Years of prosperity and peace have marked the reign of Baldur Bjornson who has established the rule of law and justice among the Danes. With Queen Thyra they are the model of an intelligent and hardworking royal family. Within the City of Rosskilde the citizens see clear skies ahead for besides the walls they are guarded by Jarl Argi Aesirson who is known to have magical abilities. Yet an ancient warrior, a tall and dignified man bearing honorable scars, appears in the marketplace. He preaches against complacency saying ...
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Years of prosperity and peace have marked the reign of Baldur Bjornson who has established the rule of law and justice among the Danes. With Queen Thyra they are the model of an intelligent and hardworking royal family. Within the City of Rosskilde the citizens see clear skies ahead for besides the walls they are guarded by Jarl Argi Aesirson who is known to have magical abilities. Yet an ancient warrior, a tall and dignified man bearing honorable scars, appears in the marketplace. He preaches against complacency saying that the Gods have sent him to prepare them for war; is he mad? Nobody knows for sure yet the world is full of false men, greedy rulers and murderous traitors. The ancient crime family has hired the ultimate assassin; one who can kill a man in his dreams. Yet the Danes have weapons of their own; foremost is their own strength of character. In this final book of the series everyone is put to the test when their city is surrounded by desperate tribesmen intent on pillage and slaughter. From a distance the city looks like it is burning; yet a banner guarded by a dwarf continues to fly above the smoke.
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