Maiden's Men

The Maiden's Men were a mercenary company that was active throughout western Essos until the 4th century AL.

History of the Company
Although it is not well known when the company was first established, it was a well known company by 190 AL. It was known to take in several nobles, both from Westeros and throughout the Free Cities. It was also notable for taking in some women into their ranks. In 282, it was an original member of an alliance known as the Band of Princes. Together with the Golden Company and the Iron Shields, they plotted to take control of some territory for them to rule. The company would take over Norvos and all of its territories rather easily, with the territory settling into stability soon after. Members of the company would go on to take leadership positions within the newly established Principality of Norvos, most notable among them would be Princess Arya of Lemonwood.

After the invasion of the principality, the company was involved in heavy fighting against the Dothraki, and their allies from Qohor. In the newly established Principality of the Rhoyne, the Maiden's Men were reformed, and became the core of a new army. The best men of the company were garrisoned in Arya's Castle, and acted as a sort of royal guard. By this time, the unit recruited mostly from within the principality.

During the war against the Imperium, the company was mostly concentrated around Arya's Castle, were most of its soldiers were lost in the siege and subsequent battle. Although a portion of the unit did survive the war, it was considered to be disbanded by the year 336.

Captain General's
The leaders of the company originally had used the rank of captain, but as the company grew in fame, the title of captain general began to be used. This list only includes the captain general's starting from the year 278.

Will Burke - Captain General from 278 to 284. He was originally from Pentos, and joined the Band of Princes in the year 277. His quick rise to command was mostly because of his ability to make deals with the prominent members of the company. He was an original member of the Band of Princes, and as a result became the High Magister of Norvos after its capture. His position would weaken as Princess Arya rose to power. Although rewarded with a valyrian steel sword, along with a knighthood, he abandoned the principality during the Dothraki invasion. He then settled near Pentos.

Arya of Lemonwood - Captain General from 284 to 290. Was also Princess of Norvos during part of her tenure, resigned her position to focus on her duties as ruler.

Ser Robyn Hood - Captain General from 290 to 232. A famed archer and leader, Robyn was from Pentos, but also said to have been descended from nobility of the Vale. He joined the company in 278, and because of his skill with a longbow, became leader of the contingent of archers. Although not an original member of the Band of Princes, he would later be included amongst them. Aside from his skill as an archer, he was known as a great leader, being widely popular amongst the soldiers he commanded. He was also known as an able sword fighter, having learned that skill while in Braavos. He would be granted a town to go with his knighthood, where he remained after the war with the Imperium. He would later perish in a rebellion against the Imperium to regain the principalities independence.