Eastern Europe
Out of the Fists of Babes…
“But the spear barely cleared the horse’s ears, and struck against his leg, for the prince was but a child.” […]
Regions
Supernatural
Unholy Magic Sustains a Kingship
“Then he performed a great sacrifice, sacrificing him a son every tenth year; and also, that he was to name some district after the number of sons he had sacrificed to Othin.” […]
Britons and Celts
Dying Words from Father to Son
“Observe these my last precepts.” […]
Violence
A Killer Priest
“The bishop showed his mettle; heavens, how well he fought! Two he killed with his lance, five with his sword!” […]
History
Battle of the German Barbarians
“There arose the cry of men exhorting one another, the clang of arms, the groans of the dying, and with such a scene all that whole day was drawn out.” […]
Viking
A Certain Kind of Dignity
““Much turns out otherwise than one expects. I had thought to sleep with Thora Skagadottir, the earl’s wife” – and he shook his member and then pulled up his trousers.” […]
Human Affairs
Rough Games for Rough Men
“Running, Gisli took the ball and pitched it between Thorgrim’s shoulder-blades. The blow pushed him flat on his face.” […]
Britons and Celts
The East Brings Both Wealth and Death
“If you put your naked foot upon the ground, death is upon you; if you sit upon marble without taking care, death is upon you; if you drink unmixed water, or merely smell dirty water with your nostrils, death is upon you.” […]
Viking
A Reluctant Killer
“In his hall Frothi, lying regally on a couch upholstered in cloth and gold, was challenged to combat by one Hunding.” […]
Human Affairs
Rockstar of the Dark Ages
“Inside this tent was the maiden who surpassed in beauty the lily – clad only in her shift. Her body was well formed and handsome. Her side was uncovered, as well as her face, neck and breast.” […]