Andrei was a Kiendhsier, born in DE 1436 to Aife, and his father was --, of the Kingslayers. He grew up under Aife's guardianship in the city of Ennishcrone until her death. She was a slain by a Dullahan of Abaddon, and so Andrei was taken to an orphanage in Ennishcrone. He was released at the age of 16.