Risti ja noitarumpu: Olaus Sirman tarina

A young, sharp‑tongued priest from the far north has just taken his place in the remote parish of Enontekiö. Born among the Lapland reindeer herders, he carries a restless spirit and a talent for languages that will later let him render a classic children’s text into his native tongue. Though prone to quarrels and a fondness for drink, his zeal for teaching and translating hints at a larger influence on the community he serves.

Winter is beginning to thaw, and the tiny church yard swells with bustling activity. Farmers unload carts loaded with goods, children dart through the crowds, and the air hums with the joyful clatter of market stalls that have arrived from the south. As the sun finally shines on the snow‑capped pines, the scene sets the stage for a priest whose reputation will ripple through stories told by firesides for generations to come.