The story of immeasurable pain and loss, revenge, regret, maturity and redemption. Truly a masterpiece.
Background
Thorfinn is a young Iceland villager who aims to participate in wars like his retired father, Thors. He sneaks onto his father's ship while at the same time mercenaries are hired to kill Thors for abandoning the forces. They are attacked by Askeladd's forces and, to prevent the deaths of his son and his men, Thors surrenders and is killed. Enraged, Thorfinn starts training and working as a mercenary for the Vikings for several jobs during his growth as a teenager in order to get his proper revenge on Askeladd.
Upon his arrival, Einar meets another slave, Thorfinn, who was exiled after the events. As time passes, Einar learns of Thorfinn's crimes but befriends him as they work together to earn their freedom. Thorfinn confronts his past, learns about the value of restraint and the cost of violence, shaping his decisions and interactions.