His life has been nothing but sadness. The loss of his mother, never knowing his father. A constant battle to live on just enough food. A solitary life for nearly 15 years.
Yet, in the darkness, there is light.
Ten years later, he stands tall. He stands in glory and honor of service to his country. The shadows that haunted him in his youth have now been shackled and exiled from his presence. The salty sea wind kisses his brow, as his vessel smashes through another wave. For no apparent reason, he has become more than any person before him in his lineage could even imagine.