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Hjalte the Bard

A poet and storyteller in a historical setting.

minor

Also known as old Hjalte the Bard

First appearance: queens at kungah lla

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Mentioned as the one who spoke of Ingegerd's purity and who knew the real Ingegerd.
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Hjalte the Bard first appears in 0031 queens at kungah lla.

In Astrid: Mentioned as the one who spoke of Ingegerd's purity and who knew the real Ingegerd.

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PIPrincess Ingeg…CBColonel Beeren…OHOld HjalteKOKing Olaf Tryg…FVFather VerneauHTHjalte the Bard

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  • Diverse Historical, Biblical, and Legendary Figures
  • Historical and Legendary Figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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