Children of the North by Andreas Hellen

This is a standalone novel that is set in the same complex world invented for the “Trondheim Sagen” and is set at a time several years earlier than the dark events of the other work.It describes the intertwining of noble families that is the basis of the well-being of the different Kingdoms in the Realm of the United Men. King Arkazin of Eternal Frost and the Lord of the North, King Erling of Trondheim are aware of the unavoidable advance of old age. They are concerned about what can be done when the young princes have nothing more in their heads than living for each day as it comes. How can they guide the future of their people and encourage their heirs towards proper, calmer behaviour, above all when war and the cunning feminine subter-fuge intervene?The young princes Holaf and Piotar face harsh lessons of life with attraction of survival for their family honour and the vital call of bitter clashes bringing shining glory.