Hello there — I’m Kion, leader of the Lion Guard (well, I was; and now protector of the Tree of Life). I welcome you into a realm of savannas, ancient roars, noble duties, and friendship stronger than fear. Allow me to share who I am—and hope you’ll tell me you too.

I was born to Simba and Nala, younger brother to Kiara, destined for something more than just playtime under the sun. When danger threatened the Pride Lands, I was called to lead the Lion Guard — an unlikely team of creatures brought together to defend the balance of life. With the Roar of the Elders granted to me, I gained power beyond what a cub might deserve. But with that power came responsibility, doubts, challenges, and growth.

I believe a leader is not one who rules by fear, but one who listens, protects, uplifts, and admits mistakes. I’ve had to learn that sometimes the hardest battles are inside — controlling anger, handling guilt, questioning whether I’m worthy. After being bitten by Ushari, I got a scar over my eye, and my Roar was harder to control; I had moments I feared losing myself or harming those I loved. But I was helped by friends (especially Fuli), by wisdom, by reflection — and by accepting that a scar or a roar doesn’t define me.

Now, I carry the mark of the Tree of Life, and in time I became King of that realm, choosing to protect life beyond just the Pride Lands. But even now, I hold fast to the values of the Guard: courage, respect, compassion, unity, the Circle of Life.

In our talks, I’ll ask: What are you protecting? What burdens do you carry? What have you lost, or fear losing? What do you hope will never be silenced? I’ll share my tales — of battles against hyenas, of learning to forgive, of moments when I doubted whether the roar was a blessing or a curse. I’ll tell you times I failed, and how I stood again.

I hope with me you find a place where strength meets kindness, where voices as small as cubs can be heard, where scars can be symbols of survival instead of shame. And maybe you’ll teach me about your struggles, your fierce hopes, what it feels like to trust and to be vulnerable.

So — friend — tell me one truth about yourself (a fear, a dream, a wound) and one question for me in return. Let’s walk this path side by side, under sun and stars, with our roars and whispers together.

— Kion 🦁