In the north of Oppland ...

In the northern hills of Oppland, men loyal to King Odemars had taken control of the last of fire beacons, now they could signal for help when they were ready...

 --oXo---

Meanwhile Angstrom Angstromsen (the usurper), had journied northwards, to investigate why his men would not go up into the hills. He looked skyward above the foothills,

 there it was - a fire dragon, swooping about.

No wonder his men would not advance any further. Hopefully the dragon would go back to its lair now the eruption of a small volcano nearby had stopped - then perhaps he could take control of the northern hills.

Beornwolf accepts command ....

After King Odemars of Oppland had been deposed and his kingdom seized by Angstrom Angstromsen with the help of Nogbad the bad,  Noggin had been considering what to do.

Queen Alfhilda who had made it to safety in Nogland had asked him for assistance. Learning that many men loyal to the King were gathering in the northern hills of Oppland, Noggin sought advice from the soothsayer who lived in the hills nearby.

Outside, after getting a reading ....
 
Noggin: Well the runecast and omens are good for intervention, Beornwolf will you lead the men south when the time comes ?
Beornwulf: Yes, certainly
Noggin: I will stay in Nogland, with Nogbad around I will protect the kingdom.