Character guide

The Bride

major

Also known as Bride

A central female character, betrothed to Face-of-god, deeply involved in the story's conflicts.

Face-of-god

major

Also known as Face, God, Face - of - god

The protagonist, a young man of Burgdale who leads his people and seeks his destiny.

Gold-mane

major

Also known as Gold - mane, Gold, Brother Gold - mane

A prominent warrior and leader, brother to Face-of-god, known for his golden hair.

Stone-face

supporting

Also known as Stone - face, Face, old Stone - face, Kinsman Stone - face

An elder and wise counselor of the House of the Face, often stern and practical.

Bow-may

supporting

Also known as Bow - may, Bow, Sister Bow - may, Sister

A skilled archer and loyal companion, often serving as a messenger and fighter.

Iron-face

supporting

Also known as Iron - face, the Alderman, Alderman, Iron - shield

The Alderman of Burgdale, a respected leader and father figure to the community.

Dallach

supporting

Also known as this Dallach, Silverdalers Dallach, Howbeit Dallach

A man of Silverdale who becomes a key ally and guide to the Burgdale men.

Hall-face

supporting

Also known as Hall - face, Hall, Hall - ward, the Steer

A leader of the Steer kindred, brave and loyal in battle and counsel.

Folk-might

supporting

Also known as Folk - might, Folk, the Sickle

A chieftain of the Wolf people, a fierce warrior and leader of the host.

Sun-beam

major

Also known as Sun - beam, the Sun - beam

A mysterious woman from Shadowy Vale, beloved by Face-of-god, of noble lineage.

Penny-thumb

minor

Also known as Penny - thumb the Lean, goodman Penny - thumb, neighbour Penny - thumb

A lean and shrewd neighbour of Burgdale, often involved in local affairs.

Warcliff

minor

Also known as O Warcliff, War - cliff

A warrior and leader among the men of Burgdale, known for his courage.

Redesman

minor

Also known as O Redesman

A counsellor and speaker at the folk-motes, offering advice and judgment.

Crow

minor

Also known as Kinsman Crow, Kinsman

A kinsman and messenger, often bearing tidings between the kindreds.

Rusty

minor

A minor character, likely a warrior or retainer in Burgdale.

Wolf of Whitegarth

supporting

Also known as the Wolf, Whitegarth, Wolf - stone, Wolf

A chieftain of the Wolf kindred, a fierce and respected leader.

Red-wolf

minor

Also known as Red - wolf, Red, Red - coat

A warrior of the Wolf kindred, known for his red hair or cloak.

Bristler

minor

A minor character, possibly a warrior or scout in the host.

Kettel

minor

Also known as Quoth Kettel

A minor character who speaks or acts briefly in the story.

Wildlake

minor

A minor character, possibly a place-name personified or a warrior.

Red-coat of Waterless

minor

Also known as Waterless, Red - coat of Waterless

A man from Waterless, likely a warrior or messenger.

Bald-face

minor

Also known as Bald - face

A minor character, possibly a warrior or elder.

Guest

minor

A minor character, possibly a visitor or stranger in the dale.

Harts-bane

minor

Also known as Harts - bane of Greentofts, Greentofts

A man of Greentofts, likely a warrior or neighbour.

Hart of Highcliff

minor

Also known as Hart

A man of Highcliff, mentioned in relation to the Bride.

Scrivener

minor

Also known as the Scrivener

A scribe or record-keeper, likely at the folk-mote.

Fox of Upton

minor

Also known as Fox of Upton

A man from Upton, possibly a warrior or neighbour.

Fork-beard of Lea

minor

Also known as Fork - beard of Lea, Fork, Lea

A man of Lea, likely a warrior or neighbour.

The Fiddle

minor

Also known as the Fiddle

A minor character, possibly a musician or a personification.