Long ago, in the small Viking village of Flake, young Wickie enjoyed a happy life. His father, Halvar, the chief of the Vikings, would have preferred a son who was more courageous. To give him the experience needed to become a true Viking, Halvar and his team take Wickie along on their journeys. However, in most cases, Halvar and his men become trapped or hopelessly stuck somewhere, and it is up to Wickie alone to help them with his flashes of wit.