According to legend, a brave warrior engaged in a days-long hand-to-hand battle with a tiger who was actually the god of war Kartikeya in animal form. The warrior was eventually triumphant upon which both man and beast fused as one, taking the name Sherdil. Symbolizing this new relationship, Sherdil crafted a powerful rod that combined a warrior's staff with a tiger's idol which he wielded in battle, sending his enemies fleeing in fear without so much as a fight. The warrior amassed an empire of riches and was a fierce ruler. When Sherdil died, the tiger spirit transfered to the staff to guard Serdil's tomb, a temple which housed the warrior's great wealth.