David Russell

AD 865. The fierce Vikings stormed onto Saxon soil hungry for spoils, conquest, and vengeance for the death of Ragnar Lothbrok. Hundr, a Northman with a dog's name...a crew of battle hardened warriors...and Ivar the Boneless. Amidst the invasion of Saxon England by the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, Hundr joins a crew of Viking warriors under the command of Einar the Brawler. Hundr fights to forge a warriors reputation under the glare of Ivar and his equally fearsome brothers, but to do that he must battle the Saxons and treachery from within the Viking army itself...

War has returned to the lands of Vallance. Lead by General Cresul, Thorne has pushed the limits to bring forth a massive army with the intention of annihilating its enemies. Amidst the resuming chaos, Norryn Ashener attempts to galvanize his people against an unrelenting foe. Yet as the young heir readies for battle, a perilous discovery threatens to overwhelm his nation. A new shadow looms as evidence reveals that Thorne is now in possession of a terrible weapon capable of decimating entire towns.

Norryn Ashener has returned. After five years of absence the young heir has emerged, turning the tides of battle and giving Vallance its first taste of real victory. With Nathaniel Cresul slain, the forces of Thorne have retreated. The people rejoice as the void of leadership is filled, bringing a sense of real hope. The country is afforded a brief respite and finally a chance to even the odds against an unrelenting foe. Thrust into the daunting role of restoring his nation, Norryn is torn between his overwhelming purpose and the need for Serra to understand.