Not long remains before the Crusade against the Slavs begins. Soon Bernard of Clairvaux and Pope Eugene will send to the north hordes of fanatics, mercenaries, and knights. The time of harsh trials is approaching, and the Wendish Union strikes first. Hundreds of Slavic ships put to sea and attack their long-time enemies—the Danish Vikings. And this is only the beginning. Banners of Varangians, Prussians, and Swedes fly over the sea. The enemies’ cities and villages burn, ships are intercepted, and rich trophies are sent to Ruyan. The Slavs have a chance to change their future, and together with their brothers in blood, Vadim Sokol from Rarog enters the fight.