Fearless leader, genius warlord and ruthless man, Ivar the Boneless is about to fight the greatest war in his life, and this time he won't be the one who is asking for help from the Gods, this time Gods will be praying to him.

When Torhild returns home after a two year long training as shieldmaiden she finds out that everything is changed. Not only is her mother queen of Kattegat, also the whole village growed. Some friends are dead, others not around. But their are always Ragnarsons and especially Ivar needs some extra attention, what only brings them both more together.