In 2369, Faren Kag sent a distress call to Deep Space 9, telling them the village was in danger of destruction. Miles O'Brien and Julian Bashir travlled to Sidau, where they discovered the present Sirah was dying and O'Brien was named as his successor. Ke Hovath had been the Sirah's apprentice for several years, but the Sirah did not believe he was ready. The Sirah died soon after and the Dal'Rok appeared during the night. O'Brien was unable to inspire the villagers enough and Ke stepped in, inspiring them to drive it away, becoming their new Sirah. (DS9 episode: "The Storyteller")