Drake was a simple farm boy, born to an irrelevant family on the border of the blighted lands. Despite a largely safe childhood, he grew obsessed with the dark powers that had once cleaved a quarter of a continent and began training religiously day in and out to explore the fell wastes so near to his home. Seeking strength and the means to get greater strength, he began undertaking increasingly bold, painful and dangerous experiments to enhance his form. Stretched well over 7 feet tall and bearing severe scars from the terrible process he finally feels himself ready to face the daunting lands ahead of him.