Crucible of war, Varg Magnason's saga

This his is a story of kings' ambitions and how they weave men's life threads into the fabric that portrays our fate.
- Varg Magnason

850s AD, Upplond, Norway. Varg Magnason grows up herding his family's meager flock of sheep while dreaming of a life like his favorite god Ullr, whose hunting and skiing skills Varg admires profoundly.

Varg's life changes when he meets Sigvid Spaki, the old chieftain who believes the young archer is destined to play an important part in his family's future.

As he arrives at Spakastadir, Varg quickly learns that treachery is just as much a part of Norse society as fighting. With a new generation of warriors coming of age, old grievances between kings resurface and ultimately Varg is forced to march to war. As the shieldwalls clash, he must defend himself against both the blades of his alleged brothers in arms and the spears of the enemy. To make the situation worse, he must face false accusations of cowardice that represent a threat worse than death; a tattered reputation