# The Sundering Flood — Character guide

> Key figures in The Sundering Flood by William Morris.

- [Osberne Wulfgrimsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/osberne_wulfgrimsson.md): The hero of the tale, a young warrior who rises from a dalesman to a leader.
- [Elfhild](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/elfhild.md): Osberne's beloved, a maiden from across the Sundering Flood.
- [Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_godrick.md): A knight of Longshaw who becomes Osberne's mentor and companion.
- [Sir Medard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_medard.md): A knight and rival who later becomes an ally to Osberne.
- [Stephen the Eater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/stephen_the_eater.md): Osberne's loyal friend and companion from the dales.
- [The Carline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_carline.md): A wise woman and storyteller who aids the maiden.
- [The Blue Knight](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_blue_knight.md): A knight who buys the maiden from a chapman and protects her.
- [Hardcastle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/hardcastle.md): An antagonist who tries to seize Wethermel.
- [Steelhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/steelhead.md): A mysterious figure who gives Osberne the sword Boardcleaver.
- [Surly John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/surly_john.md): A hired man at Wethermel who causes trouble.
- [The Red Lad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_red_lad.md): An alias used by Osberne during his adventures.
- [Master Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/master_nicholas.md): A master craftsman or merchant who employs Osberne.
- [Dame Anna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/dame_anna.md): A woman of Wethermel, likely Osberne's mother or aunt.
- [Waywearer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/waywearer.md): A mysterious guest at Wethermel who brings news.
- [Sir Degore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_degore.md): A knight encountered during Osberne's travels.
- [The Baron of Deepdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_baron_of_deepdale.md): A baron who leads forces against the dalesmen.
- [King David the little](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/king_david_the_little.md): A king of the city of the Sundering Flood.
- [Sir Alwyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_alwyn.md): A knight associated with the Blue Knight.
- [Roland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/roland.md): A legendary figure mentioned in the tale.

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