The THANE OF ROSS is one of the most powerful Thanes in the land of the Scots. He is a MASTER FALCONER and usually rides with his Golden Eagle. He has many birds of prey at his command. The clasp of his cloak reflects his love of birds as it is designed as a HOWLETS WINGS. A Howlet is a young owl or owlet.

He is a highly experienced warrior, and, like Banquo, a great friend to Macbeth. Ross is much younger than Macbeth, but he has fought alongside Macbeth many times, and willingly takes orders from him. Ross is extremely loyal to Macbeth and knows this makes some of the other thanes, notably Macduff, regard him as a bit of a lickspittle, an obsequious yes-man...

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