# The Baron of Deepdale — The Sundering Flood character guide

> The Baron of Deepdale in The Sundering Flood by William Morris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Deepdale, Baron of Deepdale

**First appearance:** 0024-xxiv-a-skirmish-with-the-baron-of-deepdale-in-the-marshes

## Who they are

A baron who leads forces against the dalesmen.

## Relationships

### [Osberne Wulfgrimsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/osberne_wulfgrimsson)

_rivalry_

Osberne and the Baron of Deepdale are adversaries, with the Baron opposing Osberne's interests and actions.

### [Osberne Wulfgrimsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/osberne_wulfgrimsson)

_rivalry_

Osberne and the Baron of Deepdale are adversaries, with the Baron opposing Osberne's interests and actions.

### [Osberne Wulfgrimsson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/characters/osberne_wulfgrimsson)

_rivalry_

Osberne and the Baron of Deepdale are adversaries, with the Baron opposing Osberne's interests and actions.

## In the story

### [XXI: Warriors from Eastcheaping Ride Into the Dale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxi-warriors-from-eastcheaping-ride-into-the-dale)

Sent a challenge to Eastcheaping over truage, prompting the town to seek help from the Dale.

### [Osberne Is Chosen Captain of the Dalesmen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxiii-osberne-is-chosen-captain-of-the-dalesmen)

Not directly present, but the context of the war against him is implied as the reason for the muster.

### [XXIV: A Skirmish with the Baron of Deepdale in the Marshes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxiv-a-skirmish-with-the-baron-of-deepdale-in-the-marshes)

Leads the invading force; his company is ambushed and routed.

### [Stephen Tells of an Adventure in the Camp of the Foemen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxv-stephen-tells-of-an-adventure-in-the-camp-of-the-foemen)

The enemy leader, described as dark, wiry, and lordly, who is the target of the planned capture.

### [XXVI: They Bring the Baron Into Eastcheaping](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxvi-they-bring-the-baron-into-eastcheaping)

Captured while sleeping and brought into Eastcheaping by Osberne and his companions.

### [XXVII: They Parley from the Walls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxvii-they-parley-from-the-walls)

Captured and brought to Eastcheaping; awakens in Sir Medard's chamber and later commands his host to depart under lenient terms.

### [The Baron of Deepdale Makes Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xxviii-the-baron-of-deepdale-makes-peace)

Signs the peace deed, yields to Eastcheaping, and pays ransom for his release, departing in a tolerable mood.

### [XL: Osberne Rides with Sir Godrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/xl-osberne-rides-with-sir-godrick)

Feasts the company, recognizes Osberne as the Red Lad who carried him off, gives him gifts, and shows no grudge.

### [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)

Mentioned as part of the Barons' League; the Barons are ultimately captured or forced to surrender.

### [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)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter; excluded.

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