A new series by one of fantasy's brightest new voices All young Eyvind ever wanted was to become a great Viking warrior-a Wolfskin-and be honorable in the name of his god, Thor. The chance to make that happen is his when his older brother Ulf is brought the tale of a magical land across the sea, a place where men with courage could go to conquer a land and bring glory to themselves. They set out to find this fabled land, and discover a windswept and barren place in its stead. Still, the land is filled with unexpected beauty and hidden treasures, and a people who are willing to share their bounty. Eyvind finds young Nessa, seer and princess, and his life changes forever.