After Maxwell's passing, his family was plunged into turmoil. Drinian, his youngest son, was cruelly thrown out of the house by his stepbrothers, leaving him with nothing. The same brothers who had always harbored resentment towards Drinian and their father's second wife now revealed their true colors.
With nowhere else to turn, Drinian ran to his aunt, Mrs. Carolina, who was Maxwell's younger sister. She was outraged by her nephews' cruel behavior and immediately went to confront them. However, they refused to listen, turning a deaf ear to her pleas and warnings.In a shocking display of ingratitude and disrespect, Drinian's stepbrothers drove their aunt out of the house, warning her never to set foot there again. Mrs. Carolina returned to her home, her heart heavy with sorrow and anger.
Despite the challenges she faced, Mrs. Carolina took Drinian under her wing, becoming his mother and guardian. She raised him with love, care, and devotion, providing him with a sense of stability and belonging in the face of rejection and hardship.Drinian's academic pursuits took him to the University of Copperdale, Everia, where he studied Business Administration. Prior to that, he had received his early education at a monastery in Modein.
Drinian proved to be a talented businessman from a young age. At just 16, he started a small business selling candles in the local market of Langford, Copperdale, where he lived with his aunt and her children.
Despite his business acumen, Drinian's true passion was his faith. He was a devoted Christian who loved God with all his heart and soul. His commitment to his faith earned him the respect and admiration of the villagers of Copperdale.
Drinian's kindness, generosity, and compassion towards others made him a beloved figure in the community. He was a shining example of a young man living a life dedicated to God and service to others.
But tragedy struck on a fateful Wednesday afternoon, not long after Drinian's 16th birthday. He was tending to his market stall, arranging candles for sale, and chatting with Jerome, the son of the local blacksmith.
Suddenly, officials of King Alexander Ephiphanes arrived in Langford, intent on enforcing the pagan worship of Ramas. The officials began harassing the villagers, trying to force them to abandon their faith in God Almighty.The villagers stood firm, refusing to yield to the officials' demands. One of the officials, however, had his eyes on Sophia, the beautiful daughter of a poor merchant in Langford. He made unwanted advances, trying to persuade her to join the new religion.Sophia bravely refused, and the official's anger boiled over. He began beating her mercilessly. Drinian, witnessing the scene unfold, became enraged.
In a split second, Drinian picked up a large stone, about the size of his palm, and threw it at the official. Without using his full strength, he casually hurled the stone.The stone struck the official on the head, fracturing his skull and killing him instantly. The scene was chaotic, with the villagers shocked by the sudden turn of events. Drinian, realizing what he had done, stood frozen in horror.
Drinian, overwhelmed by the horror of what he had done, ran home to seek solace from his aunt, Mrs. Carolina. She had already heard the news and was prepared for the worst. Without hesitation, she handed Drinian the little money she had saved, along with some clothes and food, and urged him to flee Langford immediately.
Drinian, fearful of the king's wrath, ran out of town, leaving behind the only life he had ever known. He went into hiding, unsure of what the future held.
Meanwhile, back in Langford, soldiers sent by King Alexander Ephiphanes from Galvia arrived, searching for Drinian. When they couldn't find him, they turned their anger on Mrs. Carolina and her children. They harassed and intimidated them, eventually taking them into custody and dragging them off to Galvia.
There, King Alexander Ephiphanes threw Mrs. Carolina and her seven sons into prison, punishing them for Drinian's actions. The once-peaceful family was now torn apart, suffering at the hands of a ruthless king.