Chris J. Biker - Voyage Of Destiny

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This novel aims to convey to readers the characteristics that have made these two peoples great, which although so different from each other have recognized themselves as one great soul.
Ulfr, son of the Viking King, and Thorald, the only son of a very wealthy man Jarl, had bonded as children, like their fathers before them, by the oath of brotherhood. At the age of 16, following atrocious retaliation by Thorald to avenge his father's death, the King orders the two young men to leave for a long journey at sea. During the crossing they are suddenly caught in the relentless fury of nature that endangers their lives,  and risks sinking their ship, Knorr, with all the crew. But fate has something different in store for them, and they reach the shores of a new, rich and fertile land: America. The confrontation with the Natives turns out to be the most important for both peoples, so different from each other, yet at the same time similar in pride and moral integrity. It is a meeting that radically changes the lives of some of them. This is a journey into a world that is now lost, where Love and Respect are the fundamental foundations of the natural right to live of the human being. Because only then is there union with everything!
Translator: Barbara Maher

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"Not for long... " replied Olaf, who had meanwhile called the blacksmith who came in with a wooden box. He opened it, revealing its contents.

"How wonderful!" exclaimed the two young Vikings.

"We had them forged especially for you, with the best iron, the one that comes from Rhineland," he told them proudly.

The two young men wasted no time in taking them into their hands and were nothing short of enthusiastic about them. Their first sword! The most beautiful they'd ever seen! Both with the double-edged blade, sharp and shiny, the handle embellished with inlays, and gold and copper coatings with their names engraved in silver, so that they would shine like their respective blades.

"You must give your sword a name to celebrate its strength," Olaf said.

"Right now?" asked Thorald, somewhat worried because not a single one, worthy of his sword, came to mind.

"No," replied his father amused, "unless you want to use it right away against someone!"

"I already have a name! " Ulfr said, pulling it out, "Thunder of Fire, and I will use it for today's battle!"

"Then I will call mine Lightning of the King of the Seas!" exclaimed Thorald, pointing it towards the ceiling.

"They seem to be two names really worthy of your swords," Harald commented.

All the guests had arrived in the meantime and the four went out. The boys finished preparing themselves. Their training was complete: cultured, bold and very skilled in handling any weapon. They had grown up healthy and strong and were about to prove their manhood. They put themselves to the test with fervor in a duel that impresed everyone present, especially their fathers who were so proud of them.

A lavish feast had been prepared with every kind of delicacy, plenty of beer, wine and mead. When everyone took their place, the banquet and a grand libation began. The atmosphere was joyous and fun, everyone was talking to everyone else and having a great laugh. But the real surprise was yet to come... Olaf stood up and asked for everyone’s attention.

"Harald and I will set sail in a few days, and we will return before winter comes."

Thorald fell silent, he could not believe he was hearing those words. His father had just arrived, he couldn't leave again in a few days. His thoughts could be read in the expression that crossed his face, sad and disappointed. He was still lost in thought when he heard these words...

"Of course our boys will come with us," Olaf declared proudly. "This journey is our gift to honor your adulthood," he added, addressing the two young men.

The two youngsters jumped to their feet, barely able to contain their enthusiasm. It was very important for a Viking to demonstrate his ability to face a long sea voyage. Because a Viking was first and foremost his ship. Everyone raised their full horns to toast and wish the two boys a glorious future, like that of their fathers.

Isgred had been talking to a good-looking young man for a couple of hours, who never took his eyes off her.

"Who's the young man talking to my daughter?" Olaf asked, turning to Harald.

"Heidrek, he's the son of Gunther, my second cousin."

"He seems to be rather interested in Isgred."

"My friend, if that is so you can rest easy, he is a good boy and is of noble rank as well," Harald informed him. "It would be good if you exchanged a few words with him before you leave."

The two friends exchanged a intoxicated look, raising an eyebrow and bursting into hearty laughter. The effect of beer and mead was making itself felt.

Isgred went to join her father. "Father, I'm retiring for the night, I'm rather tired."

"I noticed that you were in good company this evening," Olaf said slyly.

Isgred's white cheeks turned red. Her eyes, blue as a clear sky, spoke for themselves. She lowered her gaze with a shy smile.

"You're going to have to wait. When we return from our voyage we will arrange a meeting between the two clans." Isgred's shy smile turned into a small suffocated cry of joy.

"Thank you, Father!"she exclaimed enthusiastically, kissing his cheek with its bushy, long, reddish beard.

The young woman set off on her way home, but before crossing the threshold she looked back at Heidrek who was watching her. They exchanged a smile and a slight nod of consent.

The festivities continued until dawn amid songs, dancing, laughter and much drinking.

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