Adduriz was born in the mountains of Ycilyia. He was a born leader and rebelled against the mountain lords. He did not win the rebellion but many people dit support him. He was exiled and many people followed him. Together with his young sons Gurben Snow and Admeariz Silvercrown as well as his loyal companion Aruk Bonebreaker. After a long and harsh travel they stranded in the outskirts of Zigil-Shatur. The people crowned him as king of the valley and he ruled long and just.