Blood of the Bear

Set in AD 781 during the Saxon resistance against Frankish invasion, this story follows Duke Widukind's efforts to rally rebels, including the fierce shield-maiden Tor and ex-berserker Bjarki Bloodhand, to fight for Saxony's freedom. As political and personal rivalries unfold, Bjarki faces a dangerous magical attack that threatens his sanity, raising the stakes for their rebellion. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, resistance, and the fight for independence in a turbulent historical period.