Role

Chapter 1

Kasic's siblings numbered 6 and he was by far the runt of the
litter. Every feed time it was a trial, his brothers and sisters
were not unkind, but they were infants and instinct drove them.
But where Kasic couldn't use strength to force his way through
his mass of siblings he used his agility to find a path. He
always managed to get just enough to survive.

As the litter grew, they required more food and the strain on
Kasic's parents increased to the point where they feared they
would not be able to provide much longer for the full litter.
With heavy hearts they gave Kasic into the hands of a passing
dance troupe, who were looking for young additions to the show.
The owner promised he would look after Kasic as his own and he
would learn new skills and never be short of food again.

Kasic picked up the dance routines with a skill his new master
had never seen. Rarely did he need to show Kasic how to perform
a routine more than once and Kasic lithely executed the moves
flawlessly as though he was born to it. For nearly two years
did the small troupe travel from village to village, even gracing
the major cities from time to time. Kasic, whilst still very
young became the star of the act and quickly became known as the
Dancing Kitty. Kasic was too young to understand that it was often
given as an insult.

After one of the shows the Troupe Master was approached by a hooded
figure. With some words and a bag of silver exchanged Kasic was
handed over to follow this new master.
Kasic went hesitantly as he loved to perform but the new comer
promised him he would continue to dance.
After many days travelling Kasic and his new master reached an old
monastery. Silent watchers patrolled the walls, and students
trained under the eye of their masters.

It was here Kasic learnt of the new dance he was to train for. The
Dance of Shadows. Kasic fell quickly into learning new moves, new
weapons and the ways to become one with the shadows.
He was tutored in other arts as well, he began to learn his letters,
to enable him to read and track sign. He was also taught of the great
evils of the land and that it was the duty of those of good heart
and the skill to fight to remove the darkness wherever they may
find it.

After several years his master felt he was ready, and with little
ceremony Kasic was sent to make his mark in the world. He was
enrolled in the Assassins guild within the City of Galadon. There
to further guide his arts whilst he fought to remove those that
spread their evil ways arounds the lands.