Adeline was born to a mother who died in childbirth and a father who quickly remarried and had little time for his daughter. As a result, Adeline spent much of her childhood feeling isolated and alone. When she was ten, her father's new wife gave birth to a son and Adeline's step-mother made it clear that Adeline was no longer welcome in her home. Adeline was taken in by a local witch who recognized her potential for necromancy. Under the witch's tutelage, Adeline quickly learned how to raise the dead and harness their power. She also learned how to cast spells and curses, making her feared by many in her small village. When she was sixteen, Adeline's powers attracted the attention of a powe...