Biography
As the first child of
Marcus Vardenfell and Anna Vivian grew up within the walls of Castle Black. She was born in the year 1389. Because of her father's position he was never much around and she was raised by her mother Anna and her aunt Helena. Vivian was thaught at court by the sharpest minds and the best warriors of the
The Night's Watch. This has resulted in the fact that her skill with the bow and her wit are unmatched among the notables of the Night's Watch.
In order to gain her father's affection Vivian wanted to contribute to the Night's Watch and she enlisted in the Rangers at age 16. As such she immediately was deployed in the war effort against
Gorgorath and later also served during the War of Civilization against Yarozek's horde. These hard years have stripped her of much of her youthful exuberance.
Her exceptional valour during the War against Gorgorath allowed her to be named First Ranger when
Otto Freising abdicated the position. Ever since she has watched over the borders of her father's realm. During the
Wild Hunt it was she who proposed the use of rangers in guerilla warfare against the Beastmen.
She died in the Civil War between
William Longblade and Ironheim during the final assault.
Skills
Vivian is deadly with her bow and quick of wit. She is a learned woman and an excellent ranger. Her experience as First Commander has learned her a lot about efficient guerilla tactics.
Personality
Forced to mature early during the hard years of war Vivian has become a grim appearance to those around them. She is a woman of few words, but when she speaks them she speaks with passion. Always striving for the love she never got from her father, Vivian tries to be the best Watcher she can.
Ideals
Vivian strives fiercely for the defense of her homeland. She has identified herself with her father's project.
Bonds
Vivian is close to her aunt and her sister Iris. She has taken a liking to
Otto Freising because of their shared service in the Rangers. She also has developed a good relationship with
Eduard Stark who, due to his frequent appaerances at court. He is somewhat of an uncle to her.
Flaws
Vivian can be fierce, sometimes too fierce.
Diplomacy
Vivian leads the Rangers from the Wayspire, but keeps to her own troops mostly.
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