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Chapter 1: What challenges does Olaf face upon returning to Norway?
Norway, 1015 AD. Olaf Haraldsson returns to Norway ready to fight for the throne and bring his people to Christ. But the forces against him are numerous and terrible. Olaf and his Vikings must face traitorous Jarls, bloodthirsty Berserkers, and the very gods of Norway's past. The battle for the soul of Norway begins.
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Chapter 2: How does Olaf plan to unify Norway under Christ?
Olaf of Norway. Episode 3, The Viking and the Faith. Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at thesaintspodcast.com.
Men of Norway, to Prince Olaf and his successful campaign. Skål!
Skål!
It is good to have you back, Olaf. It's good to be here, father.
You have grown into the king that I knew you would, my son.
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Chapter 3: What role do the traitorous jarls and berserkers play in Olaf's journey?
I am no king yet, mother. I must claim the kingship. The Jarl of Leid, old Sweyn Hakkensen, still rules the east of Norway, aided by our Swedish neighbors.
Thorir of the House of Hund is already moving in the south. And your good brand is doggedly worshipping Thor in the West. But you can trust that we here in Ringarica are with you, Olaf. We will take up your banner.
It is both my banner and the banner of Christ. Christ is the only king who will unite this hardened people of ours.
My son... Many of Norway's people will not be pleased to leave the old ways.
Pleased or not, the old ways are finished here. I will claim the throne. The people will see that even the king of Norway bows to the one true God. And so, they will follow.
It is an ambitious plan, Olaf. But we are with you. It is time that Norway had a true king.
Good. The new campaign begins today. Swain Hawkinson has already set sail along the coast to gather supporters. If I'm to take the throne, he must be defeated. Men, we sail east in the morning for glory, for the crown, and for Christ! For glory, for the crown, for Christ!
There's the enemy flagship!
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Chapter 4: What is Olaf's strategy for claiming the throne?
That's Swain Hockinson at the helm! Prepare to board, men! Aye! Hold! Hold!
Attack!
Coward! Traitor! You betrayed Norway! Save some for the rest of us, Rain! Olaf! Where's the yellow blade? Hoist him up! He's jumped ship! He's escaped to another boat! Swain Hawkinson, you coward! Return to face me! They're rowing backwards! They're fleeing!
All their ships are retreating! Where's Rain? Rain! Rain!
I'm here. Rain, are you... One of the cowards got me before he jumped. Be still, Rain. I'll call for a healer. No. The other side is calling me, Olaf. My sieve. She calls.
Then go be with her and Christ, Rain. A faithful warrior such as yourself deserves to be in such good company.
You know what this victory means, Olaf. You now control the East... You are now Olaf the Second. King of all Norway. My king!
Rest with God. He died as he lived, fighting for his king. Let us lay him to rest.
Aye. King Olaf!
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Chapter 5: How does Olaf's victory impact his claim to kingship?
Look to the east. There comes our God now, with great light.
Look! The sun appears! Where is God? I don't see him.
No false god can stand in the presence of Christ. He brings light to the darkness surrounding. Merciful Lord, there's hundreds of rodents and reptiles. They were all living inside the statue. You see what your God keeps within himself? All this time, your sacrifices to Thor were feeding vermin, crawling creatures, and filth. It is a true victory for a true God.
Gudbrand, how goes our wager, eh? We will all be baptized, King Olaf. I swear it. By my father's sword, I swear it. Good man.
There come the trickery wort. There was no trickery, Bjorn. All the credit belongs to another. We may have felled the false god, but the carpenter's son brought the glory and the spectacle. I think this Christ of ours really does understand the ways of us Vikings. Bjorn, this is a new chapter for you. What chapter? The chapter of your faith. This Christ of ours? Yes, this Christ of ours.
I see him, men. Prepare to set sail. King Olaf, what news? We have converted those in the West, Bishop. Ah, hail Christ the King. What news from King Ufto of Sweden? Your offer for Princess Astrid has placated his fury. The deal is done.
Bear cub, you ought to be married.
I pronounce you, King Olaf Haraldsson of Norway, and you, Princess Astrid, Ufto's daughter, as man and wife.
Amen.
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