Bruenor 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.

In Their Own Story

The dwarf stood beside the forge, watching Wulfgar work for five years until the barbarian's view of him shifted from slaver to father. Bruenor handed over Aegis-fang, a legendary warhammer he had crafted, just before Wulfgar's sentence ended. Later, he led a campaign with Drizzt, Regis, and Catti-brie to take Mithral Hall. When news arrived that Gandalug Battlehammer had died, Bruenor resumed his reign in Mithral Hall alongside the entire clan of Icewind-Dale Battlehammer dwarves, accompanied by 500 dwarves on a trek through the Spine of the World.

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.

Did You Know?

• Bruenor spared Wulfgar's life during a barbarian invasion of Ten-Towns by sentencing him to five years and a day of service instead.
• During his servitude, Wulfgar worked alongside Bruenor in the forge for five years, changing his opinion of the dwarf from slaver to father.
• Bruenor crafted the legendary warhammer Aegis-fang specifically as a gift for Wulfgar.
• Bruenor raised Catti-brie as his adopted human daughter and led campaigns with her alongside Drizzt Do'Urden.