The Raven 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.

RAVEN CAWS

It's midsummer in the land of the Vikings.

That doesn't mean the sun is shining.

On days like these, Gudrun has no choice

but to stay inside until it stops.

But with such long summer days, it almost always does.

It's the raven come to pay a visit...

..looking for some food to scavenge.

RAVEN CAWS

CLATTERING What a noise!

It sounds like a raven in trouble.

Oh, dear. What a tangle.

The raven's in a basket.

He must have been looking for some scraps and now he's trapped.

That's it, Gudrun.

Be brave and set him free.

Watch out for his beak.

It's as sharp as your father's dagger.

And away he flies.

Back to the forest with you.

Oh, no!

The raven knocked over the water jug.

You'd better refill it before the midsummer feast.

Hurry, Gudrun.

There's not much time before the guests arrive.

But take care.

You've lost something very precious...

..your circlet made of Viking silver.

That's it.

Fill the jug from the spring and take it back to the village.

Gudrun, where's your circlet?

Your friends will help you search.

But, look, the circlet has caught the raven's eye.

These birds love gold and silver just as much as Vikings do.

Where will he take it?

Maybe he'll hide it in his nest.

Keep searching, children.

Don't give up.

But who's this?

It's the raven!

Bringing your precious circlet back.

Does he remember you set him free?

Is he helping you in return?

With a raven among your friends,

you'll always be a true princess of the Vikings.