# Elfric — The House of the Wolfings character guide

> Elfric in The House of the Wolfings by William Morris.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-the-house-fareth-to-the-war

## Who they are

A Wolfing warrior, mentioned among the household fighters.

## Relationships

### [Thiodolf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_the_wolfings_se/characters/thiodolf)

_rivalry_

Elfric is a rival and antagonist to Thiodolf, opposing his leadership and creating tension within the tribe.

## In the story

### [II: The Flitting of the War-Arrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_the_wolfings_se/chapters/ii-the-flitting-of-the-war-arrow)

The young runner from the Hartings who bears the war-arrow and delivers the summons to the Wolfings.

### [Of Thiodolf's Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_the_wolfings_se/chapters/xxi-of-thiodolf-s-storm)

A captive bound in the high seat; freed by Thiodolf, he brings water, discovers Thiodolf is dead, and cries out the news.

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