“ | Greetings, wise elephants. My name is Askari, I am the first leader of the Pride Lands' Lion Guard. You have nothing to fear from us. | ” |
–Kion as Askari, The Ukumbusho Tradition |
Askari was a male lion who was the leader of the first Lion Guard. He was the second born son of the king and queen of Pride Rock at the time.
Appearance
From the painting Askari has a golden brown fur pelt, his face has a white muzzle and dark orange nose. A light golden underbelly with a big red mane with darker red edges and yellow stripe markings.
History
Prior to The Lion Guard
“ | That's the secret they created to defeat great evil. Askari's original Lion Guard. | ” |
During one of his many adventures as leader of the first Lion Guard in the Pride Lands, he and his team made a peace pact between the elephants and the lions, believing that both creatures are wise enough to work together in harmony. He also led a group of animals to Mizimu Grove, though for what reason has yet to be told.
The Ukumbusho Tradition
“ | Can't elephants and lions live together in peace? | ” |
During the Ukumbusho celebration, Kion portrays him, as he and Ma Tembo relate the peace between the lions and the elephants.