Raithe is the son of [character:biaJQm4mEeaAugAeyeRIgw]. When his father was struck dead by [character:tKWrZm4nEeaAugAeyeRIgw], he retaliated, killing Shegon. This was a surprise to him, as his people had previously thought Shegon's to be gods, and thus, immortal.