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Siegfried

A suitor for Gudrun, later makes war on Herwic.

minor

Also known as Siegfried Wâ-te

First appearance: How Gudrun Was Sought by Siegfried

Siegfried shows up with force in Names of Places. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of Moorland; his residence is Alzabie, and he rules over Abakie, Karadie, and other lands.
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In Names of Places: King of Moorland; his residence is Alzabie, and he rules over Abakie, Karadie, and other lands. Later, in How Gudrun Was Sought by Siegfried: King of Moorland, mighty and daring, who woos Gudrun but…

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HIHildaHAHartmutHEHettelHEHerwicMOMoruncSISiegfried

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Counselors and secondary royalty
  • Norman and Hegeling characters
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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