Athelstan reflects on the day he first met Ragnar Lothbrok and his crisis of faith that has developed since then.

Athelstan questions his own honor and recalls the first time he met the shield maiden, Lagertha.

Athelstan reflects on the role that loyalty plays in the relationships of the Viking people, most importantly that of Siggy's kindness.

Athelstan reflects on the joy of being cleansed from sin and recounts a story of honor, sacrifice, punishment, and betrayal.

Athelstan recounts how all things begin and end with blood and the cost of the choices that family members make.