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| “ | Rafiki: Beyond those hills lies Grass Walls. It is a lush place full of wonder and beauty. Simba: It sounds magnificent. I can't wait to see it. |
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Grass Walls is a kingdom beyond the borders of the Pride Lands. It is the former home of Jelani and his troop of mandrills.
Initially, Rafiki lived among Khalfani's troop in Grass Walls. At some point, he left Grass Walls and took up residence in the Pride Lands. Seasons later, he received news that his troop was in trouble and resolved to return home to help them. Upon arriving in Grass Walls, he realized that the kingdom had fallen into disrepair as a result of a drought. He confronted his troop's new leader, Jelani, but the young mandrill refused to lead his troop elsewhere. Seeing no other option, Rafiki seized control of the troop and led them out of Grass Walls himself. Eventually, the mandrills found a new home in a lush jungle paradise.
History[]
Rafiki calms a cobra[]
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One night, at Pride Rock, Rafiki calmed a cobra. Afterwards, he told Mufasa that he had learned the technique from an old baboon in Grass Walls.[1]
Migration of Jelani's troop[]
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One day, Haraka informed Rafiki and Zazu that there was trouble with the baboons in Grass Walls. Though Rafiki pressed Haraka for more information, the ostrich could only determine that the baboons were in deep trouble.
Once Haraka had left, Rafiki resolved to journey to Grass Walls. Zazu protested that Rafiki's knee was bothering him and urged him to at least inform King Simba, but Rafiki opted to leave that duty to Zazu. Worried about his friend's well-being, Zazu told Queen Nala that Rafiki had left to help his troop in Grass Walls, and she decided to inform Simba.
Upon searching for Simba, Nala found him settling a dispute between Nassor and Pembe. She revealed to him that Rafiki had left to help the baboons in Grass Walls, and Nassor remarked that Grass Walls was far away. Though at first loath to chase after his friend, Simba eventually gave in and set off after Rafiki.
Simba soon caught up with Rafiki and saved him from an angry rhinoceros. Rafiki questioned what Simba was doing there, and he answered that he had heard that the baboons in Grass Walls were in trouble. To Simba's surprise, Rafiki explained that Grass Walls was his homeland and that he must help his troop if they were in trouble. Simba then declared that he would accompany Rafiki on his journey.
As Rafiki and Simba continued on their way, Rafiki described Grass Walls as "a lush place full of wonder and beauty," and Simba expressed excitement at being able to see it. Rafiki echoed Simba's sentiment but admitted that the baboons in Grass Walls might not recognize him anymore, as it had been some time since he had lived among them.
Rafiki confronts Jelani in Grass Walls.
After a full day of traveling, the pair at last reached Grass Walls, only to realize that it had become a barren wasteland. Rafiki worried that something was wrong, and the friends set out to find the baboon troop. As they walked, Rafiki wondered what had become of his family, and Simba commented that he did not see any signs of life. Rafiki suggested that they visit the Great Pond, where the troop often gathered.
Upon reaching the Great Pond, Rafiki and Simba found that it had dwindled to a big puddle. Several nearby baboons recognized Rafiki and greeted him joyously. In speaking to them, he learned that their water had dried up and that Jelani had replaced the deceased Khalfani as the leader of the troop.
With some help from Dalila, Rafiki and Simba set out to speak with Jelani. Along the way, they spoke with Karibu, who informed them that the other animals had long since abandoned Grass Walls. Rafiki questioned why Jelani had not found the troop a new home, to which Dalila exclaimed that Jelani was lazy and cared only for himself.
Furious, Rafiki confronted Jelani, explaining that Grass Walls was his homeland. He went on that the water was gone and that the other animals had left, making life miserable for the baboon troop. He asked why Jelani had not led his troop elsewhere, and he replied that he had not felt like it. With no other option, Rafiki demanded that Jelani lead his troop to a new water source.
Turning to address the troop, Rafiki announced that he would lead the baboons to a new dwelling place soon. Jelani mocked Rafiki for being too weak to challenge him, but Simba jumped to his friend's defense, threatening to eat Jelani. The young mandrill pointed out that moving was a lot of work and that it would rain soon. However, Simba demanded that the troop leave in the morning, and Jelani begrudgingly agreed to accompany them. Afterwards, Simba asked Rafiki where they would lead the troop, and Rafiki explained that he had found a quiet and protected place during his travels.
The next morning, the troop left Grass Walls, beginning their journey to a new home. Over the course of several days, they reached a jungle paradise, and Jelani resolved to be a better leader. Confident that the troop was in good hands, Rafiki departed for the Pride Lands alongside Simba.[2]
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Under Khalfani's reign, Grass Walls was "a lush place full of wonder and beauty." However, after a severe drought, the kingdom took a turn for the worst, becoming a dry landscape where the trees are as thin as skeletons. The ground grew thick with powdery, red dust, and the remaining grass turned dry and brittle. According to Simba, the air in Grass Walls smells stale, and the land is covered in an eerie silence.[2]
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References[]
- ↑ Simmons, Alex. A Tale of Two Brothers (1994). ISBN: 0717283488.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 McBrier, Page. Follow the Leader (1994). ISBN: 0717283526.