Found as a baby by a Viking people after being discovered aboard a mysterious vessel, Thorgal Aegirsson grows up without knowing his true origins. An exceptional archer and reluctant warrior, he mostly dreams of living freely and peacefully with Aaricia, whom he has loved since childhood. But gods, wars, fantastic creatures, and the secrets surrounding his birth continually draw him into new adventures. Across distant lands and sometimes supernatural worlds, Thorgal fights to protect his family while trying to understand where he comes from and escape the destiny others seem to have chosen for him.