Born within the nation Mithyria to a woman who lived and breathed diplomacy, Bastian grew up learning the world of Aldanor through the pages of books. Reverently watching from afar as his mother spoke her way through public council sessions, Bastian often found himself at his father's side while his mother did the work she believed no one else could.

Though somewhat absent and harsh in terms of lessons, Bastian's mother was as caring as could be. So, while his father aimed to direct him at more laborious work, the politician's son found himself becoming that very thing: a politician.

Educated in the different cultures of each nation, he sought to unite and gather allies so that Aldanor might find itself unified as one. Just as it is said to have been before wars ravaged the land. In his attempt to accomplish this, however, the ambitious Bastian found himself a target. Unwanted eyes fell onto him and took a particular interest that had not been there before.

These unsavory eyes had aimed to dissuade the determined politician by any means necessary. But with a protective presence at his side (a woman stronger than he could ever hope to be) Bastian was not deterred. Even after they had utilized searing flames to try and break him. It was not his determination they broke though—no, it was his heart, for with his rescue came the disappearance of the one he silently cared for above all others.