Yngvild, the bearer of a sword that once was Siegfried's, tries to rally the domain of the Nornes, hoping to find answers to his questions as well as the way to save Bjarnulf from the terrible curse that weighs on him. In order to protect the Völsung from the scourge that ravages Elfheim, Ewir and King Elfe Iduril are obliged to cross the domain of Njord who has lost their senses since the death of his children. On Mannheim, Phocas discovers with horror that winter has extended its grip on the entire Eastern empire... Slowly the scattered destinies meet, again the curse of the ring leads the dance.