The Frisian towns and cities are bustling with trade and goods from far away lands. Opportunistic merchants dominate trade in these parts and the name of their people is a synonym for trader in many languages around the North Sea.
But to the east, the Saxon raids have intensified. From their vast forests and hidden villages they target anything vulnerable and valuable. Ferocious warriors lead by cunning warleaders, strength is everything for them and their martial prowess is famous far beyond the borders they lay claim to. Blessed by Yngwaz’ shamans and the renowned sacred oaks, they have defended against the Frankish Christian onslaught and the constant threat of Frisian slavers alike.
To the south, the Franks are keeping a close eye to their neighbors in the north and east. Internal struggles have halted the advance of Frankish armies in the past, but now that the rebellions and intrigues have calmed down, the Frankish lords are looking to spread the Holy Word of Rome again, with missionaries and by sword…
Will you come out on top after this stormtide of intrigues, wars, raids, cults and ever changing alliances and borders or will you be swallowed up and die a nameless death?