A beaten slave in 9th-century northern Britain searches for his heritage and pledges allegiance to an unknown god amid prophecies, enemies, and the horrors of slavery.
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A beaten slave in 9th-century northern Britain searches for his heritage and pledges allegiance to an unknown god amid prophecies, enemies, and the horrors of slavery.
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"The god who hangs the stars in the heavens, who gives wings to Mercury, who makes the moon wane and wax; the god who from an acorn births an oak tree - to that god will I pledge allegiance if ever I can find him." Bold words for a slave, beaten and abused. . . Standing in the very ashes of victims sacrificed to Woden, Theodoric declares his allegiance to a greater, though still unknown god. In the harsh world of northern Britain at the close of the 9th century, Theodoric has suffered a beating ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Mild romantic subplot with love spanning impossible social gaps
Violence & gore
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Brutal beatings, slavery, Pictish arrows, and references to human sacrifice
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation
Religious content
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Strong Christian conversion themes contrasting pagan Woden worship
Magic & witchcraft
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References to pagan gods, prophecies, and ancient rituals
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Explores slavery and power structures in historical Britain
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Graphic slave abuse, beatings, and systemic cruelty including sacrifice victims
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