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Gunbald
Chieftain of the Vallings, present at the Folk Mote.
minor
Also known as Gunbald of the Vallings
First appearance: viii the folk mote of the markmen
Gunbald first appears in 0009 viii the folk mote of the markmen.
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Character groups
- Warriors, women, and supernatural figure
- Chieftains and active warriors
- Dayling chieftains and elder
- War leaders and elders
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because Thiodolf undergoes a decisive psychological reversal: he return…
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