The village of Grethamberg, nesting in the Austrian mountains, was a small enclave that rivaled many of the world's greatest financial centers in wealth and power. The patriarch, Alois Gretham, recognized that many in his family suffered from chronic or debilitating illnesses. It seemed to be a generational curse. He knew full well that wealth and success do not equate to health and happiness. One day as he and his family met together in the safety of their estate, a horrific blast wiped out the family and the magnificent estate. Interestingly, an African artifact was found in the clinched fist of Alois Gretham's charred body.