Battle of Badon

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The battle of Badon was a major battle between the Waelish and the Weswarans. It occurred in the time of Ealstan's grandfather, who fought in the battle.

The Waelish were led by their king, the Black Bear, who had freed and commanded the monstrous wolf Fenris. The gods initially refused to intervene in the battle, but eventually Friag appeared. Fenris killed Friag but was bound again with her dying breath. Fenris is now bound to the hill of the Black Bear. According to fate, it should have been Tiw who was killed instead. In response to the death of Friag, Woden forbade humans to use writing, which had been Friag's invention.