Saurin was born from a prestigious family that dedicated themselves with "careful breeding" in order to produce the perfect child with the capability of becoming the next most powerful magic user in Cathal. Ardal, fortunately, became just what his family wanted. The young boy was gifted with great magical prowess, and was automatically sent into the College of Magic to learn.
Because of his gifted ability in magic, many people in his age were often jealous. Saurin eventually had to resort to personal counseling and home tutoring because he never seemed to get along with any of his classmates. Even the teachers often disfavored him because of his title alone.

He hated the fact that it was his family that gave him the advantage of everything provided to him, even if he was spoiled, he was clearly determined to become the city's Grand Councilor without the support of his lineage. He spent most of his time outside of the college to practice different spells - some of them completely forbidden from any student of the College. His years were usually studying and making friends, none of the time was spent with his family. Ardal was completely distant from his direct relatives and relationships between them were tense. Arguments and fights often occurred in his home, and Saurin would never be home for days.

Because of flirtatious and extroverted character, he was already friends with the Princess at a young age. The Princess and the Royal Family seemed to be the only support he had from. With the help of the King, he was given an automatic seat to the Magic Council once he graduated from the College.

Cathal: the Golden Era

Saurin was no fool when he could clearly tell that Siegfried appeared attracted to the beautiful and kind Princess. Through the times he was by her side, all Siegfried could give to her besides his company was really nothing but physical protection and compliments. But clearly no poor, benevolent man has no chance with her, yet he was still intrigued. And so curiously meeting Siegfried in the form of a bird to watch his private life, he seemed to fall in love with him - harder than he expected it to be. The genuine kindness from a lowly man was rather unexpected of Ardal.
Yet the way he was raised and how he socialized, he never truly understood how to confront Siegfried in proper manner. His attempts were rarely anything that Niall found romantic - he was just trying to lure him into his bed every time. Every try he'd go, Siegfried would roll his eyes and push him away.

But little did he know that Siegfried quietly returned his feelings. Ardal, never touched like this before, now saddened that he shared the same feelings.

And his biggest fear eventually hit him; his short lifespan could affect his true love quickly. Hence why Saurin's crude and sexual behavior continued on for years. Ardal couldn't bear to inflict pain onto his romantic partners by dying an early death. Siegfried was no exception - he wanted the Champion to find a better suited partner to fit his future - a man like Saurin was never suited for him. In fact, loving Siegfried, a pure and kindhearted man was someone he shouldn't have touched in the first place.
After rejecting Niall in the cruelest way possible, he found himself evading the Champion at all costs, even when they fought together in battle. And because of his foolishness, he almost lost Siegfried as he almost died during a military campaign outside of the city. Withdrawing back to the city for the Champion's well being, he struggles whether if he should mend their relationship, or continue to wait for Niall to finally move on and forget the mage.

But whoever told Siegfried about his inevitable, early death... it upset Niall greatly. Siegfried forced himself upon him, angry that Saurin would rather die being alone. He claims that Ardal doesn't deserve such a fate, and from there the mage finally gave into him,

The great Litarian adventure

Saurin thought it would be another five years before his body would finally give him. Yet years past and he still alive and well. With a few bodily checkups with the doctors and scientists, he was able to happily prolong his life to live through Queen Elabelle's reign.

Though happily committed, both he and Siegfried had to witness the Queen becoming distressed to not only the disappearance of her husband Roy, but then the death of one of her two children. En, her other child, is also missing. ...But not until he reappeared with a suspicious party - Ardal was awfully curious, yet concerned for the young Prince's wellbeing. Saurin appeared to take En away from Valence's lair and straight to his the Royal Castle.