In 798 AD, the peaceful life of deer herder Deormund is overturned when Vikings arrive to raid the isle of Sceapig.&nbsp;Pursued by the marauders, he kills their chieftain and takes his sword as a trophy, unaware that there is more to the weapon than meets the eye.<br /><br />Compelled by a neighbouring thegn to join his bodyguards, Deormund&#39;s prowess increases the leader&#39;s respect for him. But after the Vikings attack again, this time on Lyminge Abbey, he is forced to reassess his attitude to life.<br /><br />Tasked by the Archdeacon of Canterbury to defend the island, Deormund prepares to face a fearsome foe. But what power do the inscriptions on the blade have, and why are the Vikings so driven to reclaim it?<br /><br />Set in late 8th century England, The Runes Of Victory is a riveting historical adventure that captures the spirit of the chaotic medieval times.