Keem Saveh

     Born to Kerus and Corinne Saveh, Keem grew up in the quiet distant countryside with 2 older brothers and 1 younger sister. Blacksmiths by trade Keem spent many hours of their childhood working assistant to the forge, hardly speaking a word. Kerus was a stern father with lofty ambitions for a better life for his family to move to the city, always looking to grow his craft. As such Keem learned to work hard, toiling away for hours without rest, drowning out all other noise. Keem learned discipline and obedience as the heat from the coals toughened their skin to the world around them. They became a skilled craftsman and adept with a blade but were left with a hollow feeling and a longing for something more.     As part of their father's ambition for greatness the blacksmith made dealings with all manner of folk. Keem witnessed passing militaries, grand adventurers setting off on quests, and shadowy figures with an air of mystery about them. As an escape from the forge Keem would often sneak out into the forest to be alone, dreaming of a permanent escape. One night while out in the forest, Keem came across a woman he recognized as a passing visitor into town. She was shunned by many and Keem knew not why. Inquisitive, they spoke and she told Keem of an old cave far off beyond the borders of town. Keem expressed doubts and concerns and she said only that if you wanted answers then you must take action.     Years passed and Keem continued to work the forge day in and day out. Days faded into weeks and weeks into months and months into years until all essence of who they are and who they could be faded as well. Until one day they couldn’t bear the pain any more and set out walking deep into the forest. They knew not where they were headed, only that they could no longer stay where they were. They walked and walked under the moonlight until they found themselves at the entrance to a dark foreboding cave. Keem felt a drawing force pulling them in as though a voice were calling their name. Gazing long into the abyss they took their first step.     What happened next cannot be said for sure. The memories fade into flickers of emotion. Feelings of absolute peace and tranquility. A sense of calming freedom. But those feelings were quickly replaced by a void of emptiness. Slipping further away a voice urged them to let go. But a fear crept in. A booming voice cried out that you cannot stay here and to hold on. With a jolt Keem tore and thrashed and ran through the dark abyss lungs burning. They ran and ran with no recollection of ever stopping.     When they came to, they found themselves completely lost with little memory of the life they’d lead up to now. Since then Keem has wandered around looking for answers. What does it mean to let go? What does it mean to hold on? Who am I? Only one thing is certain to Keem, those answers won’t come by sitting idly. Venturing out on several journeys and meeting many people, Keem has learned much since that day. Now that journey has led Keem to Bicolline in the hopes of uncovering more of the secrets to the mystery of life.