by Anonymous
First published 1400
King Hrolf rules from his hall in fifth-century Denmark, surrounded by legendary champions who serve as his sworn protectors. Among them stands Bodvar Bjarki, the bear-warrior whose supernatural strength and ferocious nature make him the most feared fighter in the north. When dark magic threatens the kingdom, Hrolf and his warriors face sorceresses who wield ancient spells and berserker cultists devoted to Odin who fight in supernatural fury. Bodvar must draw upon his bear-like powers to defend his king against enemies both human and otherworldly. The champions discover that defeating magical foes requires more than martial skill. They must navigate a world where the line between reality and legend blurs, where ancient gods still influence mortal affairs, and where loyalty between king and warrior becomes the only certainty in an age of chaos.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, loyalty
Setting: Denmark
Period: Fifth-Century
106 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics