A particularly powerful Psychomachiae had been trapped in a volcano by Garou centuries ago. It had slowly worked its way up and through a vent before it was stopped by the immense pressure. Later, the Bane was freed when its prison was exposed by diamond mining. It immediately began influencing the local populous intent on pulling diamonds from the mine. Soon, Pentex took notice of the activity and moved in to harness the ancient Bane’s power.