Character guide

Thiodolf

major

Also known as Thiodolf the Wolfing, Thiodolf the War-duke, Thiodolf the Mighty

War-duke of the Wolfings, central hero who leads the Markmen against the Romans.

Hall-Sun

major

Also known as the Hall-Sun

Prophetic priestess and guardian of the Wolfing hall, daughter of the Wood-Sun.

Wood-Sun

major

Also known as the Wood-Sun

Mysterious supernatural woman, lover of Thiodolf and mother of the Hall-Sun.

Otter

supporting

Also known as Otter of the Laxings, Mid-Mark Otter

War-leader of the Laxings, a valiant ally who falls in battle against the Romans.

Arinbiorn

supporting

Also known as Arinbiorn of the Bearings

Chief of the Bearings, a seasoned warrior and counselor in the Folk Mote.

Heriulf

supporting

Also known as Heriulf of the Wolfings, Heriulf the Old and the Great, Heriulf the Ancient

Elder of the Wolfings, a wise and ancient warrior who speaks at the Folk Mote.

Asmund the Old

supporting

Also known as Asmund, old Asmund

Aged Dayling chieftain who delivers a funeral speech over the fallen war-dukes.

Wolfkettle

minor

Also known as Wolfkettle of the Wolfings

A warrior of the Wolfings, active in the battles against the Romans.

Geirbald

minor

Also known as Geirbald the Shielding

A Shielding warrior who fights alongside the Markmen in the war.

Elfric

minor

A Wolfing warrior, mentioned among the household fighters.

Agni

minor

Also known as Agni of the Daylings, Agni the Dayling

A Dayling chieftain who speaks at the Folk Mote and joins the host.

Hiarandi

minor

Also known as Hiarandi of the Elkings

Chieftain of the Elkings, present at the war council.

Geirodd

minor

Also known as Geirodd of the Beamings

Chief of the Beamings, a participant in the Folk Mote.

Thorolf

minor

Also known as Thorolf of the Wolfings

A Wolfing warrior who fights in the battles.

Gisli

minor

Also known as Gisli of the Shieldings

A Shielding warrior who joins the Markmen's host.

Egil

minor

A warrior mentioned among the Wolfings' company.

Viglund

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the battle sequences.

Thorkettle

minor

A Wolfing warrior, mentioned among the household.

Asbiorn

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the host.

Hrosshild

minor

A woman of the Wolfings, mentioned in the hall.

Ivar

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the battle.

Sweinbiorn

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, mentioned in the host.

Grani

minor

Also known as Grani the Grey

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the battle.

Sorli

minor

Also known as old Sorli, Sorli the Old

An aged warrior of the Markmen, present at the Folk Mote.

Valtyr

minor

Also known as Valtyr of the Laxings

A Laxing warrior, companion of Otter.

Fox

minor

Also known as Fox the Red

A scout and warrior of the Wolfings, known for his cunning.

Steinulf

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the host.

Thorbiorn

minor

Also known as one Thorbiorn

A warrior of the Markmen, mentioned in the battle.

Gunbald

minor

Also known as Gunbald of the Vallings

Chieftain of the Vallings, present at the Folk Mote.