Editing Bowen Marsh (section)

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===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Bowen Marsh TheMico.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Bowen Marsh, by TheMico ©]]
Bowen is one of the guests at the dinner organized by [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], on the eve of [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s departure.{{ref|AGOT|21}}

The [[Lord Steward]] accompanies [[Jon Snow]] and [[Samwell Tarly]], who have been assigned as [[stewards]], when they pronounce their vows in the [[weirwood]] circle found [[beyond the Wall]] in the [[haunted forest]].{{Ref|AGOT|48}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Bowen is assigned as [[castellan]] of [[Castle Black]] by Lord Commander Mormont while the [[great ranging]] takes place. He sends letters to [[King's Landing]], requesting assistance for the Night's Watch.{{Ref|ASOS|32}}

After Jeor Mormont's [[mutiny at Craster's Keep|death at Craster's Keep]], Bowen temporarily takes command of the [[Night's Watch]] until the election of a new Lord Commander. [[Mance Rayder]], [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]], sends groups of wildlings to attack along the [[Wall]], feints to distract the Watch. When Bowen obliges by leading a force west to deal with the wildlings, he appoints the ancient Ser [[Wynton Stout]] to command Castle Black in his absence.{{ref|ASOS|48}}

The Lord Steward chases wildlings to the [[Shadow Tower]] and into the [[Gorge]]. He defeats the [[Weeper]] in a [[fight at the Bridge of Skulls]], but the Night's Watch suffers heavy losses.{{ref|ASOS|69}} Bowen suffers a head wound{{ref|ASOS|75}} and is treated by Maester [[Mullin]] at the Shadow Tower.{{ref|ASOS|69}}

Bowen and the survivors from the Bridge of Skulls are brought back to Castle Black by Ser [[Denys Mallister]]. While riding east, they meet and join with Sam Tarly and [[Gilly]].{{Ref|ASOS|75}}

Bowen is a candidate in the [[election]] of a new Lord Commander. The Lord Steward withdraws his name by the third day as his vote totals dwindle, however, and he instead begins supporting [[Janos Slynt]],{{ref|ASOS|75}} who is favored by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], [[Hand of the King]].{{ref|ASOS|78}} The castellan objects to King [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s desire to take castles along the Wall and land in the [[Gift]] from the Watch, and he is wary of Stannis's and [[Melisandre]]'s intention for nightfires to be lit at each castle.{{ref|ASOS|78}} Bowen attempts to sway his sworn brothers and Stannis of Janos's worth,{{ref|ASOS|78}} but Jon Snow is eventually chosen instead.{{Ref|ASOS|79}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Bowen returns to his duties as Lord Steward.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Bowen has lost weight and part of an ear after his battle at the Bridge of Skulls,{{ref|ADWD|10}} occasionally rubbing at his scar,{{ref|ADWD|69}} and he has become more cautious.{{ref|ADWD|21}} Bowen is at first helpful to Jon, but he becomes increasingly angry with his decisions. These include appointing a [[baseborn]] lad, [[Satin]], as the Lord Commander's new steward,{{Ref|ADWD|39}} appointing the wildling [[Leathers]] as the new [[master-at-arms]] at Castle Black,{{Ref|ADWD|39}} and allowing wildlings to join the Watch and diminish the food supply.{{Ref|ADWD|10}}{{Ref|ADWD|53}} Bowen is shocked when Jon executes Janos for disobedience.{{ref|ADWD|7}}

Supported by most stewards and [[builders]] of the Watch,{{ref|ADWD|17}} Bowen suggests sealing the gate through the Wall at Castle Black, but his advice is rejected by Jon.{{ref|ADWD|10}} He tries to discourage the Lord Commander from leading some recruits to recite their vows in the haunted forest, suggesting Castle Black's [[sept]] instead.{{ref|ADWD|35}} Bowen refuses to attend the wedding of [[Alys Karstark]] and [[Sigorn]].{{ref|ADWD|49}}

Jon tasks Bowen with collecting tolls from wildlings passing through the Wall and sending the riches to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{Ref|ADWD|53}}{{Ref|ADWD|58}}

The final straw for Bowen is when Jon reads aloud [[Bastard Letter|a letter]] sent by [[Ramsay Snow|Ramsay Bolton]] and states his intention to march on [[House Bolton]] at [[Winterfell]], threatening the neutrality of the Night's Watch. A crying Bowen and fellow conspirators stab Jon several times in the [[mutiny at Castle Black]].{{Ref|ADWD|69}}