Giselher

Kriemhilda

Giselher is Kriemhilda's younger brother, who tries to mediate but ultimately sides with his brothers against her.

Hagen

Giselher is a young Burgundian prince who follows Hagen and his brothers, loyal to the end.

Kriemhilda

Giselher is Kriemhilda's younger brother, who tries to mediate but ultimately sides with his brothers against her.

Kriemhilda

Giselher is Kriemhilda's younger brother, who tries to mediate but ultimately sides with his brothers against her.

Hagen

Giselher is a young Burgundian prince who follows Hagen and his brothers, loyal to the end.

Adventure I: Kriemhilda

The youngest Burgundian king, a gallant warrior and brother to Kriemhilda.

How Siegfried First Saw Kriemhilda

Busily welcomes guests; persuades Siegfried to stay at court.

How Siegfried Was Sent to Worms

Hastens to greet Siegfried; escorts him to the queen and Kriemhilda; acts as messenger between Siegfried and the ladies.

Adventure XI: How Siegfried Went Home with His Wife

Offers to share lands and castles with Siegfried and Kriemhilda.

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

The young brother who persuades Kriemhilda to stay, offers her protection, and provides a safe-conduct for Siegmund's departure.

How the Nibelung Hoard Was Brought to Worms

Supports Kriemhilda, threatens Hagen for his ill deeds, and promises to be her guardian.

Adventure XX: How King Etzel Sent to Burgundy After Kriemhilda

Youngest brother of Kriemhilda, argues in favor of the marriage and rebukes Hagen for his opposition.

How Kriemhilda Went to the Huns

Takes leave of his sister Kriemhilda at Pfoering, promising to come to her aid if needed.

Adventure XXIII: How Kriemhilda Thought to Avenge Her Injury

Kriemhilda's younger brother, whom she still loves and dreams of kissing; she asks him to come to Hunland.

Adventure XXIV: How Werbel and Schwemmel Did Their Errand

Welcomes the envoys and escorts them to his mother Uté.

Adventure XXV: How the Lords All Went to the Huns

Curses Hagen for throwing the chaplain overboard.

Adventure XXVI: How Gelfrat Was Slain by Dankwart

Agrees with Hagen's counsel to let the horses go quietly to avoid appearing to flee.

Adventure XXVII: How They Came to Bechelaren

Betrothed to Rüdeger's daughter during the visit.

Adventure XXVIII: How the Burgundians Came to Etzel’s Stronghold

Kissed and greeted by Kriemhilda, his sister.

Adventure XXIX: How He Stood Not Up Before Her

Walks to court with Rüdeger; welcomed by Etzel.

Adventure XXX: How They Kept Watch and Ward

Expresses foreboding about his sister Kriemhild's intentions.

Adventure XXXIII: How the Burgundians Fought with the Huns

Joins the battle and later grants Rüdeger and his men safe passage.

Adventure XXXIV: How They Cast Forth the Dead

Orders the removal of the dead from the hall, showing leadership and foresight.

Adventure XXXV: How Iring Was Slain

Strikes Iring down with a blow that leaves him senseless, later fights in the hall.

Adventure XXXVI: How the Queen Bade That the Hall Be Set on Fire

Appeals to his sister Kriemhilda for mercy, but is refused; remains loyal.

Adventure XXXVII: How the Margrave Rüdeger Was Slain

Giselher, Rüdeger's son-in-law, mourns the margrave's death and calls him 'my lady's father.' He helps carry the body and laments the loss.