The power of a Skald's words

A few days later, an assembly was held in the capital of the kingdom of Denmark where Jarls, Earls, and tribal leaders from all over the Nordic world were invited.

This because it was intended to talk about the situation on the wall of Danevirke, which throughout the winter had been improved in many aspects.

Perhaps the most important was that a stone cigar was built in front of it to be able to withstand the blows of the siege weapons of the Christians.

Not only that, a great moat was built which was filled with sea water, creating a kind of small river which separated the wall from the mainland.

Fortunately, no Christian dared to take any action to prevent the construction of the improvements to the Danevirke wall.

They just stared from their bases as they were busier building their siege weapons, especially their stupid siege towers.

At the meeting in the battlement tower of the capital, everyone was seated at a large square table.