Much like the island on which they’ve settled, the story of Herbert and the other pilgrims has become utterly detached from the rest of the Sea Rovers narrative. That said, Alga’s arduous trek through blinding ice and snow in the hope that Herbert will reconsider the banishment of Eyvind’s family, many of whom have fallen ill from malnutrition, brings to light the harsh realities that go beyond the challenging conditions. Should Herbert believe Alga’s claims that his father has changed his ways and is now filled with remorse over his prior actions that led to the family’s ouster in the first place? Wisely, the leader places the decision of whether to give Eyvind’s family a second chance to live peacefully within the larger community squarely on Kjetill Flatnose’s shoulders. Surprisingly, h
