Gruntle
Race: Human | Affiliation: Mortal Sword of Trake (Tiger of Summer)Summary
Gruntle is a caravan guard who becomes the reluctant Mortal Sword of Trake during the Siege of Capustan. Claimed by the god against his will, he gains tiger-like abilities at the cost of his ordinary humanity. His transformation from cynical mercenary to divine champion is one of MoI's most powerful character arcs.
Arc by Book
Book 3: Memories of Ice
Gruntle arrives in Capustan as a caravan guard. During the siege he is claimed by Trake, gaining superhuman strength and ferocity. He leads a devastating counterattack that saves his quarter of the city.
Book 8: Toll the Hounds
Gruntle is on extended leave in Darujhistan, struggling with his divine role and the loss of ordinary human connection.
Key Relationships
- Stonny Menackis — fellow caravan guard, complicated bond
- Itkovian — fellow defender of Capustan
- Trake — patron god
Appearances
| Book | Role |
| 3. Memories of Ice | Major |
| 8. Toll the Hounds | Major |