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My name is Jamie and this is episode 308, A Thirst for Reform.

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Across the North Sea, in Scandinavia, a man named Harold Graykloke was struggling for

dominance in the region.

And he wasn't just any man.

He was the son of Eric Bloodhacks and Goon Hild.

He was in his fight, brought him in direct conflict with King Hakkan of Norway.

You might remember Hakkan as the young Scandinavian prince who had been fostered by Atholstan

himself and how he gained the throne by ousting his brother, Eric Bloodhacks.

You might also remember how that led to Eric seeking his fortunes elsewhere, which in

turn resulted in a whole bunch of headaches for England.

Well, even though Eric was now dead, the issues that marked his life still continued

to have impact throughout Europe.

And as for right now, that was resulting in Harold looking to reclaim what it once

belonged to his father and what he felt rightfully belonged to him.

So he met the current King of Norway in battle.

And in the end, King Hakkan was killed.

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