Born in 2973 as the third child in a family of six, Ahndar Seti's father is a prosperous farmhold owner named Iukkoal, and his mother a writer who serves as the community chronicler and editor. Ahndar Seti was born in lush surroundings, his community being known for their generosity and exportation of savories and prepared foodstuffs harvested from the marshes surrounding their home. He was born with a vividly colorful stripe across his face, earning the young Ydahri his name ‘Ahndar Seti’, The Sun’s Nose.