The Sundering Flood · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Sundering Flood by William Morris.
Osberne Wulfgrimsson
major
Also known as Earl Osberne, little Osberne, Captain Osberne, Master Osberne, Osberne Wulfgrim, bairn Osberne
The hero of the tale, a young warrior who rises from a dalesman to a leader.
Elfhild
major
Also known as the Maiden, The maiden, the maiden
Osberne's beloved, a maiden from across the Sundering Flood.
Sir Godrick
major
Also known as Sir Godrick Osberne, the Knight of the Fish, Godrick, Sir Godrick of Longshaw, Longshaw
A knight of Longshaw who becomes Osberne's mentor and companion.
Sir Medard
supporting
Also known as Osberne Sir Medard, Medard, sir Medard, the Knight Sir Medard
A knight and rival who later becomes an ally to Osberne.
Stephen the Eater
supporting
Also known as Stephen, the Eater
Osberne's loyal friend and companion from the dales.
The Carline
supporting
Also known as Carline, the said Carline, LIV The Carline
A wise woman and storyteller who aids the maiden.
The Blue Knight
supporting
Also known as Sir Knight, Sir Mark, Sir Mark the Blue Knight, Blue Knight
A knight who buys the maiden from a chapman and protects her.
Hardcastle
minor
Also known as XVI Hardcastle Would Seize Wethermel
An antagonist who tries to seize Wethermel.
Steelhead
supporting
Also known as XIII Steelhead, Counsel of Steelhead
A mysterious figure who gives Osberne the sword Boardcleaver.
Surly John
minor
Also known as John
A hired man at Wethermel who causes trouble.
The Red Lad
supporting
Also known as Red Lad
An alias used by Osberne during his adventures.
Master Nicholas
minor
Also known as Nicholas, Spake Nicholas
A master craftsman or merchant who employs Osberne.
Dame Anna
minor
Also known as Dame, Anna
A woman of Wethermel, likely Osberne's mother or aunt.
Waywearer
minor
A mysterious guest at Wethermel who brings news.
Boardcleaver
minor
The name of Osberne's magical sword.
Sir Degore
minor
Also known as Degore
A knight encountered during Osberne's travels.
The Baron of Deepdale
minor
Also known as Deepdale, Baron of Deepdale
A baron who leads forces against the dalesmen.
Bridget
minor
A woman mentioned in the dales.
Goodman
minor
Also known as The Goodman
The head of the household at Wethermel.
Wulfstan
minor
A dalesman and companion.
King David the little
minor
Also known as David
A king of the city of the Sundering Flood.
Edward the Brown
minor
A warrior or knight in the story.
Roger
minor
A minor character in the dales.
Sir Alwyn
minor
A knight associated with the Blue Knight.
Roland
minor
A legendary figure mentioned in the tale.
Adam
minor
A minor character in the dales.
Fiddlebow
minor
A name mentioned in the story.
Simon
minor
A minor character in the dales.
James
minor
Also known as the Lord James
A lord or knight in the story.
