Background:Kei

“My poor little girl. I know you’re hurting. If you come with me, I’ll make sure you never hurt again.”

Kei grew up in Aznerathe under the roof of her parents. Neither were avaricious in their prime, yet both lived comfortably in their run down house on the outskirts of town. Friends were few and far apart; her resting, emotionless face was unsettling to many children her age, and due to the impoverished state of her family, she wore the same outfit daily. Her only friend was Bunsworth, a light beige bunny who hopped around her room freely.

One day, as normal as any other, she came home only to witness the fact that her friend Bunsworth was missing. Still as emotionless as ever, she wandered out the house to investigate. She saw footprints in the snow leading out to the forest from her front lawn; she continued along the path. After a good 5 minutes of walking, she came upon a clearing within the canopy of giants. A group of kids from school were in the middle, in a circle. Kei approached them. They made a clearing for her. In the middle of the encirclement was Bunsworth; pale, breathless, bleeding. Enfueled by rage, Kei grabbed her friend by the ears, and looked towards the other children. Some ran, some froze in fear. Kei murdered regardless.

The Institute of Magic guides children towards their predetermined School of Magic. For the most part, magic is hereditary; a child born of a mother and father of the same School is likely to inherit those properties. Kei was an exception. At an early age, it had been discovered she had inherited a recessive trait known as the School of the Arcane Dark Arts; this School of Magic had been forbidden from use effective 3500, prior to the death of Archmage Ghranda. The institution of magic had kept a close eye on Kei throughout her years of growth; entrusting her with the use of Armas as opposed to her innate abilities. That day in the forest, Kei had left her tome in her room.

Kei returned to her home caked with blood, and despite her attempts at resuscitation, she couldn’t get her friend to breathe again. A knock was heard at the door. When answered, it revealed a pale woman.