The House of the Wolfings · Character

Heriulf

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

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

First appearance: The House of the Wolfings

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An elder of the Wolfings, present at the gathering and offering counsel.

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With Thiodolf (friendship): Heriulf is a seasoned warrior and comrade of Thiodolf, bound by mutual respect and battle-tested loyalty. With Thiodolf (friendship): Heriulf is a seasoned warrior and comrade of Thiodolf, bound by mutual respect and battle-tested loyalty. With Thiodolf (friendship): Heriulf is a seasoned warrior and comrade of Thiodolf, bound by mutual respect and battle-tested loyalty.

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Character groups

War leaders and elders
Protagonist
Warriors, women, and supernatural figure
Chieftains and active warriors
Dayling chieftains and elder

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Story tension across the book.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The House of the Wolfings
An elder of the Wolfings, present at the gathering and offering counsel.
IV: The House Fareth to the War
Mentioned among the warriors; present in the throng gathered at the Hill of Speech.
VIII: The Folk-Mote of the Markmen
Ancient warrior of the Wolfings; steps aside from the election of second War-duke, urging the choice of Otter.
They Hear Tell of the Battle on the Ridge
Leads a fierce charge against the Romans, wielding the Wolf's-sister, and is slain in the storm of battle.
XVII: The Wood-Sun Speaketh with Thiodolf
Heriulf is laid in a howe on the ridge-crest after the battle, honored by the Markmen.
Thiodolf Meeteth the Romans in the Wolfing Meadow
Not directly present, but the old warrior who rebukes Thiodolf and carries the hauberk may be Heriulf or another elder.

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