Ornwulf Hardwalden

Ornwulf Hardwalden (390 - 447) was the head of House Hardwalden between 421 and his death in 447. He is famous for his friendship and camaraderie with Cyng Beohrtsige Bellringer, and fought alongside the Cyng during the ambush that lead to Beohrtsige's death.
Ornwulf was the oldest of four siblings - he had two younger brothers, Ornwald and Ornhaer, as well as a sister, Arenfrith. His father Arheol taught Ornwulf for most of his youth, taking him on tours of the Hardwalden domain and instilling in Ornwulf a sense of duty and honour.
He welcomed Cyng Beohrtsige to the Hardwalden seat of Fenwich in 422, and was showing the Cyng the view from the belltower when assassins attacked. Ornwulf and Beohrtsige held them on the belltower steps until the Hardwalden and Gothelm retinues arrived to turn the tide. Beohrtsige was killed as the fight was ending, though Ornwulf survived with several minor injuries.
After the regicide, Ornwulf testified to House Higwalding's involvement in a court hearing in Eorlsburh and was one of the major proponents, along with Talahas Ricfriding, of exiling the House responsible.
Ornwulf lived to the age of 57 and was succeeded in leadership of the House by one of his sons, Peohtwine Hardwalden.
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