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20 Cards in this Set
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Wyrd
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Fate personified
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Agons
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A conflict; a test of wills
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Wergild
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money paid to the relatives of a murder victim in compensation for loss and to prevent a blood feud.
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Phantasmagoria
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A sequence of real or imaginary images like that seen in a dream.
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Foundling
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An infant that has been abandoned by its parents and and is discovered and cared for by others.
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Torques
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A collar: a band of feathers, hair, or coloration around the neck.
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Anathema
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A detested person.
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Wassail
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lively and noisy festivites involving the drinking of plentiful amount of alcohol
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Parley
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a conference between two opposing isdes in a dispute, especially of terms of an armistice.
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Rabid
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furious or raging
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Thane
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ranking between and ordinary freeman and a hereditary noble, and granted lands by the king or by lords for military service.
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Interlopers
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A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they're not wanted.
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Mongering
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Involved with something in a petty or comtemplatible way.
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Formidable
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Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
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Lament
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A passionate expression or grief or sorrow.
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Brook
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To put up with; tolerate
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Pinioned
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Tie or hold the arms or legs of someone
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Mizzle
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light rain, drizzle
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Mettle
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A persons ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way.
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Bourne
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Destination; Goal
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