Backstory of Melkor

Melkor grew up in Eadaghi and from a young age got thrown in to the underground fighting ring scene.
Through grit and hardship he survived and made somewhat of a name for himself when he started up his own ring.
Now he takes in orphans and other unwanted youngins and gives them purpose by fighting.
Others may say Melkor is cruel and forcing kids to fight is horrible. But he knows how the world of Eadaghi is, where if you dont fight you get beaten or worse, killed.
So he teaches them how to stand up for them self and are able to survive the hardships. He dosen't let them go starving but he is by no means a saint.