Jack Outside the Box

The Fury of the Gods is the third and final entry in John Gwynne’s dark fantasy Bloodsworn Saga. The narrative continues directly on from the events of the prior entry, Hunger of the Gods. Where we left off, Orka Skullsplitter had just saved her son Breca after breaking him free from Rotta’s warband after they sacked a nearby holdfast.  Despite saving her son however, Orka is captured by Rotta’s forces after she was bitten by a frost spider shortly before throwing Breca in the river to be rescued by the remainder of her allies.  Across the ocean, Varg No-Sense and the Bloodsworn are wrapping up after successfully attacking and killing Prince Jaromir of Iskidan after he kidnapped their Seiðr-witch Vol. With Vol back, he hopes to finally commence the akall ritual and learn the fate of his sister who he believes to be dead.  Before the Bloodsworn can plan their next move however they are provided a message to meet Elvar who has now become the new Jarl of Snakavic after depos...