You can safely assume that there were humans along with the gods in just about every story you have read. They are not mentioned because followers are not usually mentioned. Deeds ae accorded to the leader, and followers bask in his glory.
> Vanyoramet at the Hill of Gold was a mortal taking the role of a
> deity, even though accompanied by/embodying Antirius.
> Are there myths where mortal Vingkotlings and Storm Brothers went
> a-raiding or to war side by side? (or rather, should there be such myths?)
There are. Remember that the Vingkotlings are mortals. Wherever they appear, so are humans.
> Orlanth's use of the Ring of the Vingkotlings in Luathela suggests his
> summoning a mortal army.
Can you remind me where this appears?
> Are there people who claim specific (or
> unspecified) ancestors' deeds in this battle?
Yes, absolutely. Of course, not every clan has ancestors in every battle, but the way that genealogical descent works out (by diffusing the influence among descendants) there is a good chance of it.
>Similar for other of the
> multitude of battles and skirmishes of the Vingkotling era.
Just about every one---the Vingkotlings are humans.
--GS
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