In the search for the whale guarded sunstone, Kjaer surprises even himself with his craftsmen and skill as a sailor.

During his travels, Kjaer rescues a ring, an heirloom belonging to Freja. But when Freja refuses to try fighting, their friendship is over

However, Freja is wounded at the Battle of Assandun and the two reconcile just before Kjaer engages in some serious fighting.

Kjaer accepts one of the three weathered sunstones and returns home a very wealthy man..