The Mak Toras Chronicles

Chapter 2 - Early Life

It's been several years since the coming of Tanner, the new sibiling of the family. Young, yet righteous minded, and quite a surprising personality to his siblings around him. He was born into a large family, notably as a company, much like the Schnee Dust company, one of their closest partners in business. His entire family was busy, from parents, to older siblings, even relatives were at work. His brothers would often come home with unique tools and tought him how they work, while his sisters would bring home goodies which he would gobble them up in a matter of seconds. Both brothers infact, were experienced huntsmen that worked for the family's company of Eterna Innovations, a dust manufacturing company in relation to the Schnee's. Much like their counterparts, they were a rich, and wealthy company that invested for the greater good of Vale. The company of Eterna was founded nearly a century ago by Tanner's great grand father, who also aided in the rise of Atlas' most profound technology while aiding Vale and the other two kingdoms in industralization. The city of Vale was a peaceful and loving estate. Every now and then there would be ceromonies in commemoration of the great war eighty-years ago, or another festival for the towns around to come and join the extravagance. Tanner never had anyproblems or issues would strangers. Infact, he embraced the window of opportunity and took his time to freely talk to anyone he could whenever his family would attend the festivals.

Most of his life after the age of infancy was by himself, which he quickly adapted to. Being the youngest, there wasn't much to do to keep him occupied.With his family busy and he, not occupied by the burdens of the outside world yet, stayed home for the time being. Tanner didn't quite mind doing his homework for school home alone part of the day, so long as he "behaved himself" as his father would say. Other than a simple request, Tanner was set for an evening of solitude. He tought his son every thing he knew about the world around him and shared his philosophies to the developing-minded boy-and the basic needs of a man when alone. When he first learned to speak he loved talking to everyone and savored every moment. However, being young and inexperienced, his speech was slurred and held stymied by long pauses. Nevertheless, his parents would pat him on the head for trying. School would later aid in purpose solely to help him learn. Both within his mind and outside, he was always conversing with something or someone, maintaining his overall thinking.

In Vale, everything was centered down into a wonderful community. He attended at Signal Academy, a combat school in preparation for later years towards attending to Beacon, the next step up where all huntsmen and huntresses alike would train to become the greatest warriors in the world. It supported grades of children like him to the higher classes until they departed to Beacon. To Tanner, he had always wanted to become a huntsman and defend Vale from the forces of darkness that surrounded the city, which waited in the cool air of death straight from the void. Luckily for him, safe within the walls and barriers of the kingdom, the creatures of Grimm were the least of his worries. For now, the adequate young boy can practice on fighting, let alone become better educated for the world around him. If such a time in his busy schedule existed, his brother Chad, would take him out in the grove for sparring. Of course, he lost to his older brother too many times over, but it never stopped or hindered his confidence.

When school was out for the holidays, his family would celebrate in mass parties, bringing everyone from all around to come together. As much as he liked it all, at times it would unsettle his mind, therefore seeking the refuge of upstairs later on. It was common for him to be seen 'floor hopping', transitioning to any part of the house he desired. After a long duration, he'd switch and switch, never staying in one spot, although some people do manage to catch him and strike up a conversation. In fact, in a recent get-together of companies, Tanner had come across another young spirit around his age...an heiress to the Schnee dust company, by the name of Weiss Schnee.