Norse Vikings

A gripping coming-of-age fantasy set in a frozen world of myths and legends. Deep within the frozen tundra of the province of Aeblegarden, Bjorn lived the contented life of a fisherman. His father, Ari, and his grandfather, Ole Petter, braved the frozen waters of Ravndal for untold years... That is, until the Frost Giants came. Forced across the Utguard Mountains hundreds of years earlier, the enormous beasts stalked back into the territory of men with a vengeance. When Ari joins the army to fight against them, Bjorn, Ole Petter, and an orphaned girl, Astrid, are cast onto a journey that ...

The Following is closing in. Jael’s desperation to save Eadmund from Evaine’s spell leads her back to the place of her nightmares, where she quickly discovers that she is trapped. In Hest, Jaeger is hungry for power and vengeance, making an enemy of Berard, who is forced to confront the truth of what his brother has become as he tries to save Meena from Jaeger’s clutches. Determined to exact his long-dreamed-of revenge, Ivaar plots his return to Oss to destroy Eadmund and capture the throne at last.

The ubiquitous picture of the Vikings as horn-helmeted, brutish, hairy giants that mercilessly marauded among the settlements of Northern Europe is based on a smattering of facts combined with an abundance of prejudicial historical writing by those who were on the receiving end of Viking depredations. At the same time, much of the popular picture of the Vikings is a result of the romantic imagination of novelists and artists. However, the Vikings' reputation for ferocious seaborne attacks along the coasts of Northern Europe is no exaggeration.

King Horic is dead. The oaths that once bonded the Danes and Northmen in the islands of Aquitaine have broken. Hasting's new land is imperiled by fearsome challengers and old foes alike. A rumor from the continent will shatter the brittle veneer of his strength and expose his deepest wound from the past. His greatest trial will not be fought with a sword, ax, or shield, but with his heart.

In the early seventh century, a strong king comes to power among the Norse. His court is a shining light of honesty and fair dealing in a world ruled by treachery, assassination, oath-breaking, and deceit. But evil will always attack and seek to supplant good. A menace is said to be growing in the far north; the king sends a vessel to investigate, but the crew are later found dead and mutilated. Rumor says that a necromancer has risen, one who can control the dead and hideous monsters. The king summons a Runemaster and his gifted wife from the fringe of the Baltic to help him maintain his ...

Ulf is a young Norseman in a rapidly changing world. His pagan upbringing is being threatened by the push of Christianity. Village after village convert to the new religion, many forcefully. He seeks the exiled Ulfhednar, an elite Viking fighting force with particular kinship to the Norse’s most powerful god, Odin. Like the berserkers, the Ulfhednar were feared across the lands. Once they served as guards for Kings, from Norway to the Byzantine Empire, but the tides of time have changed. This fearsome force becomes excommunicated. Exiled from their communities and pushed to the outer ...

Two years after the victory at Saffron Valley, a new menace threatens Dux Wortigern's domain: the Picts are raiding the coast, razing the cities and looting the churches and villas of the southern provinces. Ash, now a Councillor at Wortigern's court, joins a Iute war band dispatched to deal with the invaders - but the real threat to Londin's safety and Wortigern's rule may be coming from within the Council itself... ◆◆◆ The Saxon Knives is the second volume of the Song of Ash, a fast-paced, gripping historical fiction trilogy, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell's "The Last Kingdom"...

One thousand years after the Norse first settled in North America, they are heading back to try again. The choice to migrate away from Iceland is not their own. Their island has been an oasis of civilization in a world gone mad following The Long Night – when artificial intelligence failed and took down all computer controlled processes around the world, wiping out over 90% of humanity. Insulated by a cold but bountiful Atlantic Ocean, Iceland has maintained order in a world plunged into darkness. Now Iceland's volatile geology is the greatest threat her people face. The volcanoes ...

Sámr Ship Killer has been rescued, but that is only half the story, for his family has been taken as hostages to Norway. Without any ships, he is helpless to find them, and then the sisters begin to spin. Erik Black Toe, who carried the standard for the Dragonheart, returns with news. The family is found, but in dire straits and cruelly treated by Uddulfr the Sly. The Clan of the Fox comes to the aid of the Wolf once more, and Fótr, along with Ebbe and Bear Tooth, sail ‘Gytha’ across the seas to Norway.

The Magik of Freya and Frigg Unlock the secrets of ancient Norse deities with "The Magik of Freya and Frigg" and embark on a transformative journey to awaken the divine powers within. Step into an intricate tapestry of Norse mythology and modern magikal practice, where you can explore the passionate energies of Freya, the fierce goddess of love and war, and ascend to the tranquil realms of Frigg, the wise protector of home and hearth. With this compelling book, renowned expert David Thompson invites you to learn to balance the fiery passion of Freya with the deep wisdom of Frigg in your ...

Twenty summers before, Hakon Haraldsson wrested Norway's throne from his murderous brother, Erik Bloodaxe, but he failed to rid himself of Erik's family. Now, the sons of Erik have come to reclaim Erik's realm and avenge the wrong done to their father and their kin. They do not come alone. With them marches an army of sword-Danes sent by the Danish King Harald Bluetooth, whose desire to expand his realm is as powerful as the lust for vengeance that pulses in the veins of Erik's brood.

URUZ: Exploring the Primal Rune of Strength and Resilience is a profound journey into the depths of one of the most powerful and enigmatic runes of the Elder Futhark. Representing the untamed vitality of the aurochs and the primal forces of nature, Uruz embodies strength, resilience, wisdom, and the shaping power of life itself. This book delves into the multifaceted meanings of Uruz, exploring its historical, mythological, and spiritual dimensions while offering practical insights for modern seekers. Through a rich tapestry of narrative, imagery, poetry, and analysis, this book unveils the...

Embark on an epic journey through Norse mythology and ancient runes. In a realm where the Norse gods' influence lingers and the Viking spirit endures, a new seeker is drawn into the enigmatic world of runic magic and Norse paganism. Suspended between realms, the Hanged confronts the mysteries of the Elder Futhark runes, unlocking paths to Asgard, Midgard, and beyond. Guided by ancestral whispers and the profound wisdom of Norse spirituality, this odyssey delves into the heart of Viking lore, exploring the delicate balance between fate and free will. Will the Hanged emerge enlightened, or be...

The unknown fate of Devyn lay within the hands of the most unlikely of allies as the plots of the Elder races fester in the shadowy war that surrounds the people of Isiir. While in possession of an artifact that three powerful factions yearn to obtain, Devyn tries to escape death in his continuing struggle to return home. Out of the Ice is Book 2 of the Within the Ice Saga. Isiir, a land nestled between the Great Glacier remains locked within an eternal battle between the elements and the hardened people that dwell there. Within the dark recesses of the world the Elder races conduct their ...

"Rise." Erik wakes to the word and finds a valkyrie standing at the foot of his bed. She says she’s come to guide him to Valhalla. It’s a trip he will find is not as glorious as the old myths might make it seem.

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 ...

No matter the name or style of tree that provides the support for your life, this book is for you. The pagan foundations of Christianity. Developing your own thought process. The most effective definitions of the Runes. A treatment of the Hovamol as only I can do.

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

Ireland 816 AD In the dark of night, a Viking warship lays anchor. Ninety warriors besiege a village, lighting its huts aflame and pillaging its monastery. No sooner are they heavily laden with loot than a great storm arises, quenching their fires. They watch, helpless, as their ship is pulled out to sea and smashed to splinters against the cliffs. Stranded in a foreign land amongst the rubble of their own destruction, caught in the midst of a war not their own, and facing a harsh winter, the Vikings do not fear, for they follow Yngvarr in Feigr… Prince Dead

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.