1266-1314
Lost his lands in Sault-de-Navailles along with many others in the de Brocas clan. Horse breeder.
Central Conflict in his life: having to leave his family with his cousin in order to support them. Joined the King’s service in England, leaving his wife and children in Gascony for pay because his lands were lost in the war with France. Comes back to see them whenever possible. Killed at the Battle of Bannockburn 1314 after Edward II cowardly runs away with 50 of his men, leaving the rest of them to die (Arnald died from his injuries on July 2). Always “Out with his horses”. He cares for horses in the field with the Kings. Is called The Gascon, The Horse Guy. He is an outsider because he isn’t English but much respected by both Edward I and Edward II. Knight. In the King’s service. Sarcastic, loves horses as much as he does people. Has a black horse named Victor. His favorite mare is Cerise. Arnald de Brocas: Knight. Family is living in Saint-Sever, away from their family lands. He is an expert horseman, everything from training, breeding, veterinarian, farrier, etc. Attitude: determined and unwavering once a decision is made. Protective.
Secret he carries: Afraid he will fail his family. Also afraid Margaret will die in childbirth but doesn’t want her to know.
In Pilot (1296) he is one of the attackers in the Sack of Berwick. It was so violent (children, women, men citizens) that it causes the beginning of PTSD. This begins to manifest in the Pilot and progressively worsens.
Ghost: Margaret dies birthing their third son. Arnald is racked with guilt and can’t forgive himself.
Coping mechanism: Raise his sons to be men of importance, successful. He never remarried.