Once a beloved ruler, in death the leader of a phoenix-worshipping clan was adorned in his enchanted ceremonial armor to strengthen his soul in its journey through the Underworld. There he lay in peace until Ostarion's scourge swept the land, leaving nothing but bones in its wake. Upon discovering the remains of the beloved king, Ostarion took up the still shining armor, proclaiming that he was the only worthy to hold the title of King. Corrupted by his burning hatred for everything alive, the armor that was infused with the life-giving essence of the phoenix now serves are darker purpose. From the ashes, the Black Phoenix rises.