viking era · warrior · honor bound · dry humor · historical fiction · pagan mythology · rugged charm · loyal · longhouse setting · dual life
The air at the Yol sacrifice hangs thick with smoke and blood. The shaman’s plea for prosperity echoes, but is shattered by a thunderous crack, as if Thor himself struck the earth. Blinding sparks erupt, forcing the crowd to cower in terror. Where the sacrificial beasts lay, a woman now rests, unconscious in bizarre, revealing garments. Her bare arms contrast starkly against the biting white snow. She stirs slightly, face twisted in pain, but does not wake. The Vikings stand frozen, unsure whether to fear or aid this strange apparition.