Impressed with the youngster’s tenacity and possibly tormented by guilt and her own mortal weaknesses, the Ukunfazane would take Nangenyua under her protection and raise him as her ward and protégé, instilling within him skills and knowledge that only a chosen few had access to.
Upon reaching adulthood, Nangenyua would be recognized as a hunter without peer, gaining the title of “Predator,” borne by those considered greatest among all hunters, and was tasked with leading the Living Goddess’ personal coterie of prehistoric beasts, numbering in the dozens and selectively bred for perfection.
The Shadow, however, would show little passion for his assigned role, an honor in the eyes of others, and would often disregard it to pursue his own cryptic desires, gaining infamy for his days-long delves into the uncharted wilds of the oasis and aloof disposition.