In 1013 AD, the young warrior Thorfinn does jobs for the Viking Askeladd involving stealing treasures from others in exchange of a duel with him. However, Thorfinn is easily defeated by his superior when he loses his temper for being reminded of his late father Thors. As Thorfinn rests alone, he remembers his childhood in Iceland when he wished to become an adventurer like Leif Eriksson who often talked about a peaceful land known as Vinland.