The Bane of Shiian (Ninjago: Renegades)

“"Shiian used dark magic to place his powers in a giant ruby, planning to hide it from the other gods. When the gods came to harm Shiian, they discovered that the ruby had absorbed Shiian’s life, killing him... They called it 'The Bane of Shiian'"”

— P.I.X.A.L., "Morro desecrates a sacred artifact"

The Bane of Shiian is a powerful artifact in the form of a massive ruby. It takes its name from its creator, Shiian, a death god of an old tribe of desert people in Ninjago. It has the power to absorb the lifeforce of any living thing or creature.

History

Before Ninjago: Renegades

Ancient History

At one point, a tribe of desert people encountered the Bane of Shiian. For generations after, they passed down a myth of the ruby and how it was formed and hidden. Eventually, the people carved this story on a slab of rock.

The Myth

The Myth of the Bane of Shiian states that "the God of Death, Shiian became fearful that the other gods would turn on him due to him having the most deadly power: control over life and death. So Shiian used dark magic to place his powers in a giant ruby, planning to hide it from the other gods. When the gods came to harm Shiian, they discovered that the ruby had absorbed Shiian’s life, killing him. The gods were so fearful of the ruby, they cast it to a place that no one would ever find it. They called it 'The Bane of Shiian' and forbade anyone from searching for it. The artifact was lost to time, but its story remains as a warning for those who disobey the natural laws of the world by experimenting with dark magic." While the myth claims that the Bane of Shiian was the product of a series of gods, Ninjago historians and archeologists find little evidence to the existence of these dieties.

After the Merge

Sometime after The Merge, the Sun King purchases the Bane of Shiian at an auction and brings it to his fortress where he can study it and learn how to use it to absorb Cyra's powers.

Ninjago: Renegades

"The Awesome Club of Awesomeness deploys their squirt guns"

The Renegades find the Bane of Shiian in the Sun King's throne room and are captured before they can steal it.

"The Sun King performs his villain monologue (with many interruptions)"

The Sun King tells the Renegades of his plot to use the Bane of Shiian to drain Cyra.

"Fugi-Dove detonates his annual investor gift"

The Sun King brings the Bane of Shiian into his arena beneath the fortress. He then places it on a stand and polishes it.

"Killow and Cyrus escape the royal bathroom (and destroy it in the process)"

The Sun King orders his guard to activate the Bane of Shiian. The guard does so by placing one of Cyra's scales on top of the Bane of Shiian, then pushing it into a beam of sunlight.

"The Renegades do some stuff and things because reasons"

When P.I.X.A.L. frees Cyra from her chains, Garmadon shatters the Bane of Shiian with his fist. Cyra then uses the shards of the Bane of Shiian to form a cage for the Sun King.

Appearance

The Bane of Shiian is a ruby about the size of a bowling ball. It has many facets that reflect light.

Appearances

Episodes

• Ep. 3: "Morro desecrates a sacred artifact" (mentioned)
• Ep. 7: "The Awesome Club of Awesomeness deploys their squirt guns"
• Ep. 8: "The Sun King performs his villain monologue (with many interruptions)"
• Ep. 9: "Fugi-Dove detonates his annual investor gift"
• Ep. 11: "Killow and Cyrus escape the royal bathroom (and destroy it in the process)"
• Ep. 12: "The Renegades do some stuff and things because reasons"

Trivia

• The Sun King's plan to use The Bane of Shiian's to drain Cyra is similar to Empress Beatrix's plan to drain a source dragon in Ninjago: Dragons Rising Season 1.
• While the specifics are unclear, it appears that to activate the Bane of Shiian, one needs a part of the thing or creature they are draining (such as a scale) and to move the Bane of Shiian into the light.