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This figure names a cave system where Snorri Sturlson’s son was castrated and blinded, as related by the Sturlunga Saga. This figure will move from the south with the scourge of branches to arrive first at the field of Vigriðr (“VEE-gree-dor”). This figure will slay Beli’s bane, because the latter had given his sword (20[1])to Skirnir. (20[2])This wielder of a (20[1])(*) “bright (10[2])sword” will lead a giant army over the Bifrost (10[2])which will crumble (10[1])in (10[1])their wake. Líf (10[2])and Lífþrasir (“leef-THRA-seer”), the last of humanity, will hide in Hoddmímis holt to escape the devastation (10[1])wrought by this slayer of Freyr at Ragnarok’s conclusion. For (10[1])10 points, name this guardian of Muspelheim, a giant destined to burn (10[1])the Earth with flame. (10[3])■END■ (10[8])

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