Part: one the Exile
Chapter One: The Exile**
Years passed, and young Uhtred grew into a fierce warrior. He found refuge among the Danes, living under the protection of Earl Ragnar, who became a second father to him. Uhtred learned their ways, becoming skilled with a sword and an axe, but never forgetting his birthright.
One evening, as the Danes feasted, Uhtred stood on a cliff overlooking the sea. The waves below reminded him of Bebbanburg, and his father's dying words echoed in his mind. He clenched his fists, his resolve hardening. It was time to reclaim what was his.
