There was once a princess, famed throughout the three kingdoms for her beauty.
As was customary in those days, her father walled her up, setting tribulations ahead of any suitors.
In the next kingdom King Thorvald petitioned his sons, Dagur, Einar, and the youngest Galdur, to win her, offering weapons from his magical coffers.
The eldest conspired, saying Galdur is green, we should rightfully win princess and kingdom. Taking the best choices and leaving the dross they headed out into the wild world.
Galdur wasn't dismayed. He waited three moons and news came of his brothers; they had met many challenges, but couldn't win the princess and died in the trying.
Heartbroken, Thorvald died shortly afterward.
Galdur succeeded; Thorvald's army was his to command.
Without delay he annexed the two kingdoms, taking the princess as weregild for his kin.
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