Voll

Overview

Voll is a character from the manga and anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. He is an elderly dwarf warrior residing in a village within the Kura region. Having reached an exceptionally advanced age of over four hundred years, he is revered by local villagers as the protective deity of their settlement. As a long-time friend of Frieren, he played an influential role in inspiring her interest in understanding human nature. Voll has dedicated centuries to defending his home against invading monsters and demons, while continuing to offer wisdom and combat training to younger travelers.

Appearance

Voll is an elderly dwarf characterized by narrow, squinted eyes and a full beard. He wears a protective helmet on his head accompanied by a cloak, a coat suitable for cold weather, a waist belt, and mid-length boots. As a seasoned warrior, he carries combat equipment including a sword at his side, presenting a functional appearance suited for battle and village defense.

Personality

Voll possesses an unshakeable sense of devotion to his late human wife, demonstrating immense dedication by honoring his promise to protect her beloved village for hundreds of years. Although time has eroded many of his memories, he exhibits a clever, crafty nature, frequently feigning senility to disarm others. He is warm, reflective, and patient, treating younger adventurers with care while offering them practical guidance and acknowledging their growth.

Abilities

As a veteran warrior who has protected his village for nearly four centuries, Voll possesses high-level swordsmanship and sharp combat instincts honed through countless battles against demons and monsters. His signature strategy involves feigning weakness or senility to entice opponents into dropping their guard, allowing him to strike a decisive, fatal blow the moment an opening appears. Frieren critically labels this trickery as a cowardly tactic, yet its effectiveness allows him to effortlessly catch skilled warriors off balance.

Background

Long ago, Voll married a human woman and settled in her cherished hometown in the Kura region. To fulfill her wish for peace and the defeat of the Demon King, he began protecting the village from invading demons and monsters, maintaining this duty for nearly four hundred years even after her passing. In the past, he encountered Himmel the Hero and his companions, receiving validation for his selfless resolve. Decades later, Frieren visited him alongside her new companions, spending a week reminiscing about the past and training Stark before parting ways.

Relationships

Voll maintained a deep romantic bond with his late human wife, whose memory drives his centuries-long defense of her home. He shares a long-standing friendship with Frieren, entrusting her with carrying his memories into the future. During an earlier encounter with Himmel the Hero, Voll felt reassured when Himmel validated his commitment to the village. When meeting Stark, Voll tested the young warrior in combat, offering critical instruction while recognizing his rapid improvement.

Trivia

His name "Voll" is derived from the German word meaning "full" or "complete."