| “O
Lord save us from the fury of the Northmen.” "A
sword age, a wind age, a wolf age,
no longer is there
mercy among men."
The Sybil's Prophecy,
circa 1000 AD
In the 8th century AD the Vikings exploded onto the
civilized world. Coming out of the mists of the North
beyond the Christian pale they raided with an unholy
fury, raining war on all they met. Consumate warriors
and sailors even the rumor of their coming spread
fear. The rapidity and ferocity of their attacks launched
from their fast shallow draft ships gave little time
for defense.
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