You were staying in Wessex because your kingdom was not safe, getting threats and such.

Bjorn and his army have been staying in Wessex also, going to fight alongside with Wessex’s army to get the land King Ecbert promised them.

Wandering around the courtyard, you saw most of them training, admiring how they did things differently.

Bjorn silently watching you from afar, his eyes narrowed.

You admired the Northmen one of the priests was looking at them with disgust.