Askari

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==
Askari has a golden-brown fur pelt, a white muzzle, and a dark orange nose, a light golden underbelly, as well as a large red mane, (similar to Mufasa’s) with darker red edges and golden stripe markings. He has a long chin and defined cheekbones, with small yellow eyes with red markings around them. 
==Personality==
Askari is a brave, noble lion who believes in peace between animals that are capable of such feats. He is also very persistent, and not afraid to fight if it means fighting for the sake of his home. He teaches Kion about the powers of the roar showing that he is knowledgeable. He also believes in defending and helping the Circle of Life even outside of the Pride Lands since he knew that the Tree of Life could use the Roar's help.
==History==
===Prior to The Lion Guard===
Before Askari was the leader of the first Lion Guard, he was the Prince of Pride Rock and the second-born cub of the monarchy, and the younger brother of the future ruler. Sometime in his adulthood, he had embarked on a journey to the Tree of Life, protected and lead by the Night Pride. At Cikha Escarpment, the prince had discovered the powerful Roar of the Elders, which allowed him to call upon the Lions of the Past to roar alongside him. He would practice the Roar until he had eventually mastered its power completely. Eventually, he had left the Tree of Life and returned to the Pride Lands taking the Roar of the Elders with him which led a prophecy of the Roar of the Elders returning to the Tree of Life to be fulfilled with destiny.
At some point, the Pride Lands were under attack by a group of evil lions, nearly resulting in the kingdom's destruction. To stop the new threat, Askari, along with 4 other great lions of the Pride Lands had created a powerful force: A team of the Pride Lands' fiercest, bravest, fastest, strongest, and keenest of sight. Together, they were the Lion Guard, and they had been able to defend the Circle of Life from evil. 
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 of the Pride Lands believing that both creatures are wise enough to work together in harmony. He also led a group of animals to Mizimu Grove.
Sometime after this, he passed away, leaving his legacy behind, and starting the tradition of the leader of the Lion Guard, which would be passed down from generation to generation through his sibling's descendants.
After his death, he took a spiritual form as one of the Great Lions of the Past.
===The Ukumbusho Tradition===
During the Ukumbusho celebration, Kion portrays him, as he and Ma Tembo relate the peace between the lions and the elephants.
===Cave of Secrets===
Askari was mentioned several times when the Lion Guard and Makini went deep into the lair in order to find the secret of defeating a great evil. Askari and his Lion Guard left many hints as to what sort of dangers they would encounter along the way, making sure that only the worthiest would ever find the Chamber of the Lion Guard and, along with it, the secret to defeating a great evil.
===The River of Patience===
Askari is seen in a cave painting inside the Tree of Life.
===Long Live the Queen===
Askari can be seen in a cave painting inside the Tree of Life. He is seen on Cikha Escarpment and learning to master the Roar there.
===The Lake of Reflection===
Askari meets Kion, aware that he is the leader of the new Lion Guard when he hears his distant relative accept that the Roar wasn't the thing that made him a leader and that he doesn't need it. Happy with his resolve, Askari thought that it was time to teach Kion all the powers of the Roar.
===Triumph of the Roar===
When Kion tells Fuli she in charge and Guard to go on patrol without him, Kion returns to Cikha Escarpment once again to continue his training with Askari who teaches Kion all about the different powers of Roar of the Elders to which he explains one who is ready to let go of the Roar can truly master the power. Kion decides to give up the Roar that, he tells Kion that he has everything the Roar can do.
Inside the Tree of Life, Bunga tells Rani about Kion asking her where he goes, which Makini told them he still working on the roar she explains that Queen Janna showed her a painting a long time ago which told a legend that Askari would go to Cikha Escarpment and practice to learn everything the Roar can do. Rani and Bunga go to Cikha Escarpment to talk to Kion.
Askari teaches Kion about the Roar, saying it can be precise it he can control his emotions. Following his instructions, Kion roars at a nearby pillar, lifting a rock into the air and breaking it. Askari continues teaching Kion about the full powers of the Roar while singing "The Power of the Roar."
===Return to the Pride Lands===
When Kion decides to let go of the Roar, Askari appears to the Pride Landers praising Kion for his decision and having mastered the Roar because of it. However, when his distant relative asks why he still needs it if he's not the leader of the Lion Guard anymore. That's when he mentions that there is another place that could use the Roar's help, speaking of the Tree of Life and encouraging Kion to return there. His spirit later appears with Mufasa's and Janna's as Kion becomes Queen Rani's mate, ruling the Tree of Life with her and seeing the Roar of the Elders now finally return to its true home at the Tree of Life and proper place in the Circle of Life.
==Family==
*Unnamed Mother †
*Unnamed Father † 
*Unnamed Brother or Sister: Elder sibling † 
*Mufasa: Distant relative †
*Scar: Distant relative †
*Simba: Distant relative
*Nala: Distant in-law
*Nala's Father: Distant in-law †
*Kiara: Distant relative
*Kion: Distant relative
*Rani: Distant in-law
*Kovu: Distant in-law
==Songs==
*The Power of the Roar
*The Power of the Roar (credits)
==Trivia==
*"Askari" means "Police", "Soldier" and "Warrior" in Swahili
*Askari is the only lion on the show to have sclerae that are darker than his irises.
*His name is pronounced (Ass-KAR-ee).
*Ford Riley revealed that his descendant, Scar, was actually named after him, but later got shortened to 'Scar' as a nickname by Mufasa.
==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Male Characters
Category:Deceased Characters
Category:The Lion Guard Members
Category:Leaders
Category:Former Leaders
Category:Royalty
Category:Mammals
Category:Felines
Category:Lions
Category:Spirits
Category:Adults