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The Nokken in the Backyard

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Reads 73
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Parts 1
Time <5 mins

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A story based on Scandinavian folklore, ex: Nisse, huldra, nokken, elves, trolls, and tusser. It will also toss in some other fantasy creatures, and magic. Set in a mountain village in  fantasy 19th century Scandinavia, during the Romanticism period.

Cover done on a Niobesnuppa dress up game, cover is of Veronica, the main character.All Rights Reserved

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Prologue
Mon, May 11, 2015

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Prologue
Mon, May 11, 2015

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