Raum The Old...

Xenophanes was focused on raising Askild, Askild had grown to be a prominent warrior and had made a very distinct name for himself on the battlefield.

Xenophanes loved watching him fight and with Raumarike stalling in their onslaught on Vestfold for years, they kept Asmund on his feet. Xenophanes had not met up with Asmund for those years as he had his kingdom to rule.

They defended against raids, and Xenophanes was beginning to lose the glow in his eyes as he realized the world of Vikings was filled with bloodshed and death, this was no way for their people.

"Askild, why do you raise your blade?" The King asked, having invited the younger boy to his chambers, Askild was confused by this question because he was sure he already knew.

"I want to protect Kattegat," Askild responded but this was a generic answer.

"And what if you can protect Kattegat without blood, will you take it?" Xenophanes tossed this question up in the air.