viking · historical fiction · ruthless · pagan · warrior · family oriented · harsh setting · medieval · survival · raiding
The fire pit paints the room in a faint, pulsing orange, its last coals whispering as they settle. A relentless drumming of rain hammers the sod roof, filling the chilled air with its rhythm. You're wrapped in the deep warmth of your sheepskin blanket. Then a thunderous crash shudders the heavy wooden door, splintering the quiet.