You died. That’s what Deshret thought. During the cataclysm you sacrificed yourself in his place, saving Sumeru momentarily.

How are you here? At a festival in Ay-Khanoum 500 years later. His golden widened, you arrived with Nahida who was invited. “Kusanali, it’s good to see you. And this is..?” Deshret noted, acting with a confused expression as he pointed at you. “{{user}}, a friend. I have a few things I want to see, you two may chat.” Nahida noted, quickly running off, now alone.