The 158th chapter of Vinland Saga, the thirty-fourth called War in the Baltic, brings the battle at Jomsborg to a close. Amid the wreckage two warriors pause to weigh how pointless the fighting was, while Thorkell finishes his bout against the giant Ymir and Floki gives himself up.
Summary
The long engagement at Jomsborg finally reaches its end in this chapter. As the killing subsides, a pair of vikings stop in a moment of clear-headedness and reflect on just how empty and senseless the whole battle turned out to be.
The fighting is settled on two fronts. Thorkell brings his confrontation with the giant Ymir to its conclusion, drawing the physical struggle to a stop, and Floki lays down his resistance and surrenders himself rather than prolong the fight.
Key Events
The battle at Jomsborg ends. Two warriors reflect on the meaninglessness of the bloodshed. Thorkell closes out his clash with Ymir, and Floki surrenders. The chapter carries a broad cast, including Asgeir, Floki, Thorkell, Ymir, Hild, Thorfinn, Helgi, Thegn, Gudrid, Dyri, Sigurd, Olm and Eskil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thorfinn fight in the Baltic Sea War in Vinland Saga?
Thorfinn is among the broad cast of Chapter 158, War in the Baltic (34), which brings the long battle at Jomsborg to its close.
How does the battle at Jomsborg end in Vinland Saga Chapter 158?
In Chapter 158 of Vinland Saga, the fighting is settled on two fronts: Thorkell brings his confrontation with the giant Ymir to a close, and Floki lays down his resistance and surrenders rather than prolong the fight.
What do the warriors reflect on after the fighting stops in Chapter 158?
As the killing subsides in Chapter 158, a pair of vikings pause in a moment of clear-headedness and reflect on how empty and senseless the whole battle turned out to be.
Which characters appear in Vinland Saga Chapter 158?
Vinland Saga Chapter 158 carries a broad cast including Asgeir, Floki, Thorkell, Ymir, Hild, Thorfinn, Helgi, Thegn, Gudrid, Dyri, Sigurd, Olm, and Eskil.
When was Vinland Saga Chapter 158 released?
Chapter 158 of Vinland Saga was released on January 25, 2019, in magazine issue 2019-03, and runs twenty pages within Volume 22.
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