A legend returns

A few days later and to the cheers of the remaining villagers Ernak’s ships returned, five vessels of raiders and former Thralls returning with more loot than they could store and being met by a hug from Porunn and Estrid, Torvi too received the same treatment. However, Ernak already knew something wasn’t right, the village was quiet for the time of day and neither Ivar or Björn were around which was unusual. “Where’s everyone?” “Ernak... there has been a series of incidents since you were last here; a issue with a self-proclaimed king of Denmark chosen by the gods. The “King” has been taking over any land he see’s fit and killing anyone who opposes and now he has come for our lands. They have been fighting for the last few weeks” he nodded and grabbing his axe turning to his raiders proudly spoke, “Men hurry up unloading the ships, our lands are under attack. A self Proclaimed king has claimed right to our lands. I say we teach him a lesson about why that isn’t a good idea” the raiders cheered and turning to Artemis and the rest of the family Ernak spoke, “Stay here, me and Torvi will deal with this” “No. We are family and will therefore fight for your cause” Artemis spoke offering comfort to him who simply replied, “And have you all get killed? No!” Artemis fired back with, “This isn’t up for discussion, you will need our skills to help. Morrigan will stay here with Aphrodite the rest fight” “Aphrodite take Morrigan to the Seer, tell her that I sent you, she’ll know what to do, the rest of us let’s get moving.”

The forces sailed up to the river and almost crashing into the banks Ernak was the first to jump off the ship pulling his boots out from the mud whilst staring at the camp which was peaceful, meaning they had just finished their last battle or were preparing for their next. However the peace and quiet soon was disrupted by the gasps of the warriors who now saw “Ernak” a man glowing in these strange lines and patterns. Ernak was bulkier than prior and his eye colour was slightly tainted gold and had more authority to his walk. The larger tent flaps opened and being met by smiles Alfhild gasped with her husband upon seeing their son return with an **** that held swelled from the villagers now flocking behind him, “Son” Alfhild cried out but ignoring her embrace he pushed passed her with the other “glowing” members and passed Sigurd to warmly embrace Björn and Ivar who roared in laughter when he walked to him, “We knew you could never resist a good punch up!” “The bigger the better” Ernak chuckled, “Brought the entire family with you?” Björn joined in, “Almost, Aphrodite and Persephone are back at the clan” Ivar nodded hugging Torvi was happy to grateful to see the others join them, “Melanie, Nyx a pleasure to have you two aiding us and who’s this?” Artemis walked forward and nodding as a sign of respect to the clan leader introduced herself, “Artemis, mother to Ernak” “A pleasure” “Mother, really?! You are younger than he is” Alfhild laughed getting defensive over the introduction of “his mother” Artemis nodded and punching her snapped, “That’s for ruining his relationship with Lagertha; in terms of my age, I am two years older than him but I can remember his first steps, his first words, when Zeus tried to exile him and when he fell in love with Freyja. I can remember his favourite colour, his first pet Wolf’s name and his travel companion. I know of his daughter and I know why we are here. Can you claim to know the same” Alfhild looked to Ernak who smiling at Odin who was now perched on his shoulder waiting for command heard Alfhild snap, “Then where were you all this time?” “Can we leave it for now!” Sigurd spat and encouraging Ernak with the others stated, “This is what happened...”