Norse Vikings

Trickster. Diplomat. Survivor. But whose side is Loki truly on? When Odin sends Loki to aid a mountain village tormented by creatures from Jotunheim, it seems like a simple enough task for the God of Mischief. But everything changes when Loki discovers the real culprit. Vetar is a Frost Giant with powerful connections—his father is Skrymir, Lord of Jotunheim. For Loki, this is a delicate problem. With one foot in Asgard and the other in Jotunheim, he’s spent a lifetime walking the line between loyalty and betrayal. Declaring allegiance to either side could mean his undoing. And just ...

Ireland 816 AD In the dark of night, a Viking warship lays anchor. Ninety warriors besiege a village, lighting its huts aflame and pillaging its monastery. No sooner are they heavily laden with loot than a great storm arises, quenching their fires. They watch, helpless, as their ship is pulled out to sea and smashed to splinters against the cliffs. Stranded in a foreign land amongst the rubble of their own destruction, caught in the midst of a war not their own, and facing a harsh winter, the Vikings do not fear, for they follow Yngvarr in Feigr… Prince Dead

Embark on an epic journey through Norse mythology and ancient runes. In a realm where the Norse gods' influence lingers and the Viking spirit endures, a new seeker is drawn into the enigmatic world of runic magic and Norse paganism. Suspended between realms, the Hanged confronts the mysteries of the Elder Futhark runes, unlocking paths to Asgard, Midgard, and beyond. Guided by ancestral whispers and the profound wisdom of Norse spirituality, this odyssey delves into the heart of Viking lore, exploring the delicate balance between fate and free will. Will the Hanged emerge enlightened, or be...

Vinland Unearthed: The Norse Saga of Newfoundland by Neil L. Rideout offers a comprehensive exploration of Norse exploration in North America, with a particular focus on the historic site of L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. The book opens with a vivid introduction to the Viking Age, painting a picture of the adventurous spirit, advanced seafaring technology, and cultural vibrancy that characterized Norse society. Rideout recounts the legendary voyages of Leif Erikson, as told in the Sagas of Vinland, which describe the discovery of a mysterious and fertile land across the Atlantic.

Tales of the Vikings from sagas, oral tradition and mythology from the rich culture of the Norse. Among the many heroic deeds by the Kings and Queens of the Viking age we hear of Ragnar Lothbrok and his famous sons whose stories echo through the ages. But not all stories are about blood and iron; indeed the question of destiny and its implications are eternal among both mortals and the Gods -those who consult seers often wish they hadn't for fate cannot be cheated. Yet both the Gods and humans try to influence events sometimes successfully; other times ending in disaster. No matter what ...

How much do you know about the enthralling and unique Viking culture? Perhaps you have watched one of the many remarkable fiction or non-fiction films that depict Vikings (Last Kingdom, anyone?), and it has piqued your interest, making you want to learn more. Or maybe you're just a big history buff, who is keen to learn more about how the Vikings lived, innovated, and helped shape society as we know it today.

In the early seventh century, a strong king comes to power among the Norse. His court is a shining light of honesty and fair dealing in a world ruled by treachery, assassination, oath-breaking, and deceit. But evil will always attack and seek to supplant good. A menace is said to be growing in the far north; the king sends a vessel to investigate, but the crew are later found dead and mutilated. Rumor says that a necromancer has risen, one who can control the dead and hideous monsters. The king summons a Runemaster and his gifted wife from the fringe of the Baltic to help him maintain his ...

The Viking army is about to face its greatest challenge, the Kingdom of Wessex. King Æthelred and his brother Alfred are determined to wage war to the death. The Great Viking Army has conquered Northumbria and East Anglia. Two English kingdoms remain independent, Mercia and Wessex. The sons of Ragnar, leaders of the army, must decide which to attack next. Leif Ormson, once Skald to Ivar the Boneless, has now been made a jarl. He is a reluctant warrior and is grateful and relieved when he is given rich lands in which to live in peace and prosperity. But the Vikings’ relentless lust for ...

King Horic is dead. The oaths that once bonded the Danes and Northmen in the islands of Aquitaine have broken. Hasting's new land is imperiled by fearsome challengers and old foes alike. A rumor from the continent will shatter the brittle veneer of his strength and expose his deepest wound from the past. His greatest trial will not be fought with a sword, ax, or shield, but with his heart.

The people of An Innis have fallen on hard times. Vengeful thieves, rumored to be men returned from death, have brought the island to its knees. Using a fleet of captured ships, they systematically plunder everything that enters or attempts to leave the coastal waters that surround the island. The Sigil Blade, the first book of the Archon Sigil trilogy, tells the story of Edryd, a man who is trying to reinvent himself and conceal the truth about his past.

Norse mythology and history is a treasure trove of rituals, beliefs and culture. Take a dive inside the lives and folklore of the Vikings.

Two years after the victory at Saffron Valley, a new menace threatens Dux Wortigern's domain: the Picts are raiding the coast, razing the cities and looting the churches and villas of the southern provinces. Ash, now a Councillor at Wortigern's court, joins a Iute war band dispatched to deal with the invaders - but the real threat to Londin's safety and Wortigern's rule may be coming from within the Council itself... ◆◆◆ The Saxon Knives is the second volume of the Song of Ash, a fast-paced, gripping historical fiction trilogy, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell's "The Last Kingdom"...

The War has begun. Old alliances must be strengthened and new ones forged. But who can you trust, when you’re still learning to trust yourself As every magic-user is hunted and The Unforgiven’s return known, Brodanna descends into chaos making Katanya Leshi’s mission behind enemy lines even more dangerous. Not only must she keep one step ahead of the enemy, but she must also fight her growing feelings for Reyn Landress. The one man an assassin should never fall for. She was forged in fire, but she can still burn. Far away from her friend Mara Lars is struggling to deal with being the ...

Seven Norse Heroes Seven Days a Week: A Journey in Pictures and Poems Description: Dive into the enchanting world of Norse mythology with Norse Heroes and Days of Legend: A Journey in Pictures and Poems. This visually stunning and deeply insightful book explores the powerful legends of seven Norse heroes, each so significant that they have their own day of the week named after them. Meet the Heroes: - Sunna, the radiant Heroine of Sunday, brings the dawn of each week with her illuminating presence. - Máni, the mystical Heroine of Monday, guides us through the night's mysteries with the ...

Stranded – with a perfect stranger. All Jill Bowen wants is to get back home after a disappointing vacation. But when a “quick transfer” in Dubai goes awry, she is stranded in the Middle East, alone. Well, not quite alone. Complications never listed in her flight plan – not even the fine print – pair Jill with a handsome man with a ghost-ridden past. He is a perfect stranger – and seemingly perfect in every other way, too. But why does he bury himself in work? Why carry a photograph of a family that's not his own? Gradually, Jill and Erik discover a fascinating blend of ancient ...

When Torsten disappears into Fyrcat’s flames, I can only wonder if I’ve just watched my boyfriend die… Overcome with worry, I do the only thing I do—I go into the flames after him. And that’s when I find myself stuck in a land of giants—bloodthirsty monsters that would kill me as soon as look at me. Luckily, I meet Dwarf, Brisingr, who not only helps me against the giants, but also helps me battle a pack of demons. Meanwhile, Torsten’s brother, the Viking Beserker, Skarde, is left behind with the witch, Fyrcat. And, shockingly, he can’t seem to help his attraction to her. ...

Iceland, AD 935. Einar Unnsson is destined to be great. When he fights, a frenzy comes upon him. It makes him lethal in battle – so lethal he just defeated the man his own father sent to kill him. Now, with Einar exiled from his kingdom, his father turns his vengeance on Einar's mother – his escaped former bedslave. Yet Einar is in no position to protect her. He's made an enemy of the powerful King Eirik and must fight for his own life before he can save her. Einar depends on the Wolf Coats, a band of fearsome, bloodthirsty warriors, but they're convinced the fates have cursed them.

A gripping coming-of-age fantasy set in a frozen world of myths and legends. Deep within the frozen tundra of the province of Aeblegarden, Bjorn lived the contented life of a fisherman. His father, Ari, and his grandfather, Ole Petter, braved the frozen waters of Ravndal for untold years... That is, until the Frost Giants came. Forced across the Utguard Mountains hundreds of years earlier, the enormous beasts stalked back into the territory of men with a vengeance. When Ari joins the army to fight against them, Bjorn, Ole Petter, and an orphaned girl, Astrid, are cast onto a journey that ...

Who were the Vikings? Did they earn the reputation of remorseless raiders and greedy pirates? Where they more than the mere barbarians and plunderers that history makes them out to be? Find out the truth about the Vikings with History of Vikings: From The History of Rune Stones to Norse Mythology by Michael J. Stewart. Stewart takes you beyond rumor and speculation and into the real world of the Scandinavian seafarers known as the Vikings. You’ll get the true story, not an oversimplified Hollywood myth.

An epic, coming-of-age adventure set in a frozen fantasy land of myths and legends. When Bjorn returned victorious over the invading draugr, he knew that the battle was only just beginning. Twice now, dark forces from the mystic land of Utguard had crossed the mountains, and twice they had been driven back. The third strike would be coming, and he wanted to be ready. Bjorn is only able to unravel a small portion of the mystery, though, when the province of Essetoft blockades the only trade route between the two nations. Fearing an invasion, Bjorn and Astrid leave with a small army, ready to...