Der Wehrwolf: Eine Bauernchronik

In a rugged, wind‑swept forest known as the Haide, a handful of hardy peasants carve out a life amid wolves, bears and endless winter. Their modest thatched homes, painted with wooden horse‑heads, stand as beacons of perseverance against the raw wilderness. The narrative follows the early days of settlement, when newcomers with yellow hair and empty faces arrive, bringing horses, wagons and the promise of a new community.

At the heart of the tale is the Wulfshof farm, whose expansive pastures and fierce men become the backbone of local defense. These farmers learn to fend off marauding beasts and hostile forces—first the roaming Romans, then the relentless Franks—by turning their fields into fortified strongholds. Through vivid, almost lyrical description, the story captures the everyday bravery, camaraderie, and stubborn humor of a people who laugh in the face of danger while shaping the land into a place they can truly call home.