Born the only son of a young couple both prominent and successful within the Anirian Guard, Artesto was not conscripted in the same manner as many of his peers. On the contrary, Silas' talent for magic had yet to show itself when he was taken under the city's care. Artesto had been left an orphan, his parents having been killed very early in his life in one of Vel Anir's many tumultuous conflicts, reportedly by a band of bloodthirsty elves in a cowardly ambush.

Rather than leave him on the streets, The Guard opted to take their fallen comrades' child into their care out of respect for the exemplary service his parents had given them. Their initial plan was to raise the young Artesto into a soldier for the Guard, but it quickly became apparent that Silas was not an ordinary child. The boy would begin to show glimpses of magical ability, namely his speed, which was inhuman. Without hesitation he was sent to the Academy, to be trained as a Dreadlord.

Silas never saw this as a negative. The Academy, though oftentimes brutal, appreciated him for his talents. They treated him like a warrior, just as his parents had been. He would learn how to fight, hone his magical abilities and become stronger than any sharpear has ever been.

And he'd blow through anybody who got in his way.