Zaiion Kufu

Full Title: Prince Zaiion Kufulula of Lyran, The Black Lion, Flamewalker Between Realms, Heir of the Star Flame

Species: Celestial Lyran Royal

Lineage: Son of King Zariion Mbube; Husband of Layraa Lula; Ancestor to the Earthbound Kongo Kings

Affiliation: House of Mbube; Guardian Line of the Sacred Flame; First Flamebearer of the Earthbound Kongo Kings

First apparence: Zaiire: The Prince of Kongo – The Necklace of Destiny (Vision of the Forgotten Kings)

Created by: Isolele

Character Overview

Zaiion Kufu, born to the White Lion King Zariion Mbube, was heir to a dying empire. Rather than seek glory, he preserved its sacred flame. In exile, he created a new lineage with Princess Layraa Lula, and their descendants would shape Earth’s destiny. Known as The Black Lion, Zaiion’s presence remains woven into prophecy, blood, and flame.

Super powers & Abilities

Black Lion Form: Divine transformation into a massive, silent lion cloaked in ancient fire and cosmic stardust
Flame Concealment: Ability to suppress and hide divine energy until cosmic alignment demands its reveal
Blood Resonance: His presence awakens dormant ancestral power in his descendants
Silent Roar: Roar that vibrates across dimensions, triggering visions and guidance for royal heirs
Dimensional Anchoring: Binds celestial energy to Earth, anchoring realms through blood and flame
Legacy Transmission: Encoded ancient knowledge directly into the Kongo bloodline’s spiritual and genetic memory

Weaknesses

Chose Obscurity: Refused the throne to protect his bloodline from cosmic and political enemies
Haunted by Loss: Unable to avenge his father Zariion’s death during the Second War of Vegas
Guarded Secrets: Holds truths too dangerous to reveal until the destined heir emerges

Symbolism

The Black Lion represents hidden strength, ancestral protection, and sacrifice without recognition.