The Sage of Einar

Einar who had gotten up from his bed stretched his hands and watched Dreide sleep peacefully by his side, so using his hand he caressed her cheek.

'She looks very beautiful while she sleeps ...'

Dreide opened her eyes and gave Einar a smile. "You remind me of my father when you do that. He always stroked my cheek when he was about to sleep or wake up.

However, your hand gives me more peace of mind. "

Einar smiled and stroked Dreide's hair. "I'm glad you feel that way, but how about you accompany me to see the sun of a new day?

Today is January 1, 834, today begins a new year for us and the army, today we will also depart from Fahan Castle to the Derry tribe.

However, we have to be careful because if the words of the captives are true the stupid Ray of this place made the Celts angry.

The only thing I hope is that we can work together to conclude the conquest of this place. With the help of him, the three Celtic tribes would already be united to the Nordic union.

But I think it is not worth talking so much, I think it is better to enjoy the sunshine of a new year than we can be in this beautiful place. "

Dreide laughed, "If you consider a frozen forest a beautiful place, then I think you are correct, although I have to admit that I prefer a forest to a swamp.

Anything is better than a swamp. "

Einar then watched as she changed her clothes and, when she was ready, he took her by the hand. "I will take care of showing you the most beautiful places in the future, especially one with a temperate and very pleasant climate.

I'm completely sure you're going to love them. "

After this, the two left the tent and looked at the beautiful sun that had risen on the horizon. Then they had breakfast and Einar prepared things to start the walk through the woods towards the barony of Derry.

At the end of gathering the entire camp, the soldiers advanced through the forest until after a long day of walking they were able to reach a frozen river.

As a precautionary measure, Einar ordered the vanguard soldiers to cross it. Fortunately for them, the river was extremely frozen.

So they had no problem being able to cross it. When they did the vanguard soldiers, they encountered Celtic explorers.

This was a very uncomfortable situation between the two sides, so Einar and Dreide who were on a single horse approached where the Celtic warriors were.

When Dreide was in front of her, he looked at them seriously. "I am the Princess Dreide of the tribe of Kincora. I come on behalf of my tribe and the tribe of Sligo.

Our two tribes have reached an agreement together with my fiancé King Einar to help him win this war against the Christians.

I learned from prisoners that King Gormalaith attacked his lands and made a real slaughter against his people, if you will join us.

They will have an opportunity to avenge all their brothers and sisters who died in that war, also as a promise they will receive an area far from the swamps.

A land of plains within the island far from the swamps, I think it is a good deal, although the most valuable thing will be the power to get will be revenge. "

The leader of the warriors approached and gestured with her hand, so Dreide answered them in the same way.

At that moment, the leader of the warriors smiled. "I see that you are not lying princess, however we cannot allow a great army to cross our lands because it is quite dangerous.

However, you can wait in this place, I will organize a big meeting so that the leaders can talk with your fiancé. I hope you understand. "

Dreide nodded, so Einar gave the order to prepare the camp in the clearest area there was to be able to create defenses in the camp for anything.

That day there was no meeting because the tribe of the Celts was somewhat far from the place, however the next day the leader of the Derry tribe appeared at the camp.

A young man of about 25 years old who had some scars on his body because of the battles that he had had to take part in.

The young man looked at Einar and Dreide with a smile. "I see that I can finally meet the mythical King Einar, many of the refugees who have been entering the lands of our tribe.

They cannot stop talking about your great feats conquering and destroying the Christian kingdoms. I have to admit that I am a bit jealous because of your abilities to fight.

However, I am not a person who likes to flatter people and I believe that you are not a king who enjoys receiving compliments.

I will be direct with you what you want from our tribe. How do you know we suffered a war a while ago and lost many warriors.

My tribe only has 500 warriors to be used, otherwise we would not have someone to defend our land. "

Einar crossed his arms and looked at the young man seriously. "You just have to join the alliance and take care of the castle of the Fahan barony with those troops.

Once the war is over, your 500 warriors will join the other Celtic warriors to form a special group of soldiers.

They will have a duty as special forces, whose mission will be important on the battlefield and in the sieges it makes in the Christian world.

You will also receive a barony with plains and without a swamp so that your people can grow without problems.

However, I can assure you that you will not have to prepare defenses or anything because this island will be extremely peaceful because the real war will be on the island of Brittany and on the European continent.

Now the real question is whether you accept my proposal or wish something else for your help. "

The young man looked at Einar for a few seconds before nodding. "You are the first person to speak to me in that way, but you have the right to do so.

I believe your proposal is fair, and that is why on behalf of the Derry tribe I will accept your proposal.

I hope the princess can testify for her honor from her tribe that you will honor the bargain. "