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| Place_of_Death = [[Skirling Pass]]
 
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| Date_of_Death = {{Date|299}}
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| Books = ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appendix)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appendix)
 
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'''Ebben''' is a ranger of the [[Night's Watch]]. He was stationed at the [[Shadow Tower]]. Ebben was a squat, heavily muscled bald man.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]], Jon</ref>
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'''Ebben''' (or '''Eggen'''){{Ref|asos|appendix}}{{Ref|affc|appendix}}{{Ref|adwd|appendix}} is a veteran [[ranger]] of the [[Night's Watch]] stationed at the [[Shadow Tower]].{{ref|aCoK|appendix}}
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==Appearance and Character==
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Ebben is a squat, heavily-muscled, bald man.{{ref|aCoK|51}} He has served the Night's Watch since boyhood.{{ref|aCoK|53}} He is regarded by [[Qhorin Halfhand]] as the ranger to go to when he needs a wildling interrogated or killed.{{ref|aCoK|53}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Clash of Kings===
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
Ebben was one of the men that [[Qhorin Halfhand]] had brought with him to the [[Fist of the First Men]]. Along the way to the Fist, they were attacked by [[wildlings]]. Ebben questioned the survivor and learned that the wildlings had gathered in search of a great power in the [[Frostfangs]]. After the death of Squire [[Dalbridge]], Ebben was sent on the remaining horses to ride as fast as he could to Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]]. He was killed by a wildling scouting party commanded by [[Rattleshirt]].
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Ebben is part of the one-hundred men reinforcements from the [[Shadow Tower]] to arrive at the [[Fist of the First Men]].{{ref|aCoK|43}} Before reaching the Fist, the Shadow Tower group is attacked by [[wildlings]]. Ebben questions the survivor and learns that wildlings have gathered in search of a great power in the [[Frostfangs]], though his interrogation is too harsh and the prisoner dies.{{ref|aCoK|43}}
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Ebben is later chosen by [[Qhorin Halfhand]] alongside [[Stonesnake]], [[Dalbridge|Squire Dalbridge]], and [[Jon Snow]] to scout the [[Skirling Pass]] to search for wildlings.{{ref|aCoK|43}}
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After the death of Dalbridge, Ebben is sent on with the remaining horses to ride as fast as he can to Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]]. He is killed by a wildling scouting party commanded by [[Rattleshirt]], his head kept as a prize and shown to Jon later. Rattleshirt notes he died bravely.{{ref|aCoK|68}}
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==Quotes by Ebben==
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{{quote|Man and boy I've served the [[Night's Watch|Watch]], and ranged as far as any. I've seen the bones of [[giants]], and heard many a queer tale, but no more. I want to see them with my own eyes.{{ref|ACOK|53}}|Ebben to [[Dalbridge]]}}
  
==References and Sources==
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==Quotes about Ebben==
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{{quote|Ebben can make any man give up his secrets.{{ref|ACOK|53}}|[[Qhorin]] to [[Jon Snow]]}}
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==References==
 
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[[Category:Casualties of the Conflict beyond the Wall]]
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[[Category:Characters from Westeros]]
 
[[Category:Rangers of the Night's Watch]]
 
[[Category:Rangers of the Night's Watch]]
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[[Category:Members of the Night's Watch]]
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[[zh:伊班(守夜人)]]

Revision as of 23:01, 6 February 2019

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Alias Eggen[1]
Allegiance Night's Watch
Died 299 AC
Skirling Pass
Books

Ebben (or Eggen)[1][2][3] is a veteran ranger of the Night's Watch stationed at the Shadow Tower.[4]

Appearance and Character

Ebben is a squat, heavily-muscled, bald man.[5] He has served the Night's Watch since boyhood.[6] He is regarded by Qhorin Halfhand as the ranger to go to when he needs a wildling interrogated or killed.[6]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Ebben is part of the one-hundred men reinforcements from the Shadow Tower to arrive at the Fist of the First Men.[7] Before reaching the Fist, the Shadow Tower group is attacked by wildlings. Ebben questions the survivor and learns that wildlings have gathered in search of a great power in the Frostfangs, though his interrogation is too harsh and the prisoner dies.[7]

Ebben is later chosen by Qhorin Halfhand alongside Stonesnake, Squire Dalbridge, and Jon Snow to scout the Skirling Pass to search for wildlings.[7]

After the death of Dalbridge, Ebben is sent on with the remaining horses to ride as fast as he can to Lord Commander Jeor Mormont. He is killed by a wildling scouting party commanded by Rattleshirt, his head kept as a prize and shown to Jon later. Rattleshirt notes he died bravely.[8]

Quotes by Ebben

Man and boy I've served the Watch, and ranged as far as any. I've seen the bones of giants, and heard many a queer tale, but no more. I want to see them with my own eyes.[6]

—Ebben to Dalbridge

Quotes about Ebben

Ebben can make any man give up his secrets.[6]

References