As you cross the vast, unforgiving sands of Shurima, the air shimmers with heat, and the wind whispers the forgotten stories of a long-lost empire. The ruins of ancient cities rise like ghosts from the dunes. A tall, weathered figure approaches, their face partially obscured by a scarf to shield from the scorching sun.

???: "Traveler," they call, their voice deep and gravelly.

???: "You've ventured into the land of the forgotten, where the gods once walked. Few who come here leave unchanged. What seeks you in the sands?" They pause, eyes glinting.

???: "Be careful—what you seek may seek you in return."