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Nov 5
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421: Viking Legends: Famous

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
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🔥All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for Nítíða🔥

And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's what happens when you try to kidnap a maiden-king.

😈 The Creatures: Henkie

The henkie is dancing with itself. When it's not watching you sleep, that is.

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🎵 Music Credits

"A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Blue Straggler" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Dolomite" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Obelisk Stands Silent" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Quarry Callis" by Blue Dot Sessions


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