Darkstorm Family
     Our family principles are based on the principles and beliefs of my people.  My people come from a distant place where my ancestors are more at home on a ship at sea.  As we explore and expand, our families split and form new families, which is where our family begins.  We live by simple rules, but we do not take kindly to rulebreakers.  Our main principle is to treat everyone with respect and courtesy.  Although my people are considered barbaric among some circles, we believe strongly in being courteous.  This is not to say that if someone crosses us we do put up with it.  The other principle we live by is to take vengeance on those who wrong us.  We are always glad to help anyone out, but we do not tolerate fools who waste our time.  Those in our family who do not abide by our rules are run off and never allowed to cross our path again.
     A dark storm is what brought me to this land.  Since I have no family from my past, it is my duty to create a new family so that my people survive.  This is why I have named my new family Darkstorm, so we may never forget why are here.

Diadem Darkstorm
     My name is Diadem.  I arrived in Koguryo many, many years ago.  I did not gallantly ride into the country atop a mighty steed, nor did I sail upon the mighty sea into Kugnae.  Well...I came close to the second one anyway. 
     I come from a sea-faring people.  I spent my first eight to ten years growing up on my father's ship.  I say eight to ten because we did not keep track of how old we were.  All that mattered was the day you could stand up on your own and help raise the sails...  My father owned a small tract of land, but it was rare that I ever laid eyes upon that place.  I lived upon the ship with my parents, a few siblings, and my uncle.  As our ancestors have always been explorers, that is what we did.  I do not remember much anymore of my past, this was many years ago and the mind fades now...  We traveled the world while I grew up.  I have seen many wondrous things in my lifetime, yet the memory of all of these has nearly gone...
     What brought me here?  A mighty storm came upon us in the blackest hour of night.  I was thrown overboard, and that was the last memory I have of my family.  I awoke on a beach, now Dae Shore.  I tried to rely on my teachings for survival, but I was still a bit too young to make it on my own.  I found myself a tree branch to use as a makeshift club and began hunting for food.  I wandered for a bit, until I saw huge walls looming before me.  As I gazed in awe I spotted movement out of the corner of my eye.  I turned quickly and spotted a nice plump rabbit.  I tried stealth, but it was no good.  The rabbit heard me coming and bolted.  I chased after, but quickly got tangled in my own legs and fell in the mud.  As I lie in despair of my lost meal I heard a feminine chuckle.  I looked up and gazed into the face of a goddess!  The girl helped me up and took me into the city.  This girl would become my wife, Rayvin. 
     It is all really just history from here I suppose.  My path was obviously to be a warrior, and I use my instincts to feed the family and maybe grab some treasure along the way for some gold pieces.  I have survived some wretched things, the cataclysm and the shattering to name the worst, but my family prevails.  I do not know what became of my old family, perhaps shipwrecked, perhaps I was the only one lost.  Someday I hope my adventures lead me to someone from my past.  As for the present, I now live in Buya with my wife Rayvin and my son Stannis.  Although sailing is in my blood, I avoid the sea as often as my adventuring allows...