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Dec 2021
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Trial By Combat

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In 1386 France, Jean Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris faced each other in a fight to the death. The two were former friends turned bitter enemies. Le Gris was accused of a terrible crime, and the courts determined that only God could determine the guilty party. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes and scripts on Patreon — Merch! — Pre-order Dana's book, Anato ... Show More
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