Ambition is dangerous. Love, moreso. Ambition sends warriors to grand deaths – and to Valhalla, where they can sing eternally with their ancestors and descendants yet to be. But love can blind even the most powerful women, even the bravest men. Love can weaken them when they need their strength. And when love is coupled with ambition: Well, things get complicated.
Just ask Kalf. All goes well in Hedeby. Ally Erlendur has modified the Frankish bow with unique Sea Rover improvements: A devastating new weapon, for what will surely be a devastating Frankish campaign. And his fellow Earl has news.
Kalf: that was impressive.
Erlendur: I modified the Frankish weapon. It has a much greater range now.
Kalf: the franks will not expect to be attacked by their own weapon. Mason must have murdered
