Bruenor Battlehammer

A dwarf warrior who forged a warhammer for a captive and raised a human daughter among his people.

Bruenor Battlehammer is a dwarf who spared Wulfgar after knocking him out during a barbarian invasion of Ten-Towns, sentencing him to five years and a day of service. During that time, Bruenor crafted the legendary warhammer Aegis-fang as a gift for Wulfgar and changed from being viewed as a slaver to a father figure by the young barbarian.

Quick Facts

Role: King of Mithral Hall
Clan: Battlehammer
Affiliation: Companions of the Hall, Clan Battlehammer

Lore & Background

Bruenor Battlehammer fought alongside Wulfgar, Drizzt Do'Urden, Regis, and Catti-brie as one of the Companions of the Hall. He knocked Wulfgar unconscious during an invasion of Ten-Towns but spared his life, instead sentencing him to five years and a day of servitude. Bruenor worked in the forge alongside Wulfgar for those five years, crafting Aegis-fang for him. After Wulfgar completed his service, Drizzt taught Wulfgar how to fight. Bruenor led campaigns with his friends to conquer Mithral Hall and later sought a lost dwarven homeland called Gauntlgrym. He also raised Catti-brie as his adopted daughter.

Reader's Guide

Bruenor Battlehammer is a member of the Companions of the Hall and the leader of Clan Battlehammer. He is known for his skill in the forge, having crafted Aegis-fang for Wulfgar after sparing him from death during a battle with Ten-Towns' people. Bruenor led Wulfgar through five years and a day of servitude, which included working alongside dwarves renowned for being tireless. He raised Catti-brie as his adopted daughter and fought alongside Drizzt Do'Urden and Regis in the struggle against Artemis Entreri. His journey includes leading the conquest of Mithral Hall and later traveling with 500 dwarves to find Gauntlgrym.