The House of the Wolfings · Character
Agni
A Dayling chieftain who speaks at the Folk Mote and joins the host.
minor
Also known as Agni of the Daylings, Agni the Dayling
First appearance: VIII: The Folk-Mote of the Markmen
Agni's tie to Thiodolf is one of the pressures that moves The House of the Wolfings—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in the historical account as the War-duke of the Markmen who fell in the battle against the Aliens; his daughter was sacrificed for victory.
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With Thiodolf (friendship): Agni is a loyal follower and warrior under Thiodolf, supporting him in conflicts and tribal matters. With Otter (friendship): Agni and Otter are comrades-in-arms, sharing a bond of loyalty…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Dayling chieftains and elder
- Protagonist
- War leaders and elders
- Warriors, women, and supernatural figure
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because Thiodolf undergoes a decisive psychological reversal: he return…
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- Thiodolf
friendship · positive
Agni is a loyal follower and warrior under Thiodolf, supporting him in conflicts and… How this plays out →
- Otter
friendship · positive
- Otter
friendship · positive
- Thiodolf
friendship · positive
Agni is a loyal follower and warrior under Thiodolf, supporting him in conflicts and… How this plays out →
- Thiodolf
friendship · positive
Agni is a loyal follower and warrior under Thiodolf, supporting him in conflicts and… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Agni in VIII: The Folk-Mote of the MarkmenIn the story
Agni appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VII: They Gather to the Folk-Mote
- VIII: The Folk-Mote of the Markmen
- IX: The Ancient Man of the Daylings
- How the Dwarf-Wrought Hauberk Was Brought Away from the Hall of the Daylings
Chapter companion notes
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See Agni in VIII: The Folk-Mote of the Markmen