In Norway and England other important events were taking place, which I was informed of later. Here is what happened. Olaf decided to transfer to guest lodgings in the Uplands. Custom required the Norse kings to visit the area every third year and Olaf wished to uphold this usage. When he arrived, however, to his disgust he found a deep-rooted tradition of paganism. As a deeply devout Christian, he determined to root it out by any means. His methods included mutilation, killing or exile and this created much resentment and ferment among the population and its five kings.
They met together by the lake at Ringsaker to discuss their fears and what to do, since Olaf was nearby with almost four hundred men. Two options faced them: submit to Olaf and lose their traditions or raise an army betwe
