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Sigurd Volsung
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Sigurd (also known as SIegfried) Volsung was told by the dwarf Regin to gain fame and power to slay a terrible
dargon named Fafnir that guarded a huge mound of treasure.
Sigurd took up interest in this dragon, and recently was awarded with his father's broken sword (named Gram) which
Regin forged back into one whole massive sword. Sigurd and the dwarf rode to find the fearless beast. What Sigurd
did not know is that Regin's brother murdered their father to gain the wealth of the kingdom. This brother's name
wsa Fafnir. Fafnir, because of his greed for gold and jewels chnaged his corrupt slef into a massive dragon to
protect his hoard better.
From what Sigurd knew of dragons, their tough, scaly hide on the top of the body was impregnable to any weapon. Regin
suggested building a pit in which Sigurd could hide. So they both dug a pit outside the dragon's lair. With Sigurd hiding,
Regin covered the pit with branches. He waited hours for the dragon to come back from its daily visit to the watering hole nearby.
Finally, a shadow covered the top of the pit, and Sigurd took the huge sword in both hands and thrust upward with all his might toward
the exposed, soft belly of the dragon. With the dragon dead, Sigurd climbed out of his hiding place.
Regin then carved out the beast's heart to roast. When handing it to Sigurd to share, he burnt his hand and sucked his fingers. Moments later
he heard chattering, and surprised, looked up to see birds talking. They were saying how the dwarf was planning Sigurd's murder. He saw the
truth in the dwarf's eyes and took out the sword once more and decapitated Regin. He then entered the cave and claimed the treasure as his own.
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