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My name is Jamie and this is Episode 335, Acts of Spasmodic Violence.

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More cars in Siga Firth were under a lot of stress.

These two noble brothers from the north had only just managed to join the Wolf Dynasty

through Siga Firth's marriage to Elgiff, the niece of the powerful Elderman, Alph Helm

of York, and also a Wolfert spot.

And that really should have been a smart move, given how powerful that family was.

But then, Ejric Strayona caught the ear of the king.

And in no time at all, the entire dynasty was under a full royal assault, and the Wolf

Clan was suddenly having their land stripped away from them, being declared outlaws, and

even Uncle Elph Helm ended up getting assassinated.

It was a tough time to be descended from Wolf Run, or even associated with her.

However, somehow, more car and Siga Firth survived.

And perhaps that was due to their close relationship with the Crown Prince, Atholsten.

But ultimately, the reason why isn't entirely clear, but somehow, they made it through the

minefield of the early 1000s, and came out the other end, alive.

And even better, King Atholred actually gave more carsome land in 1009.

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