Alec's story began within the walls of Blackthorne Castle, born to Alba, a devoted maidservant, and Clyde, the castle's master builder and shipwright. Their love was pure but short-lived, as Clyde met an untimely death before Alec's birth. Unbeknownst to many, Clyde was a member of the League of Shadows, a clandestine group established by Evelyne's father to protect the realm from supernatural threats, particularly the lurking monsters.
The League of Shadows consisted of skilled archers and assassins, operating from the shadows to safeguard the kingdom. They believed that Aradon was a madman, and the monsters he commanded were a threat rather than protectors. After Clyde's death, Alba sought refuge in the forest, raising Alec among the remnants of the League. Under their tutelage, Alec honed his skills, embracing the mantle of a shadow protector.