Harald makes a risky move and falls into the hands of the Pechenegs. Olaf sets out to find Jomsborg and stumbles upon an unlikely source of help.

Love blossoms on the ship as the crew makes a fateful decision, with Olaf hot on Harald’s heels. Jormundr stands trial. Canute makes Godwin an offer.

Harald learns a devastating secret. The group encounters a dangerous stranger. Harekr reveals his true intentions for the future to Freydis in Jomsborg.

The travelers make a deadly miscalculation on the way to Constantinople. Olaf sets off after Harald, and Emma’s paranoia pushes her over the edge.

While preparing for a journey to Constantinople, Harald assembles an unlikely crew, each with their own motives. Emma suspects Godwin of treachery.

Freydis finds a new home. Harald formulates a daring new plan to take back Norway, but Leif’s not on board. A new threat appears in London.

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.

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 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.

Freydis returns to Kattegat and joins a sacred order. Canute solidifies his power in England. Kåre revisits the holy site of a childhood trauma.