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Wolfkettle

A warrior of the Wolfings, active in the battles against the Romans.

minor

Also known as Wolfkettle of the Wolfings

First appearance: IV: The House Fareth to the War

Wolfkettle'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 among the warriors; present in the throng gathered at the Hill of Speech.
In the storyIV: The House Fareth to the WarOpen this moment free

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With Thiodolf (friendship): Thiodolf and Wolfkettle are kinsmen and allies, with Wolfkettle serving as a trusted warrior in Thiodolf's band. With Hiarandi (friendship): Hiarandi and Wolfkettle are close companions and…

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Character Web

14 connections

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THThiodolfHIHiarandiOTOtterEGEgilGEGeirbaldWOWolfkettle

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Chieftains and active warriors
  • Protagonist
  • War leaders and elders
  • Warriors, women, and supernatural figure

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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In the story

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