Mlinzi

Mlinzi is an adult male hyena that lives in the Pride Lands. He is the mate of Kubariki and the father of Asante, Jasiri and Madoa.
==Appearance==
Mlinzi is a light silvery-gray hyena. His spots are a darker purple in color, and this is also found on his muzzle and tail. He has a black nose, a scruffy, black mane, and a black tail-tip and legs. His underbelly is a creamy-white, and his eyes are peach with light red irises. He has two light purple patches on his eyes, and black eyebrows.
==Personality==
Mlinzi is kind, caring, and wise. Mlinzi is wise in words and is very patient, even with cubs that are not. Growing up, he was taught to always believe that some animal has some good in them, but to not be friendly right away. Prior to joining Kubariki's Clan, he was cautious and still is that way, and has a fear of rogues due to his childhood. As the official healer of Kubariki's Clan, Mlinzi understands that sometimes pain hurts, but he always makes sure his patients are feeling much better.
==History ==
===Background===
Not much is known about Mlinzi's past. His mother was friends with a jackal who later raised him after the passing of his mother. While growing up, he was told that some rogues were mean and would probably kill him if they saw him. Due to this, Mlinzi has a slight fear of rogues. Following his mother's passing, Mlinzi traveled through the Outlands, often hiding when rogue lions were nearby. He eventually found his way to the Pride Lands, where he was found by a patrol of hyenas who took him in to let him heal and gain strength. After spending many months with the clan, even after healing and gaining his full strength, he found himself at ease with them and eventually became healer due to his knowledge of herbs with his travels. Mlinzi soon became mates with another hyena, Kubariki, and had three daughters with her, Asante, Jasiri, and Madoa.
===Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands ===
==== The Rogue Hyena ====
Mlinzi comments that it's been a peaceful day. When Shinda and Shinuni report of a distressed animal in the Outlands, Kubariki's Clan sets out to find it, and Mlinzi asks Shinda and Shinuni if they know what species of animal is in trouble. Shinda apologizes, stating that they didn't get close enough to decipher it. Asante questions her father on if he'll have enough herbs to treat the injured animal, though he doesn't know, citing that he needs to see the injury in order to know what he needs to use. Upon discovering the animal, which is a male striped hyena who is badly injured, Kubariki attempts to explain who they are, but the wary hyena snarls and tries to attack her and Mlinzi. However, he is in too much pain and collapses to the ground. Eventually, he grows to trust the clan, and Mlinzi offers for him to ride on his, Shinda, and Shinuni's backs. Slowly, Kubariki and Jasiri nudge him onto them with Madoa and Asante steadying on both sides. Kubariki urges the clan to move, as the striped hyena needs treatment as soon as possible, and they begin to make their way back to the Pride Lands. Once they return to Chakula Plains, Mlinzi heads to a cleft in the cafe to fetch the herbs, assuring that it won't be long, and settling beside the striped hyena, Jasiri promises that he's safe and can rest as they tend to his injuries.
Mlinzi then approaches with an herb bundle, depositing it at the hyena's paws and slicing it open. He says that he has brought him thyme to ease his anxiety, and immediately, he laps it up. Mlinzi nudges feverfew flowers toward him, explaining that they'll soothe the pain in his head, and picking up broom, bindweed, and cobweb, he states that he will use these to fix his broken leg. Swiftly finishing his work on his leg, applies a marigold poltice to it and remarks that it's all wrapped up - he must stay off it for a few sunrises to let it heal. Kubariki adds that he's welcome to stay with them and share their prey while he recovers, and Mlinzi comments that it will be some time before the herbs for his head injury take effect. One week later, Mlinzi says that he's recovered significantly and is free to go home, whether that is in the Outlands or Pride Lands. Nodding, the hyena's eyes glint, and suddenly, he remembers everything clearly - his name is Shalo, and he is a vagabond that roams the Outlands, never having a home. He was taking a walk atop the cliffs when he slipped and injured himself. Curious, the rest of Kubariki's Clan joins Mlinzi.
====Wildfire Emergency====
Mlinzi and his clan are caught in a massive wildfire at Chakula Plains; the Lion Guard arrives to help put it out. The hyenas assist, and soon, with additional help, the blaze is extinguished. Mlinzi announces that most of Chakula Plains is spared from any damage, but his herb supply has been destroyed, with only a few herbs left salvable. He soon helps to put out the fire at Mbali Fields, limping up to Rafiki and Makini. The latter winces at his injured paw, and Asante also points out the injury, but Mlinzi ignores it. Rafiki stops him, telling him that his injury must be treated before he helps others. Not long after, Ma Tembo reports that Rafiki and Mlinzi are almost done treating injuries, and Mlinzi then shouts at Bunga for shedding his poultices by running.
====The Likizo ya Mvua Celebration====
====The Ultimate Lion Guard Day====
=== Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands===
Jasiri heads back to Chakula Plains, citing that she needs to help her mother and father get Wema and Tunu settled. When Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Mlinzi is one of the many animals gathered at the base of Pride Rock.
===Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy===
Mlinzi is one of the many animals gathered at Pride Rock when the Lion Guard departs for the Tree of Life.
==Family==
*Mate: Kubariki
*Daughters: Asante, Jasiri, and Madoa
*Niece: Wema
*Nephew: Tunu
==Trivia==
*Mlinzi is voiced by Ace Gibson.
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