Will is the 7th son of a 7th son. He grew up in a small village as part of a farming family. He was never particularly good at farming or even very interested in it. But he was unnaturally lucky. It was often said that the gods watched over him. He loved to hear the stories of far off adventure. When he turned 7, Will was given his inheritance from 7th son to 7th son. It was a locket that when opened contained a tiny magical fire. On the day the Ashenwall came down, his locket opened and Will heard a voice call to him. "Illuminate the Way. Find me in the Marches." He was filled with divine power. He said his goodbyes to his family and made his way to Last Lantern.