Oh! I saw a flash.
Oh, really?
Then this is where we part ways.
I won't waste my time trying to convince you.
Don't get cute with me, you thugs.
If you want to leave,
then stay here and wash your asses in the river.
Present yourselves to Thorkell and be done with it.
The only ass that monster wants is the prince's.
Look, Askeladd.
We've been together for a long time. I don't want to see you get killed.
Leave the prince and be on your way.
Beyond the night skies I'm trudging towards, a lone crow lies in wait
Cawing as if to hasten my gait
From the annals of history, shadows of skulls laughed at me
Laughing in my face with glee
So I just bleed and feel the blood I have inside me
Holding to the creed and blade to slay thee
Carry on the oath until my last scene
Higher than the sky and deeper than the sea
Keep your precious justice to yourself, bud
Use it till they're torn, become a pile of mud
I don't need their choice or voice to judge me
The one and only way I had and always seek
Anyone, everyone, I will crush 'em all
Enemies, let 'em see, now I see you fall
Kings and gods, change the odds
I'm the one who makes my final call
My scars, my past and even my solitude
I'll quell them all with just my feud
Keep your crown, I'll take you down
I'm the one who makes my final call
Avalon?
Servant
Is that the name of a place?
Yes.
It's the name of paradise.
Our great ancestor, Lord Artorius,
is over there.
But, Mother...
Wasn't Artorius a great general from many years ago?
Is he still alive?
Avalon
lies far across the great sea to the west.
It's an island of everlasting spring where the fairies live.
It's a world far removed from death and old age.
He lives there now, tending to his wounds.
When he has regained his full health,
Lord Artorius
will return to us.
He will save us from our struggles.
When that time comes,
you must serve him, my son.
He is a warrior and a true king.
Be his wisdom,
be his sword,
and one day...
Before we part,
may I just say one thing?
It won't change anything.
You and I have been through this life for years.
We laughed together,
we drank together,
and we fought our way through countless battles together.
And although we've been a band for well over a decade,
there's something I've never said that you all deserve to hear.
I've hated every last one of you with every fiber of my being.
What?
Huh?
You stinking pigfucking Danish whoresons.
Shit!
Grab the prince!
Thorfinn!
Hang on tight, boys!
Here we go!
Fuck!
Shit! He saw this coming!
After them!
Don't let them get away!
Go, go, go!
Not so fast!
I won't let you!
The river!
Get the sled! Go, go!
I trained them too well.
They can assess the situation quite well.
All right, let's see.
This is quite a pickle.
I guess I just didn't pray enough.
It's hard to see from this distance,
but it looks like they're fighting over something.
They're turning on each other.
Happens a lot when your back's against the wall.
They for real?
Pathetic. Everyone's afraid to die these days.
This is outrageous!
How dare you start the fight without me!
That's what you meant?
Wait for me!
Cut them off!
The horses! Take down the horses!
What are you doing, Thorfinn?! Get them!
Use your knives!
Shut up! I'm out of throwing knives!
Shit! Askeladd's not here yet!
What the hell is that bald fuck doing?!
Stop, Bjorn!
You must see sense!
Do you really think I'm stupid enough to fall for that?
Think about it, Bjorn!
Whether we live or die all depends on how we use the prince!
Don't bother, Atli!
Bjorn is Askeladd's man through and through!
He won't listen!
We have to kill him!
Now we're talking! At least one of you get it!
Askeladd entrusted me with the prince's safety.
If you think I'll let you take him away from me,
you'd better be prepared to die, cowards!
Wait, no! I said me! Come after me!
Not the horses! Not the—
We're gonna crash!
Hey! Thorfinn's getting away!
Forget about him!
Hey, prince! You still alive?
Be careful, damn you!
Hey! Prince!
You could've killed him!
He's alive.
All right! Let's pull back.
You've really done it now,
you third-rate clowns!
So you survived, Bjorn.
What? That mushroom!
Give me the best you've got!
I'll send you all to Valhalla!
Shit! Fucking shit!
Why do I have to do all the damn work around here?!
You better not die before I can kill you,
Askeladd!
I'll be damned.
Getting old is a bitch.
To think the great Askeladd
couldn't fight his way out a mere fifty-man noose.
Be patient.
Wait for your chance to escape.
Thorkell's men will arrive soon.
That's when the real chaos begins.
That fucking hurt!
D-Did you see that?
I did.
Right through the helm...
You can't even do that with an ax.
Shit, he's still as deadly as ever.
Shit... One good blow and I lost my cool.
Sorry about shouting like that.
C'mon, let's go.
I won't yell at you anymore.
West side, stand down! You'll be struck by the strays!
Now they've busted out the ranged weapons.
Torgrim.
Are you behind all of this?
What if I am, you half-dead lout?!
Are you sure about this? Even I am a mortal man.
Like anyone cares!
Bjorn and Thorfinn are deadly fighters.
They might fight off the pursuers.
If you did all this to seize the prince, you'll need me then, won't you?
If you take me hostage,
then Bjorn will come back to exchange me for the prince.
That's only if I'm still alive, though.
What's the call, Torgrim?
Aim for his legs.
Yeah!
Got him!
This isn't the man I remember, Askeladd.
You were never this desperate before, were you?
When the odds seemed against us in battle, you'd pull us out.
Why did you risk your life for the sake of this cowardly prince?
Were you hoping to take your reward to the grave with you?
I'm getting too old for this.
Not much time left for me to make my living.
At long last...
I lost my patience.
I couldn't wait any longer...
for the true king to return from Avalon.
What the hell is he on about?
Whatever, tie him up.
Hey! Go and—
Yo! Having fun, boys?
So which one of you is this Askeladd I hear about?
I'd love to get a good look at the fellow.
Well, this won't do.
You need to have an appointment first.
Now that I see you up close...
you really are huge.
The name's Torgrim.
I intend no resistance.
Just hear me out.
Boss.
No prince.
Exactly!
I was just about to explain.
We were planning to hand the prince over to you.
But this guy, our leader Askeladd, let the boy escape.
Don't worry, though.
We've got ten of our best men chasing after him.
Just leave the prince to us.
By Odin, you'll have your quarry soon.
And we've got a trick up our sleeve!
What? Wait... Hey!
So you're Askeladd.
Well, you look clever.
By the way,
I can't help but notice that Thorfinn's not here.
Did you kill him already?
I haven't.
I put him on the prince's guard.
He has nothing to do with this mutiny.
I see!
Well, that's a relief.
All right!
The wait is over, boys!
Except for Askeladd,
kill 'em all!
Th-This isn't what you said would happen, Torgrim!
Hey, you guys.
Pick up your weapons.
Die like warriors.
Hurry up. Now!
We're doing this for you.
Nobody gets sent to Valhalla unarmed.
For Valhalla!
Much better. Now this is a proper battle.
Wait, Thorkell. Wait!
Are you sure?! Are you certain about this?!
If you kill us, you won't be able to get the prince!
Nah, we're fine.
We can catch him ourselves.
Here. Your ax.
Give me your best swing!
I'll see that you die a warrior.
One, two, three, four.
Two, two, three, four...
You have my sympathies, Torgrim.
With all my heart—
Shut your fucking mouth!
This is all your fault!
Give it up, Torgrim.
Your death is at hand.
It's going to happen. No escape.
So swing your ax and die like a man, okay?
I'm here to help you out!
C'mon! You can do it!
Come at me!
Hey!
That's no good.
Maybe I put a bit too much pressure on him.
There he goes.
He's gone on the inside.
Hello?
What's that?
Thorfinn!
There you are, Thorfinn! Good to see you doing well!
Don't you dare touch Askeladd!
He's mine to kill!
Lay a single finger on him and I'll kill you all!
Got that, you enormous bastard?!
Touch him and you die!
I... I always thought he was an idiot, but...
He's a mouse trying to fight a bear.
He's yours?
I thought he was your boss.
He's not my boss!
What? What the hell?
Did you hear that? That lad said he's gonna kill the captain.
Oh? Gotta give him credit just for saying it!
Hand Askeladd over.
Or face your death.
What's that?
Fine, I won't hand him over.
Did you hear that?!
Thorfinn and I have decided to duel over the possession of Askeladd!
You're all witnesses!
Yeah!
Brilliant!
Kill 'im, boss!
I get no say in this? Son of a bitch...
Yeah! Fuck 'im up!
Thorfinn.
If you win, I'll see that you escape alive.
You can even take a horse.
Don't expect this to be like London all over again.
That's what I was hoping to hear,
son of Thors!
The last of his warrior's blood!
I feel like I'm almost there, but I'm not
Hounded by bones drifting along on silent winds
Unceasing echoes of voices won't ever fade
We can't well turn back without knowing what lies ahead
We may see in the same colors
But the breaths we draw are shaded differently
You're gonna make me go
You're gonna make me drown
I've nothing left to even lose
You're gonna make me go
You're gonna make me drown
No I don't want it, I don't want it,
I don't want it
Don't let me go
You're gonna make me drown
I'll head towards an answer that affords no footing
You're gonna make me go
You're gonna make me drown
No I don't want it, I don't want it,
I don't want it
But I know no one's there
I will stay right here
I'll walk the precipice