Myles Marbrand

'Ser' Myles Marbrand, only son to Steffon and Merriane, was a former Lord Commander of the Shadow Tower and King of the Wall. Now he is an 'advisor' to the Chieftain Varamyr Snagason

## Appearance & Character:

Even upon his older years, Myles knows for certain that he is a man of great appearance. Dark golden hair that reached to his neck, along with a winning complexion and stubble, helped enrapture many an eye to a man with a fit knightly build such as his.

Myles is a man who has always known his worth, but his compatriots did not, whether it be his family or the Nightswatch. He has great belief in his mind and skill over others and is keenly aware of how superior he is.

## History:

Born to Ser Steffon Marbrand, Myles grew up to be a bitter young man, envious of the fact that he was but a mere cousin to the ruling line of Marbrand. It didn't matter how well he was treated and educated, it was clear that the title of lord should have passed down to him and not his lucky yet dimwitted cousins.

And so the early years came and went with Myles making certain that his cousins suffered at his superior hands, making their lives difficult yet immensely helping their rule (not that they'd agree, of course). As a young man Myles married a young wench named Lysa once it became evident that she was with his child, though she died upon birth. She was useful at least in delivering a healthy son, Phillip.

This however did bring about matters of... consequence. His cousins had felt slighted at Myles not agreeing with their wishes and he was unjustly banished to the frozen hell of the Wall, taking his child with him when it became clear Phillip wouldn't be treated well.

And so Myles became a Crow, though Myles likened himself to a golden crow preferably. He spent his time helping his 'brother's' to raising his son, doing as great a job as ever. For a time this was acknowledged, Myles becoming the leader of the Shadow Tower, as he was due for such a promotion.

Years passed and the good luck Myles had earned at the Wall vanished in the span of one year. Lord Commander Brandon had asked for a far too high number of men for his ranging, and so Myles rightly refused and sent a far more understandable number of a hundred men. It was aggravating then for the man to then die on said ranging and the rest of his 'brothers' to forsake Myle's obvious leadership qualities.

Myles had only one choice upon the election of Lucifer Manderly, not even a man. He had to take charge forcefully. His men at the Shadow Tower understood what could be gained under his rule as 'King', but they were the worst of the crows. They soon lost the 'war' and Myles had to run for his life, eventually being the only Crow left Beyond the Wall that hadn't perished. His own son abandoned him, the ungrateful brat. It was luck that brought Myles and Varamyr together, but Myles knew his worth when the Chieftain asked about the Wall's defences. Now, Myles was the man's chief advisor and he would make certain that Lucifer paid.

## META:

Attribute: Shrewd

Social Status: None

Skill Points: Spendable points for Auxiliary Characters is 14.

Skills:

EDU - Military Engineering, Naval Engineering (7)

MAR - reconnaissance, Skirmishing (7)