Alecks is the oldest son of Barron Var of Klegs Fen. The fen is part of an upstart kingdom of Kayal on the Shadow Plane. Historically the region was ruled by the ancient shadow dragon Astigrylkraxyx. When the dragon was killed by adventurers from the prime material plane and ancestors of the current ruling family, the kingdom of Dewarn was founded. After nearly 100 years, Astigrylkraxyx's absence was noted by other powerful beings; demons and dragons among them. Dewarn is being hard pressed to survive.
Klegs Fen was sacked and both the Barron and Baroness were flayed and eaten in front of their subjects. During the sacking young Alecks was secreted away by his mentor, Jemma and her husband, Gareth. The three were hunted mercilessly and in an attempt to allude their hunters they traveled to Falcon's Hollow on the prime material plane. Jemma decided that the group must "go to the winds," with the promise that once the pursuers were dealt with they would be reunited. Alecks was hired on as a caravan guard leaving Falcon's hollow the next day. Jemma and Gareth bought three horses and rode hard toward the rising sun.
Alecks is both hiding from his pursuers and searching for something; a tool or artifact that will allow him to triumphantly free his homeland from its' oppressors. His dreams are haunted by the screams of the dying and the sight of his mother being torn asunder, yet he also hears the voice of Jemma assuring him that he is the chosen one... the liberator.
Notes: Jemma is a priestess of Cayden Cailean. Her husband Gareth is a Ranger. Alecks is an adherent. As is typical for one of aristocratic upbringing, Alecks is educated and well spoken. He is used to a life of comfort and has a hard time letting the past go. It is entirely possible that some of his actions have led to the continued success of his pursuers.
