Ep 7. The Rheingold (1)

Xena: Warrior Princess season 6 episode 7, titled "The Rheingold (1)," is an action-packed fantasy adventure that sees Xena and Gabrielle traveling to the land of the Norse gods to protect the legendary Rheingold, a powerful magical artifact that is coveted by both mortals and immortals alike.

As the episode begins, Xena and Gabrielle are sailing across the sea when they are suddenly attacked by a band of Viking raiders. After a fierce battle, the Viking leader, Loki, reveals that he is seeking the Rheingold, an ancient treasure said to have the power to give its possessor control over the entire world.

With the help of a local Norseman named Gunnar, Xena and Gabrielle make their way to the Rhine River, where they hope to find the Rheingold before Loki and his men do. Along the way, they encounter a band of Valkyries, warrior women who serve the Norse gods and are fiercely protective of the Rheingold.

As Xena and Gabrielle continue their quest, they learn that the Rheingold has been split into three pieces, each of which is guarded by a different Valkyrie. In order to retrieve the pieces and protect them from Loki, Xena and Gabrielle must face a series of challenges and obstacles, including a treacherous river crossing, a deadly battle with a giant serpent, and a confrontation with the Valkyrie Brynhild, who has her own reasons for wanting the Rheingold.

As the episode comes to a close, Xena and Gabrielle are in possession of one piece of the Rheingold, but they know that they still have a long and difficult journey ahead of them if they hope to protect the artifact and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With danger around every corner and enemies on all sides, Xena and Gabrielle must use all of their skills and cunning to survive in this hostile land and emerge victorious in their quest to safeguard the precious Rheingold.