Drodden

Although Kahn understands the woods is off-limits, he returns again and again performing small tasks. One day, hes surprised by Heric, the executor of the castle and its grounds, who pays Kahn to work for him and eventually becomes a friend of sorts. As Kahn grows to manhood, he is invited into the castle and placed in charge of the asylum. With his newfound power, he is finally able to exact some revenge against the villagers, now grown to adulthood, who had tormented him in his childhood.

Kahns rise from weakness to power through ruthless violence makes him many enemies, and only time will tell how or when his reign will come to an end.