The Age of Becoming

The Age of Becoming is a traditional ritual performed by the Lion Tribe, when a young lion reaches the age at which they are able to plug in CHI. In this ritual, they are handed an orb of CHI and are required to comply with the responsibilities of a warrior. Then, the lion places this CHI inside their harness, to experience the power of nature.

History
The only time the Age of Becoming is shown is during opening scenes of episode 1, The Legend of Chima in the Legends of Chima (TV Series). In this episode, Laval is introduced to have reached his mature age, thus the lion tribe assembles at the Sacred Pool of Chi for Laval's ceremony. Lagravis explains to Laval the responsibilities he should now take on, which Laval agrees to as he takes the CHI to plug in. However, this ceremony is disrupted by ambush from the Crocodile, Wolf and Raven tribes.

Besides this one scene of the ceremony, it is not shown again throughout the show.

Implications
The strict rules of only plugging CHI at the required age and not using it prior to it is crucial in Chima. This was demonstrated when Cragger plugs CHI prematurely, causing him to undergo an uncontrolled rampage. The lion tribe is left to pulse and chain Cragger, causing some tension between the The Royal Crocodile Family against the The Royal Lion Family. This ultimately becomes the catalyst to the wars within Chima throughout Season 1.

Quotes

 * "Glad you could make it for the most important moment of your life." - Lagravis.
 * "You only reach the age of becoming once son... Today, you stop acting like a little cub and become a true lion... A true warrior who will lead this whole tribe someday." - Lagravis.
 * "My son Laval, for the first time, you shall take an orb of CHI. Place it in your chest and feel the power of nature itself; the almighty life force of Chima." - Lagravis.
 * "Plugging CHI before the age, that's bold." - Worriz
 * "Mother of mud, it's the best thing ever, like being born all over again, but with superpowers." - Cragger

Trivia

 * It is currently unknown, as to whether this ceremony is only limited to the Lion Tribe or the Royal members.
 * The Lions view this as the most important day in one's life.