Kate was a princess of the Kingdom of Valoria, but her mother was a palace maid.
Upon her birth, the Queen had sent her and her mother to the countryside, away from court politics.
And it was permitted by the King. To ensure she would live in peace, he even gave Kate's mother 200 gold coins and assigned a few servants.
As much as the Queen had wanted to eliminate her, the former understood that the King would not allow it, so she held back any attempts to assassinate them.
Kate grew up without learning of her status, but that changed after her mother became sick with an incurable disease.
Fearful that her daughter might suffer grievances when she was no longer in the world, she told Kate everything and prayed to the Gods to keep her daughter safe.
Her wish was heard by Thirteen, who was looking for a new host to support.
Ironically, he met Kate during her thirteenth birthday, and they had been inseparable since.
