Leif meets an unusual nun on his way to Corfu, Freydis devises a plan for Magnus’ imminent arrival and Harald’s indiscretion worries his friends.

Harald and Leif help Romanos lay siege at Syracuse. Canute travels to Rome to meet with the Pope. A new arrival in Jomsborg catches Freydis’ eye.

Harald fights the Emir for control of Syracuse. Something causes the Jomsborg townsfolk to fall ill. Magnus Olafsson unexpectedly arrives in Kattegat.