Haraldur the Northman wants nothing more to do with the gods and adventure -- until he comes across an imprenetrable wall of eldritch fire and a lovesick youth determined to breach the wall at any cost.

Behind the towering flames Haraldur is told, lies a beautiful Valkyrie trapped in an enchanting sleep, and perhaps, a golden treasure beyond mortal reckoning. It is the gold that tempts Hal as he agrees, against his better judgement, to assist the youth in his quest.