Terrible to some and full of greatness to others, that was the Norse gods in a nutshell. Their own people were very devoted to them, but others saw the gods as horrible pagan things that should be stamped out. "It will make things right and that is all that matters to me." He will do what is necessary.

"Normally, I'd take an animal, a goat or bull, and sacrifice that. Since there appears to be none here, it will be my own blood I shed." It sounded extreme, but at least Ivar was quite cognizant of how much he could lose before it became dangerous. He'd give enough to make a good sacrifice, but not so much that he'd be in danger.