u/Ntumax_dax_422 — reddlx

Kivuli — Kion’s grown son and the darkest of his siblings

I previously shared Kivuli, but I wanted to show his adult design again with a little more context about the character.

Kivuli is one of Kion’s cubs, now fully grown. Out of the siblings, he is the one who eventually becomes the antagonist.

I wanted his design to make him look physically imposing without making him look completely unnatural. He has a massive dark mane, a golden coat, a powerful build, and a cold expression.

His name, Kivuli, means “shadow” in Swahili, which fits his role and his darker personality.

I'm still developing his story and personality, so I'd love to hear what you think of the design as an adult lion and as a villain.

u/Ntumax_dax_422 — 3 days ago

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This is the second of Kion’s cubs that I designed as a fully grown adult.

Unlike his siblings, he becomes the antagonist. I wanted his appearance to hint at his personality without making him look like an obvious cartoon villain.

He has a golden coat, a very dark mane, a powerful muscular build, and a more cold and intimidating expression. I imagine him as someone who is physically strong but, more importantly, intelligent and dangerous.

u/Ntumax_dax_422 — 5 days ago

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I designed Kion’s son as a fully grown adult lion, what do you think?

I recently redesigned one of Kion’s cubs as a fully grown adult. I wanted him to look powerful while still feeling like he could realistically be part of Kion’s bloodline.

I gave him a large red mane, a darker face, yellow eyes, and a very strong build. I imagine him as the more physically dominant and fearless sibling.

I’m still developing their personalities and story, so I’d love to hear what you think about his design.

u/Ntumax_dax_422 — 5 days ago

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