While England deals with succession and loyalty, the Viking heartland prepares for religious and territorial war.
: Forkbeard dismisses Aelfgifu’s marriage to Canute as invalid because it was performed in a pagan ceremony, unlike Canute's Christian union with Emma. [S1E7] Choices
: Sweyn shares the throne with Prince Edmund but clearly holds the ultimate authority, demonstrating the "pagan way" of leadership. While England deals with succession and loyalty, the