sea of chaos for the Pride Lands during Scar's terrible reign. Heavily built, but slow to anger, she is a great asset to the pride. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all AUTHOR'S NOTE: I would like to take time here to remember Madge Sinclair, the voice of Sarabi, who passed away in December of 1995. The strength and love in her voice made Sarabi who she is, and it will be difficult, if not impossible, to find a successor to her position. We miss you, Madge. SARAFINA: Adult lioness. Bet you never knew who she was, either. Nala's mother and a great friend of Sarabi's, Sarafina was unfortunately over- looked in the motion picture, except for her one line("Hmmm, what do you think, Sarabi?"). She has been amply portrayed in fan fiction, however, and derserves a closer examination. Heavily built, like Sarabi, she is tawny-golden like her daughter, and has the same striking green eyes. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all SAVUTI: Adult lioness. Killed in Azrel's assault upon Pride Rock. SOURCE: Trey McElveen REFERENCES: DOP SCAR/TAKA: Adult lion. The most devious and treacherous character in Disney history, this is a baaad dude. Brother of Mufasa, Scar engineers his own brother's death and causes Simba to believe it was his fault. Destroyed by a lust for power, Scar was unfortunately a victim of circum- stance. Neglected and hounded during his cubhood, Scar, born as Taka, developed an insatiable hatred for his older brother. Various reasons are given for the source of his scar. The official Disney reason was that Taka was caught in a wildebeest stampede and thus marked. However, the one most accepted by TLK fans is that it was given to him by either Mufasa or Sarabi(most likely Sarabi) to deter his advances toward her (Disney obviously does not support this view, of course). Another is that it was recieved from a ratel, or honey badger. It would have been interesting to see what kind of king Scar would have been had he not been dealt the hand Fate gave him. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all SEEKA: Adult lioness. Rival for Taka's affections with the lioness Isis. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS SENAJIT: Male tiger. Subordinate to Shere Khan, this tiger shows signs of ambition for Shere's position. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: S SHAKA: Male lion. Brother of Ahadi and father of Elanna and Sarabi. Shaka perished while pursuing his wife's killers; he chased the hyenas into their own territory, and was overwhelmed by them when he refused to leave. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ, SS SHAIRI: (Swahili: poem) Lioness and bard (storyteller/historian) of Pride Rock who died in an accident during Ahadi's reign before she could train another to take her place. She was much loved by the pride, and Mufasa and Sarabi had many fond childhood memories of hearing her stories; so much so that for a time Mufasa felt that it would dishonor her memory to appoint anyone else to become a bard for the pride. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR SHANI: Female lion (cub? adult?). Yet another name for the cub seen at the end of "The Lion King." This is reportedly to be Simba's daughter in the upcoming sequel, but unfortunately there is no official word as yet. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TR, SS SHANNI: Female lion cub. Sister of Simba, she was very weak and died shortly after being born. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL SHARA: Male lion cub. Son of Tanabi and Jaymu, and heir to the throne. SOURCE: James Rabiola REFERENCES: TLK2 SHENZI:(Swahili: uncouth) Female hyena and the third member of the infamous trio from the motion picture, Shenzi is the leader of their little group. If you're looking for any intelligence in the hyena clan, here it is. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all SHERE KHAN: Male tiger. Grandson of the great Shere Khan who died(or got his butt toasted if you prefer the Disney version) at the hands of Mowgli, this descendant of his has made a home in the Pride Lands; in a cave in the very gorge where Mufasa met his death. With his mate, Akuti, his son, Rishi, and his lackeys Nishtha and Senajit, Shere Khan apperars to be planning something ominous for the future of the Pride Lands. SOURCE: Sam Simpson *NOTE*: Credit for the original Shere Khan must go to Rudyard Kipling. Credit for the Disney version must, of course, go to Walt Disney Corp. (I'm covering the bases by giving multiple credit here; I don't want any bruised feelings(or lawsuits) from anyone!-D.M.) REFERENCES: S SHIMBEKH: Adult hyena. A skilled seer, Shimbekh was coerced by Shenzi into lying to Taka, who heavily relied on her advice, thus enabling Shenzi to effectively control the Pride Lands. Shimbekh's powers were taken away by the gods as punishment for this. In despair, she was told by her apprentice, Makhpil, to go to the gorge to find peace. Shimbekh had one final vision there; shortly after, the tormented hyena leapt to her death. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ SHINGALANA: Adult lioness. Member of Simba's pride. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS SHINGRALA: Adult lion/lioness. Unclear, but either the father of Akase or daughter of Akase; the text does not clarify this. SOURCE: Drew Palmer REFERENCES: SS SIKIA: Adult lioness. Formerly a member of Simba's pride, she left (unknownst to them of course)to help nurse Scar back to health. This compassionate lioness brought out the best in Scar, and together they moved far away from the Pride Lands to find a new life together. They bore two children, Tokeko and Kibeti. She holds hope in her heart that her son, now grown, will give up his plans for vengance upon Simba and return home. The poor lioness is in a bad position, for she did not tell her son about the terrible deeds his father committed during his tenure as king, and now no longer has the courage to do so. SOURCE: Paul Kiela REFERENCES: RD, SS SIMALA: Female lion cub. Daughter of Mheetu and N'golo, she is killed by Kisasian. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: ALIL SIMBA:(Swahili: lion) Adult lion. Okay, if you don't know who this fellow is, you might as well stop reading now. A mix of intelligence, power, and grace, with a generous helping of freindliness thrown in, Simba is the fellow you would want to be your best friend. The current Lion King of the Pride Lands, Simba has gone through an ordeal I would wish on no one. Witness to his father's death, blaming himself for it for his whole childhood, only to grow up to find out his own uncle was responsible, defeating him, and then leading the Pride Lands through the terrible aftermath, Simba has perservered through things which would probably have finished most of us. A loving husband and a devoted father, Simba, with his friendship of Timon and Pumbaa, two animals he would otherwise have seen only as prey, brings a closer touch to the common folk of the Pride Lands, unlike his father. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all SIMBA (II): (Swahili-: lion) Adult lion, now deceased. Simba(II) was mated to Yolanda, and is Misha's grandfather. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL SITA: (Swahili: six) Adult lioness during the reign of Thembi. She seems to be rather sentimental and passionate. SOURCE: Rocío Orozco REFERENCES: MASTBL SIX-TOE: Adult male lion, and previous king of Kiruu's pride. He was getting old and neglectful when Kiruu came along, and was willing to give up the pride without a fight, but Kiruu killed him anyway. SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT SKULK: Male hyena. As stealthy as his name implies, Skulk is a consumate spy. His main drawback is his vanity; he's good, and he knows it. Skulk also is very attracted to Shenzi; these two will probably have a few pups running around before too long. Implicated in the coup d'tat against Uhuru, Skulk was banished from the Pride Lands with Shezi and his lackeys. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL SPEEDY: Male snail. Speedy is anything but fast, but his beauteous singing voice (reminescent of Bing Crosby) endears him to Timon and Pumbaa. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P SUFA: Male lion cub. A figure of legend, this son of Ramalah and Chakula was trapped in a cave-in with his brother, N'ga, and their babysitter, Alba. Alba gave her life to sustain the two cubs until their mother dug them out five days later (see Alba). He and N'go once fought for five days over the beautiful lioness Minshasa, only to lose her affections to another lion! SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ SURIBE: Adult lioness of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT TAI: (Swahili: eagle) Male hawk, reddish-brown, and chief among the watchers of the Southlands. The watchers are a semi-independent spying and reconnisance group; Tai manages them and organizes and presents to Janja whatever information they collect. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR TAKA: This was listed in a line of Disney storybooks ("The Lion King: Six New Adventures") as Scar's birth name, until he was marked with the namesake scar over his left eye in a wildebeest stampede. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: See Scar/Taka TAKANA: Adult lioness of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT TAKYLA: Female hyena. Daughter of Amarakh. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL TAMEKA: Adult lioness. She has a rather cynical view of Isha. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL TANA: Adult lioness. Half-sister to Sala, Tana is (or more correctly, was) a member of Zimmale's pride. Upon his death they roamed about, finally locating Mufasa, Simba, and Pumbaa. Tana immediately latched onto Simba; this lioness is a "mane-chaser" of sorts, but sweet natured inside. It takes a few rough lessons from Nala to accomplish it, but Tana slowly develops into another valuable member of the pride. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL TANABI: Alternate name for Simba and Nala's son, this is the most widely accepted name by TLK fans for the cub seen at the end of the motion picture.(See Chaka) SOURCE: Melissa Martin REFERENCES: Virtually all TANIKA: Adult lioness. She acted as a messenger to Ahadi while his mate Abesi was giving birth to their sons. SOURCE: Taka Khumbartha REFERENCES: E TED: Any one of a number of annoying ground squirrels(all named Ted, of course), whose one purpose in life, it seems, is to make Timon and Pumbaa miserable. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKT&P TEMA: (Swahili: cutter) Male mandrill. Young aquaintance of Metutu with a knack for spreading rumors. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ THEMBEKILE: Male lion cub. Son of Simba and Nala, he is siblings with his sisters Nyala and Zenani, and is the heir apparent to the throne of the Lion King. Thembekile is a quiet cub, usually staying in the background, even at play. However, he is keenly observant, and the momentary time when his father vanished seems to have helped him emerge from his shell, so to speak. He asserted himself well, and upon Simba's return took a more active part in his father's life. Familiarly known as Thembi, he is catching on fast and looks to be a promising prince indeed. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL THEMBI: Adult lion. King of Pride Rock and father of Mufasa and Scar. He is said to be decisive, to have an unstable temper, hates to be insulted, and always wears a severe expression. His mate Kitok died in childbirth and he blames his second son, Scar, for her death, but Rafiki and the lionesses were determined to care for both of their sons. He must now choose a new queen, and Karanga seems to be the most likely choice. NOTE: Thembi is also a nickname for another character, Thembekile. SOURCE: Rocío Orozco REFERENCES: MASTBL THWABI: Male flamingo. Possibly a new majordomo to replace a retired(or deceased) Zazu. SOURCE: Andreas Spring REFERENCES: ALIL TIMIRA: Female lion cub. According to Dan T. Guyton, in an early version of the script for "Simba's Pride", Timira was one of two names being considered for the female cub who would be betrothed to Chaka (Kirijah was the other name). Since Chaka is reportedly no longer a character in "Simba's Pride, Timira/Kirijah may have been written out as well. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. TIMON: Male meerkat, and the ultimate wiseguy. Timon has the most atrocious sense of humor, but it doesn't stop him from trying. Although he usually looks out for Number One, Timon will do just about anything for his best friends, Pumbaa and Simba. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all TINBO: Male cub, and playmate of young Simba and Nala. SOURCE: Frank Calabraro REFERENCES: SITP TOBATHI: Adult lioness belonging to Simba's pride. SOURCE: Jason Knight REFERENCES: SH TOGO: Male lion cub. Son of Uzuri and brother of Kombi, these two siblings cause no end of trouble; their love of practical jokes is well known by all the members of the pride. NO one is safe when these two are around. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL TOKEKO: Adult lion. Son of Scar/Taka and Sikia, Tokeko is consumed with a desire to avenge what he believes was the usurping of his father's throne. Unfortunately, a few surprises await him as he is unaware of the fact that his father killed Mufasa to gain control of Pride Rock. SOURCE: Paul Kiela REFERENCES: RD TORNA: Previous ruler of the Pride Rock lion pride; he was overthrown by Mufasa and Taka. SOURCE: Matt Robinson REFERENCES: BL TRIMIDIAN: Adult male lion of Kisasian's pride. SOURCE: Jeff Dearman REFERENCES: LKT TUFANI: (Swahili: hurricane) Lioness. Sister/littermate of Dhoruba. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR UDHIA: (Swahili: niusance) Adult lioness. She seems to have a love/hate relationship with her sister Gaidi, often getting into fights with her over trivialities, yet the two of them also communaly suckle each other's cubs. SOURCE: Dave Braun REFERENCES: TLT UGAS: Male lion. Ruler of a lion pride adjacent to the Pride Lands, Ugas was on intimate terms with several of the lionesses under Taka's reign. Ugas suffered an enviable demise, dying in the arms (paws?) of a lioness while engaging in courtship. Many of his children continue to live with Simba's pride, not the least of whom are Nala, Togo, and Kombi. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ UHURU:(Swahili-: peace) Adult male hyena. Formerly known as Krull, Uhuru accompanied Rafiki on his quest to find the missing Simba, as well as assisting Simba in taking back Pride Rock, and was rewarded with the leadership of the hyena clans, a spot usually reserved for females. Uhuru struggled through a touchy incident when Shenzi attempted to seize power by kidnapping a lion cub and holding him hostage. The cub was successfully recovered, and Uhuru banished Shenzi from the Pride Lands, along with Banzai, Ed, Skulk, and others. His selfless duty to his clan, rather than himself, has earned him great admiration from Simba himself, and was greatly responsible for the lifting of the hunting ban placed on the hyenas by a vengeful Ahadi. Uhuru is also unique in that he is one of the few hyenas to believe in the teachings of Aiheu rather than Roh'kash. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL,TSQ UJUBA: (Swahili: fearlessness) Lioness, and one of Janja's faithful. She has emerald green eyes and a torn ear, giving her a fierce look, which is well deserved as she is not above using threats or force to convince others to meet with Janja. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR UMBOGI: Male mandrill. Member of the Council of Elders and owner of a notorious potbelly. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ URU: Adult lioness. Ahadi's mate, and mother of Mufasa and Taka. Probably the closest we will get to a "canon" name for her. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: TLKSNA UWEZO: (Swahili: power) Male mandrill. A robust bodyguard of Chief Kinara, Uwezo was one of the two assassins detailed to kill Busara. Uwezo was shortly thereafter killed by an enraged Asumini; the lioness caught the murderers in the act and destroyed them both. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris RFERENCES: TSQ UZURI: Adult lioness. A superlative stalker and hunter, she is Mistress of the Hunt; the nominal leader of the hunting party while it is engaged in finding, stalking, and attacking prey. Even Sarabi and Nala defer to her in matters of the hunt. Sister to Sarafina, Uzuri mated with Ugas and bore him two sons: Togo and Kombi. The lioness is particularly devoted to her friend and confidante, the mandrill Rafiki, with whom she shares a special relationship all their own. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ VET: (No formal name given) Human male. A very resourceful individual, he is well trained in animal physiology. Brusque and straightforward, he is a no-nonsense worker who takes his responsibilities seriously. Faced with an enormous amount of territory to care for and an annoying post-grad student for an assistant, he nevertheless manages to find a very ill Simba (by accidentally colliding with him with a Land Rover) and nurses the ill king back to health. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL WASIMULIZI: Wasi for short. Female gorilla and master shaman for the Mother Tree of the Southlands and surrounding territory. Upon receiving an omen that something precious to Janja was in danger, she sent another chimpanzee shaman to warn him. SOURCE: Sam Simpson REFERENCES: TLR WAJOLI: (Swahili: comrade) Male mandrill. House servant of Kinara. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ WAMASE: Adult lioness of Mufasa's pride, the dusky Wamase was irresistably attracted to Taka, and he found himself drawn to her as well. Unfortunately her feelings were never reciprocated in time, for she died in a cheetah attack. Had Taka established a relationship with her, it would have changed the course of history in the Pride Lands. SOURCE: Brian Tiemann REFERENCES: TP WANDANI: (Swahili: companion) Male mandrill. Childhood companion and faithful friend of Metutu. SOURCE:John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ WAZI: Adolescent lioness and Chaka's bride to be, these two are totally devoted to each other. SOURCE: Paul Kiela REFERENCES: RD, SS WHINNYFRED: Adult zebra mare. Mate of Khemoki. Instrumental in keeping all four of his feet on the ground. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL YOLANDA: Adult lioness. Mate to Simba (II).A warm and kind individual, she enjoys walking with her granddaughter, Misha, and sharing with her the experiences of her lifetime. Having lived a full life, she passes away quietly while Misha looks on, but not before teaching yet another lesson to the young cub. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: COTPL, TSQ, SS ZARI: (Swahili: gold colored) Male lion. Former Lion King and father of Ahadi. Zari's father was responsible for instating "The Peace of Asumini," which declared all mandrills corban, or forbidden to prey upon. SOURCE: John Burkitt/David Morris REFERENCES: TSQ ZAZU: Male hornbill, and majordomo to the Lion Kings of Pride Rock, Zazu has served admirably for at least three generations of Lion Kings, possibly more. Very dignified, he takes his job seriously, but is easily flustered when things don't go as planned. SOURCE: Walt Disney Corp. REFERENCES: Virtually all ZENANI: Female lion cub. A daughter of Simba and Nala, she loves to frolic with her brother, Thembekile, and her sister, Nyala. Not quite as observant or serious as Nyala, little Zeni has tremendous affections for her family. The illness and subsequent disappearance of Simba wounds her terribly, and her joy is unassailable upon his return. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL ZIMMALE: Adult lion. Ruler of a territory somewhat adjacent to the Pride Lands. From Mufasa's description, he is a brawler, as Mufasa has tried to avoid contact with him as much as possible. Zimmale's roaming lionesses make this task somewhat difficult, however. Mufasa actually blundered into him by mistake, was was luckily able to escape with some quick thinking and a few choice words of flattery. SOURCE: Chris Boyce REFERENCES: TPL, TFT ZIRAI: (Swahili: to faint) Adult lioness. Sister and close confidant of Makini (I). When her son Brownpaw made an offhand comment, Kiruu tried to kill him and Zirai jumped to her son's defense. Kiruu then turned and brutally killed her. SOURCE: Margaret Petrie REFERENCES: TT -------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPENDIX A: SOURCE MATERIAL Source codes are given, followed by the title of the work and author. "Acceptance" by Jason Ahrens(Kovu) "All In a Warthog's Day" by Joe McCauley "A Lioness's Legacy" by Andreas Spring "A Matter of Pride" by Christine Morgan "Brotherly Love" by Matt Robinson "Chronicles of the Pride Lands" by John Burkitt and David Morris "Dreams of Precedence" by Trey McElveen "Empire" by Taka Khumbartha "Jungle Flame" by Adrian Rossi "Just Like Me" by Joe McCauley "Lion King Bedtime Stories" by Jennifer Brook "Lion King Tales" by Jeff Dearman "Circle of Life, Circle of Revenge" "Mufasa and Scar: The Broken Legacy" by Rocío Orozco "Moonrise" by Sam Simpson "Pride and Prey" by Jarrod Henry "Pride Lost" by Andreas Spring "Redemption" by Ian Layton "Shadows" by Sam Simpson "Sperm Donor" by Taka Khumbartha "Shopping"(newsgroup post) by Jason Knight "Stranger In The Pride Lands" by Frank Calabraro "Scar's Lost Autobiography" by Jarrod Henry "Sweet Salvation" by Drew Palmer "The Art of the Lion King" by Christopher Finch "The Brightest Star" copyright 1994 Walt Disney Corp. "Time for Tana" by Chris Boyce "The Lion King" copyright 1994 Walt Disney Corp. "The Lion King 2" by James Rabiola "The Lion King Chronicles" by Mark Bernhardt "TLK Shaving Kit"(newsgroup post) by Jason Knight "The Lion King: Six New Adventures" copyright 1994-95 Walt Disney Corp. "The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa" copyright 1995 Walt Disney Corp. "The Lion Rogue" by Sam Simpson "The Lion Thing" by David Braun "The Longest Walk" by Robert Tuffley "The Pride" by Brian Tiemann "The Pridelands" by Chris Boyce "The Quiet Night" by Chris Boyce "Transition" by Glen Lupher "The Return of Scar" by Chris M. Yates "The Rise of Scar" by Chris M. Yates "The Spirit Quest" by David Morris and John Burkitt "Taka's Song" by Margaret Petrie "Taka's Tales" by Margaret Petrie "The Cape Hunting Dogs Meet the Spirit Lion" "Destiny Presented" "The Tales of Tanabi" by Joshua Templin "The Trial of Scar" by Kate Dunn "The Tales of Tanabi-Alternate Chapter 6" by Taka Khumbartha "The Visitor" by Gil Ruiz "War of the Pride" by Steven Conley APPENDIX B: STORY CONFLICTS & OPEN QUESTIONS Written by Joe McCauley The following is a list of major conflicts and inconsistincies between fan fiction stories. Also listed are some questions on which there is no definitive correct answer but where one or more fan fiction authors have made an assumption. How did Scar get his scar? In TLKSNA, Taka is caught in a wildebeest stampede accidentally started by Mufasa. Though it comes from a canon source, most TLK fans find this explanation rather unsatisfying. In AMOP and TP, Taka tries to make advances on Sarabi and she strikes back. This seems to be the preferred explanation by most TLK fans. In BL, Taka makes a pass a Sarabi, Mufasa becomes angry and strikes him. A similar scenario is suggested in SLA, but no details are provided. Another similar scenario is suggested in STUH. In COTPL, he is attacked by a honey badger. TLR mentions a brutal encounter between Taka and Mauti Bloodpaw, but there is no specific indication that the scar resulted from this. Who is Ahadi's queen and Mufasa and Taka's mother? The most widely used name for her in fan fiction is Akase, the name given to her by Brian Tiemann in TP In WOTP, her name is Sanafia In TLKSNA, her name is Uru In TPL, Mufasa and Taka are half-brothers, with Akase as the mother of Mufasa, and Immue as the mother of Scar In MASTBL, her name is Kitok and their father is named Thembi In E, her name is Abesi Sarafina is in a unique position. She's introduced in TLK, speaks one line and can be recognized visually in about three other scenes, but has little character development. Not surprisingly a number of fan fiction authors have used her in their stories, but with so little from TLK to go on, her character has been expanded upon in different ways. In TP, she is best friends with Wamase with whom she had a schoolgirl friendship while growing up, but has difficulty understanding Wamase's attraction to Taka. In DOP, she hides a dark secret that explains why Mufasa chose Sarabi over her as queen, and later became an outcast for mating with a a rogue, Azrel. In WOTP, she and Sarabi are sisters. In TTOTA6, she and Mufasa became affectionate while Sarabi and Taka became similarly attached, until Ahadi declared that Sarabi would be Mufasa's mate. In SD, she mates with Taka because she wants a cub, and later spurns him. In SITP, she is (incorrectly) named Kisha. In TPL, she a very powerful huntress and at times can be the proverbial mother-in-law to Simba In TLT, she and Sarabi are half-sisters who went their separate ways for a while before Sarafina joined the pride How the pride came to Pride Rock - canon sources and most fan fiction support the idea that the pride has lived at Pride Rock at least since before Ahadi's reign. In BL, Mufasa and Taka left their father's pride, located elsewhere, came to Pride Rock, and overthrew Torna, the previous ruler (this scenario is similar to what happens among real lions and is probably what the author had in mind). TLK strongly suggests that Scar was killed by the hyenas at the end, and that Mufasa was killed in the stampede. RD, TTOTA6 and TS/TT explore the possibility that Scar survived. TPL gives a Mufasa survival scenario. As far as we know from the movie, Simba had no brothers or sisters (at least with Sarabi; there is room for speculation about Mufasa's paternity of other cubs in the pride). In COTPL, he has a sister and littermate Shanni, who died in infancy Who is Nala's father? In AMOP, it's Mufasa In SD, TPL and SS, it's Scar/Taka In DOP, it's a rogue named Azrel In TSQ, Sarafina is one of several lionesses who had an affair with a neighboring lion named Ugas, but it is not clear whether he is Nala's father. It has also been suggested in discussions that it may have been Ahadi, but to my knowledge that possibility has not been explored in fan fiction When Simba and Nala were cubs, were there any other cubs in the pride? In TLK in the scene where Simba steps through the sleeping pride before waking up his parents, two other cubs can be seen. Nala is one of them; the other also appears to be female and may be older. During development of TLK, early versions had at least one other cub, Mee-Too TLR has Mtanga TLW has Mlagwame SITP has Itashi and Tinbo COTPL has Lisani; Mabatu was also born shortly after Scar became king while Nala was still a cub TLKSNA also mentions other cubs See also the next question Did Nala have any brothers or sisters? In ALIL, Mheetu is Nala's brother Did Scar/Taka ever have a mate or any children? In TTOT, he mates with Ngwame and she bears Kisasian (in TTOTA6, she also bears another son, Justinian) In RD, he mates with Sikia and she bears Tokeko and Kibeti In COTPL, he mates with Elanna and she bears Fabana, who dies at birth It has also been suggested that Scar might be Nala's father (see above under "Who is Nala's father?"). Disney may give us the answer in "Simba's Pride", which will reportedly include a relationship between Scar's son Kovu and Simba and Nala's daughter Shani. What is/are the name(s) and sex of Simba and Nala's cub(s)? It was long believed to be a single male cub (some children's book versions of TLK refer to the cub as "he"), and various names for it were suggested, of which the most reliable is probably Chaka. In early versions of "Simba's Pride" Chaka had a sister probably named Shani. Later Chaka was written out of the script, leaving Shani as their only child and apparently the cub we saw at the end of TLK In fan fiction, the most popular choice is that it is a male named Tanabi In TLK2, Tanabi has a younger sister named Fentali In TPL/TFT, they have three cubs, a male named Thembekile and two females named Nyala and Zenani Are Mufasa and Taka littermates, or is Mufasa older by at least one reproductive cycle? In AMOP and COTPL, they're littermates. In TPL, they're half-brothers by different mothers. Are Shenzi, Banzai and Ed related? Is Shenzi the mate of one of the other two? In COTPL, all three are siblings/littermates. APPENDIX C: FAN FICTION AUTHORS INDEX The following is a list of authors whose works are mentioned within the Encyclopedia. The author's name is given, followed by a list of work(s) by that author. Jason Ahrens "Acceptance" Mark Bernhardt "The Lion King Chronicles" Chris Boyce "The Pridelands" "Time for Tana" "The Quiet Night" David Braun "The Lion Thing" Jennifer Brook "Lion King Bedtime Stories" John Burkitt "Chronicles of the Pride Lands" "The Spirit Quest" Frank Calabraro "Stranger in the Pride Lands" Steven Conley "War of the Pride" Jeff Dearman "Lion King Tales" "Circle of Life, Circle of Revenge" Kate Dunn "The Trial of Scar" Jarrod Henry "Pride and Prey" "Scar's Lost Autobiography" Taka Khumbartha "Sperm Donor" "The Tales of Tanabi-Alternate Chapter 6" "Empire" Jason Knight "Shopping" "TLK Shaving Kit" Ian Layton "Redemption" Glen Lupher "Transition" Christine Morgan "A Matter of Pride" David Morris "Chronicles of the Pride Lands" "The Spirit Quest" Joe McCauley "All In a Warthog's Day" "Just Like Me" Trey McElveen "Dreams of Precedence" Rocío Orozco "Mufasa and Scar: The Broken Legacy" Drew Palmer "Sweet Salvation" Margaret Petrie "Taka's Tales" "The Cape Hunting Dogs Meet the Spirit Lion" "Destiny Presented" "Taka's Song" James Rabiola "The Lion King 2" Matt Robinson "Brotherly Love" Adrian Rossi "Jungle Flame" Gil Ruiz "The Visitor" Sam Simpson "Shadows" "The Lion Rogue" "Moonrise" Andreas Spring "A Lioness's Legacy" "Pride Lost" Joshua Templin "The Tales of Tanabi" Brian Tiemann "The Pride" Robert Tuffley "The Longest Walk" Chris M. Yates "The Return of Scar" "The Rise of Scar" APPENDIX D: Open for future usage. APPENDIX E: EDITION NOTES Written by Joe McCauley "Chronicles of the Pride Lands" originated as six short stories by John Burkitt, "The Prediction", "The Shadow Falls", "The Child From the Stars", "A Death in the Pride Lands", "Rites of Passage" and "The Council". These were then incorporated into the first edition of COTPL, which had John Burkitt as its sole author. Later, a much expanded edition of COTPL was released with David Morris as co-author. This edition no longer included the text that originally comprised "Child From the Stars" and "The Council". The first two chapters of "Redemption" were originally titled "Of Fathers and Faith" and were written by Paul Kiela. He discontinued work on the story, which was later taken up by Ian Layton. Ian retitled it "Redemption", made some minor changes to the first two chapters (including changing Chaka's name to Tanabi and making it fit into the same timeline as "The Tales of Tanabi"), and wrote additional chapters to complete the story. "The Longest Walk" by Robert Tuffley is available in two versions; the standard text and an adult version. "Tonight", a short story by Chris Boyce, was originally released as a standalone work but was later incorporated into "The Pridelands".