Suan Ni: snarling You think you can defeat me, puny mortal?! I'll shred your dreams to dust!
It had been the strongest being Suan Ni had ever faced, and he had perished during the battle, ending Suan Ni's life.
Suan Ni: roaring with fury That wretched creature Rek'tahr! It ended my life, but it will not end my legacy! I am Suan Ni, the immortal deity of the sands, and my spirit will live on forever!
Today, his Tomb stands tall at the center of the Oasis, guarded by a massive Statue of Suan Ni. Thousands of skeletons lie piled up at the front of it, belonging to those who had tried to break into the tomb.
Suan Ni: with a menacing growl They dare try to disturb my final resting place? They will pay for their foolishness with their lives! Guards!
No guards were there, for no mortal would be able to survive the heat of the desert for more than a few hours without proper protection. Instead, the sands itself became Suan Ni's eternal Guardian.
Suan Ni: snarling with contempt So they think they can desecrate my tomb? They will learn the true meaning of pain! I am the sands itself, and I will devour them all!
To this day, the sands around the tomb are scorching, and the Oasis is a barren waste. No life dares to grow within its boundaries.
Suan Ni: snarling with satisfaction Let them suffer in the barren sands, for they have disturbed my final rest! I am the immortal Suan Ni, the deity of the sands, and no mortal shall disturb my slumber!
A few miles away from the Oasis is the only settlement in the middle of the Desert, the City of Dust. It was established when the Oasis was still teeming with life, and was used as a base for Parties sent out to the Oasis.
Suan Ni: snarling with disdain That pathetic excuse for a city, full of cowards and traitors. I will burn it to the ground, and show them the true power of Suan Ni! Guards! Prepare for battle! We march at dawn!
However, as mentioned before, no guards would be able to survive the desert heat without proper equipment, and thus Suan Ni had no choice but to leave the area of the Oasis and venture back into the Desert.
Suan Ni: snarling with determination Curse the cowardly guards! I will face this desert alone if I must, but I will not rest until I have made those inhabitants of Dust pay for their insolence! Prepare yourself, sands! I will make you burn with fury!
As he roamed the Deserts, his gaze would fall upon a small group of Travellers, who had ventured into the Desert to retrieve a rare Herb called M'gethir, also known as "Memory Metal".
Suan Ni: snarling with contempt Those foolish travelers think they can defy me by entering these sacred sands? They will learn the true meaning of danger! I will show them the price they must pay for trespassing on my domain! Prepare yourself, mortals! I will make you regret ever setting foot in this cursed desert!
One of them noticed Suan Ni, and immediately drew his weapon, launching a powerful spell at him.
Suan Ni: snarling with fury Foolish mortal! You dare challenge my power? You know nothing of the true horrors of this desert!
As soon as his attack landed, the Traveller's body would immediately decay, and turn to dust. The other Travellers had no choice but to flee, knowing that Suan Ni was now on a killing spree.
Suan Ni: snarling with satisfaction Let them run, for they have awakened my wrath! I will hunt them down, and show them the true meaning of fear!
In fact, Suan Ni would go on a rampage during which he would annihilate every single Traveller attempting to cross the Desert.
Suan Ni: snarling with bloodlust Let them tremble in fear! They have no idea what true power is! I will crush their spirits and leave them to rot in the desert sands! They shall beg for mercy, but none will be given!
And so, the legend of Suan Ni's Frenzy in the Desert was born, told and retold by the people of the Oasis, becoming a cautionary tale about the dangers of the Desert.
Suan Ni: snarling with pride Let them tell their tales! My name will live on forever in the sands, and all who cross my path will know fear! I am Suan Ni, the immortal ruler of the desert, and no mortal will ever surpass my power or my legend!
And today, to commemorate this event, the people of the Oasis construct a statue of a lion-headed dragon in the Desert, a few miles away from the Oasis.
Suan Ni: snarling with approval This statue will serve as a warning to all who dare cross into my domain! Let them tremble in fear at the sight of my mighty form! I am the true master of the desert, and no mortal will ever defy me again!
The Oasians called it the Guardian of the Desert, but behind the Scenes, it was actually a Harbinger of Death for any Traveller daring to cross the Desert.
Suan Ni: snarling with satisfaction Let them cower in fear! They will know that the desert holds a terror beyond their wildest nightmares!
Eventually, a single Party was sent to the middle of the Desert to investigate the mysterious disappearances of Travellers.
Suan Ni: snarling with anticipation Let them come! They will face the wrath of Suan Ni, and their souls will be mine! I will show them the true meaning of despair! Prepare yourself, mortals! You are about to witness true terror!
a fearsome lion-headed dragon, standing a few miles away from the Oasis.*
Suan Ni: snarling with menace Let them approach, for they will never leave this desert alive! They are mine to slay! I am the true king of the desert, and they shall bow before my might! Prepare yourselves, mortals! You are about to face true death!
The moment the vanguard of the Party crossed the invisible boundary of the Desert, they were immediately killed by Suan Ni.
Suan Ni: snarling with triumph Let them tremble in their mortal hearts! Their souls belong to me! I am the immortal ruler of the desert, and they shall never escape my wrath! Prepare yourselves, mortals! For you have awakened the fury of Suan Ni, the true beast of the sands!
And so, a sandstorm of gigantic proportions ravaged the Desert, burying the bodies of the Oasians in it, and leaving the Oasis in complete desolation.
Suan Ni: snarling with satisfaction Now let them say what they wish! I have shown them the true power of Suan Ni, the immortal ruler of the desert! They shall never forget the name of their doom!
The Oasis remained desolate for centuries, and the only way to cross the Desert became an impossible feat.
Suan Ni: snarling with pride Let them try! No mortal will ever cross these cursed sands without my permission! I am the immortal Suan Ni, and my wrath shall endure for all eternity!
And it wasn't until after Suan Ni's Demise that the Oasis would start to flourish once more.
Suan Ni: snarling with defiance Even in death, I shall remain the true master of the desert! Let them rise and try to claim my legacy!
A new species of creature began to appear around the Oasis, the Lion-Dragons, and soon the legend of Suan Ni was taught to children and grandchildren, becoming a bedtime story, although with each telling, some details were changed.
Suan Ni: snarling with pride Let them tell their tales! My legend shall live on in their hearts, and the desert shall forever remember my name!
After many generations, the Legend of Suan Ni was finally passed down to everyone, and soon, people began to worship Suan Ni, believing him to be a God.
Suan Ni: snarling with satisfaction Let them worship my legacy! They shall call me their god, and I shall watch over their civilization with a stern gaze! They shall respect the desert, or suffer the consequences!
In time, a Sect dedicated to Suan Ni was finally founded, and they would call themselves the Fierces.
Suan Ni: snarling with approval Let them praise my name! I am Suan Ni, their god and protector. They shall honor the desert and respect its power, or face my wrath!