Norsemen vs Picts and Celts of Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Chapter 1
McNeil of Glasgow patrolled the wall of Edinburgh; the port of the great city let hundreds of traders and fishermen enter. But the Warriors had to have Pict or Celt identification because the Vikings from Scandia had been attacking seaside villages. Then pipes sounded and the last couple of fishing boats entered the City as the great gates closed. Captain McNile told two pipers called McDuig and McForn to sound the alarm. “McDonald, Anderson and Wilson get on the wall and ready and get the clans archers together”.
Jarl Erak told his crew to trim the sail and “prepare oars! Stroke! Lift! “Nordel continue the pattern in time for 10 strokes!” Some of the crew stood on the deck preparing their heavy double bladed battle axes their terrifying appearance completed by the horned helmets and hair in braids.
King EvenWills lead 100 Welsh men that were accustomed to battle. “Sergeant Hughes!” he bellowed. The commander walked to his king and nealed “my lord” he said “We'll make camp at that shrub 100 yards down the road” whispered the king. “I want you to make sure it is not an ambush” “yes sir” said the sergeant “Bathemtom, Cornwallis, Doug, Jurjen, Robinton follow me!” shouted the sergeant .
Lieutenant O’Sullivan lead five warriors called O’Mark, O'Robin, Murray, O’Wyatt and O’Connor. Then a horde of Norwegians numbering up to at least 800
To Be Continued… until next time Chì mi thu a dh’ aid ghearr
