 Born to a Namornese family in the glass-crafting business, Keth was trained in glassblowing and the other arts of making glass from a young age, and progressed swiftly, aided by "a spark" of magic attuned to glass-work.He was betrothed and qualified as a journeyman.When walking on the shore of the Syth, Keth was caught in a thunderstorm and struck by lightning.