Olaf makes a pact with Kåre as Kattegat prepares for its defense. In Canute's absence, his father, Sweyn Forkbeard, shares England's throne with Edmund.

Olaf and Kåre gather their forces to invade Kattegat. Palace intrigue over control of England's throne results in an unexpected turn of events.

Olaf lands in a terrible position after Forkbeard invades Kattegat. In hiding, Freydis and Harald must decide whether to fight for the throne or flee.

Leif meets an unusual nun on his way to Corfu, Freydis devises a plan for Magnus' imminent arrival and Harald's indiscretion worries his friends.

Freydis reunites with her father, Erik the Red. Leif befriends mapmaker Calinicus, Canute returns to London and Harald gets caught in a bad situation.