The Tiger and Its Council

Haiga says

Let's settle in and begin.

Deep in the forest near the village of Grannavara lived a tiger who, despite his fierce look, had grown old and thoughtful, and had come to value good advice above almost anything else.

Theme · A leader is only as fair as the advisors who surround them; choose wisely who you listen to.

Source · Folk-lore of the Telugus — G. R. Subramiah Pantulu · Plot based on the public-domain tale 'The Tiger and Its Council' from Folk-lore of the Telugus. The second traveler's fatal ending is softened: he safely retreats after recognizing the danger of bad advisors.