Styrbiorn the Strong · Character
Queen Brynhild
A legendary queen, appears in a vision or tale.
minor
Also known as Brynhild
First appearance: xvi valhalla
Queen Brynhild shows up with force in I: On King Olaf's Howe. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Also called Sigrid the Haughty; meets Styrbiorn on the howe, speaks of seeing the dead, and shows a strange fear and ambition.
Queen Brynhild first appears in 0018 xvi valhalla.
In I: On King Olaf's Howe: Also called Sigrid the Haughty; meets Styrbiorn on the howe, speaks of seeing the dead, and shows a strange fear and ambition.
Later, in VII: Eric and Styrbiorn: Mentioned as carrying the infant Olaf; rumors link her to Styrbiorn.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Jomsburg Vikings and Allies
- Kings, Gods, and Legendary Figures
- Minor Figures and Allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Queen Brynhild appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: On King Olaf's Howe
- VII: Eric and Styrbiorn
- A Banquet in Upsala
- X: Broken Meats in Upsala
- King Eric's Hosting
- XV: Fyrisfield
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