Before they part ways, Freydís reveals to Leif—but keeps hidden from Harald—that she is pregnant . She fears their child's destiny would be compromised in a Christian kingdom.
Struggling with the loss of Liv , Leif experiences visions of her ghost and admits to Freydís that he no longer believes in the gods.
Olaf places a bounty on Harald’s head, leading to a confrontation on a fog-covered beach. The trio is rescued by Jorundr and his Jomsviking pirates, who use fireballs to separate them from Olaf's forces.
The episode was directed by and written by series creator Jeb Stuart .
Following the battle, Sweyn Forkbeard installs his grandson Svein as the new King of Norway. Instead of executing Olaf , Forkbeard forces him into a deal: Olaf must protect and advise the young king in exchange for the safety of his own son, Magnus .
The two are living in isolation in the wilderness while Harald recovers from his wounds. Despite their love, they reach a crossroads; Harald remains driven by his ambition to claim the Norwegian throne, while Freydís seeks a future rooted in the "Old Ways".