The succession war of the Jomsvikings has ended. Thorfinn and his troop are preparing to set off for Miklagard, an essential stop to finance their journey to Vinland.
Meanwhile, Sigurd, Gudrid's husband who came to Jomsborg to find her, is preparing to return to Iceland. Gudrid promised she would return with him.
Sigurd's honor depends on his return. Yet, after being at the heart of a bloody war, Sigurd has doubts. Should Gudrid and he truly live the life that Halfdan, Sigurd's father, chose for them?