Varangian Chronicler
Varangian Chronicler

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Harald Hardrada: “Do you like Basil the Bulgar-Slayer?”
Michael V: “He’s OK.”
Harald Hardrada: “His early work was a little too new wave for my taste, but when he won the Battle of Abydos in ‘89, I think he really came into his own, militarily & artistically…”
“His new Varangian Guard had a brutal, loyal character and a new sheen of consimante professionalism that really gives the military a big boost. He's been compared to John Tzimiskes, but I think Basil has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humour.”
Michael: “Hey Harald.”
Harald: “Yes, Michael?”
Michael: “Why are their copies of Digenes Akritas all over the place, d-do you have a poet? A little eunuch or something? Hahaha”
Harald: “No, Michael.”
Michael: “Is that an axe?”
Harald: “Yes it is! In '14, Basil released this, Bulgaria, his most accomplished campaign. I think his undisputed masterpiece is “Kleidion", a victory so perfect, most people probably don't pay attention to the tactics….”
“But they should, because it's not just about the flawless flanking maneuvers, and the capture of almost the entire Bulgarian army, it's also a personal statement about Basil himself.”
“Hey Michael! AAAAAAHHHHH!”
“TRY GETTING MY MONEY NOW YOU F***ING STUPID BASTARD! YOU, F***ING BASTARD!”
Context:
Varangian Psycho

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