When Thorfinn's unparalleled strength as a fighter is confirmed, he is roped into combat as a top contender to lead the Jomsvikings. Meanwhile, Floki plots to ensure that his grandson becomes successor, and sends his subordinate Garm after Thorfinn. Thorfinn soon finds himself cornered by the bloodthirsty Garm, a deadly spear fighter whose agility surpasses even his own. Though Thorfinn attempts to evade the conflict, Garm uses a hostage to lure Thorfinn to Jomsborg--where a group of the fiercest warriors await. Before long, the dispute over the Jomsvikings' leadership bleeds into King Canute's plans, and even lights a fire in Thorkell's battle-hungry heart...