Hypatia · Character

Wulf

A scarred, bristly old Gothic prince who lays his purse at Hypatia's feet in open homage, honoring in her something his own rough warriors cannot name.

supporting

Also known as Prince Wulf, Old Wulf, old Wulf, Wulf the Prince

First appearance: III: The Goths

As a supporting figure in Hypatia, Wulf is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Old grizzled warrior who claims Philammon as his man, seeing potential in him despite his apparent cowardice.

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Wulf sits through Hypatia's oration with twinkling approval, then stuns the crowd by paying her a fee and blessing her as a mother of kings. His reverence for her wisdom plants a baffling question in Pelagia's heart:…

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Romantic
Professional
Other

Character groups

Gothic Pagan and Christian Warriors
Alexandria's Religious and Political Factions
Protagonist

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Amalric
rivalry · negative
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control… How this plays out →
Pelagia
romantic · positive
Philammon
rivalry · negative
Smid
professional · positive
Amalric
rivalry · negative
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control… How this plays out →
Amalric
rivalry · negative
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control… How this plays out →
Smid
professional · positive
Pelagia
romantic · positive
Philammon
rivalry · negative
Pelagia
romantic · positive
Smid
professional · positive

Amalric
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands.
Pelagia
Pelagia and Wulf share a passionate, stormy romance, with Wulf deeply devoted to her despite her capriciousness.
Philammon
Philammon and Wulf clash over Pelagia's affections and their opposing worldviews—Christian asceticism versus Gothic warrior values.
Smid
Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel.
Amalric
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands.
Amalric
Amalric and Wulf are rival Gothic chieftains, competing for power, influence, and control over their warbands.
Smid
Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel.
Pelagia
Pelagia and Wulf share a passionate, stormy romance, with Wulf deeply devoted to her despite her capriciousness.
Philammon
Philammon and Wulf clash over Pelagia's affections and their opposing worldviews—Christian asceticism versus Gothic warrior values.
Pelagia
Pelagia and Wulf share a passionate, stormy romance, with Wulf deeply devoted to her despite her capriciousness.
Smid
Smid is Wulf's loyal lieutenant and companion, serving him in battle and counsel.

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Wulf appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: The Goths
Old grizzled warrior who claims Philammon as his man, seeing potential in him despite his apparent cowardice.
A Day in Alexandria
Parts ways with Philammon, offering to make him a warrior, and later dismisses him with a sense of disappointment.
The Bower of Acrasia
The old Gothic prince, he tells a saga about the Longbeards and criticizes the current softness of his people, contrasting their past valor with their present decadence.
XVI: Venus and Pallas
Protects Philammon from the pursuing monks, using his whip to drive them away.
XVIII: The Prefect Tested
Plots with Smid to remove Orestes and marry Hypatia to Amalric. He saves Orestes from the mob and takes Philammon under his protection.
XXVIII: Woman's Love
Discusses plans with the Amal, showing his loyalty and concern for Pelagia's fate.
XXIX: Nemesis
Fights Philammon and falls with him from the tower.

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