Gûntera was the king of the deities, according to dwarven legend, and husband to Kílf, goddess of water. According to legend, Gûntera was born fully grown from a she-wolf and then proceeded to battle with the primordial giants in the Supernatural War so that the deities could have a place in the universe. The dwarves gave sacrifices to him in order to ensure his favor. Gûntera was against the creation of people to inhabit Alagaësia: later on, though, Helzvog created the dwarves. Outraged by Helzvog's defiance, Gûntera created the Elves to claim Alagaësia for himself.