Ryne is the youngest member of the dark monks; a supernatural brotherhood whose ultimate mission is to improve the dire circumstances of poor, war-torn villages using powers unique to each member. Or so he was led to believe. Ryne's only trait that he shares with his brothers is his eternal youth. He cannot charm or compel like Woodrow, he cannot cast illusions like Knox, he isn't swift like Swithin, not powerful like Blake. He is barely an assistant to his rapid-healing, dear brother Wilbur, with his herbology and alchemy. He was told to make himself scarce.