First published 2023
The longships cut through icy waters as Norse warriors begin their westward voyage from the familiar fjords of their homeland. The protagonist leads his band across treacherous seas toward the unknown shores of Iceland and territories that lie beyond the horizon. Ancient songs and sagas fuel their courage as they face storms, rival clans, and the constant threat of starvation on the open ocean. The music of their ancestors echoes through every decision, from choosing which winds to follow to determining when to make landfall on foreign coasts. Each new shore brings fresh challenges that test not only their seafaring skills but their bonds as a people united by shared melodies and stories. The journey becomes as much about preserving their cultural heritage as claiming new lands.
Genres: mythology, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, journey
Setting: Iceland, Norse Fjords
Period: 19th-Century
126 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press