Serving at the priory on Novis, Genny's mother was born there, but he hated the life on the island and departed for the royal capital for several years before returning with him as a newborn, and while his father was never known, it seems they were a nobleman with a wife and children. Afterwards, his mother left him behind at the priory and disappeared, with Genny carrying only a pendant that his mother received from his father. he would spend several years in the Priory, becoming acquainted with fellow children Celica, Boey, and Mae.

When Celica decides to go on a journey to the Temple of Mila to see why Zofia has lost its influence from Mila, Genny requests to join Celica, pledging his healing skills to his cause. After the war, Genny would go on to marry, though his wife's identity is unknown.