Warlord and Jarl, Herleif Bjornson, receives an invitation to raid deep into Ashfeld, but the fires of war obscure the path before him with death and treachery. Upon the war-torn slopes of Mount Ignis, he will make his stand and fight for all that he believes in, and everyone he holds dear. A Warlord is the shield of his people, and he will not fall.

It is the holiday season in Valkenheim, and Jarl Herleif has opened his hall for the celebration of Jòl! Music, drinking and merriment are enjoyed by all during this special time, but not everyone is content to sit idle while the year slips by. A prequal to A Shield of Strength