# Irold — Gudrun character guide

> Irold in Gudrun by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Irold the strong, the knightly Irold

**First appearance:** 0015-tale-xii-how-herwic-made-war-on-hettel-and-how-gudrun-was-betrothed-to-him

## Who they are

A knight of the Hegelings, fights in the wars.

## In the story

### [Tale V: How Wâ-te Was Sent to Ireland as a Suitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-v-how-w-te-was-sent-to-ireland-as-a-suitor)

Daring champion who tells the queen about Wâ-te's bravery and lands.

### [Tale VII: How the Maidens Came to See the Ship, and Were Carried to Hettel’s Kingdom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-vii-how-the-maidens-came-to-see-the-ship-and-were-carried-to-hettel-s-kingdom)

Irold of Ortland escorts Hilda as she meets Hettel.

### [Tale VIII: How Hagen Followed His Daughter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-viii-how-hagen-followed-his-daughter)

Wounded in battle; comments on the impending fight with Hagen.

### [How Gudrun Was Sought by Siegfried](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-ix-how-gudrun-was-sought-by-siegfried)

Vassal of Hettel holding sway in Ortland.

### [How Herwic Made War on Hettel, and How Gudrun Was Betrothed to Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-xii-how-herwic-made-war-on-hettel-and-how-gudrun-was-betrothed-to-him)

Lord of Ortland, who hears of Herwic's invasion and is mentioned among those who learn of the conflict.

### [How Hilda Sent to Hettel and Herwic to Ask Their Help Against Hartmut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-xvi-how-hilda-sent-to-hettel-and-herwic-to-ask-their-help-against-hartmut)

Calls out to the Moors offering peace terms.

### [Tale XXIII: How Hilda’s Warriors Landed in Sight of Hartmut’s Kingdom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-xxiii-how-hilda-s-warriors-landed-in-sight-of-hartmut-s-kingdom)

Climbs a tree to scout the land, spotting the seven palaces of Normandy.

### [How Hartmut Was Taken Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-xxix-how-hartmut-was-taken-prisoner)

Irold pleads with Wâ-te to spare the innocent children, but Wâ-te refuses.

### [How the Four Kings Were Wedded in Hilda's Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gudrun_se/chapters/tale-xxxi-how-the-four-kings-were-wedded-in-hilda-s-land)

Shows willingness to give; leads the Norman party homeward as bidden by the king.

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