The Saxons are prepared to relentlessly shed blood as the Vikings draw closer to the Royal Villa of King Aelle. Aethelwulf the King's brother and a warrior of great reputation rallies his warriors to overturn the 'heathen' invasion. When the Saxons march downstream they discover the Vikings have set up camp and a gory blood splattering battle erupts causing King Aelle to declare eternal war and retribution on Ragnar.