Talathel Encan was born in the free city of Restov to a pair of adventuring wizards. Talathel grew up in prosperous time in Restov’s history. As a child, he went to the Aldori Academy, but after a while he grew bored, and left. After that he studied magic with his parents. He continued to learn until 4606 AR when Aroden died.
His family decided to move back to Kyonin to escape the political turmoil in the region. There he joined an academy where he acquired the skills of a Magus. Once he had finished his training he joined an attack to reclaim the city of Sevenarches for Kyonin. The attack was a complete failure and most of the group died. He was cut off from Kyonin and as a last resort he returned home to Restov.
When he returned he was devastated that all of his old friends had died of old age. He then decided that he could use the turmoil in the region after the vanishings to become rich raiding caravans. He would ambush the caravans, using his magic and bow to terrify them into giving him their goods. He was careful not to kill anyone as the government would pursue him more if he killed people. One day he accidentally shot and killed someone and knowing that he would probably be hunted down. Seeing the opportunity to lay low for awhile he decided to join the expedition into the stolen lands.
