Ilai is fine. It is polite to introduce one's self fully, but rather long-winded to expect others to refer to you as such.

[At least within the Zadh that has always been such. He has traveled to some kingdoms and city-states that expect one to always be referred by their full name and title. How tedious.]

As for how I came to be here...I was traveling the road to my next trade appointment in Harlorn and crossed under a shadowed bridge. Then I found myself on that stage. Instantaneous and disorienting. Nothing warned me of the impending abduction.