Portrait of King Zariion Mbube — African comic character

King Zariion Mbube

Full Title: King Zariion Mbube, The White Lion of the Sky, Flamebearer of Lyran, Patriarch of the Kongo Celestial Line

Species: Lyran Celestial Royal
Lineage: Founder of the RoiRoyal Line; Father of King Zola; Celestial Ancestor to Kimoya and Zaiire
Affiliation: House of Mbube, High Council of Bana Ya Isolele, High Flamekeepers of Nkosi, Legacy of the Necklace of Destiny
First apparence: Chronicles of the Sacred Flame – Prologue of Stars
Created by: Isolele

Character Overview

King Zariion Mbube was the mighty ruler of Lyran, a civilization of crystal harmony and stellar wisdom. Known as the White Lion King of the Sky, he united warring star systems and established the Sacred Flame Code. After a final act of divine sacrifice, Zariion ascended into the stars, becoming a roaring constellation that awakens only when destiny calls. His legacy spans galaxies, binding the royal bloodlines of Earth and sky through flame, prophecy, and memory.

Super powers & Abilities

  • White Lion Form: Radiant cosmic transformation into a colossal lion of light and celestial force
  • Strategic Cosmic Vision: Foresight across timelines, bloodlines, and interstellar realms to guide future rulers
  • Solar Command: Channels solar energy from stars to empower allies or decimate enemies
  • Unity Roar: A metaphysical roar that ends war, seals treaties, and ignites the flame in chosen heirs
  • Dimensional Shift: Ability to phase between worlds, realms, and spiritual planes when summoned by flame
  • Legacy Flame: His essence lives on in descendants like Zaiire, awakening powers tied to prophecy and royalty

Weaknesses

  • Blind to Betrayal: His vision of peace clouded his judgment, allowing enemies to rise from within
  • Final Tactical Error: A costly mistake in war led to the downfall of the Lyran civilization
  • Celestial Binding: Now a constellation, he can only appear in visions or when the sacred flame is awakened

Symbolism

Zariion symbolizes divine unity, prophetic kingship, and the celestial bond between heaven and Earth.