Norsemen

Chieftain Olav and his Viking warriors return from a raid. They have found the map to a new world full of riches. The Vikings have also captured the decadent and self-righteous Rufus, an actor from Rome. After a relatively unsuccessful turn as substitute chieftain, Orm is obliged to step down upon the return of his brother.

Rufus of Rome struggles to settle into his new role as thrall. He does not like these new circumstances in Norheim. The positive thrall Kark has been institutionalized and does his best to help Rufus feel more at home. Arvid's new life as farmer and husband isn't quite what he imagined. A manhunt for an escaped thrall reveals powerful magic.

Chieftain Olav is grievously wounded and the shaman is sought out for advice. The power struggle in Norheim comes to a head, and Olav's incompetent brother Orm sees the opportunity to lead the village in an entirely new direction.

The Vikings head out on a raid to find metal for Norheim's new art project. Rufus the thrall is put in charge of the village while they are gone, with the new title of "Creative Director".

The Vikings return from their raid to the West to find Rufus covered in tar and feathers. The time has come for the unveiling of Norheim's art project and the village's first live theater performance.

Jarl Varg, out for vengeance, attacks Norheim. This fateful battle will determine who will control the village, if peace can reign in Norheim, and who will take the chieftain's throne.