Kami

Lore & Background

During his tenure, Kami crafted seven mystical orbs capable of summoning a dragon to grant wishes, serving as a safeguard against disasters and extinction. He trained select martial artists and maintained the sacred balance of nature from his high tower. His legacy ended during the conflict with Piccolo Jr., whose existence was tied to the original evil half. When Kami fell, Dende, another Namekian, succeeded him and enhanced the Dragon Balls' capabilities.

In Their Own Story

The silence above the clouds is absolute until the small figure lands on the grassy plateau. A young boy in an orange gi looks up at the towering green-skinned man with long white hair. The Guardian gestures toward the horizon where the curvature of the planet meets the stars, explaining that power must be used to protect, not destroy. The wind whips around them as a lesson begins, marking the start of a journey that will eventually shake the heavens.

Reader's Guide

In ancient times, Namekians settled across various worlds, including Earth. One such warrior chose a path of peace rather than conflict. He separated his own evil nature to become the Guardian of this planet, establishing a sacred duty to protect life and maintain balance. This role required immense spiritual power and isolation from mortal society. To aid in restoring life when tragedy struck, he utilized his magic to craft seven mystical orbs known as Dragon Balls. These artifacts could summon a giant dragon capable of granting wishes, serving as a failsafe against extinction events. However, this power came with a heavy cost, as the Guardian's existence was tied to his separated evil counterpart. When the evil half eventually returned through offspring, the Guardian's life ended during their confrontation. His successor, Dende, inherited the title and improved upon the magic of the spheres. The legacy of the first Guardian remains a cornerstone of Earth's spiritual history and martial arts lineage.

Did You Know?

• Kami is actually a Namekian who separated his evil half to become good.
• His life force was linked to King Piccolo and later Piccolo Jr.
• He created the original Dragon Balls that grant wishes on Earth.
• Dende succeeded him as Guardian after he passed away.