num_pages: 412
description: It is 934AD. King Athelstan has succeeded in uniting Wessex, Mercia and Kent, calling them his England. Mounting a vicious campaign in the north and west of Britain, Athelstan becomes High King of Britain.Increasingly weakened by heavy taxes, the sub-kings of Britain plot a great alliance against England. To succeed, they need to secure the support of the Norse Vikings of Ireland. The King of Alba must give a gift to the Norse king, so precious, it will break his heart to give it.The Norse navy, led by King Anlaf of Ath Cliath and King Blacarri of Mann, is immense and it's warriors are formidable. However, war is expensive and the Norse need gold. To this end, King Blacarri launches a slave raid in Northumbria. There, he meets the beautiful but elusive shield-maiden, Lady Rafyn. A master of two sword fighting, she will be forced to save her honour.It is King Anlaf, King Blacarri and their rival cousin Olaf Sihtricsson's, destiny to fight with the Great Alliance, against the English at the violent battle of Brunnanburg. Their army is massive and they have the high ground but will they succeed against High King Athelstan?
language: English
title: Raven