Factions in Greenland spill blood, driving Ubbe’s company away. Troops under Ivar and Dir seize Kiev for Prince Igor. Gunnhild makes a fateful choice.
As his enemies scheme for power, Harald prepares for his coronation and chooses a queen. Ubbe’s party reaches shore — but not the one they’re seeking.
There’s an air of betrayal as those whom Odo trusts plot against him. Ecbert agrees to support Kwenthrith in Mercia. Pregnancy brings happiness to Lagertha and Kalf and a marriage…
King Aelle goes to Wessex for Christmas and is not impressed with how family relations are developing. Rollo’s future hangs in the balance.
The fleet returns to Kattegat to discover tragic circumstances await.
Preparations for the Paris raid pick up speed, and Rollo thinks about the Seer’s prophecy.
