In the northern land of Sommerlund, it has for centuries been customary for parents to send their most gifted children to the monastry of Kai on their 10th birthday. There they are taught the skills, martial, mental and faith of there noble ancestors. One day when you finally master the disciplines of the Kai, you will return to your homes equipped in mind,body and faith to defend yourself and your kin against the constant threat of war from the Darklords of the west.
In olden times, during the Age of the Black Moon, the Darklords waged war on Sommerlund. The conflict was a long and bitter trial of strength that ended in victory for the Sommlending at the great battle of Maakengorge.
King Ulnar I (himself a gifted Kai Master), aided by allies of Durenor, broke the Darklord armies at pass of Moytura and forced them back into the bottomless abyss of Maakengorge. Vashna, mightiest of the Darklords was slain upon Ulnars sword, called 'Sommerswerd' - the Sword of the Sun. Since that age, the Darklords have vowed vengeance upon Sommerlund and the House of Ulnar.
Today is the eve of the feast day of Fermarn - the first day of Spring. It is an old tradition of the Kai to gather at their monastery in the foothills of the Durncrag mountains on Fehmarn, in order to reaffirm their fealty to the God Kai (lesser gods exists) and to the Sommlending House of Ulnar. Many Kai Journeyman and envoys have travelled far to return in time for tomorrow's celebrations which mark the beginning of a new year in Sommerlund.
You are a Kai cadet approx 18 years of age. This is eighth year you have taken part in the Fehmarn ceremony. The past few days have been an exciting time for you and your brother cadets. The journeymen have recounting their tales of battles won and quests fulfilled in distant lands, and everyone is filled with a sense of joy and hopeful anticipation that the New Year will bring continued peace and prosperity to your beloved homeland.
