The Longship's Wake

Previously

…He had helped build the Sea Serpent. He had survived a storm that had tested her limits. He had seen the world beyond his fjord, a world of wonders and complexities. And in his heart, a new ambition was taking root, one that went beyond simply building ships. He wanted to sail them. He wanted to see the lands where the glass beads were made, to understand the stories in the leather-bound books, to witness firsthand the diverse tapestry of the world. The longship’s wake was no longer just a path to trade; it was a beckoning to adventure, a promise of a life yet unwritten. He knew, with a certainty that settled deep within his bones, that his journey had only just begun.