Beowulf | Characters

Aeschere
Hrothgar's councillor and friend, his "wing man" in battle. Grendel's mother murdered him in revenge for the death of her son. Hrofhgar is broken with grief when he learns of Aeschere's death.

Beowulf
The son of Hrethel's daughter and Ecgtheow. From the age of seven he was raised by his maternal grandfather. He is first and foremost the hero who kills the monsters no one else can face, but he is more than a fighter. Beowulf is a strong man who thinks and feels. His deep affection for his grandfather, Hrethel, and uncle,...


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