: Kattegat’s leaders, including Haakon and Harald, must decide how to defend their home against the combined might of their enemies. If you'd like to dive deeper, The historical accuracy of Sweyn Forkbeard’s reign. A recap of the finale that follows these events. Vikings: Valhalla Season 1 Episode 7 Recap and Review

While England deals with succession and loyalty, the Viking heartland prepares for religious and territorial war.

: Sweyn shares the throne with Prince Edmund but clearly holds the ultimate authority, demonstrating the "pagan way" of leadership.

: Olaf Haraldsson forms a strategic alliance with the zealot Kåre, uniting their forces against Kattegat.