The Gyrfalcon Gudrun: The Viking Princess

A thousand years ago,

in the wild lands of the North, lived a special little girl.

The trees and animals of the forest were her friends and playmates.

Now travel back in time to join her games.

Come and explore the wild

with Gudrun the Viking Princess.

Winter is coming to the land of the Vikings.

Hard times may be ahead.

But Gudrun's not sad.

Today is her birthday

and for presents what better toy than a long ship.

That's it, break the ice, Gudrun.

Break the ice and set sail.

But there's something even more special for you, Gudrun.

A gift perfect for a princess.

Follow your father, the King, to the foot of the mountain.

Now look for a bird in the sky.

The master of falcons has trained her well.

She's Freya, Freya the white gyrfalcon...

..and she is your birthday present.

Watch her swoop and dive.

Now, put on the glove.

She'll fly for you.

Don't be nervous, Gudrun.

You're a king's daughter.

But she's no pet.

She has the wild in her wings.

Your fear has won, Gudrun.

But stay, stay and watch a while.

See how she trusts your father, Gudrun.

And away.

Of all the birds of the North,

this is the fastest, the sleekest

and the most beautiful.

That's it.

Put on your glove, conquer your fear.

Well done, Gudrun.

Now you're ready.

Ready to call her to your glove.

Here she comes.

Straight to you.

And now, let her fly with the wind.

You've beaten your fear, Gudrun.

You've learned the ways of the wild.

You are a true princess of the Vikings.