Character guide

Thiodolf

major

Also known as Thiodolf the Wolfing, Thiodolf the War-duke, Thiodolf the Mighty

War-duke of the Wolfings, a battle-hardened leader whose grief for fallen sons makes him fear for every young warrior he leads toward the Roman host.

Hall-Sun

major

Also known as the Hall-Sun

Seeress of the Wolfing hall, beloved for her wisdom and beauty, whose sweet measured voice and prophetic sight steady a people waiting on war.

Wood-Sun

major

Also known as the Wood-Sun

A supernatural woman who draws Thiodolf into the moonlit beech-wood, bound to him and to the Wolfings by love and an older, stranger fate.

Otter

supporting

Also known as Otter of the Laxings, Mid-Mark Otter

War-leader of the Laxings, quick to gather the host and send riders through Mirkwood when Roman power breaks into the Mark.

Arinbiorn

supporting

Also known as Arinbiorn of the Bearings

Chief of the Bearings, a seasoned counselor whose voice at the Folk Mote summons the kindreds to the Thing-stead on the eve of war.

Heriulf

supporting

Also known as Heriulf of the Wolfings, Heriulf the Old and the Great, Heriulf the Ancient

Ancient elder of the Wolfings, whose long memory and grave counsel give the kindred's war-council its weight and continuity.

Asmund the Old

supporting

Also known as Asmund, old Asmund

Asmund the Old stands among the Dayling warriors at the ring of men, a leader whose long years have made him the natural keeper of his people's sorrows and ceremonies. When the Folk-Mote is hallowed and the tale of the burning meadows must be told, it is his voice that rises first to summon the kindreds to hearken. His authority rests not on the sword but on the solemn duty of naming what has been lost and what must now be answered.

Wolfkettle

minor

Also known as Wolfkettle of the Wolfings

A warrior of the Wolfings, active in the battles against the Romans.

Geirbald

minor

Also known as Geirbald the Shielding

A Shielding warrior who fights alongside the Markmen in the war.

Elfric

minor

A Wolfing warrior, mentioned among the household fighters.

Agni

minor

Also known as Agni of the Daylings, Agni the Dayling

A Dayling chieftain who speaks at the Folk Mote and joins the host.

Hiarandi

minor

Also known as Hiarandi of the Elkings

Chieftain of the Elkings, present at the war council.

Gisli

minor

Also known as Gisli of the Shieldings

A Shielding warrior who joins the Markmen's host.

Egil

minor

A warrior mentioned among the Wolfings' company.

Viglund

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the battle sequences.

Thorkettle

minor

A Wolfing warrior, mentioned among the household.

Asbiorn

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the host.

Hrosshild

minor

A woman of the Wolfings, mentioned in the hall.

Ivar

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the battle.

Sweinbiorn

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, mentioned in the host.

Grani

minor

Also known as Grani the Grey

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the battle.

Sorli

minor

Also known as old Sorli, Sorli the Old

An aged warrior of the Markmen, present at the Folk Mote.

Fox

minor

Also known as Fox the Red

A scout and warrior of the Wolfings, known for his cunning.

Steinulf

minor

A warrior of the Markmen, named in the host.

Geirodd

minor

Also known as Geirodd of the Beamings

Chief of the Beamings, a participant in the Folk Mote.

Thorolf

minor

Also known as Thorolf of the Wolfings

A Wolfing warrior who fights in the battles.

Valtyr

minor

Also known as Valtyr of the Laxings

A Laxing warrior, companion of Otter.

Thorbiorn

minor

Also known as one Thorbiorn

A warrior of the Markmen, mentioned in the battle.

Gunbald

minor

Also known as Gunbald of the Vallings

Chieftain of the Vallings, present at the Folk Mote.