Of Axe and Bow

Of Axe and Bow

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Last published Tue, Oct 3, 2017

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The epic tale of one hunter's journey across the hills and forests of 13th century Rus. Blood will be spilt, axes sharpened, and bows strung as war rages in the East.

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