# Sir Godrick — The Sundering Flood character guide > Sir Godrick in The Sundering Flood by William Morris. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Sir Godrick Osberne, the Knight of the Fish, Godrick, Sir Godrick of Longshaw, Longshaw **First appearance:** 0040-xl-osberne-rides-with-sir-godrick ## Snapshot The fearless Knight of Longshaw, wisest host-leader of his day, who takes a raw dalesman into his service and teaches him the craft of war. ## Who they are Sir Godrick of Longshaw is a knight whose hundred men fight like five hundred, and whose house lies near the Sundering Flood beyond a great waste and forest. He accepts Osberne into his following knowing the work will be hard and the pay little more than leave to do it. Under his banner Osberne learns warfare, and it is through Godrick's campaigns that the story's wider world of barons and battles opens up. ## Relationships ### [Osberne Wulfgrimsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/osberne_wulfgrimsson) _friendship_ Osberne and Sir Godrick are close companions and allies, with Godrick serving as a mentor and loyal friend in battle and counsel. ### [Elfhild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/elfhild) _friendship_ Elfhild and Sir Godrick share a protective, respectful bond, with Godrick acting as a guardian figure on her behalf. ### [The Red Lad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_red_lad) _friendship_ Sir Godrick and the Red Lad are fellow knights and allies, fighting together in common cause. ### [The Blue Knight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_blue_knight) _rivalry_ Sir Godrick and the Blue Knight are enemies, clashing over the protection of Elfhild and opposing loyalties. ### [The Red Lad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_red_lad) _friendship_ Sir Godrick and the Red Lad are fellow knights and allies, fighting together in common cause. ### [Elfhild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/elfhild) _friendship_ Elfhild and Sir Godrick share a protective, respectful bond, with Godrick acting as a guardian figure on her behalf. ### [Osberne Wulfgrimsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/osberne_wulfgrimsson) _friendship_ Osberne and Sir Godrick are close companions and allies, with Godrick serving as a mentor and loyal friend in battle and counsel. ### [Osberne Wulfgrimsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/osberne_wulfgrimsson) _friendship_ Osberne and Sir Godrick are close companions and allies, with Godrick serving as a mentor and loyal friend in battle and counsel. ### [The Blue Knight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_blue_knight) _rivalry_ Sir Godrick and the Blue Knight are enemies, clashing over the protection of Elfhild and opposing loyalties. ### [Elfhild](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/elfhild) _friendship_ Elfhild and Sir Godrick share a protective, respectful bond, with Godrick acting as a guardian figure on her behalf. ### [The Blue Knight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_blue_knight) _rivalry_ Sir Godrick and the Blue Knight are enemies, clashing over the protection of Elfhild and opposing loyalties. ### [The Red Lad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/the_red_lad) _friendship_ Sir Godrick and the Red Lad are fellow knights and allies, fighting together in common cause. ## In the story ### [XXXIX: Osberne Gets Him a New Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxxix-osberne-gets-him-a-new-master) Sir Godrick is a tall, strong knight of Longshaw who answers Osberne's questions about his cause and accepts Osberne as his man. ### [XL: Osberne Rides with Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xl-osberne-rides-with-sir-godrick) Leads the company, gathers men, negotiates passage, and acknowledges Osberne's wisdom after the crossbow incident. ### [They Joust with the Knight of the Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xli-they-joust-with-the-knight-of-the-fish) Leads the company, angrily accepts the joust, unseats the Knight of the Fish twice, and later softens. ### [XLII: They Deliver the Thorp-Dwellers from the Black Skinners](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xlii-they-deliver-the-thorp-dwellers-from-the-black-skinners) Commands the company, identifies the Black Skinners, and decides to stay overnight at the thorp. ### [XLIII: They Come to the Edge of the Wood Masterless](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xliii-they-come-to-the-edge-of-the-wood-masterless) Leads the company to Woodneb; reveals his banner bears a White Hart; comforts Osberne and advises him on his search for Elfhild. ### [XLIV: They Reach Longshaw and Osberne Gets Him a New Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xliv-they-reach-longshaw-and-osberne-gets-him-a-new-name) Leads the company to Longshaw, honors Osberne, and gives him command of a band. ### [XLV: The Red Lad Scatters the Host of the Barons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xlv-the-red-lad-scatters-the-host-of-the-barons) Leads the House of Longshaw against the Barons' League; sends Osberne on a crucial mission; embraces Osberne before the battle; conducts sieges and negotiates peace. ### [XLVI: Osberne Enters the City of the Sundering Flood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xlvi-osberne-enters-the-city-of-the-sundering-flood) Receives news of the uprising, entrusts Osberne with command of the expedition, and remains at Longshaw. ### [The Battle in the Square](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xlvii-the-battle-in-the-square) Arrives with his host to reinforce the townsmen, takes command of the assault, and orders Osberne to rest. ### [Sir Godrick Is Chosen Burgreve of the City](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xlviii-sir-godrick-is-chosen-burgreve-of-the-city) Commands the forces of the Lesser Crafts, leads councils, and is elected Burgreve of the city. ### [Of the City King and the Outland King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xlix-of-the-city-king-and-the-outland-king) Wisely strengthens the city's defenses and leads the decisive battle against the two kings. ### [L: The Red Lad Speaks Privily with Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/l-the-red-lad-speaks-privily-with-sir-godrick) Sir Godrick listens to Osberne's plans, expresses his love and concern, and warns him of potential traps at Longshaw. ### [LIX: Tidings of Longshaw and of the Hosting of the Barons’ League](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lix-tidings-of-longshaw-and-of-the-hosting-of-the-barons-league) Mentioned as the Knight of Longshaw, whose deeds and pride have provoked the Barons' League; he has gained a new young captain. ### [LXI: The Maiden and the Carline Flee to the Grey Sisters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lxi-the-maiden-and-the-carline-flee-to-the-grey-sisters) Mentioned as the Knight of the Fish, believed to have been executed, though the Carline doubts the news; his fate remains uncertain. ### [LXIV: The Carline Endeth Her Tale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lxiv-the-carline-endeth-her-tale) The Knight of Longshaw, mentioned as the one who overthrew the League of the Barons and who has a new champion. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/sir_godrick - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters