Too much missing

"I like where the story is going, and the action is good, but I didn't really understand what was going on after the first chapter. I understand that you may be trying to create an air of mystery, but right now it is just too vague. We need more of an idea of setting. Where are they? What is the social climate? What on earth is the Dala? Just stuff like that. I enjoy Kim's character, but I think that you need to reveal more about him. Right now he feels a little wooden. Also, at the end of the first chapter, you mentioned a box resting on a mountain I think? I had a hard time picturing it. It is a good beginning, it just needs a little work. I would love to read more. Keep writing!"