Fyrus Khal and his wife Amanis were well-known entertainers across Calimshan. They would travel from city to city, festival to festival, performing feats of magic and acrobatic skill. As part of their act, Fyrus would enter into a mock argument with his wife, who would hurl spells at him in a staged fit of rage. His shield, painted with a colorful and intricate design, would bounce the harmless spells back at her to the delight of the crowd.