Owen Marsh
Person
The Arsenal's night guard, fifty-four, whose rounds go through the workshop because it has the good kettle; his son and daughter-in-law live behind the ferry terminal.
Showing what the story has revealed through Chapter 1.
Chapter 1Exchange Pieces
- Before the Assaying
- Night guard at the Vendal Arsenal; former army sergeant
- Age
- 54 at the Assaying
- Injury
- Forearm bitten by a Rook-Hound on the first night
- Family
- Adult son Dan and daughter-in-law Ruth live behind the east-side ferry terminal; Owen is expected for a late supper after relief guard Martin arrives.
- Immediate objective
- Tries calls and messages after the blackout, then insists on reaching Dan and Ruth by the shore road; neither family nor relief guard is reachable by chapter end.
- With Vic
- Challenges Vic for protecting a display during the retreat and leaving him unsupported; later threatens to leave while Vic examines the armour. The disagreement remains unresolved.
Chapter 2The Shore Road
- Immediate objective
- Reaches the terminal door and asks staff for Dan and Ruth; contact is still pending. Reports four waiting adults at the fishmarket as agreed.
- With Vic
- Requires Vic to announce stops and fatigue after his apology. Vic later announces a bag adjustment; trust remains under repair.
Chapter 3A Place to Sit
- Immediate objective
- Reunites with Dan and Ruth, who have helped organise a refuge. Agrees to help establish a relieved watch during a small Arsenal inspection; family contact is resolved.
- Injury
- Tess cleans and dresses the left forearm bite and adds a sling. Pain and impairment remain; clinical review and monitoring are still needed. No heavy carrying.
- Vocation
- Reports accepting Watchman, Common Raw, and spending his three free points in Vitality while resting after treatment. No new level or skill.
Also appears in Chapter 4, Room for the Living.
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