mong the many titles of honor that the Phantom bears is "Guardian of the Eastern Dark." This title was earned by the Ninth Phantom.
The Eastern Dark were a fierce and notorious tribe that lived far from Deep Woods, beyond the Misty Mountains. As late as the eighteenth century, they were practicing slavery, and making human sacrifices to their fire god Zaal. Their belief that they must maintain the fire in the altar or bring about the destruction of the tribe created a constant need for sacrifices. This and their desire for slaves drove them to raid the jungles frequently.
The Phantom defeated the tribe and ended Zaal's reign of terror. This feat earned the Ninth the title, "Guardian of the Eastern Dark," which all Phantoms have carried ever since.