Autar Magnasson is branded a coward in the harsh, unforgiving village of Northwater. It is a world ruled by violent men, where strength and courage are necessary for survival, yet Autar refuses to raise a sword like a man. What his fellow villagers don’t know is that Autar secretly yearns to be a berserker, a powerful warrior, just like his late father. To prove himself, he must vanquish a bear and drink its blood. Autar knows this journey could bring him death. Many a young warrior has been killed by the very bear they hunt. Yet, death is preferable to a life of fear. He must take the ultimate risk. Join Autar as he seeks to inherit the legacy of the bear.