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Fifteen hundred years ago...
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... most of Europe had abandoned
its old beliefs...
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... and turned to the Christian faith.
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Only in the North did the people
hold on to the gods of their ancestors.
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The most powerful
of these gods was Odin.
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He reigned among
the stars in Valhalla...
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... and his ravens gave
him wisdom and memory.
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But whilst the fire of the
ancient powers faded...
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... a wondrous tale arose that captured
the hearts of the people.
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It told of a blacksmith
who slew a mighty dragon...
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... and won a legendary treasure. ;
The dragon gold.
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King Siegfried of Xanten.
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I came to thank you
for your hospitality.
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You are always welcome.
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I know that the treasure
has brought your kingdom...
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...misfortune and bloodshed,
and for that, I apologize.
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Please, Siegfried.
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Many wars are fought
over gold and treasure.