This episode covers the years 670 to 685. The main characters are: King Ecgfrith of Northumbria \u2013 son of Oswiu, former hostage of the Mercians, and generally tough dude. King Wulfhere of Mercia \u2013 son of Penda, veteran warrior, and leader of a growing southern Hegemony. Queen AEthelthryth of Northumbria \u2013 Queen of Ecgfrith\u2019s, unhappy [\u2026]
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