After his father's passing and the ravages wrought by English attackers, Einar prayed for a tranquil life with his family on their rebuilt land. Sadly, fate had other designs for him, as his town was once again overrun by intruders. The sight of the raiding Danes burning his land and murdering his kin shocked him to the core, and he soon found himself taken captive. As he toiled in servitude, Einar found solace only in the final words of his dying mother. His new owner, Ketil, proved to be a compassionate ruler who offered Einar the opportunity to gain his freedom by working in the fields. It was there that he encountered Thorfinn, who, like Einar, was despondent and forlorn. Together, they struggled to overcome their past transgressions and present obstacles, persevering in search of a glimmer of hope, redemption, and peace in a cruel, unyielding world.