A bold tale of revenge and suffering set in eleventh-century Europe. The Nordic seafarers are feared far and wide for their brutal strength. In this setting, Makoto Yukimura crafts his gripping Viking epic, Vinland Saga. Thorfinn is the son of one of the greatest warriors the Vikings ever had, but he must witness the death of his beloved father in battle against the mercenary leader Askeladd. Driven by a desire for revenge, he joins Askeladd's band, hoping to one day challenge and defeat him in a duel. However, before that can happen, he is drawn into the war for the crown in England.