The Roots of the Mountains
Referred to as an elder or notable figure in the community.
Of Burgstead and Its Folk and Its Neighbours
Mentioned as a notable figure among the Dalesmen.
They Talk of Divers Matters in the Hall
Foster-father of Iron-face and his sons; warns Face-of-god about the perils of the wildwood from his own bitter experience.
IV: Face-of-God Fareth to the Wood Again
Face-of-god's father, referenced in his musings about his House and name.
Of Face-of-God and Those Mountain-Dwellers
Not directly present, but Face-of-god recalls his homecoming of yesterday, referencing Stone-face.
VII: Face-of-God Talketh with the Friend on the Mountain
The stark ancient, mentioned as loving the Dale folk and especially Face-of-god and his father.
Face-of-God Cometh Home Again to Burgstead
Notices Face-of-god's unusual attire and suspects he has encountered a supernatural woman in the wood; warns him of doom.
XI: Men Make Oath at Burgstead on the Holy Boar
Sits beside Face-of-god; observes Face-of-god's strange behavior and the Bride's displeasure; resolves to speak with his fosterling.
Stone-Face Telleth Concerning the Wood-Wights
Follows Gold-mane to the bridge and shares a personal tale of a wood-wight he encountered in winter, warning his foster-son about the dangers of the wildwood.
They Fare to the Hunting of the Elk
Observes Face-of-god's return with suspicion, but chooses not to press for the true story.
XV: Murder Amongst the Folk of the Woodlanders
Accompanies Gold-mane to the Woodlanders; he comments that the strange men are spawn of evil wights from the Wildwood, and his words are deemed wise by the older folk.
XVII: The Token Cometh from the Mountain
Observes Face-of-god's happiness and offers to accompany him into the wood, warning of dangers.
XVIII: Face-of-God Talketh with the Friend in Shadowy Vale
Mentioned as the fosterer who told tales of Wights of the Waste, which the Friend dismisses.
XIX: The Fair Woman Telleth Face-of-God of Her Kindred
Briefly mentioned in the Friend's jest about dainties he imagined for Face-of-god.
XXII: Face-of-God Cometh Home to Burgstead
Advises against pursuing the brown-clad men after the ambush, deeming them Wights of the Wood; present during Hall-face's account.
Talk in the Hall of the House of the Face
Sits outward from the Bride and speaks to Face-of-god about the weaving of tales and future deeds.
Of the Gate-Thing at Burgstead
Offers counsel on the nature of the foes, suggesting they may be trolls or men, and urges Face-of-god to speak.
The Ending of the Gate-Thing
Intervenes to restrain Iron-face and suggests casting the felons into the Death Tarn.
XXVII: Face-of-God Leadeth a Band Through the Wood
Accompanies Face-of-god as an advisor, warns of dangers, and advises marking the path to avoid being misled.
XXVIII: The Men of Burgdale Meet the Runaways
Accompanies Face-of-god to scout from the burg and comments on the smoke from Rosedale.
XXIX: They Bring the Runaways to Burgstead
Accompanies Face-of-god and sits on the dais to talk with the Silverdale guests.
Hall-Face Goeth Toward Rosedale
Advises caution against attacking Rosedale, arguing the time is too short and the risk too great.
Of the Weapon-Show of the Men of Burgdale and Their Neighbours
Leads two hundreds of the House of the Face, clad in glittering array.
XXXIV: The Chieftains Take Counsel in the Hall of the Face
Foster-father of Face-of-god; supports Folk-might's plan, arguing the risk to Rosedale is manageable.
Of the Great Folk-Mote: Men Take Rede of the War-Faring, the Fellowship, and the War-Leader. Folk-Might Telleth Whence His People Came. The Folk-Mote Sundered
Speaks for the House of the Face, affirming Face-of-god as War-leader.
The Host Departeth from Shadowy Vale: The First Day’s Journey
Leads the rearward with Hall-face, commanding the Men of the Face.
Men Meet in the Market of Silverstead
Mentioned as a leader among the kindreds on the left flank.
XLVII: The Kindreds Win the Mote-House
Leads the Sun-beam by the hand into the Hall after the stairs are won.
Tidings of Dallach: A Folk-Mote in Silverdale
Advises Folk-might to send messengers, and persuades the Burgdalers to accept gifts from Silverdale.
How the Host Came Home Again
Mentioned as Face-of-god's father, beside whom Face-of-god sits under the image of the God.
How the Maiden Ward Was Held in Burgdale
Makes a remark about not begrudging wayward lovers an hour's waste of candlelight when Face-of-god and Sun-beam return late.
