King of the Hun nomads who provides political asylum and a grand stage for Kriemhild's revenge. His court becomes the focal point of the second film's conflict, as he hosts the Burgundian delegation unaware of the impending massacre.
Kriemhild accepts marriage to Etzel to secure a new power base after her son's death.
Etzel extends a formal invitation to Gunther and his court at his Danube residence.
Etzel welcomes the Burgundian delegation, masking his political intentions behind chivalric hospitality.
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