"I was born in Taldor, if you must know. The empire is in decline nowadays, but still cherishes the illusion o

"I was born in Taldor, if you must know. The empire is in decline nowadays, but still cherishes the illusion of its past glory. It's a country torn by prejudice. In Taldor, my mind was trapped in a cage of restrictions – birthright, poverty, and their "beggars-be-damned" attitude. I left the country as soon as I understood it."