Vai was born the only child to a Highlander family in Morsgrad. When he was in his early teens, Vai's father lost his job due to being unable to fulfill a quota. Being unable to pay the upkeep for their home, Vai's family was forced to move out of Morsgrad. They found refuge in a small cave to the north where they lived as squatters. Vai's father left, claiming to look for work in another city, but he never returned. Vai's mother did her best to work to support herself and Vai, and was able to for a year before falling ill. This left the young Vai to care for his sick mother in a freezing cave with no income. Every day Vai would chop lumber for a fire to keep his mother warm during the day, and every night he would go to Morsgrad to beg or scavenge for food or mina. During this time, Vai converted to the Red Faith, having witnessed himself the power of fire and how it protects people from the elements. After working hard for two years Vai's mother finally passed on. Having nothing left to care for, Vai went to Morsgrad, determined to find a proper occupation.
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