In this episode, everything revolves around Thorfinn's dreams and his complicated relationship with Askeladd. Thorfinn is haunted by his past and the cold-blooded murder of a young boy. His dreams take him to Vinland, where he meets his father Thors, who reminds him of an important lesson: "No one has enemies. There is no one you need to hurt."

Thorfinn's path of vengeance and his anger-driven coming-of-age were heavily influenced by Askeladd, the man who killed his father. Askeladd recognized Thors' noble nature and felt responsible for what had happened to him. He tried to guide Thorfinn through his youth, but in the end, Thorfinn became consumed by his thirst for revenge, and Askeladd became the anchor of his existence.

Thorfinn's dreams lead him to a place that Askeladd describes as "the purest form of war." It is a place where warriors kill and are killed, without victory or defeat, and where Thorfinn must face the people he has killed. In response to his past actions, Thorfinn vows never to hurt anyone again, but he must also confront the consequences of his deeds and make amends to move forward.

Meanwhile, Ketil's plan to take revenge on the slaves who killed his son meets resistance from his wife and others who plead for mercy. The episode ends with the question of what will happen to the slaves and how their fate will affect the characters and the further course of the story.