The Njál's Saga on Swan

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 10. Hallgerda'S Wedding

• relationship: Swan was a great wizard who lived in Bearfirth and was Hallgerda's mother's brother

  "There was a man named Swan, who dwelt in Bearfirth, which lies north from Steingrimsfirth. This Swan was a great wizard, and he was Hallgerda's mother's brother."

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 12. Thiostolf'S Flight

• attestation: Swan used sorcery to create mist and fog to protect Thiostolf from Oswif's pursuit

  "Swan took a goatskin and wrapped it about his own head, and said, "Become mist and fog, become fright and wonder mickle to all those who seek thee.""

• attestation: Thiostolf fled north to Bearfirth where Swan used magic to shield his escape

  "Swan began to speak, and gasped much. "Now Oswif's fetches are seeking us out.""

• attestation: Swan sensed Oswif's pursuit through supernatural awareness of his 'fetches'

  "Now Oswif's fetches are seeking us out."