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Earl Wolf

A powerful Swedish earl and Styrbiorn's foster-father, who rides into camp on the eve of war bearing tidings he would rather not deliver.

supporting

Also known as Earl, The Earl, the Earl, the Wolf

First appearance: VII: Eric and Styrbiorn

As a supporting figure in Styrbiorn the Strong, Earl Wolf is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Styrbiorn's foster-father, sent by King Eric to fetch Styrbiorn from the howe.
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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…

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Character Web

21 connections

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KOKing Olaf Bior…AKAkiGUGudridKEKing EricSTStyrbiorn the …EWEarl Wolf

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Swedish and Foreign Rivals
  • Kings, Gods, and Legendary Figures
  • Jomsburg Vikings and Allies
  • Minor Figures and Allies
  • 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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See Earl Wolf in VII: Eric and Styrbiorn

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See Earl Wolf in VII: Eric and Styrbiorn