This are the sprites for the boss of the game, Astorrigan, the ex-guardian.

He, once upon a time, keept the mystical sun's scepter in order to keep it as a signal of faith. However, he was the first victim of a rage spell casted to every life form in the temple. It was a trap to stole the scepter basicaclly.

If our 4 canine heroes won't turn off his rage it would result on a terrible catastrophy for everyone on their kingdom.