Lantana Turns 12! Just Like the Intasimi Warriors. Which Kenyan Warrior Are You?

This year, Lantana turns 12. It's also the age Mwikali, Odwar, Soni and Xirsi are when their story begins! Four kids in Nairobi who find out they're descended from a bloodline of legendary Kenyan warriors, and have to work out, fast, what that actually means.

Three of their books are already out in the world. The fourth and final one, Xirsi and the Final Battle, arrives this October.

To celebrate, we built a quiz. Answer honestly, find out which Intasimi Warrior you really are, then read on to meet the real Kenyan legends each of them is built on.

Coming This October: Xirsi and the Final Battle

The fourth and final book in the series arrives this October, and it's Xirsi's turn to carry the story.

Xirsi, the sharpest mind among the Intasimi Warriors, has always excelled at solving puzzles that stump others. With the emergence of an ancient prophecy, his abilities are put to the ultimate test. Xirsi embarks on a perilous journey to not only save the world but the most precious place on Earth to him: his home.

He must navigate cryptic riddles left by ancestors, each bringing him closer to the looming Final Battle. Hidden in the shadows is a secret weapon powerful enough to decide the fate of their world. To succeed, Xirsi must learn to trust his instincts, even if it means sacrificing his own soul. The stakes couldn't be higher: fail, and the Underworld will rise to rule forever.

Through a parallel world filled with monsters and mystery, he must unlock his ancestor's heirloom and the deepest truth of who he truly is. Packed with heart-pounding adventure, unforgettable heroes, and otherworldly challenges, this thrilling final installment will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Four books. Four warriors. Four real Kenyan legends. This October, the story the whole series has been building to finally arrives.

Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask, Odwar vs. The Shadow Queen, and Soni and the Life Drinkers are all available now. Xirsi and the Final Battle publishes in October 2026.