For Ulfar Thormodsson, the Viking town of Stenvik is the last stop on a two-year-long journey, before he goes home. But for other, larger powers, Stenvik is about to become the meeting ground in a great war: one that will see a clash of the old gods versus the new White Christ. One that will see blood wash the land. As Ulfar becomes ever-more involved in the politics of the town, and prepares to meet these armies in a battle for Stenvik's freedom, he Is about to learn that not all his enemies stand outside the walls.