A boastful nephew of Marsile.
In the Chanson de Roland, Aelroth asked his uncle to let him be the one to strike down Roland, the leader of the Twelve Peers. He also asked the king to select for him twelve companions who would confront the Twelve Peers.
However, when he encountered Roland, he was the first to be killed in battle. When Aelroth hurled insults at the Franks, Roland's reply was a javelin, which severed Aelroth's spine.
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