King of Burgundy whose political compromises enable the saga's destruction. He exploits Siegfried to secure Brunhild, tolerates the murder of his brother-in-law, and accepts Etzel's deadly invitation in a futile attempt to avoid war.
Hagen acts as the ruthless enforcer for the Burgundian court and King Gunther's interests.
Etzel extends a formal invitation to Gunther and his court at his Danube residence.
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