Blessed by Odin, cursed by Thor, Starkad was doomed to wander the world for three lifespans, committing a villainous act in each. Hated by the people, loved by murderers and tyrants, he sought only peace, but his destiny was endless war... Contains: STARKAD THE WANDERERThree short stories chronicling Starkad's wanderings after his banishment from the kingdom of his birth: The Laws of the VikingsShapeshifterSons of FreySTARKAD THE DESERTERNow a trusted retainer of the sea king brothers Haki and Hagbard, Starkad ploughs the waves in search of glory and plunder, until Haki resolves to settle down. After leading his forces to conquer Sweden, King Haki devotes his time to ruling that decadent land in peace. Starkad, Hagbard, and the rest turn their backs on such womanish sloth and return to the Viking way. Yet will their own adventures upon the waters of the East Way, in the fields of war and of love, doom Haki's hard won kingdom?STARKAD THE PEACEBREAKERRescued from the storm by the Saxon king Frodi, Starkad becomes land warden of an empire that includes Saxon and Danish dominions. After the Danes throw off the Saxon yoke and slay Frodi, Starkad is sickened to see his son and successor neglect his filial duty as far as to make peace with the Danes. There is even talk of a marriage alliance between the two royal houses. Unwillingly Starkad keeps the peace, until he can contain himself no longer. His vengeful actions will spell the destruction of halls and kingdoms