For seasons, Simba grew up in self-exile in the jungle until Rafiki facilitated his communion with Mufasa's ghost, who urged him to return to the Pride Lands and reclaim his birthright. During his confrontation with Scar, Simba learned that Scar was to blame for Mufasa's death and so exiled Scar from the Pride Lands. After Scar's defeat and death, Simba ascended Pride Rock, with Mufasa's spirit watching from the stars. In the years afterward, Mufasa's spirit continued to watch over the Pride Lands, as he frequently offered advice to his grandson, Kion, and encouraged the reunification of the Outsiders and Simba's pride.