The Origins of Grognardia
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The Origins of Grognardia by James Maliszewski
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And to you and yours sir!
ReplyDeleteBTW really enjoyed your column/article in Battlegames 34
At the same to you, my good fellow!
ReplyDeleteAh, St. Patrick. If it wasn't for the kidnapping and slavery, we'd still be overwhelmed with snakes! Who says two wrongs don't make a right?
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