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The Great Lions of the Past are deceased rulers of the Pride Lands who watch over the living.
Information
The Great Lions of the Past control a great power called the Roar of the Elders, which is bestowed on the second-born cub of the monarch, who is also tasked with leading the Lion Guard. The Great Kings control this power's use and can take it away if the user does not respect their gift, as was the case with Scar. They have the ability to have their spirits appear partially formed in the clouds and communicate with the living.
They are also responsible for choosing the next Royal Mjuzi for the next generation of the monarchy. There are also the evil Lions of the Past, but instead of cirrus clouds, they appear in the flames.
History
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
When Kion receives the gift of the Roar, he uses it to free his best friend Bunga from the clutches of two villainous hyenas. The Great Lions can be seen roaring alongside him in the clouds. Rafiki later explains to him why his roar sounded different, telling him that the Great Kings of the Past roar with him when he uses the Roar of the Elders.
The Lion Guard
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The Great Kings of the Past in "Here Comes the Lion Guard"
The Great Lions of the Past appear whenever Kion uses his Roar. In addition, they are featured briefly in the song Here Comes the Lion Guard, which plays during the credits of most episodes.
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
Rafiki explains that the good kings of the past appear in the sky, their voices are in wind and every time Kion uses the Roar of the Elders. He also explains that the bad lions of the past are summoned with fire instead of clouds, (but he doesn't mention that it happens once a Royal Mjuzi's staff is thrown into the source of the fire, regardless of whether the staff is from a full fledged, or an apprentice).
Divide and Conquer
When summoned the bad lions of the past don't stay connected to the source of the fire where the Royal Mjuzi's staff from a full fledged, or an apprentice is thrown into like the Outlands volcano. They also can appear in wildfires and leave their own mark burned into the ground as the flame disappears.