I am Hinrik of the Himmelings, son of vengeance and dedicated scribbler. I passed the tests of the gods and learned runic witchcraft, but I paid too dearly for it. It seemed that revenge had been taken—the king who had killed my family was cursed to death. But the enemy outwitted me, and now I am forced to leave my native land in order to survive. My only chance of victory is the mighty Alrik Cloud, ruler of Svergland and brother of my dead father. To get help from a relative, you first need to earn his trust. But I have little time, because my enemy Guthfrith also wants an alliance with Alrik and has much more to offer than I can.