Aberdon and environs, North-East Alba, 934 AD; Brunanburh 937 AD
Aberdon and environs, North-East Alba, 934 AD; Brunanburh 937 ADThe castellan of Aberdon stared aghast at the ship’s captain. The bandy-legged mariner had come from his ship to deliver a message which together with the news received from the refugees who had entered the stronghold that morning, seeking asylum, made for unpleasant hearing and all because their king, Constantine could not curb his ambitions and live in peace with his neighbours.
“Are you sure? You say the Kingdom of Orkney lost four-score and ten ships to the English. How did you escape to tell the tale?”
“My ship is fast, and I was charged with taking the news of the battle to King Constantine. Alas, not the tidings he would wish to hear.”
“So, why have yo
