Norse Vikings

A fascination with the history and life of the Norse is growing. Movies and television series about their way of life have surged in popularity. What makes it so fascinating is not the stories in themselves, although some are truly a feast to the eyes, but how they came to be and what they mean for the people that live by them.

Though the world came to know of the Norse and their legends through Roman interaction at about the time of Christ, most of what we came to know were handed-down from folk tales gathered by native writers like Snorri Sturluson (c. 1179 - 1241). This was from a time when the Norse had already been converted to Christianity.

Tales of the Vikings from sagas, oral tradition and mythology from the rich culture of the Norse. Among the many heroic deeds by the Kings and Queens of the Viking age we hear of Ragnar Lothbrok and his famous sons whose stories echo through the ages. But not all stories are about blood and iron; indeed the question of destiny and its implications are eternal among both mortals and the Gods -those who consult seers often wish they hadn't for fate cannot be cheated. Yet both the Gods and humans try to influence events sometimes successfully; other times ending in disaster. No matter what ...

Discover the legendary characters of Norse mythology and their epic stories. The Norse god Odin went to great lengths in his quest for knowledge...and as long as there is breath in your lungs, your quest for knowledge should never stop....

Finn’s Fate tells the story of three brothers in tenth century Scandinavia. Their home is north of the Arctic Circle in an isolated region populated by the Sami. The living is harsh and climate unforgiving. The young men decide to embark on a journey to find a better life. They undertake a lengthy journey through unfriendly and dangerous territory. Their quest eventually leads them to join the crew of the Viking vessel “Ulf”, the wolf. Through storms and battles they support each other and become increasingly wealthy as they raid the unprotected villages and ports on the British coast...

From Robert Ferguson comes a comprehensive and thrilling history, based on the latest scholarship, that offers the definitive portrait of the Vikings.

What if an ancient god escaped his fate and history was thrown to the wolves? Churchwarden Michaels thought it was just a run-of-the-mill crazy old man who stood in the graveyard, hellbent on studying the 1,000-year-old Viking memorial there. But when things start changing and outright disappearing, Michaels realizes there is more to this old man than meets the eye. Now, Michaels finds himself swept up in an ancient god’s quest to escape his destiny by reworking reality, putting history - and to Michaels’s dismay, Christianity itself - to the Viking sword.

The War has begun. Old alliances must be strengthened and new ones forged. But who can you trust, when you’re still learning to trust yourself As every magic-user is hunted and The Unforgiven’s return known, Brodanna descends into chaos making Katanya Leshi’s mission behind enemy lines even more dangerous. Not only must she keep one step ahead of the enemy, but she must also fight her growing feelings for Reyn Landress. The one man an assassin should never fall for. She was forged in fire, but she can still burn. Far away from her friend Mara Lars is struggling to deal with being the ...

A horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors. A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies. A harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides. Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master. But, as wedding nights bring surrender to duty, will fierce lovers also surrender their hearts? The Highland wilderness is savage, life is perilous, and the future uncertain, but each Viking has sworn protection, and there are no lengths to which a man will not go to safeguard the woman he loves.

Now we are all pawns in a war against the gods… The four of us (Skarde, Fyrcat, Torsten, and I) all have one common goal: to find the goddess Freya and convince her to join us against Odin to end the forever Winter that’s overcome the earth. But along the way, we encounter more and more hostile enemies—the forces of Odin sent to deter us on our mission. Not only that, but we’re also suffering internal battles as we all struggle to understand whom we can trust and whom we can’t. Will the ice of the forever Winter eventually overtake us, or will we be successful in our mission ...

Every hundred years, the Wild Hunt rides. Every hundred years, blood is spilled. For generations, the clans of ancient Scandinavia have lived in fear of a legend made flesh—a spectral force known only as the Wild Hunt. It descends without warning upon gatherings of people, indiscriminately slaughtering anyone too slow, too unprepared, or too brave to run. No one knows where it comes from, and no one has ever stopped it. If they can even be stopped. Astrid of Clan Lodjur was only a child when the Hunt came for her people. One day when the clans gathered to finally name their first king, ...

‘A fantastic finale to the series…an incredible journey’ - Amazon Alice, Toby and Josh would give their lives for each other. But the bonds between them start to crumble when Sam, the mysterious boy in the dark, comes into their lives. Meanwhile, in Middengard, Orla, Ellie and Isolde must do the impossible – defeat Mimir, the dark goddess, who threatens both Middengard and the human world alike. As Mimir’s destructive plans accelerate, Isolde takes a stand against her. But even her ancient powers are left wanting. It is her protégé Orla who must make the hardest decision of her ...

Sigurd and the crew of the Raven encounter a deadly enemy in the land of the Russ. They come to the aid of the Chudes persecuted and driven from their lands by Slav raiders intent on occupation and domination.

"Thurisaz: The Rune of Thorn and Thunder" Volume 3 of the Norse Runes Series The path of transformation is rarely smooth—it’s a thorny trail lined with challenges and resistance, but it is also the path where strength is forged and wisdom is earned. *Thurisaz*, one of the most powerful runes in the ancient Norse tradition, embodies this duality. Representing both the thorn and the hammer, it is a symbol of protection, strategy, and the raw energy of transformation. It reminds us that every obstacle is an opportunity to grow and that every storm carries the seeds of renewal. In this ...

Her secret is so vast it can end nine worlds. Fifteen-year-old Alex knows a bad hand when it’s dealt, and survival is slim. With a secret so vast it can turn nine worlds into dystopian nightmares, Alex seeks answers from the Norns by the roots of Yggdrasil, who give her the same challenge Odin barely survived eons ago—to sacrifice herself for a slim chance at powerful magic. Impaled on Yggdrasil, she faces her worst fears for a chance to prevent Loki from unleashing Ragnarok. With only one path forward, Alex and her friends mount a covert attack on their enemy to liberate one of their ...

In this final installment of the Cera story arc, the noose around Loki's neck is tightening. Gerðr, the frost giantess, wants him dead; Cera, the World Seed, wants his head - literally and figuratively; the FBI wants him in Guantanamo; and an old friend from Asgard wants to bring him home, whether Loki likes it or not.

In THORA: The Wrath of Realms, Thora must fight to prevent Ragnarök - and the enemy is a creature of darkness from which the darkness originates.

The Path of the Runes is a self-guided introductory spiritual course on the esoteric meanings of the runes. Following a Western phonetic path from Ansoz to Algiz and Inguz, this book helps the Western reader to learn to draw the runes and absorb their esoterica meanings as quickly as possible. Each chapter includes the basic rune information, a meditation, and final notes.

Visceral sword fights, horrifying monsters, and mysterious warriors will thrill and terrify you in the horror fantasy Within the Ice! In a world sealed off from the outside by a wall of ice known as the Great Glacier, the people struggle to thrive in a cold, unrelenting landscape. Devyn thought that venturing to the north would help him escape the wars of his youth and let him live in peace. His dreams are shattered as he is about to be conscripted into a war that is ever-present but often unseen by mortal men. The unyielding cold and brutal warlords will soon be overshadowed by the terrors...

Join us as we enter the Ancient Norse Realms, and journey into a captivating world of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, and legendary heroes.