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Miss Boysenberry

Miss Boysenberry

### Affiliation

Racer Cowberry, Raspberry Pancake, Glitter Berry, Sparkle Berry, Tart Cowberry, Rocket Cloudberry +The Kids.

### Likes

Donuts, coffee, bean soup, sleeping in, her workers, checkers, rabbits, fried okra, gifts, trees, kippers, sardines, crackers, chocolate popcorn, raspberry pudding, sleeping pills

### Dislikes

Headaches, when her workers are attacked, bees, pinching, pineapple juice, dried shrimp, cold soup, waking up with aches, pink cake, falling down, bruises, rocks being thrown at her.

Racer's boss. more later.

**Quotes**

*"Most men tend to act like animals when the opposite sex is around. Most women are guilty of it as well. So, long story short, no one is perfect."*

*"The kids? I don't mean it like that . . ."*
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Wikia

**WARNING: THIS WIKI CONTAINS SPOILERS.**

## Welcome to the Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Wikia

***Beowulf*** is a British epic fantasy drama television series from ITV, consisting of 13 episodes and created by James Dormer, Tim Haines, and Katie Newman. Dormer wrote the series based on the poem Beowulf and executive produced along with Haines and Newman, while Stephen Smallwood produced the series. The series began airing in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2016 and will air in the United States from 23 January 2016.

## Series overview

Kieran Bew leads a stellar cast in ITV’s epic re-imagining of one of literature’s greatest and most enduring heroes Beowulf.

Kieran stars alongside multi award-winning actor William Hurt (*Humans*, *Kiss of the Spider Woman*) who plays Hrothgar and acclaimed actress Joanne Whalley (*Wolf Hall*, *Jamaica Inn*) who takes the role of Rheda.

Created by James Dormer, Tim Haines and Katie Newman, this action-packed 12 part drama series produced by ITV Studios is set in the mythical Shieldlands, a place of spectacle and danger populated by both humans and fantastical creatures.

Essentially, a Western set in Britain’s mythic past, the story unfolds on a huge canvas, filmed amongst the breathtaking beauty of England's north east.

*Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands* also stars Edward Speleers (*Downton Abbey*), David Ajala (*Black Box*), Ellora Torchia (*Indian Summers*), Gisli Orn Gardarsson (*Spooks and Spirits*) Laura Donnelly (*Outlander*), Elliot Cowan (*Da Vinci’s Demons*), Ian Puleston-Davies (*Coronation Street*), David Harewood (*Homeland*), Joe Sims (*Broadchurch*), Lee Boardman (*The Interceptor*), David Bradley (*Broadchurch*), Ace Bhatti (*The Shadow Line*), Gregory Fitoussi (*Mr Selfridge*), Susan Aderin (*The Last Detective*), Kirsty Oswald (*Ripper Street*), Edward Hogg (*Indian Summers*), Alex Price (*Father Brown*), Jack Rowan (*Silent Witness*) and Itoya Osagiede (*Okora: The Prelude*).

*Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands* is a series about courage, greed, betrayal, revenge, loyalty, power, man versus wilderness and, of course, love. It is a series that explores the notion of good and evil, heroes and villains. However, beyond these wider political undercurrents and inner personal turmoils are the excitement, danger and sense of adventure of any great Western. Epic fights, thrilling chases, raids, celebrations and battles are an essential part of the promise.
Joanne Whalley

**Joanne Whalley** portrays Rheda in *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## External links

* Joanne Whalley at Wikipedia.
* **Joanne Whalley** at the Internet Movie Database
Mere

The **Mere** are a distant people in the Shieldlands led by the aging Thane Gorrik. Elvina's family were of the Mere before moving to Herot.

## Profile

Some twenty years ago, the Warig - a fearsome Mudborn species, drove the peoples of Mere from their lands after its Thane sought to clear the local Warig war bands from his lands, but his actions provoked the Warig to combine their forces and massacre the Mere. The Mere survivors fled the massacre and sought refuge with the Banning.

## History

In anticipation of a coming Wulfing/Bregan invasion of Herot, Rheda ordered riders be sent to the Mere, as well as the Banning and the Wisdeth, to request their assistance. Beowulf pointed out that they would not make it in time and so opted himself to approach the Varni, who were closer, albeit banished from the Alliance. (*Episode 11*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 2* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Andrew Bainbridge

**Andrew Bainbridge** served as the location manager on *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Credits

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## External links

* **Andrew Bainbridge** at the Internet Movie Database
Barghest (Episode 6)

"*What's a barghest doing here?"
"It's not a barghest. It's a Wulfing dog.*"
―Brinni and Beowulf[src]
This **Barghest** was used as an attack dog by the Wulfing Raiders led by Jogan, (*Episode 6*) who had it set loose on Herot where it attacked several smelters. It was pursued by the Huskarl Brinni, who was disarmed of his sword by the Wulfing dog in a brief struggle. With Brinni at its mercy, the Barghest prepared to pounce on the Huskarl but was knocked aside just in time by the arrival of Beowulf on horseback, who immediately disembarked and slew the dog with his sword. However, the Barghest ultimately served its purpose as the Wulfing Raiders used the distraction to sneak past Herot's defenses and raid the Golden Hall. (*Episode 7*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7* (death)
Dan Crinnion

**Dan Crinnion** worked as an editor on *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Credits

* *Episode 1* (editor)
* *Episode 2* (editor)
* *Episode 3* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 4* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 5* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 6* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 7* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 8* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 9* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 10* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 11* (supervising editor)
* *Episode 12* (supervising editor)
Osman Mos

**Osman Mos** worked as a make-up artist on *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Credits

* *Episode 1* (3 January 2016)
* *Episode 2* (10 January 2016)
* *Episode 3* (17 January 2016)
* *Episode 4* (24 January 2016)
* *Episode 5* (31 January 2016)
* *Episode 8* (21 February 2016)

## External links

* **Osman Mos** at the Internet Movie Database
Einar

"*Son of the fearsome Einar!*"
―Skellan presenting Beltane[src]
The "fearsome" **Einar** was the father of Beltane, as Warfather Skellan boasted to the defenders of Herot while presenting the first of his Wulfing warriors. By extension, he was also either the son or son in-law of the "great hero" Greyblade. (*Episode 12*)
Armin the Hedgehog

* Conquering Storm
* Rainy the Lynx
* Ryu the Lynx
* Bloody the Lynx
* Plum the Lynx
* Dr. Ash-Ly Universe
* Shú the Leopard

Armin the Hedgehog, im vollen Namen Armin Francis Haas, ist ein mobianischer Igel, der auf der Erde aufgewachsen ist. Er gehört familiär zum Raiju Clan und wohnt in der Iron Fortress. Er verbringt seine Zeit als Raiju-Kämpfer und rechte Hand von CS.

## Persönlichkeit

Armin ist ein sehr ruhiger Igel, der aber trotzdem konzentriert und zielgerichtet arbeiten kann.  Er verbringt die meiste Zeit in der IF und benimmt sich dort meist diszipliniert, wandelt allerdings immer etwas neugierig umher. In anderen Gebiet (z.B. Westopolis) findet er Gefallen daran, Sprays an Wände zu sprühen, meist komplexere Sprays die den Raiju beinhalten. Normalerweise ist er allerdings ein sehr friedliebender Igel.

## Fähigkeiten

Armin verfügt über gute Nachkampfkenntnisse und kämpft gerne mit anderen Raijus, seine Präferenz legt er auf das Werfen von Kunais und das Kämpfen mit Kukris.

## Biografie

Armin lebte eine Weile auf Mobius bevor er dem Raiju Clan beitrat. Nach einigen Konflikten bei denen er CS anfangs noch beleidigt hatte, war CS (kurzfristig) als Bride zurück getreten. Diese Möglichkeit nutze Armin dafür um sich zu entschuldigen und sein Training als Raiju anzutreten. Nach einer Weile in der IF fand Armin ein Portrait seines Großvaters in der Galerie der IF und erfuhr von CS, dass sein Großvater beim Raiju gelebt hatte. Seitdem ist er stolz beim Raiju und sagt wenn er gefragt wird, dass er 'Familiengründe' hat, um beim Raiju zu sein.

Der Hintergrund der Geschichte ist, dass Armins Großvater schon vor den Zeiten von Raging Typhoon aus DK ausgewandert ist, und ein neues Leben begonnen hat. Armins Vater heiratete dann eine Igelin und zeugte Armin, weshalb Armin ein Igel ist.

## Trivia

* Armin ist sehr neutral und hilft manchmal sogar den Feinden des Raiju.
* Armin würde CS oder einen Raiju nie verletzen wollen.
* Es ist Armin egal, wenn Leute ihn nicht dafür mögen, dass er im Raiju ist.

## Galerie

Armin in seiner Raiju-Uniform (by Luna)by Blazeby Aki
Koll

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Wiki has a collection of images and media related to ***Koll***.

"*I had no choice, but to protect my family.*"
―Koll[src]
**Koll** (Alex Price) was the deputy Reeve of Herot who answered to Bayen. He was ultimately revealed to be a Skinshifter.

## Profile

Koll - Herot's Deputy Reeve (Alex Price)
As the Deputy Reeve of Herot, family man Koll has sword to protect his tribe and people from danger and serves under Bayen's command.

## Biography

Koll first appears in the Great Hall at Bayen's side when Beowulf returns. He later meets Beowulf at Elvina's surgery, where she is tending to the guards who Beowulf beat, to help out. Beowulf deduces that Slean sent Koll to keep an eye on him, Koll points out that he did make quite the impression. Koll questions why Beowulf is staying for the feast in Hrothgar's honour only for Beowulf to ask if he would begrudge him food and drink. At the feast, Slean tells Koll to find the intentions of their unwanted guest. Koll is later present when Beowulf is brought before Rheda on suspicion of Bayen's murder, and then takes Beowulf away to be executed but is interrupted by Red, who alerts that Elvina is being followed toward the Western Wood by a mudborn beast. Immediately after, Breca makes his appearance as he rescues Beowulf, striking Koll in the process. Koll is later present in the hall when Beowulf presents the cut of the mudborn he rescued Elvina form and he believed to have killed Bayen. (*Episode 1*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3* (death)
* *Episode 4* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 5* (Indirect mention only)
* *Episode 9* (Indirect mention only)
* *Episode 10* (Indirect mention only)
* *Episode 11* (Indirect mention only)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Closing Credits (From "Beowulf")

***Closing Credits (From "Beowulf")*** is a musical leitmotif which appears as the sixteenth and final track of the *Beowulf (Original Television Soundtrack)*, composed by Rob Lane. It serves as the closing theme accompanying the next time trailer and closing credit sequence of *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## References

1. ↑ http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/01/27/soundtrack-album-for-itvsesquires-beowulf-return-to-the-shieldlands-announced/
2. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDO9MY0/184-5200062-1033950?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01CDO9MY0&linkCode=as2&linkId=C3CXUEUYTRXGGQ7D&redirect=true&ref\_=as\_li\_qf\_sp\_asin\_il\_tl&tag=filmusrep-20
Great Master

"*Great Master of the Giants. I have come to seek your help in driving mankind from the old realms that they call the Shieldlands.*"
―Razzak addressing the Great Master[src]
The **Great Master** is the leader of the giants who was approached in his keep by the mudborn prophet, the skinshifter known as Razzak, who requested his help in driving mankind from the old realms that they called the Shieldlands. (*Episode 12*)
Northern Road

"*Before it came here, the beast had been slaughtering crofters on the Northern Road.*"
―Beowulf[src]
A mudborn beast had been slaughtering crofters on the **Northern Road**, with one of the bodies being found by Beowulf and Breca on their way to Herot. Breca initially suggested that a troll was responsible, but Beowulf found that the bite marks were too small and deep to be so. (*Episode 1*)
Gerd

"*You know, Gerd, the more I know you, the more I understand why your wife beats you with that copper pot.*"
―Breca.[src]
**Gerd** (Roger Watkins) is a citizen of Herot.

## Biography

Gerd is seen imprisoned in the Reeve's hut when Breca arrives, having returned from Bregan. Gerd answers Breca that the Reeve, Beowulf, is out and that he was supposed to let him out that morning, noting that he "might not be pleased to see [Breca]." Acknowledging that, having left Beowulf on bad terms, that he may want to kill him, Breca explains to Gerd that he took the risk because he learnt in Bregan that the Thane Abrecan plans to overthrow Rheda as Jarl of the Shieldlands, and that he will now have to tell her himself since Beowulf isn't here. Hearing this, Gerd sarcastically wishes Breca good luck on telling Rheda that her little brother has betrayed her, leading Breca to voice his observation that the more he knows Gerd the more he understands why his wife beats him with her copper pot. (*Episode 9*)
Hrothgar

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Wiki has a collection of images and media related to ***Hrothgar***.

**Hrothgar** (William Hurt) was the former Thane of Herot and Jarl of the Shieldlands, father of Slean, ward of Beowulf, husband of Rheda, who succeeded him after his death, and brother in-law of Abrecan, Thane of Bregan.

## Profile

Hrothgar - Past Thane of Herot (William Hurt)
Hrothgar was not only the Leader of the Alliance in the Shieldlands, he was considered one of the last of the great heroes and a strong protector of his kin and people. Through courage, bloody-mindedness and force of will, Hrothgar helped forge the settlement of Herot into what it is today - the beating heart of the Shieldlands. To symbolise this, he had a vast gilded hall built on the hill above it. From here he not only ruled his people, but with them, shared Herot's wealth and wisdom.

## Personality

The Thane of Herot who adopted Beowulf and aimed to mold the then boy into a leader - a boy who, in Hrothgar’s eyes, was inherently more capable than his own son.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 5* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 6* (Indirect mention only)
* *Episode 7* (Indirect mention only)
* *Episode 8* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
2. ↑ http://tv.esquire.com/shows/beowulf
Jarl

"*Rheda, Thane of Herot, the vote is yours. You are Jarl of all the peoples and tribes of the Shieldlands.*"
―Varr[src]
**Jarl** is the title given to the Thane chosen to be chief and ruler of all the Shieldlands. Rheda, Thane of Herot, is the current Jarl, having been elected to succeed her husband, Hrothgar, the former Thane of Herot.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*
Beowulf's son

"*I had a wife. A son. Some slaves escaped from a neighbouring village close to where we lived. They needed men to hunt them down so I joined them. But a few got away from us. Circled back. All that was left was ashes.*"
―Beowulf[src]
Following his banishment from Herot, Beowulf eventually made a family, having a wife who bore him a **son**. One day, some Warig slaves escaped from a neighbouring village close to where they lived, Beowulf having joined the effort to hunt them down as they were in need of men. However, a few slaves got away from the party and circled back. Beowulf recounted that by the time he returned home "all that was left was ashes", presuming his family to be dead. (*Episode 9*)
Lolita Chakrabarti

**Lolita Chakrabarti** portrays Lila in *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## External links

* Lolita Chakrabarti at Wikipedia.
* **Lolita Chakrabarti** at the Internet Movie Database
Bregan

"*It is us who risk our lives each summer to catch the pandiri.*"
―Abrecan[src]
**Bregan** is a realm of the Shieldlands which is ruled by the Thane Abrecan, who is the brother of Rheda, current Thane of Herot and Jarl of the Shieldlands.

## Profile

The coastal settlement of Bregan is the gateway to the Shieldlands. Home to fisherman and warriors, its people are tough, independent and together, over generations, banded into a single people with a single set of customs to found Bregan.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 2* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 3* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 4* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 5* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12* (mentioned only)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Argat

**Argat** (Joey Ansah) is the identical twin brother of Ostan and the half-brother of Varr.

## Biography

Varr meets Argat again when he travels to Varni with Beowulf in order to enlist Rate's help against a Wulfing/Bregan invasion of Herot. As Rate's champion, Argat fights Varr in a battle to the death when he invokes his right as a Varni. Argat is ultimately killed by Varr who breaks his neck. When Varr subsequently gives his request for Rate to simply read Rheda's message, Rate laments that he should have said so, pointing out that he would still have his champion if he did. (*Episode 11*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 11* (death)
Breca

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Wiki has a collection of images and media related to ***Breca***.

**Breca** (Gísli Örn Garðarsson) is the unlikely friend of Beowulf from outside the Shieldlands.

## Profile

Breca (Gisli Orn Gardarsson)
Liar, thief, murderer, bigot, philanderer, but quick witted and courageous when it counts, Breca truly is the 'anti-warrior'. Beowulf and he are an unlikely pairing but despite Breca's shady and at times shocking acts, their friendship endures amidst the sea of politics, distrust and conflict within Herot.

## Personality

Liar, thief, murderer, bigot, philanderer (but quick witted and courageous when it counts), Breca truly is the "anti-warrior." Beowulf and he are an unlikely pairing but despite Breca’s truly shady and at times shocking acts, their friendship endures amidst the sea of politics, distrust and conflict within Herot.

## Biography

Breca was rescued from a lynch mob by Beowulf though he insisted that it wasn't a mob, "just close friends and family of the dead man", a dead man who Breca killed as Beowulf noted. Curious as to why Beowulf saved him from them, Beowulf replied simply that "we all make mistakes." He accompanied Beowulf when he returned to Herot to pay his respects to the ailing Thane, Hrothgar. On their way, they discovered a body which Beowulf found to have been killed by a mudborn, not having time to bury the body in order to make it to Herot by nightfall. Making note of everyone looking at Beowulf as they arrived, Beowulf having said that he left Herot on bad terms, Breca went to the blacksmith, a girl named Vishka, to get his blade fixed. That night, he attended the feast in the deceased Hrothgar's honour, where he was introduced to the widowed blacksmith Lila, Vishka's mother, by Red. He ended up marrying her then bedding her that same night. After getting up on the following morning he was attacked by an offended Vishka, and learned from her statement "If I had my way, they'd kill you with your friend.", that Beowulf was about to be executed, having been suspected of the murder of the Reeve Bayen. Sneaking his way through, Breca procured a dagger and proceeded to rescue Beowulf who was being taken to be executed. Taking a horse, Beowulf moved to save Elvina, who was being stalked by a mudborn. Finding a barghest which was killed by the beast, the pair were intercepted by Slean's men, but Beowulf quickly got them out of the predicament. Following the beast's tracks to an old giant keep, they found Elvina being kept by the mudborn, which knocked out Breca before Beowulf maimed the beast, forcing it off. Returning to Herot, Breca's injuries were tended to by Elvina and Lila. (*Episode 1*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12* (death)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
2. ↑ http://tv.esquire.com/shows/beowulf

## External links

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breca\_the\_Bronding
Halls of the Dead

The **Halls of the Dead** was the afterlife which those in the Shieldlands aspired to join after death. Hrothgar told Beowulf that his father, who died in battle with the mudborn, namely a pair of trolls, would be welcomed in the Halls of the Dead. Bayen, who had been mortally wounded by a Mudborn, stated that he would not be able to enter the Halls of the Dead unless he was avenged, which Beowulf fulfilled by maiming the beast. (*Episode 1*)

Beowulf would assure Breca, who had been mortally wounded by Skellan, that he would enter the Halls of the Dead and have a place among the heroes. Breca joked that he expected to endure fallen warriors "droning on about honour and bloodlines." (*Episode 12*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 1* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 2* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 12*
Scorann

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Wiki has a collection of images and media related to ***Scorann***.

"*My sons will be farmers. And they will breed with farmers. And they will rule farmers. And they will be happy with that, because that is all they have ever known. But I was born a warrior and I'll die one.*"
―Scorann[src]
**Scorann** (David Harewood) was the Thane of the farming community, the Wisdeth.

## Profile

Scorann - Thane of Wisdeth (David Harewood)
A born warrior, fearsome fighter and man of great honour. Varni blood pulses deeply through Scorann's veins but, to strengthen the Alliance, he did his duty and married a Wisdeth bride, of a farming tribe, had farming children, and henceforth, served their sedate tribe as Thane leaving behind his life of danger, bloodshed, and exhilaration, thus abdicating his Varni legacy, to his younger brother Rate.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3* (death)
* *Episode 4* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 6* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 7* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 11* (mentioned only)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Herot's Troll

"*The troll does the work of twenty men... men who could be preparing to fight.*"
―Vishka[src]
**Herot's Troll** is a troll who is kept by the humans in Herot, serving as a pet, slave, and mascot. It is distinguished in that half of its right horn has been broken off.

## Biography

At some point, this troll was captured and pacified before being made to provide manual labour, which would otherwise take the strength of twenty men, in Herot. (*Episode 1*) While most tended to fear or treat the Mudborn with disdain, Kendra, a veteran smelter, cares deeply for the troll.

Herot's troll was made to serve as the opponent in a contest as part of the rites to Slean and Kela's upcoming marriage. Entering a ring where the troll was released from the towered cage in the center, Slean, assisted by a trio of wingmen which included Beowulf and Breca, was to retrieve a token to give to his bride from the cage. With the troll knocking out the first helper leading to Breca having the gate temporarily opened so he could flee, Beowulf distracted the troll as Slean recovered the token before eluding the troll climbing up the tower together. (*Episode 8*)

When a Haji Warig captive was brought into Herot by the Huskarla, the resident troll felt its presence while working. The Warig prisoner, addressing the troll as "brother", told him that they would soon set him free as it grew agitated, with Razzak noting to Brinni that all the Mudborn were bound through the black blood which flowed through their veins. (*Episode 9*)

Herot's troll was put to use during the Wulfing/Bregan invasion of Herot, Breca having lured a group of Wulfing Raiders to its ring before climbing up the holding pin to safety as the troll was subsequently released, proceeding to maul the Wulfing Raiders that were now locked in the ring. (*Episode 12*)

## Behind the scenes

Herot's Troll was depicted through computer generated imagery by Milk VFX.

"*A high level of interaction with the human characters was required and with our captured Troll, we wanted to create an additional layer of emotional response to his captivity. We used the actor to aid positioning and help the actors respond effectively. This in turn helped us guide the edit choices so that we could use shots to the best advantage. We kept the camera moving where possible and allowed time for the Troll to react with facial expressions and body movement as much as possible, so that the audience could engage effectively with him. Successfully presenting the strength, weight and power of the Troll was also key to the believability of the performance.*"
―Milk VFX[src]
## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
2. ↑ http://www.milk-vfx.com/project/beowulf-2/
Sand wyrm

"*You know when you're drunk and the ground moves... what if you're not drunk?*"
―Breca senses a coming sand wrym.[src]
**Sand wyrms** are large worm-like creatues.

## Profile

These unusual creatures are large obligate carnivores that live under the mud and sand flats on the east shores of the Shieldlands. About a meter wide and several long they are a danger to animals even as big as humans and Warig, although there has been no recorded case of them attacking Trolls. They spend most of their time just beneat the surface of the sand waiting to pick up the vibrations of prey moving above ground. Usually, they ambush predators but when needed, they can pursue prey with remarkable speed through the sand. The amount of food they get depends on the area they patrol, therefore they are fiercely territorial, which leads to frequent intra-species confrontations that can last hours, although are rarely fatal.

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Edward Speleers

**Edward Speleers** portrays Slean in *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## External links

* Edward Speleers at Wikipedia.
* **Edward Speleers** at the Internet Movie Database
Roth

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**Roth** (Richard Bremmer) is the messenger sent to Herot by Gorrik, Thane of the Mere. He was ultimately killed by the Warig during the journey back to Mere.

## Appearances

* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5* (mentioned only)
Kela

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**Kela** (Holly Earl) is the secondborn daughter of Gorrik, Thane of the Mere, and the younger sister of Mara.

## Profile

Kela - Gorrik's daughter (Holly Earl)
Despite being the daughter of Gorrik, Thane of Mere, Kela has lived in the shadows as her elder sister since she was born 12 years ago. Mara took pride of place in their father's eyes. Kela's relationship with Gorrik is a fractious one; whilst a deep-rooted resentment is clear, Gorrik relies on Kela as his political compass and moral guide.

Yet, Kela's spirit remains unbeaten and beneath her virtuous demeanour lies a shrewd and resourceful young woman, who has used her years spent in the shadows to her gain.

## Biography

As the secondborn daughter of Gorrik, Kela was always overlooked by her father in favor of her older sister Mara.

When her sister was intended to be betrothed to Slean and fell ill with sea fever, Kela poisoned her own sister to take her place. (*Episode 5*, *Episode 8*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Beowulf's wife

"*I had a wife. A son. Some slaves escaped from a neighbouring village close to where we lived. They needed men to hunt them down so I joined them. But a few got away from us. Circled back. All that was left was ashes.*"
―Beowulf[src]
Following his banishment from Herot, Beowulf eventually made a family, having a **wife** who bore him a son. One day, some Warig slaves escaped from a neighbouring village close to where they lived, Beowulf having joined the effort to hunt them down as they were in need of men. However, a few slaves got away from the party and circled back. Beowulf recounted that by the time he returned home "all that was left was ashes", presuming his family to be dead. (*Episode 9*)
Gorrik

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**Gorrik** (David Bradley) is the aging Thane of the Mere and the father of Mara and Kela.

## Profile

Gorrik - Thane of Mere (David Bradley)
Gorrik, aging Thane of Mere, is a proud, cantankerous and unforgiving man, who puts duty before heart. His mature years have not diminished his ability or courage when meeting men half his age in direct combat, when the occasion arises. Gorrik values sincerity and truth, rather than the politic and above all else, wants to provide for his family and people.

## Appearances

* *Episode 4* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 7* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 8* (Indirect mention only)
* *Episode 12* (Indirect mention only)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Alessandro Pascale

**Alessandro Pascale** worked as a boom operator on *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Credits

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## External links

* **Alessandro Pascale** at the Internet Movie Database
Mortane's father

"*Eight summers ago, I had a child with a man. He... he used to beat us. Koll saved us. He took my daughter as his own.*"
―Sylvi[src]
As recounted by Sylvi, **Mortane's father** was her former husband with whom she bore her daughter eight summers ago. He used to beat them until they were saved by Koll, with whom Sylvi returned back to her home of Herot as he took Mortane as his own daughter. (*Episode 3*)
Jogan

**Jogan** (Jefferson Hall) was a Wulfing chief and the brother of the Warfather, Skellan.

## Profile

Jogan - Headman of a Wulfing Clan (Jefferson Hall)
Jogan is an intelligent but unrelenting, fearsome leader of his Wulfing Raiders, who knows that rash and hasty decisions are often followed by failure. Instead, he strategises and schemes his plan of attack with precision and, in most cases, leaves his enemy face down in his dust.

## Biography

Jogan makes his appearance leading his band of Wulfing Raiders as they land on the shores of Bregan, immediately proceeding to make a surprise raid on the village, engaging in a brief skirmish with the warriors of Bregan who move to defend their settlement. Leading the attack, Jogan engages Bregan's Thane, Abrecan, in defense of his fellow Wulfing Arla, landing an ultimately non-fatal wound on the Thane before falling back to the boats as the tables are quickly turned. Though their attack caused substantial death and destruction to Bregan, their efforts prove an insufficient raid having lost warriors such as Rennick and Tove while gaining such little gold. Following this, Jogan decides that, taking advantage of Bregan not having lit its warning fires, they shall make a sneak attack on Herot where they can plunder much more gold and iron. Proceeding on his raiders' next endeavour, Jogan announces that they shall be bringing their Barghest guard dog with them this time. (*Episode 6*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7* (death)
* *Episode 11* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 12* (Indirect mention only)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Mudborn

The **Mudborn** are the original inhabitants of the Shieldlands who were driven out by humans centuries ago. Composed of several different species, the common trait of the mudborn was that they all had black blood, having been born from the dark earth and dirt of the Shieldlands.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*
Rheda

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"*It's true. I may never wield a sword or lead the Huskarl into battle. I'll never be Hrothgar. But I will rule.*"
―Rheda[src]
**Rheda** (Joanne Whalley) is the new Thane of Herot, widow to the former Thane, Hrothgar, mother of Slean, and older sister of Abrecan, Thane of Bregan.

## Profile

Rheda - Thane of Herot (Joanne Whalley)
A leader, mother and sister; Rheda is considered, intelligent and steely. As the newly appointed Thane of Herot, she makes clear her intentions to become Jarl and ruler of the Shieldlands. With many doubting her abilities domestically and afar, her journey is a dangerous and complex one. A woman striving to lead in a man's world, it takes deep sacrifice, equanimity and true grit to fight for her place, her people and at times her life. Whilst many leaders rule with an iron fist, Rheda remains determined to be a more judicious, progressive Thane, placing equal importance on head and heart - but if pushed, Rheda can be every inch as brutal as the traitors who surround her and a match for any man.

## Personality

Capable, intelligent, tough when she needs to be and Herot’s Thane, Rheda proves herself as a leader and a savvy and at times dangerous politician.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
2. ↑ http://tv.esquire.com/shows/beowulf

## External links

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealhþeow
Rennick

"*We lost Rennick and we lost Tove for such little gold.*"
―Arla[src]
**Rennick** was a Wulfing Raider who fought under Jogan. He was among those killed during the brief skirmish that ensued upon Jogan's raid on Bregan. Following the Wulfing retreat, having plundered so little gold, Arla lamented the loss of Rennick along with Tove. (*Episode 6*)
Bayen

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"*There'll be no more blood spilt in this hall while I'm Reeve.*"
―Bayen[src]
**Bayen** (Nigel Cooke) was the Reeve of Hrothgar, Thane of Herot, serving in that position for ten years before his death, having served as Shieldman for thirty.

## Profile

Bayen - Reeve of Herot (Nigel Cooke)
As Herot's long-serving Reeve and Shieldsman, Bayen's loyalty to Hrothgar, Herot's Thane, was unquestionable and unyielding. He continues to protect the walls of Herot under new Thane Rheda.

## Biography

He was part of Bayen's cohort which saw Beowulf by the body of his father, having slain a pair of trolls. 20 years later, he served Hrothgar's wife Rheda following his death. He interrupts Beowulf's clash with Slean in the Great Hall, telling Beowulf to watch himself after Rheda allows him to attend the feast in Hrothgar's honour. He later discusses what Hrothgar has left behind with the advisor Varr as they tend to his burial. Following the feast, Beowulf asks again to see Hrothgar's body but is refused by Bayen. Later, Beowulf finds Bayen mortally wounded at the hands of a mudborn. Beowulf vows to avenge Bayen in order to ensure his place in the Halls of the Dead as he dies only to be arrested and sentenced to execution on suspicion of Bayen's murder. However, Beowulf manages to escape, proceeding to pursue and maim the beast, clearing him of the charge. (*Episode 1*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 3* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 4* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 6* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 11* (mentioned only)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Greyblade

"*Grandson of the great hero Greyblade!*"
―Skellan presenting Beltane[src]
The "great hero" **Greyblade** was the grandfather of Beltane, as Warfather Skellan boasted to the defenders of Herot while presenting the first of his Wulfing warriors. By extension, he was also either the father or father in-law of the "fearsome" Einar. (*Episode 12*)
Harvey

Harvey é o médico da cidade . Ele é um pouco velho para um solteiro , mas ele tem um coração amável e uma posição respeitada na comunidade . Ele vive em um pequeno apartamento acima da clínica médica , mas passa a maior parte de seu trabalho a tempo parcial . Você pode sentir uma tristeza sobre ele, como se houvesse algo que ele não está dizendo a você...
Mortane

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**Mortane** (Isla McMonigle) is the daughter of Sylvi, and stepdaughter of Koll, who was revealed to be a skinshifter.

## Biography

When her mother was put on trial for being married to a skinshifter, Rheda spoke with Mortane, who unintentionally revealed that she and her mother had known of Koll's true nature, forcing Rheda to sentence Sylvi to death.

Before the execution could be carried out, Koll broke free and attacked Rheda while Elvina urged Sylvi and Mortane to flee for their lives while Koll was killed.

The search for Mortane and her mother was called off out of mercy. (*Episode 3*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 3*
ITV Hub

Redirect to:

* ITV

**ITV Hub** (formerly **ITV Player**) is an online video on demand service accessible though the main ITV website itv.com. In addition to hosting episodes of *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands* for 30 days following their original television broadcast on ITV, it premiered the first episode temporarily on 23rd December 2015.
Alliea Nazar

**Alliea Nazar** worked as the series script editor on *Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands*.

## Credits

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## External links

* **Alliea Nazar** at the Internet Movie Database
Scorann's wife

Scorann described **his wife** as a "big-boned farmer's daughter." She is from the Wisdeth tribe and Scorann, of the Varni, was "tricked" into marrying her by the Jarl Hrothgar in order to strengthen the Alliance between the Shieldlands, thus abdicating his legacy to his younger brother Rate who became Thane of the Varni in his place. Though Scorann resented Hrothgar for this, he would be married for 15 years, during which time he had several sons with her as he became Thane of the Wisdeth himself, before his death. (*Episode 2*)
Huskarla

The **Huskarla** are the guard of Herot serving under the Thane's son, Slean, and led by the late Gil. Brinni is the youngest member. Vishka also became an honourary member for the push at the Draca Bridge.

## History

Having been convinced by Slean, Gil leads a detachment of a dozen Huskarla, which is joined by Vishka, at the Draca Bridge to hold off the at least 200-strong Wulfing/Bregan invasion force in order to buy the time needed for forces from Banning to make it to Herot. Ultimately, Gil knocks Slean out before ordering Brinni and Vishka to take him back to Herot, preserving the lives of Herot's future Thane as well as his youngest warriors before he and the rest of his men give their lives against the invaders' push on the bridge. (*Episode 11*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*
Harken

**Harken** (Ace Bhatti) is the head of Bregan's council.

## Profile

Harken - Bregan's Head Councilman (Ace Bhatti)
Harken is an enlightened, principled Bregan council member and longstanding mentor to Bregan's Thane Abrecan. He is wise and intelligent with a great understanding of both military strategy and politics, in Bregan and beyond, but notably, without a personal ambition and desire for power.

## Biography

### Death

Convening a meeting of his council, Abrecan stressed that Bregan needed to be strong to face the coming of the Mudborn, indirectly addressing Harken when he went on to say that some doubted that he cared for the people of Bregan and that he was once taught that a good man forgave those with the courage to admit they were at fault and with the courage to ask for that forgiveness. Standing up, Harken added that he also taught Abrecan that a good man must have the courage to stand by what he believes, voicing his offense at Abrecan's plans to attack his own sister. Embracing Harken, Abrecan thanked him for teaching him this last lesson, that a good man and a good leader were not the same, before proceeding to kill him as he gutted him with his dagger in front of the rest of the council, maintaining that if the Shieldlands were to remain they must be strong and he must become Jarl. Harken's body was then strung up and left to hang on Bregan's city walls, which was discovered by Rheda when she returned to visit her brother. (*Episode 10*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 10* (death)

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Herot

**Herot** is the realm of the Shieldlands, formerly ruled by the Thane Hrothgar who also served as Jarl of the Shieldlands. He named his wife, Rheda, as his successor over his son, Slean. Following Hrothgar's death, Rheda is elected Jarl of the Shieldlands, with Beowulf as her Reeve.

## Profile

The iron heart of the Shieldlands, Herot's Thane is by far the richest and most powerful in the Alliance. As a cosmopolitan settlement, its people are drawn from different backgrounds that settle, forging their trade as smelters, craftspeople and merchants.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Varni

"*Without the Varnis you're just a sorry collection of farmers, fishers and miners.*"
―Rate[src]
The **Varni** are the warrior tribe of the Shieldlands who are led by the Thane Rate.

## Profile

A warrior people and muscle of the Alliance, the Varni pushed north of the Shieldlands, carving out their own territory through which to roam. They live a relatively nomadic existence where men, women and children old enough to hold a sword are trained to fight in the traditional Varni way.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 6* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 7* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 9* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 10* (mentioned only)
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
Elvina

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**Elvina** (Laura Donnelly) is Herot's healer and the woman caught between Beowulf and Slean.

## Profile

Elvina - Herot's Healer (Laura Donnelly)
Strong, determined, stubborn and beautiful, Elvina hails from the mysterious Mere tribe. She eventually travelled to Herot, after her people suffered a brutal massacre at the hands of the vicious Warig creatures. As Herot's healer, Elvina is held in good esteem and relied upon in times of need and is a great source of strength and support in her community. Her journey is a complex one, particularly in matters of the heart, as she gradually becomes torn between two relationships when Beowulf arrives in Herot, complicating her affections for Slean.

## Personality

Strong, determined, stubborn and beautiful. Like Beowulf, she has her secrets as Herot’s healer and translator.

## Biography

She is first seen watching Beowulf along with everyone else as he returns to Heorot with Breca. She later tends to the guards who Beowulf defeated before attending the feast in Hrothgar's honour. Her discussion with Beowulf is noticed by Slean, who asks her about it when he meets with her. Though she assures him that she was just talking, she reminds Slean that she is not his yet and that his mother would never allow it. The following day, Elvina goes out to collect supplies but is unknowingly pursued by a mudborn beast which is seen by Red, who alerts the Reeve, leading Beowulf to make chase. On her way, Elvina is confronted by a wolf-like Barghest only to see it killed by the mudborn beast which kidnaps her. Beowulf and Breca pursue the beast to an old giant keep, where Beowulf rescues Elvina and maims the beast. Returning home, Elvina tends to the injuries Breca sustained before preparing Bayen's cadaver for burial when she is met by Slean, who wishes that he was the one to rescue her. Assuring her that he would've cut the beast's head off as they agree to met that night. Continuing her work, Elvina discovers that Bayen was not slain by the beast as had been believed but was infact stabbed. (*Episode 1*)

## Appearances

* *Episode 1*
* *Episode 2*
* *Episode 3*
* *Episode 4*
* *Episode 5*
* *Episode 6*
* *Episode 7*
* *Episode 8*
* *Episode 9*
* *Episode 10*
* *Episode 11*
* *Episode 12*

## References

1. ↑ http://presscentre.itvstatic.com/presscentre/sites/presscentre/files/beowulf\_return\_to\_the\_shieldlands\_press\_pack\_final.pdf
2. ↑ http://tv.esquire.com/shows/beowulf

## External links

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grendel's\_mother