# Gernot — The Nibelungenlied character guide > Gernot in The Nibelungenlied by Anonymous. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** King Gernot, noble Gernot, Lord Gernot, Stout Gernot **First appearance:** 0002-adventure-i-kriemhilda ## Snapshot A Burgundian king and brother to Gunther, steady in counsel and sword until the hall's violence swallows every voice of restraint. ## Who they are Gernot stands beside Gunther as one of the three Burgundian kings, a warrior whose authority rests on kinship and long service. He shares his brothers' pride and their obligations, and when the fighting erupts he fights with them, though he would rather the storm be quelled. His fate is bound to the house of Burgundy, and his death measures how completely the old loyalties have collapsed. ## In the story ### [Adventure I: Kriemhilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-i-kriemhilda) The second Burgundian king, known for deeds of honor. ### [How Siegfried Came to Worms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-iii-how-siegfried-came-to-worms) King Gunther's brother, speaks in opposition to Siegfried's challenge. ### [Adventure IV: How Siegfried Fought the Saxons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-iv-how-siegfried-fought-the-saxons) Urges defiance against the invaders, fights in the battle, and later sends a messenger to Worms with news of the victory. ### [How Siegfried First Saw Kriemhilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-v-how-siegfried-first-saw-kriemhilda) Assists in receiving guests; advises Gunther on distributing treasure. ### [How Siegfried Was Sent to Worms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-ix-how-siegfried-was-sent-to-worms) Greets Siegfried and inquires anxiously about Gunther's fate. ### [Adventure XVI: How Siegfried Was Slain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xvi-how-siegfried-was-slain) Kriemhilda's brother who remains at home during the hunt. ### [Adventure XVIII: How Siegmund Went Back to His Own Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xviii-how-siegmund-went-back-to-his-own-land) Brother who joins in persuading Kriemhilda to remain, and expresses his innocence regarding Siegfried's death. ### [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) Helps fetch the Nibelung hoard, later protests Hagen's theft, and suggests sinking the treasure to end the conflict. ### [Adventure XX: How King Etzel Sent to Burgundy After Kriemhilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xx-how-king-etzel-sent-to-burgundy-after-kriemhilda) Brother of Kriemhilda, supports the marriage and advises loyalty to their sister. ### [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 part of the way and then departs with Giselher back to the Rhine. ### [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 brother, to whom she sends a loving message, asking him to bring their kinsmen. ### [Adventure XXIV: How Werbel and Schwemmel Did Their Errand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxiv-how-werbel-and-schwemmel-did-their-errand) Supports the journey, arguing it would be wrong to avoid seeing their sister. ### [Adventure XXV: How the Lords All Went to the Huns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxv-how-the-lords-all-went-to-the-huns) Expresses concern about crossing the river without a ferryman. ### [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) Included among the kings sending greetings to Rüdeger. ### [Adventure XXVII: How They Came to Bechelaren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxvii-how-they-came-to-bechelaren) Given a sword by Rüdeger, which later proves fateful. ### [Adventure XXVIII: How the Burgundians Came to Etzel’s Stronghold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxviii-how-the-burgundians-came-to-etzel-s-stronghold) Among the Burgundian kings who confer with Dietrich. ### [Adventure XXIX: How He Stood Not Up Before Her](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxix-how-he-stood-not-up-before-her) Accompanies Gunther to court; welcomed by Etzel. ### [Adventure XXXIII: How the Burgundians Fought with the Huns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxxiii-how-the-burgundians-fought-with-the-huns) Fights valiantly with a sword given by Rüdeger, killing many Huns. ### [Adventure XXXV: How Iring Was Slain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxxv-how-iring-was-slain) Fights Iring and nearly kills him, later fights in the hall. ### [Adventure XXXVI: How the Queen Bade That the Hall Be Set on Fire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xxxvi-how-the-queen-bade-that-the-hall-be-set-on-fire) Rejects giving Hagen as hostage, preferring death for all. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/characters/gernot - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/characters