He was picked up at a young age by Phakama on one of his deployments. Phakama would grow to be his mentor, guide, and surrogate father.
Fighting for the Silver Legion, Lance grew in power and skill, until a disastrous mission in the Bloodlands. Ambushed by The Swordsman, Lance and Phakama were unable to prevent the death of Pertwin, a representative of House Lagunn.
Upon returning to Nutesh in Ashar, Shonra, the supreme commander of the Legion, cast her judgment and demanded a death. Phakama and Lance faced each other at dawn, with Lance defeating his master.
Disgusted by what he had done, he defected immediately afterward, leaving the Silver Legion and Ashar.