when i start this quest on Norse i only have one Rhapsode or Sear, no option to produce troops, nothing except 3 norse houses. Mission is impossible to beat with 1 Phapsode or Sear.
If you get the chief that's all you need.
Go find Bella and then go back to Bella's kennel with Bella following.
Sure, Bella bites your butt all the way back but you survive to win the quest
If you don't get the chief you're stuffed.
Restart until you do!