Frithalf

Frithalf is the first of the Lords of the Ridings to swear his fealty to the new King in Dale. There are those among his detractors who scoff and say that his loyalty has been bought with the Dragon's gold, but Frithalf dismisses such comments: "My oath may have been bought with gold but, now that the words are spoken, it is as strong as tempered steel" is his retort. The truth of the matter is that the Lord of the North Riding is as much a politician as he is a warrior. He has sensed the wind of change that blows through the northlands and has manoeuvred to place himself high in the favour of the King. That is not to say that he does not respect the King or that he has taken his oath lightly. He has great regard for the King and it is difficult not to be somewhat in awe of a man who has slain a Dragon.