With special thanks to  lynxbrush for yet another fantastic piece! Always a huge fan of her work! The original design for this character came courtesy of EyesInTheDark666 on deviantART.

NYOTA [Swahili, "star")
Place of Birth Pride Lands (Kiara's generation)
Residence: Pride Lands
Role: Princess; Crown Princess; Co-Heir
Parents: Simba, Nala
Siblings: Kopa (twin brother†); Kiara and Eshe (younger sisters); Kion, Badrani, Chaka and Tanabi (younger brothers(
Mate: N/A (atm)
Cubs: N/A (atm)
Personality: As a cub, she was curious and inquisitive; often eager to hold lengthy conversations with older members of the Pride as well as Zazu, whom she respected more than most of Simba's other children did. While more dutiful and responsible than Kopa, she too had an adventurous streak and would often join him on a number of his, Moto's and Vitani's escapades. After Kopa's death, however, Nyota became quiet and withdrawn; more dedicated to maintaining the persona of a dignified and responsible Queen-to-be, and more protective of her younger siblings. This caused a rift in her relationship with Kiara, however, as the younger daughter tried to connect with her distant and haunted older sister/co-Queen-in-training.