Marnix is an elven old childhood friend of ard. He became the guardian of his elven settlement and is like most of its inhabitants a master of the Cold Art, an elven secret that draws out a water rune's more destructive ice spells. He keeps a grim image with his dark cloak and scythe and is cold and indifferent towards outsiders. He loves to duel and is willing to leave his guard duties to others to visit duel tournaments in the Nameless Lands. He always represents ard as his duelist.