Our hero’s story began in a small, peaceful village, far from civilization. there, he studied under the tutelage of a sage elder, a daoist master. every day, he gained greater skill in the ancient art of kungfu. in this way, the days, months, and years went by, happily and without event…

then one day, without warning, a gang of bandits fell upon the village. They looted, burned, pillaged and raped. determined to save the village, the elder master fought with all his energy, and all his might. at last, he drove the bandits away. but in his effort, he paid the ultimate price, sacrificing his life.

Agonized, and holding the lifeless body of his elder master, our hero cried out to the heavens with a promise. he would avenge his master. he would take the daoist oath, and accept a burden of responsibility, of keeping the village safe. thus it was that our story began…