Archibald Cooney was a former assassin who was given refuge and political asylum by the Followship of the Hound in exchange for serving them, agreed to for the sake of his infant daughter who is growing up under the protection of the order. Reminded of his daughter, and of himself to an extent, Archibald vouched for Bo. Half of the circle of inquisitors that lead the Followship were (and still are) doubtful of Bo’s abilities, citing that she was too old for training. Archibald challenged them on this notion, asking that she be given a chance. The chance was granted on the condition that it was he who trained her.