Mark of the Night Pride

The Mark of the Night Pride is a symbol that is bestowed on the members of the Night Pride. It is currently borne by the members of Rani's Night Pride.
==Concept==
The Mark of the Night Pride serves as a symbol of the Night Pride and therefore is borne by each member of the Pride. It can be bestowed by the Great Lions of the Past, the leader of the Night Pride, or the monarch of the Tree of Life. Though the Mark of the Night Pride may be given to a certain animal at any time, it does not become permanent until that animal willfully decides to join the Night Pride, as was the case with Kion and his Lion Guard.
The Mark of the Night Pride is always imprinted on an animal's right shoulder and takes the shape of a lion's head, which is stylized to resemble the Tree of Life. The Mark varies in size and color so as to complement the species of its bearer.
==History==
===Rani's Night Pride===
Baliyo, Nirmala, Rani, and Surak all received the Mark of the Night Pride when they were inducted into the Pride.
===The Lion Guard's induction into the Night Pride===
During Rani's time as leader of the Night Pride, Kion and his Lion Guard visited the Tree of Life to seek healing. The Night Pride and Lion Guard worked together to defend the Tree of Life during the latter group's stay. On her deathbed, Queen Janna expressed pleasure that the Roar of the Elders—in the form of Kion—had returned to the Tree of Life. To communicate her hope that Kion would remain at the Tree, Janna placed her paw on his shoulder, giving him the Mark of the Night Pride. However, the Mark immediately faded.
When the Lion Guard was preparing to return to the Pride Lands to fend off the Outsiders, Rani echoed Janna's hope that the Lion Guard would stay at the Tree of Life. She placed her paw on the right shoulder of each member of the Guard, though the Mark never actually materialized.
Back in the Pride Lands, Kion's Lion Guard found competition in Vitani's new Lion Guard, who asserted their right to the position. During the battle of the Lion Guards, Kion realized that Vitani deserved to be the leader of the Lion Guard and willingly relinquished his team's duties to her. Afterwards, the spirit of Askari advised Kion to return to the Tree of Life. As the spirit spoke, the Mark of the Night Pride appeared on Kion's shoulder. Kion asked his friends if they wished to serve with the Night Pride, and when they agreed, the Mark of the Night Pride appeared on each of their shoulders.
==Bearers of the Mark of the Night Pride==
Anga.png|Anga
Baliyo.png|Baliyo
Beshte.png|Beshte
Bunga.png|Bunga
Fuliprofile.png|Fuli
Kion.png|Kion
Nirmala.png|Nirmala
OnoInfobox1.png|Ono
Rani.png|Rani
Surak.png|Surak
==Appearances==
==Media==
The Lion Guard and Pridelanders meet Askari-The Lion Guard-Return to the Pridelands|The Lion Guard receive the Mark of the Night Pride, as depicted The Lion Guard.
==References==
Category:Canon articles
Category:Culture
Category:Marks