Otter

Thiodolf

Otter is a loyal and trusted companion to Thiodolf, often fighting alongside him and sharing counsel.

Arinbiorn

Arinbiorn and Otter are comrades who share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation in battle and council.

Geirbald

Geirbald and Otter are fellow warriors and friends, often fighting side by side and sharing camaraderie.

Agni

Agni and Otter are comrades-in-arms, sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual support in battle.

Wolfkettle

Otter and Wolfkettle are comrades and fellow warriors, often fighting together and sharing a strong bond.

Thiodolf

Otter is a loyal and trusted companion to Thiodolf, often fighting alongside him and sharing counsel.

Agni

Agni and Otter are comrades-in-arms, sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual support in battle.

Geirbald

Geirbald and Otter are fellow warriors and friends, often fighting side by side and sharing camaraderie.

Thiodolf

Otter is a loyal and trusted companion to Thiodolf, often fighting alongside him and sharing counsel.

Arinbiorn

Arinbiorn and Otter are comrades who share a bond of mutual respect and cooperation in battle and council.

Geirbald

Geirbald and Otter are fellow warriors and friends, often fighting side by side and sharing camaraderie.

Wolfkettle

Otter and Wolfkettle are comrades and fellow warriors, often fighting together and sharing a strong bond.

The House of the Wolfings

A messenger from the Laxings who brings the war-arrow to the Wolfing stead.

VIII: The Folk-Mote of the Markmen

Named by the Folk as a candidate for second War-duke; ultimately chosen after Heriulf steps aside.

XII: Tidings of the Battle in Mirkwood

Otter sends Gisli with the tidings and instructs the Hall-Sun to spread word of the battle.

They Hear Tell of the Battle on the Ridge

Sends reinforcements to Thiodolf and organizes the kindreds' response.

Tidings Brought to the Wain-Burg

War-duke at the Wain-Burg; receives tidings of the Roman advance and dispatches Geirbald to Thiodolf.

XIX: Those Messengers Come to Thiodolf

War-duke of the Laxings; mentioned as having already ridden with his folk toward the Bearing stead, anticipating the Roman attack.

XX: Otter and His Folk Come Into Mid-Mark

Leads the host, wise in war, decides to fight the Romans and aims to thrust between them and the ford.

XXI: They Bicker About the Ford

Leads the Markmen in bickering attacks on the Romans at the ford, advises the Hall-Sun to flee to the wood, and avoids a decisive engagement until Thiodolf arrives.

XXII: Otter Falls on Against His Will

War-duke who initially counsels patience but is goaded into leading the attack against his better judgment.

Thiodolf Meeteth the Romans in the Wolfing Meadow

His forces are mentioned as having been worsted by the Romans; he had sent messengers to Thiodolf and set men at the ford.

The Goths Are Overthrown by the Romans

Mentioned as having led a company earlier; the Roman captain mistakenly thought Otter's force was the whole power of the Markmen.

The Host of the Markmen Cometh Into the Wild-Wood

Mentioned as having been slain in the recent battle.

Of the Storm of Dawning

Mentioned as having been slain earlier, his death fuels Arinbiorn's wrath.

XXX: Thiodolf Is Borne Out of the Hall and Otter Is Laid Beside Him

Lies dead beside Thiodolf; his body is present for the ritual.

XXXI: Old Asmund Speaketh Over the War-Dukes: The Dead Are Laid in Mound

Lain in state as a War-duke; Asmund speaks over him with deep sorrow, recalling their long companionship in battle and hall; buried beside Thiodolf in the mound.