Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

After many years, Beowulf returns to Herot to say goodbye to its leader and his former guardian Hrothgar. But his arrival marks a time of civil unrest within the tribe and with a political conspiracy afoot, Beowulf's homecoming does not go as planned.

There is a killer at large, and with the other tribal Thanes on their way to the gathering at which a new leader of the Shieldlands will be elected, pressure mounts on Beowulf to catch the perpetrator. With danger often hiding in plain sight, could Rheda's enemy be closer to home than they realise?

With Slean missing, Beowulf and Rate ride out into the forest to search for him, but with the enemy of Herot's people still at large, the forest is a dangerous place. Elsewhere, Rheda comes under increasing pressure - will she find the answers she desperately needs to unearth the traitor before h...

Judgement day is here. The fate of the Shieldlands is meted out in Herot's Great Hall as a new leader is chosen. With turmoil amongst the tribes and the threat of civil war in the air, Rheda must prove herself worthy to become ruler of all the Shieldlands.

Having barely survived the first part of their perilous journey, Beowulf, Elvina, Vishka and Breca continue towards the Mere to cement a new treaty. However, new dangers await them and as they unmask the Mere tribe's fatal secret, they fall under the formidable Thane Gorrik's suspicion.

With his intended bride now in Herot, but his heart elsewhere, the walls begin to close in on Slean. However, with his uncle's honeyed words in mind, will Slean remain loyal to his mother - despite the personal sacrifice she demands - or will his ambition for power prove a temptation too strong t...

The Wulfing raiders, armed with the element of surprise, unleash their fearsome Barghest wolves on the people of Herot. Will Beowulf be able to outmanoeuvre such a savage enemy to protect his tribe?

With their wedding coming closer, Slean and Kela face the mirth and merriment of Herot's preparations, but will a shocking shift in events prove too much for Slean to bear? With his mind on affairs in Herot and the Shieldlands, is Abrecan in danger of losing sight of his own tribe?

As romance blossoms, Beowulf and Elvina steal a private moment together away from Herot's inquisitive eyes. But when the pair stray into danger's path, Elvina is forced to reveal a dark secret about herself to save their lives - the truth of which puts Beowulf's feelings for her to the ultimate t...

With suspicion over her brother mounting, Rheda is eager to discredit Beowulf's accusations, but is she ready for what is in store and the truth both at home and afar?

After escaping capture in Bregan, Rheda now faces the greatest threat of all as the forces of Abrecan's army and his other new allies close in on her people. Will a last minute bid from Slean help to save Herot from the brink of annihilation - and can a great personal sacrifice on Rheda's part br...

The future of the Shieldlands rests in Rheda's hands. With Beowulf's help, she attempts to stave off her anguish and summon the courage to fight against her own brother and his fearsome army. Loyalties are tested, relationships shattered and lives lost - but who will prevail?

Slean venter på de allierte troppene, men blir skuffet over kvaliteten og antallet på de kjempende. Herots folk samler seg og møter sin skjebne med stort mot.