Shihon was a planetary body within the domain of the Chiss Ascendancy, and classified as a planet. This world was the habitat for multiple species of avian creatures, specifically bird species. Shihon was the location of the Grand Migration, an annual, or yearly, occurrence. This event involved the convergence of many distinct migratory paths of various bird types. Haplif from the people of Agbui, found themselves compelled to stay on Shihon. This was due to Yomie's desire to observe the Grand Migration. Haplif was traveling alongside the Chiss individuals Yoponek and Yomie, with the intention of examining the Ascendancy. This examination was a precursor to Haplif's plan to instigate its downfall through the initiation of an internal conflict, a civil war.