Freydís arrives at the pagan stronghold of Jomsborg. She meets the leaders, Lord Hárekr and Lady Gudrid, who aim to establish it as a "new Uppsala" and wish for Freydís to serve as their spiritual leader, or gyðja .
According to reviewers on IMDb and Medium , the episode is well-regarded for its character-building and setting the stage for the season's "road movie" format. While some fans on Reddit noted issues with historical accuracy or certain plot conveniences, most praised the expanded world-building, particularly the introduction of new characters like the astrolabe maker Mariam and the warriors Batu and Kaysan. Freydís arrives at the pagan stronghold of Jomsborg
experiences hallucinations of his lost love, Liv, while under the influence of opium. He finds himself on a high tower and is seemingly "saved" from falling by a vision of a cross, hinting at his eventual shift toward Christianity. Critical Reception While some fans on Reddit noted issues with