# Count Eckewart — The Nibelungenlied character guide

> Count Eckewart in The Nibelungenlied by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Eckewart, Counts Eckewart

**First appearance:** 0029-adventure-xxviii-how-the-burgundians-came-to-etzel-s-stronghold

## Who they are

Burgundian vassal who warns the heroes of danger at Etzel's court.

## In the story

### [Adventure XI: How Siegfried Went Home with His Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xi-how-siegfried-went-home-with-his-wife)

Accompanies Kriemhilda as part of her retinue.

### [How the Nibelung Hoard Was Brought to Worms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xix-how-the-nibelung-hoard-was-brought-to-worms)

Remains with Kriemhilda after Siegfried's death, serving her faithfully.

### [How Kriemhilda Went to the Huns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxi-how-kriemhilda-went-to-the-huns)

Accompanies Kriemhilda and informs the bishop that they must continue to Rüdeger's lands.

### [Adventure XXIII: How Kriemhilda Thought to Avenge Her Injury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxiii-how-kriemhilda-thought-to-avenge-her-injury)

Kriemhilda's treasurer, who gains friends for her among the Huns.

### [Adventure XXVI: How Gelfrat Was Slain by Dankwart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxvi-how-gelfrat-was-slain-by-dankwart)

Sent as envoy to Rüdeger to request shelter for the Burgundian host, delivers the message faithfully.

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