Series two returns to find Uhtred, the fearless andinstinctive warrior, beginning his voyage north to reclaim hisfate - to avenge Earl Ragnar's death and recapture hisancestral lands of Bebbanburg. Alfred's conviction to unite thekingdoms of England is stronger than ever, and he sets hissights on the wild lands of the north, which have fallen intothe control of savage Northmen. Alfred champions a new king - aChristian Dane - to exert his influence beyond Wessex. Thisking has been enslaved and Uhtred becomes embroiled in a rescuemission which brings him face to face with an enemy of old.
