Episode 40g - Ljósvetninga Saga (chapters 25-27)

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Jul 7, 202564:53Society & Culture

In this episode, the Ljósvetnings and Möðruvellings maneuver to position themselves to maximize potential outcomes in the aftermath of the battle of Battle Hill. While Þorvarður Höskuldsson does his best to calm tensions...

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