Magnus was born to a lower class family out in a small town bordering the Baal-Asha River in the year 320. Hard labor such as hauling water buckets, laying brick and traveling to trade was the only way to live comfortably in this town. At age 5 Magnus was put to work hauling water buckets from the river to bring into town. He grew accustomed to the work but dreamed of being else where, having an adventure. Altari had childhood friends that he played with on occasion and they would pretend to be great heroes of old, saving the land.

The town was not part of a major trade route but travelers did stop here before heading to Elbion, to the North. Magnus would see adventurers of all types stroll into town and he would intently listen to their stories. He cared not if the stories were true, as the tales themselves made his wanderlust grow. Sometime in 335, a stranger came into town and it was noted that they were a wizard of some sort. The stranger's name is almost forgotten but Magnus remembers it clearly. He offered Magnus a life of adventure and offered to teach him magic as the boy showed great potential. Magnus' parents wanted better for their son so they agreed to let this man take their only son out into the wilds and become something greater.

Magnus had a natural ability to commune with magic but it was his mentor Gallus, that showed him how to use his abilities. The duo traveled far and wide and saw many great wonders and learned many great things. Magnus had excelled in his practices and showed great admiration for knowledge and learning.

While trekking near The Spine, a pack of Orcs came and seized the two mages who were 'trespassing'. Brought before a chieftain, Gallus plead for release and informed the Orc that they were simply trying passing through. The Chieftain wouldn't have it and would sentence the two to perform manual labor around the camp. Not much is known other than Magnus broke free and ran while his mentor was killed for 'aiding in his escape'.

Ever since then, Magnus has a strange resentment toward Orcs. Heading to Alliria, Magnus used what money he could and bought a dagger to arm himself just in case his magic failed. He became a wandering wizard shortly after that and tried his luck on exploring what this world had to offer.