Athelstan consults the Seer in search of answers about which path he should choose. The Seer consults the runes, but only offers a mysterious prophecy that the gods will soon test the strength of many vows.

The Seer tells Athelstan that he will soon be tested by earthly pleasures far greater than those he has so far faced. Athelstan is left wondering if he will have the strength to resist this new temptation.