King of Rohan and Héra's father. Earns the nickname Hammerhand after accidentally killing Freca. He leads the defense against Wulf's Dunlending invasion, suffers the loss of his sons, and ultimately dies covering Héra's escape during the Hornburg siege.
King and his daughter, central to the defense of Rohan.
Uncle and nephew, navigating political and military disagreements.
Political rivals whose clash results in Freca's death and Helm's legendary nickname.
Primary antagonists locked in a cycle of vengeance and territorial war.