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The Cursed Viking Infection

Earl Sigurd was the first Viking lord of the Orkney Islands. Sigurd rejoiced with a bloody trophy after defeating his opponent, Mael Brigte, in combat. He began a cold journey by tying Mael’s head to his saddle. However, destiny had a nasty surprise in store.

The head suddenly took off into the air, eventually falling down on Sigurd’s leg, its teeth slicing through his skin. The subsequent infection took the powerful Viking’s life, leaving an unsolved puzzle for the ages.

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