The sword appears to have connections to the Viking Age, an era that spanned from about 800 to 1050 C.E. During this time, Vikings conducted raids throughout Europe and landed in Poland.

Three high-status women, though perhaps not Scandinavians themselves, were, or perhaps were not, interred there.

By way of his estranged uncle, Magnus learns that his long-lost father is a Norse god and Asgard is on the brink of destruction. Unless Magnus can find an ancient sword lost by his father ...