Myles Falworth is the protagonist of Men of Iron, a young nobleman born at the turn of the 14th century who defies his unfortunate circumstances and becomes a great knight, avenge his father’s honor, and restore his family’s holdings. As a boy of eight years old, Myles and his family are forced into hiding when his father is declared an enemy of the King. Myles grows up in the safety of St. Mary’s Priory, where he is educated. At age 14, Myles is sent to Devlen Castle to become a squire. There, Myles develops deep and lasting friendships, and distinguishes himself as a young man of unwavering morals and considerable skill in weapons training and horsemanship. Along the way, Myles learns that his father’s sworn enemy remains intent on killing him, and that his position at Devlen Castle was arranged in anticipation of the day he achieves knighthood and avenges his father’s reputation.

Myles is described as uncommonly handsome, often compared to Sir Galahad, with great physical strength and dexterity. By the close of the novel, he is approximately 20 years old, a conditioned warrior in prime physical condition, with a skillset unmatched among his peers and many seasoned knights alike.