Cain grew up knowing about myth and legend. Fantasies and old societies. His father was a anthropology professor with a particular anthropology he shared with his son. His mother was a structural engineer that while busy, always made time for him. It was an idyllic childhood. Though somewhat reserved, he was well liked amongst those he met.One of those people being Shawn, who would quickly become his best friend.

     Until the bombs that destroyed the world went off. Cain's father was one of the ones that were lost in the  initial explosions. More friends and family quickly followed, both to more explosions and the toxic fall out. He and his mother were chosen to be on the rocket from his mother's profession. Shawn was also allowed on the rocket. Once they got to Gaia, a settlement was quickly established and for five years the survivors lived in peace. Then they expanded and ran into the original occupants.It quickly came to war. 

His mother became a high ranking siege expert, building defense and barriers. Cain enlisted in the militia, determined to protect Shawn and their settlement. He build a name for himself on the field and it attracted attention.  A raid was held on their settlement, the heart of the campaign. His mother died and the monsters recognized something in Shawn and stole him away. When Cain attempted to save him he was cursed as a demon. One of the things he had grown to hate. During this time he was approached by a woman who offered to change him. To aid him in the fight against these creatures.  The first of the Hunters. And he accepted