Born in the Sahara desert, Qymaen's cubhood was spent in harsh conditions that hardened his hide and strengthened his body and mind. The fate of his parents is unknown, but for reasons known only to himself, Qymaen left the desert as an adolesent and made his way to the lush grasslands, wearing a strange skull-mask. The orgins of the mask are unknown, but it was rumored that Qymean inherited it. The mask is ivory-colored, bares tusks, and is painted with lion's blood.