The Gift of Hadrborg

Set in the chaotic city of Strand, Guardsman Eirik faces escalating threats from criminal empires and a rebellious faction. As he grapples with corruption and betrayal, the quest for a stolen artifact brings new challenges. Eirik must navigate alliances with two mysterious varl and a country boy, while dealing with a vengeful conman and a slave-turned-bodyguard with hidden motives. Their discoveries could unravel the fragile peace between humans and their giant northern neighbors, making survival uncertain in this action-packed prequel to The Banner Saga.