Nordic King Erik decrees his daughter Kristian marry Danish Prince Fredrik before her 18th birthday, lest she fall to the "Mountain King" of trolls. Instead, Kristian flees into the mountains, and the king promises her hand and dowry to whoever rescues her. Prince Fredrik sets out with his men, but faces competition from three peasant brothers.
The Ash Lad: In the Hall of the Mountain King
A poor farmer's son, Espen "Ash Lad", sets out on a perilous journey with his brothers to rescue a princess from the clutches of the oppressive Mountain King, seeking a reward that will save his family's farm from financial ruin.
