What was the difference between wergild and the ordeal?

The difference between wergild and the ordeal is that, wergild refers to the amount or fine that the wrongdoer pays for the family of the victim or victims; whereas ordeal is a physical challenge and in this challenge, it is judged whether if it heals, then god is on his side, but if not, then the person is considered guilty. 

In the midwest because it has more moderate climate than the north or south west which makes farming far easier.