Potniss served as a male counselor for Envoy Slokin. The story goes that Slokin used visions granted by a face covering he acquired to amass authority and sway, assisted by Potniss in these plots. Ultimately, Potniss became weary of his role under Slokin and assassinated the envoy. In the aftermath of Slokin's demise, Potniss faced trial for the deed.