Culture in Kanapkuba's fanfics

Ruler of the Pridelands
The Ruler of the Pridelands is the formal title given to the monarch of the Pridelands and his or her consort.

Current Holders of the Title

 * King Kion
 * Queen Jasiri
 * King Kovu
 * Queen Kiara

Former Holders of the Title

 * King Mufasa
 * Queen Sarabi
 * King Ahadi
 * Queen Uru
 * King Mohatu
 * Queen Simba Simba
 * King Scar
 * King Simba
 * Queen Nala

Prince of Pride Rock
Prince of Pride Rock is the title given to the son, son-in-law, or grandson of a sovereign.

Current Holders of the Title

 * Prince  Kopa
 * Prince Ahadi Junior
 * Prince Kion Junior
 * Prince  Askari Junior
 * Prince Simba Junior

Former Holders of the Title

 * King Mufasa
 * King Scar
 * King Simba
 * King Ahadi
 * King Mohatu
 * Prince Askari

Princess of Pride Rock
Princess of Pride Rock is the title given to the daughter, daughter-in-law, or granddaughter of s sovereign.

Current Holders of the Title

 * Princess  Mohatu
 * Princess  Kiara Junior
 * Princess  Dada Nzuri
 * Princess Sarabi Junior

Former Holders of the Title

 * Queen Sarabi
 * Princess Kiara

Great Kings of the Past
The Great Kings of the Past are the deceased rulers of the Pridelands, who look down on the living beings from the stars.
 * Mufasa

The Lion Guard
The Lion Guard is a group of animals who work together to preserve the Pridelands and defend the Circle of Life.

Royal Mjuzi
Royal Mjuzi are animals who treat diseases and injuries. They also receive and interpret omens and prophecies from The Great Kings,
 * Rafiki  is the current Shaman of the Pridelands.
 * Makini serves as the second Royal Mjuzi of the Pridelands.

Royal Mjuzi Apprentice
Royal Mjuzi Apprentice is the title given to the apprentice to the Royal Mjuzi of the Pridelands. Most are chosen by the Great Kings at the time of their birth.

Majordomo
Majordomo is the formal title given to the chief confident and advisor to a monarch.
 * Zazu is the current Majordomo of Pride Rock.
 * Ullu serves as the Majordomo of the Tree of Life.

Current Holders of the Title

 * Queen Rani

Current Holders of the Title

 * Prince Surak
 * Prince Baliyo

Former Holders of the Title

 * Prince Sâhasí

Current Holders of the Title

 * Princess Nirmala

Former Holders of the Title

 * Princess Ãnanda
 * Queen Janna

Current Holders of the Title

 * Queen Dhahabu

Current Holders of the Title

 * Prince Raha

Current Holders of the Title

 * Princess Starehe

Former Holders of the Title

 * Queen Dhahabu

Current Holders of the Title

 * King Sokwe

Current Holders of the Title

 * Prince Majinuni
 * Prince Hafifu

Former Holders of the Title

 * King Sokwe

Kupatana
Kupatana is a highly regarded ceremony in the Pridelands. It is a time of peace where all the animals of the Pridelands gather together to celebrate the Circle of Life and those that follow it.

Royal Contribution
The Royal Contribution is a special contribution given by a member of the royal family during Kupatana.

Mashindano
A mashindano is a traditional competition between crocodiles for dominance over the float.

The Elephants' Concert
The Elephants' Concert is a seasonal event that takes place in Mizimu Grove.

It is hosted by Ma Tembo's Herd, and is attended by the members of the Royal Family.

The Royal Buffalo Wallow
The Royal Buffalo Wallow is an event that takes place in the Pridelands.

It's participates are the members of Vuruga Vuruga's Herd.
 * It is always presided over by Princess Kiara.

Presentations
The presentations of future monarchs is an important ritual that always takes place the day after the cub is born.

It occurs at Pride Rock, and is attended by the Pridelanders, the inhabitants of the kingdom, the cubs' family, and the Royal Mjuzi, Rafiki.

During the ceremony, Rafiki will anoint the cub, and raise him or her up for all of the animals to see. In turn, the animals will bow respectfully.

Coronations
A coronation is a ceremony marking the formal investiture of a monarch with regal power.

In order to ascend to the throne, the heir apparent must walk to the top of Pride Rock and roar over his or her kingdom. The lionesses in turn will roar back to signify their acceptance of the new monarch.

Trail to Udugu
The Trail to Udugu is a special ritual performed by royal siblings.

The cubs are taken on a journey to learn how to work together, or "find" Udugu.

Savannah Summit
The Savannah Summit is an annual event hosted by the King of the Pridelands.

It is attended by the leaders of different animal herds.

Ukumbusho
The Ukumbusho Tradition is a celebration of the peace established between the elephants and lions of the Pridelands.

Kumbuka
Kumbuka is the name of the celebration celebrating the anniversary of Simba's defeat of Scar.

Baobab Ball
Baobab Ball is a sport played by young animals in the Pridelands. It is a game played frequently by Kion, and his nephews, Kenai and Mufasa Junior.

The Roar of the Elders
The Roar of the Elders is an intensely powerful roar that is bestowed on the leader of the Lion Guard by the Great Kings of the Past. It is currently possessed by Kion, the son of Simba and Nala.

Circle of Life
The Circle of Life (also known as the Great Circle of Life) is an ideology that's held by the inhabitants of the Pridelands, among them the royal-blooded rulers of Pride Rock.

Marriage
Marriage is the terminology for a partnership between animals.

Border
Borders are the boundaries separating territories.

Mark of the Guard
The Mark of the Guard is a special mark given to members of the Lion Guard. It is in the shape of a roaring lion's head.

Hunting
Nala leads her lioness on a group hunt twice a day, in the morning, and evening, and allows the lionesses to hunt alone throughout the day. When Nala is unable to, Kiara usually takes over leadership of the hunt, along with Sarafina and Sarabi.

Mohatu's Morning Patrol
The Morning Patrol is a duty performed by the members of the Lion Guard.

At the start of each day, Mohatu will lead his friends around the Pridelands, making sure that there is no danger. If there is an interruption of any sort, the Guard will usually resume their patrol after putting the situation back to rights.

Mohatu's youngest brother, Ahadi will assume leadership of the patrol if Mohatu is unable to lead it.

Rafiki's Stories
Rafiki's Stories are tales that Rafiki tells to Simba's grandchildren and grandnieces.