Episode 20d - Njal’s Saga (Part 4)

Gunnar has been told that he will live to be anold man if he can avoid killing two men from the same bloodline and if he neverbreaks a settlement.  Achieving this is easier said than done,especially since Gunnar’s personal body count increases every time a challengerappears.  In this episode, Gunnar’spatience will be tested as Morð Valgardsson, Thorgeir Starkaðarson, andThorgeir Otkelsson plot to finish off their rival once and for all.  But will they have what it takes to bringdown Iceland’s champion?  Will Njal beable to rescue his friend once again? And will Hallgerð forgive Gunnar for the slap, or will she once againseek vengeance?  Find out in part 4 ofNjal’s Saga!

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Music Credits

Intro Music - Prelude and Action by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Previous Episode Review - Bert Firman Hangin’ Around

Episode Summary - Adrian von Ziegler Ótroðinn 

Outro Music - Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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