The Shadow of the Gods

Content Warning: This section contains scenes of graphic violence, enslavement, and child kidnapping.

Varg awakens in the hall of the Bloodsworn after six days of recovery from his wounds. He is greeted by Svik, one of the warriors, who explains how Varg survived thanks to Glornir. Varg is given food and another warrior, Røkia, arrives to begin his training. She says he needs to learn to use a shield as both protection and a weapon. Under her guidance, Varg learns the basics. Varg tries to ask her about Vol’s whereabouts, but Røkia brushes him off, saying he needs to prioritize his training and earn his place among the Bloodsworn.

Before Virk’s duel with Guðvarr, Orka advises him to end the fight quickly by striking fear into his opponent. As the fight begins, Guðvarr, though wearing fine armor and wielding a sword, reveals his lack of actual fighting experience. Virk, despite his simpler equipment, gains the upper hand, striking a blow to Guðvarr’s shoulder and forcing him to submit.

However, Guðvarr’s taunts provoke Virk, leading him to raise his axe to deliver a death blow, breaking the agreed-upon terms of the duel. Sigrún’s Tainted warrior, Vafri, intervenes and rips Virk apart.