The Viking

THE VIKING

A thousand years ago, long before any white man stepped on the American coast,

the Vikings had already sailed through all the waterways in the world.

They were strong men, who laughed at the storms and warned by singing.

Looting... devastating... they attacked the coasts of Europe... until

the whole world shuddered to hear his name... THE VIKING.

Looking at the North Sea from the cliffs of England,

the castle of the young Lord Alwin, Count of Northumbria, was rising.

Oh, Lord, save us from the sword and the chains of the Vikings.

You lock yourself too much, mother... forcing your eyes on useless embroidery.

And of any other evil, protect us, oh Lord.

THE VIKINGS!

At a commercial establishment in Norway, these invaders carried loot and prisoners.

Helga Nilsson, an orphan of noble blood, lives like a Viking

under the protection of the famous Leif Ericsson, companion of his late father.

I hope your wound is nothing, Helga... If something happens to you here,

Leif Ericsson would kill me.

It's just a twist... my friend Sigurd will bandage me.

A small gift for my wife.

Where are you from, slave?

How much for this one?

Three silver coins.

Take off the chains!

I must warn you... you have the temper of a demon!

What fun for the camp, when I return with a slave in tow!

The camp of Leif Ericsson and his tribe... on land

after long months of adventures for distant seas.

Egil the Black, Danish navigation master of Leif.

A Greek slave for your birthday, woman.

And I bought a great English slave.

Take my horse to the stables.

Low! Horses are not for slaves!

What would Leif Ericsson say if he knew that his captain drew his sword for a simple slave?

He is not a simple slave... YOUR slave, who will always be close to you...

always hearing your voice!

Helga... I love you!

Since you joined us we have been good friends, Egil... that is always so.

That night, the Viking chiefs from all the northern lands had met

at the court of King Olaf, the first Christian ruler of Norway.

King Olaf, tireless in his efforts to spread the new Faith.

Leif Ericsson, famous throughout the north for his strength, courage and justice.

I think you plan to sail in a week... Are you going back to Greenland?

Yes, but I only stop in Greenland for supplies...

Then I sailed westward in search of unknown lands.

To your health, Leif Ericsson!

The guests were strong... the beer was stronger.

But throughout the night, the monarch and the Viking talked about travel and adventure.

My father, Eric the Red, discovered Greenland... there must be other lands beyond.

It has always been believed that the edge of the world is not the west of Greenland.

Set sail there and find new lands...

It would be an adventure worthy of you, Leif Ericsson!

Glory and success for your trip!

I'm calling Helga's slave... He has escaped again.

That handsome slave of yours seems hard to handle.

I would appreciate it if you would let me take care of him.

Who gave you a vacation?

Would you stain your sword with the blood of a slave?

Give me a gun and you'll know some of my blood!

How long have the Vikings mocked a man with courage?

You will have the chance to prove your worth... I, Leif Ericsson, will beat you.

I can not underestimate something that Leif Ericsson would do.

We will meet, slave... man to man... but do not expect mercy.

I forgive this man's life... because I know you love him.

Helga Nilsson... you should do more than whip a man like that!

If you have such a good concept of him, it's yours... without a price.

Now you belong to Leif Ericsson.

His insolence grows more and more... Now ride your horse!

And it mounts very well!

Now, Helga... you should remember that you are no longer a girl, but a beautiful woman,

and that behavior may already be out of place.

In fact, it's time to take you back to Greenland.

Norway was far away... paddling, Leif Ericsson was heading towards adventure.

Larger sea than any man would have seen.

Fill the horn of Ragnar Oleson to drink.

Do you know who I am?

I'm Kark, slave boss of Leif Ericsson... that's me!

Grab that beer, or I'll have you whipped.

Tell me, Alwin... do you think this is the end of the world, guarded by

monsters like the ones you see here?

You are a rare man in these times... you will be my right hand.

I thought I had caught a moonbeam from your hair.

How extraordinary to return to the North Sea!

Greenland... that barren outpost of the Nordic civilization where

paganism still prevails.

Eric the Red.