As a young man Arak joins the Vikings on their raids. They consist mostly of raiding monasteries for treasure, including a huge gold bejeweled cross which the captain hangs upside down on the mast as a good luck hammer of thunder. Near the end of the first issue, a sea serpent sent by the sorceress Angelica attacks the Vikings and some monks.
At a young age, Arak joins the Norsemen on their plundering expeditions. These primarily involve pillaging monasteries to acquire riches, including a massive golden ornamented cross that the captain hangs upside down from the mast as a symbol of good fortune. Towards the end of the first issue, a sea monster sent by the sorceress Angelica attacks the Norsemen and some monks.