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5	->"Then we left Markland... and our ship charted a course further south. 'There's a land far richer and more fertile to the south.' That's what the wind was telling us. And that's when I found it. A new world, full of ripe fruit and rippling plains. I built a cottage upon this new land... and called it... ''[[TitleDrop Vinland]]''."
6	->--'''Leif 'the Lucky', Son of Erik'''
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10	->"Chains... are the only neckwear that truly suits a human being. Not gold, not silver. Cold, iron chains. Only a chain of hard iron links around the neck can turn a man into something better. We ought to pay our respects to this most sublime of inventions. Do you not agree?
11	->-- ''''Iron Chain' Halfdan, making his first appearance '''
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15	->"Far to the west... across the sea... there is a place... called Vinland. It is warm and fertile... far from slavery and the fires of war. No one can reach you there. What do you say...? Will you live there with us?"
16	->-- '''Thors, Son of Snorre, to the nameless thrall'''
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20	->"''You have no enemies.'' No one... has any enemies. There is no one... that you should hurt."
21	->-- '''Thors, Son of Snorre, to Thorfinn, Son of Thors'''
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25	->"A man, slave to gold, holds a whip... and beats the slave he bought with that gold as if to claim ''he'' is the master. He just doesn't see it for himself. Every living human being... Is a slave to something."
26	->-- '''Askeladd, Son of Olaf'''
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30	->'''Ragnar:''' [talking about Thorkell and his men] You're all madmen. Battle-crazed, every last one of you... You will all die. Why do five hundred thumb their noses at an army of sixteen thousand?
31	->'''Thorkell:''' But you see, Ragnar... that's hardly the problem. You've been converted for so long, maybe you've forgotten... the pride and longing of us Norman warriors.
32	->'''Ragnar:''' ...Valhalla.
33	->'''Thorkell:''' Exactly.
34	->'''Thorkell:''' The Valkyries, agents of the gods, ever seek the souls of great warriors. Heroes worthy of being called ''Einherjar.'' Only those who live true in battle... and die true in battle... will be allowed to cross the Bifrost and dwell within Valhalla in Asgard. How did you fight... and how did you die? That's what matters. The stronger the foe, the better.
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38	->'''Thorkell 'The Tall':''' What say you, friar? Who's greater, your Jesus or our gods?
39	->'''Father Willibald:''' ...Whoever created liquor...
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43	->"I love fighting, but even more than that, I hate losing! I only fight to win!!"
44	->-- '''Thorkell'''
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48	->"You've really done it now... you third rate clowns... ''(chomps down fly agaric mushroom)'' Give me the best you've got!! I'll send you all to Valhalla together!!"
49	->-- '''Bjørn the Berserker'''
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53	->"When he has regained his full health... Lord Artorius will return to us. He will save us from our struggles... When that time comes... you must serve him, my son. He is a warrior, and a true king. Be his wisdom... be his sword... and one day..."
54	->-- '''Lydia 'Gwenhwyfar' Castus, to her son, Lucius'''
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58	->"The world... God's divine creation... is so brimming with love... Yet there is no love... in the hearts of men."
59	->-- '''Prince Canute, Son of Sweyn'''
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63	->"That's only a nickname. Do you want to know my real name, the one given to me by my mother? '''Lucius Artorius Castus.''' '''And''' '''''I''''' '''am the rightful king of Britannia.'''"
64	->-- '''Lucius Artorius Castus'''
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68	->'''Lucius Artorius Castus:''' '''Ha ha ha ha ha! What's wrong?! Is this all you've got, you filthy Danes?! Don't any of you have true mettle?!'''
69	->'''Floki:''' '''Askelaaadd!''' ''[[BladeLock (swords clash in the bind)]]'' You wretch... Do you have any idea what you've done?! You've killed the king!
70	->'''Lucius:''' Whatever do you mean, Floki? I'm standing right here.
71	->'''Floki:''' Why... you...!! The war with England will burst back into flames because of you! We'll have to start over from square one! All because of you!
72	->'''Lucius:''' Bah! Are you so angry that your patron has been slain? You petty mouse. You never learned to see beyond your own loss of gain.
73	->'''Floki:''' '''Silence! Who do you think you are?! You son of a slave!'''
74	->'''Lucius:''' ''[[BerserkButton (begins to overpower Floki's guard)]]'' Is that how you speak to your rightful king, knave? '''[[KneelBeforeZod On your knees!!]] I'm giving you the honor of kissing my boot! Then you'll die!'''
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78	->'''Thorkell:''' ''[upon seeing that somebody has already killed Vagn]'' '''What... the... hell?!''' How can you be dead before I even got to fight you, Vagn?! '''Who did it?! Who killed him?!'''
79	->'''Viking #1:''' It wasn't... you? You didn't order the assassin?
80	->'''Thorkell:''' Why in the world would I '''''ever''''' order someone else to do '''''my''''' killing?! If you had a feast on the table, would you hire someone '''''to eat it for you?!''''' What an idiot!! '''Who dares to steal my prize before I can enjoy it?!!'''
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84	->'''Thorkell:''' Listen. Now I'm not sayin'... that I give a crap about what Canute's thinking. I do what I want, like I always do. But you mind telling me what the hell kind of royal edict it is that you brought, Wulf? It makes me sick.
85	->'''Wulf:''' Do you find it distasteful, Sir?
86	->'''Thorkell:''' My question is... what does he mean "interfere in the squabble with the Jomsvikings"? He wants me to get in there and tear things up? Every other time in my life, Canute's been trying to '''stop''' me from having a good war. What's gotten into him?
87	->'''Wulf:''' I can only guess... that this was a measure meant to ease your drive for competition, my Lord.
88	->'''Thorkell:''' ''[becomes suspicious]'' This whole fuss in the Baltic Sea... started because the chief of the Jomsvikings died all of a sudden... of illness. Seems strange, doesn't it? Lots of high and mighty guys dying of Disease these days. You noticed that, too, Wulf?
89	->'''Wulf:''' Now that you mention it... I suppose it has crossed my mind.
90	->'''Thorkell:''' ''[becomes even more suspicious and suddenly grabs Wulf by the neck and picks him up]''
91	->'''Asgeir:''' What's up, Boss? Did he do something?
92	->'''Thorkell:''' Ignore us. Do your job.
93	->'''Thorkell:''' ''[to Wulf]'' You clever fellows and your smug looks. You think you've got '''eeeeveryone''' dancing on the palms of your hands, don't you? Hmm? Well, is me snapping your neck with my bare hand part of your brilliant plan? Is it? Speak up. I am not your puppet. I fight when I want to fight. I'll die when I want to die. So you tell Canute... that if he wants a man killed, he can pick up his sword and fucking do it himself.
94	->'''Thorkell:''' ''[lets go]'' Hey! Somebody take him back to Jelling!
95	->'''Viking #1:''' Huh? Right now? But we'll be late for the big fight!
96	->'''Thorkell:''' '''Ahhh! That's much better! Now! Off to the big brawl!''' Canute's grand vision of earthly paradise can eat shit! I fight when I want to fight! I'll die when I want to die! '''That's... the's the viking way!'''
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100	->'''Asgeir:''' [to Thorkell] Hey, Boss! Got a ship from Jomsborg approaching. Guessing it's an envoy.
101	->'''Garm:''' [brought by the enovy] Wowww... You're really somethin', up close like this. What's your diet? How'd you grow up to be so big, Thorkell?
102	->'''Thorkell:''' [thinking] Who's this?
103	->'''Envoy:''' As I have stated! And with no wish to continue repeating! All of this tension is the result of a simple misunderstanding caused by Garm here acting outside of his order. Undo your blockade at once, Thorkell. Floki is prepared to welcome you with a feast if you do.
104	->'''Thorkell:''' [cleans his ear with his finger] ...Alright, I've heard you out. A misunderstanding.
105	->'''Envoy:''' Good! Then you'll...
106	->'''Thorkell:''' When it comes to beer... I'm quite partial to a good Saxon brew.
107	->'''Envoy:''' We'll crack open the barrels for you at the feast.
108	->'''Thorkell:''' I'm still talking. When you're looking forward to a good Saxon beer at night, you've got to hold off all day so that it especially tastes good, got that? But what happens when you get home? The whole stock of beer is gone! When that happens, beggars can't be choosers. You just want '''something''' to drink, don't you? You know how that goes, right? That's where I am right now. I don't care about misunderstandings or rationales. '''''I'm here to fight.'''''
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114	->'''Willibald:''' The battle seems to have come to an end. And yet... there's a problem. The man has lost his sanity. Highness, it would be better if you ran away.
115	->'''Canute:''' Sanity, you say? In this accursed world, are there any sane men? Everyone... they're all the same. Equally ignorant. They have no idea what it takes to love. They don't understand... the meaning of life and death. They don't even know why they fight.
116	->'''Willibald:''' ...They don't...
117	->'''Canute:''' That's enough. I've grown tired of it.
118	->''[Bjorn, berserk, stands in front of Canute and roars]''
119	->'''Canute:''' ''[thinking]'' That which was lost, in exchange for knowledge, was what is most important. And that something... we'll never attain... for as long as we live. Forever out of reach... and despite that... ''even then you tell us to seek it...'' '''''Father in Heaven?!'''''
120	->''[Canute's gaze sharpens, Bjorn is surprised. Canute begins to walk towards him and Bjorn cowers away from Canute.]''
121	->'''Canute:''' Miserable warrior. The one who's the very farthest from love. Exiled from Heaven.
122	->''[Bjorn gets himself together and roars again.]''
123	->'''Canute:''' Is there any way, aside from death, to end the ''suffering of your punishment?! What's our life's purpose?! Tell me!'' Is it only meant to be tested and endure? Father in Heaven! The test you have given this man will do ''nothing'' to save his soul!
124	->''[Canute steps forward and hugs Bjorn, calming him.]''
125	->'''Canute:''' ''[thinking]'' Almighty... I no longer ''seek'' your salvation. If you refuse to give it to us, we will make our own. A paradise on this earth, shaped by our own hands.
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127	->"Warriors, become my vassals. I will teach you who you must fight and when, for a purpose. I will give meaning to your battles, to your life, and to your death. That is... the duty of a king."
128	->--'''Prince Canute'''
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130	->'''Leif:''' Far to the west... across the ocean... there's a land full of fruit trees... and grassy meadows cover the landscape as far as the eye can see. Vinland, Thorfinn. Remember? It's Vinland! Come back home, and when things have settled, we can look for it together!
131	->'''Thorfinn:''' ...Why would I?
132	->'''Leif:''' You said yourself that's what you wanted... and I know it's what Thors wanted as well. He went to Iceland because he'd hoped to escape the constant fighting. If he were still alive... there's nothing he would want more than for us to find it. A place without slave traders, far away from the wars of man, rich and plentiful. Let's build it together. Vinland, Thorfinn. We can create that place. I know it!

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