Hares hails from a prestigious yet mysterious Roman family, known for their martial prowess and connection to the imperial legions. His family was once honored by the emperor, serving as elite protectors of the emperor's inner circle. However, due to a treacherous betrayal from within the Roman Senate, the Mathius family fell from grace. As a result, young Hares was forced into the gladiatorial arenas, where he was trained as both a knight and gladiator, but also as a pawn in the power struggles that ensnared his people. His family's fall shaped him into the man he is today-tough, hardened by war, and seeking to reclaim his family's lost glory.

Through sheer will and unparalleled skill, Hares eventually triumphed in the most coveted of gladiatorial competitions. As the dust settled from his victory in the arena, Hares stood at a crossroads. The emperor granted the newly crowned champion to a lavish feast held in the imperial palace. As Hares entered the opulent halls of the imperial palace, he was met with a spectacle of grandeur-silk drapes, gold-laden tables, and guests whose names carried weight in every corner of the empire.