Shani

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==Description==
Shani Idris is a backborn human of African-Egyptian descent. She is one of the few remaining ancient humans in The Backrooms, and stands among the highest-ranking disciples of The Crimson Wanderer. These attributes, coupled with her feats in reportedly rescuing and protecting up to several-hundred wanderers, are what qualify her as a Person of Interest to the M.E.G.
Among Shani's most notable accomplishments is the co-founding of a now-defunct ancient order known as "The Crimson Disciples".
==Abilities==
Although biologically human, Shani possesses a host of anomalous abilities. Most apparent is her immortality, as she has lived since ancient times. She also has demonstrated enhanced stamina and speed, super strength, and advanced No-Clipping abilities.
As her primary weapon, Shani wields a customized naboot, which she utilizes in an ancient Egyptian martial art known as Tahtib. Shani's personal style combines elements from both the traditional and modern iteration of tahtib, turning any battle into a frenetic dance relying on rhythm, coordination and raw power. Her weapon resonates with her skills, causing more damage when she coordinates herself with her opponent and maintains a frequent rhythm, while also pumping more adrenaline within her circulatory system when said criteria are met. Between physical attacks, her weapon can summon explosive energy-based attacks resembling crimson flames, destroying everything in their vicinity. However, according to Shani, she requires perfect concentration in order to cast such attacks, which is difficult to achieve in the heat of battle. All of her acquired abilities match her fighting style, entirely relying on it in order to work correctly and allow Shani to fight to the best of her ability.
Shani was not naturally born with all these abilities, and was originally a mortal human in ancient times. She claims to have acquired and honed her abilities through her training as a student under The Crimson Wanderer, and unlocked her full potential in a battle to the death. This also resulted in her weapon and her "soul" becoming linked together, in her own words, which is one of the primary sources of her well-coordinated fighting style. She seems either unaware of the specific catalyst for this transformation, or rather hesitant to reveal it.
==Personality==
As opposed to The Crimson Wanderer, Shani is far more approachable to wanderers. She has often been described as upbeat and kind, with many claiming to have received advice and encouragement from her in their encounters. She has also assisted in defending M.E.G. outposts (particularly those based within levels 1 and 2) from entity attacks alongside the Crimson Wanderer. Witness reports seem to indicate that Shani and The Crimson wanderer often travel together, with neither being too far from each other. The Crimson Wanderer will usually let Shani take care of her own problems, only intervening if she becomes overwhelmed or overpowered. Shani may also "bless" the weapons of the wanderers that she saves, imbuing them with a trace of her energy to enhance their performance.
==Relations==
The Crimson Wanderer: It is apparent that The Crimson Wanderer seems to share a romantic relationship with Shani. His treatment of her has shown to be tender and affectionate, exposing dimensions of his personality beyond the stoic demeanor that wanderers are familiarized with. He has described Shani as a "lifelong partner" – and in turn, Shani has described him in similar terms. He seems to deeply admire her strength, determination, and leadership capabilities. 
The Squires: The Squires have expressed utmost devotion and appreciation towards Shani, seemingly regarding her just as highly as the Crimson Wanderer himself. They have described her as both a mentor figure and a comrade in battle.
Weeaboo Jones: Weeaboo Jones seems to regard Shani with less animosity than he does The Crimson Wanderer, though he claims "she deserves better". Shani, on the other hand, holds a disdain for Jones, criticizing his personality and strange antics when asked about him.
The Crimson Disciples: Surviving members of the Crimson Disciples have described Shani as a kind-hearted woman who is strong and selfless, but also harsh when needed. All those who shared a testimony held great respect for Shani, even despite the disbandment of the group.
==History==
Shani is estimated to have been born in the Backrooms approximately several-thousand years ago, growing up in a village for most of her youth. She always wanted to become a fighter to prevent tragedies from befalling her people, who generally lacked the ability to efficiently defend themselves as well as modern humans. It was upon meeting the Crimson Wanderer that Shani would finally be able to realize her dream, as she began to train under him as a student. Her first feats consisted of eliminating minor threat-level entities in her home village. According to Shani, her training was harsh, and the Crimson Wanderer hardly allowed her to accompany him on more dangerous quests. It was only by challenging him to a duel and holding her own that she proved her strength as a warrior who could fight by his side.
In the past, Shani and the Crimson Wanderer would take on beasts of all kinds, while offering aid to those who were most in need. As the years passed by, Shani conceptualized the idea of expanding their cause by forming a group of warriors with the same shared goal of protecting the inhabitants of The Backrooms. This idea would take root in the form of "The Crimson Disciples". At its prime, the group was four-hundred strong, all of which directly trained by Shani and the Crimson Wanderer. This group is responsible for the extinction of several hostile entity species.
The group eventually disbanded for reasons which Shani and other surviving members refuse to disclose. Based on The Legend of The Court, however, it may be speculated that this coincided with the collapse of the supposed "Royal Court".
Today, Shani still continues her duty as normal alongside the Squires and the Crimson Wanderer, even if no longer under the name of a group. 
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Claudius! I've been looking for you all day... What's the matter? You never come back here unless you've got something on your mind...
Shani... No, it is nothing. You needn't worry about me, not like this.
I do worry about you. I can't just not, especially because I know that you're lying. It's about that battle, isn't it? You're still thinking about it...
It is all I can think about, as of late. It has only been a short amount of time since then, but even if we succeeded in the end...I wish that I could have done something more. I could have stopped The Keymaster from using that key, I could have stopped Hubris from tricking him into doing so...What has become of me?
You did what you could, Claudius. You had to carry a burden that was far too much to bear all at once. What happened to the Court, the battles and losses...they aren't your fault. We can't always save everyone, we can't always fix everything. You can't always punish yourself whenever you fail... Your role in the Court does not mean you need to be invincible or that you stop having worth when something goes badly.
If I cannot fulfill my duty, it makes me feel like unworthy of it. We lost what we have built together over many years. The Disciples' headquarters has long fallen into abandoned ruin. I cannot exist with this shame, with this pain and failure. I fear that am weaker than I once believed. That if something else happens—
Claudius...look at me. Look me in the eyes. Whatever will happen next, know that I'll be here, just as I always have. Life is painful, it causes even the strongest to falter...but you need to remember that even with all these losses, you will always have people there for you, who will lift you back up. For every loss and failure, you will always receive my strength and encouragement... You are not a failure, and you are not weak. You're The Crimson Wanderer. You've saved more people than I can count in your entire existence. Do not ever undermine your worth just because of the terrible pain we endured. Nobody can be perfect.
I wish to continue fighting, to protect those I have always fought for... I want to continue supporting others. I must... accept this fear and doubt, and make them a source of strength. For your sake and for my own. I will not allow it to shake me, so long as you remain by my side. You and The Squires...you are all I have left. I will continue fighting so long as I still have you.
That's the spirit! That's my Claudius! Aw, I got all emotional... I'm sorry. We should probably get back on our travels. I am sure there are wanderers who need our help now. We can't make them wait.
Before we go... Remember that I care for you. I truly... care for you, Shani. I will care about you always, as much as I am capable of doing so. You will always give me the strength to destroy every obstacle and enemy in my path. What I mean to say is simply — thank you, for having been my voice of reason even to this day. I am in eternal gratitude for you, until the very end of eternity itself. I am not great at expressing such sentiments, but... I know it is important to you.
Oh, Claudius... You'll always be my beloved crimson warrior... When you try your best to share how you feel, it makes me very happy. Hehe, I find it so amusing, when I melt your tough shell with my words.
Do not...grow too accustomed to this, now... What was it that you said about getting back to traveling?
Oh fine, fine. I'll stop poking at you. I got the message. Let's go back... I can't wait to fight again!
Category:Person of Interest
Category:The Crimson Wanderer
Category:Shani
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