# Ortwein — The Nibelungenlied character guide

> Ortwein in The Nibelungenlied by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sir Ortwein, gallant Ortwein

**First appearance:** 0026-adventure-xxv-how-the-lords-all-went-to-the-huns

## Who they are

Burgundian knight, nephew of Hagen, fights in the final battle.

## In the story

### [Adventure I: Kriemhilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-i-kriemhilda)

High Sewer of the court, nephew of Dankwart, and a knight of Metz.

### [How Siegfried First Saw Kriemhilda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-v-how-siegfried-first-saw-kriemhilda)

Suggests that Kriemhilda appear before the guests; participates in games.

### [How Siegfried Was Sent to Worms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-ix-how-siegfried-was-sent-to-worms)

Charged with erecting seats by the Rhine for the upcoming festivities.

### [Adventure X: How Brunhilda Was Received at Worms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-x-how-brunhilda-was-received-at-worms)

Rides alongside Lady Uté during the reception.

### [Adventure XIV: How the Queens Railed at One Another](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xiv-how-the-queens-railed-at-one-another)

Speaks in favor of killing Siegfried, offering to do the deed himself if allowed by his lord.

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