# Styrbiorn the Strong — Character guide

> Key figures in Styrbiorn the Strong by E. R. Eddison.

- [Styrbiorn the Strong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/styrbiorn_the_strong.md): Styrbiorn returns from Viking exploits abroad to find his uncle King Eric seated on the throne that should be his, and the insult festers. He is a man of deeds rather than words, whose stuttering speech belies a will of 
- [Palnatoki](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/palnatoki.md): Palnatoki rules Jomsburg by custom and iron will, convening armed councils on the seawall where every man speaks his rede in turn. When Styrbiorn arrives, Palnatoki sets aside his own enterprises and pledges the brotherh
- [Thorgnyr Thorgnyrson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thorgnyr_thorgnyrson.md): Thorgnyr stands before King Eric with head bowed, receiving orders no man else dares speak aloud—to banish Styrbiorn from the realm on pain of death. He neither protests nor flatters, but his lean hands twitch with the e
- [Biorn the Brisk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/biorn_the_brisk.md): Where Styrbiorn stumbles over speech, Biorn speaks with clarity and force, translating his foster-brother's fierce intent into battle-rousing words before the assembled host. He is the shadow at Styrbiorn's shoulder, the
- [King Eric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/king_eric.md): King Eric sits armed in his chair with a drawn sword across his knees, a ruler who has learned to distrust even his closest advisors. He keeps three dubious men—Helgi, Thorgisl, and Thorir—whose whispered talk of Styrbio
- [Harald Gormson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/harald_gormson.md): Harald waits in Alaburg while Styrbiorn vanishes eastward with his bride Thyri, growing more discontented by the day as Danish levies flock to a host he does not command. He questions Bui and Sigvaldi for answers but fin
- [Thyri](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thyri.md): Thyri moves through her father's hall as a woman whose worth is weighed in marriage-alliances, and she has fixed her hopes on Styrbiorn, the young Viking guest whose deeds have made him the talk of the North. When Biorn 
- [Sigurd Cape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/sigurd_cape.md): Sigurd Cape sails with Bui's contingent in the great battle-line at Fyrisfield, one of the Jomsburgers whose loyalty to Styrbiorn is tested by the sheer scale of the host arrayed against them. He belongs to the world of 
- [Earl Wolf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/earl_wolf.md): Earl Wolf comes to Styrbiorn's camp by night and finds his foster-son sleeping beside the fire like a man on his bridal night, and the sight gives him pause. He is caught between the old bonds of fosterage and the hard p
- [Helgi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/helgi.md): A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the fleet's adventures.
- [Biorn Asbrandson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/biorn_asbrandson.md): An Icelander who joins Styrbiorn's company at Jomsburg.
- [Sigvaldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/sigvaldi.md): Son of Strut-Harald, a Jomsburg Viking leader.
- [Moldi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/moldi.md): A Jomsburg Viking, known for his strength and loyalty.
- [Queen Brynhild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/queen_brynhild.md): A legendary queen, appears in a vision or tale.
- [Tosti](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/tosti.md): A Swedish chieftain and ally of King Eric.
- [Aki](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/aki.md): A messenger or minor retainer in the saga.
- [Thorgisl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thorgisl.md): A Jomsburg Viking, participant in the expedition.
- [Thorir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/thorir.md): A Jomsburg Viking, known for his strength.
- [Gudrid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/gudrid.md): A woman mentioned in the saga, possibly a relative.
- [Worm Grimkelson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/worm_grimkelson.md): A Jomsburg Viking, known for his wisdom.
- [An](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/styrbiorn_the_strong_se/characters/an.md): A minor character, possibly a retainer.

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