Trees Grow on the Stones Too

Signy is the daughter of a Norwegian king who falls in love with Kuksha. She shows courage by aiding his escape and navigating dangerous loyalties. Torn between affection and duty, she embodies a compassionate yet resolute voice amid the factional drama, and her death marks a pivotal turning point in the tale.

A fierce berserker and skilled warrior, Fleinskallen is marked by a blunt, battle-ready temperament. He commands respect within Thorir's band and embodies the raw, impulsive force of combat, clashing with Kuksha and shaping the group’s dynamics.

Kuksha, a young Slavic boy who challenges the Viking invaders with courage beyond his years. His ingenuity helps turn battles in Norway’s favor, and his adoption by Thorir reframes his identity within a new warrior culture. He aspires to reclaim his freedom and homeland.

Kuksha's mother figure, a strategic presence whose actions and ambitions influence the choices around Kuksha and Signe. Her role illustrates how familial ambition intersects with the broader political games in play.

Leader of Thorir's band, Torir is a father-figure to Kuksha after he is captured. He contemplates shifting away from raiding toward trade, guiding the group through moral and practical decisions as the war-torn world presses in.

One of the Danish raiders opposing the Norse band, he embodies the external threat and the brutal logic of Viking wars, contributing to the ambush and skirmishes that drive the plot forward.

Another Danish raider in the conflict, participating in battles and alliances that complicate Kuksha’s journey and the Norse struggle for power and survival.

A supporting Viking figure whose presence underscores the wider danger and the constant push and pull between raiding heritage and potential change.