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Tree-Line (5)
Although the plot is straightforward (bad guys attack good guys in some mountains) and the language is simple without a lot of abstract talk or imagery, the historical references and medieval style can be a drag. What the heck is a hauberk anyway?
Luckily, it's also really repetitive, so once you've mastered the basic formula, you can start thinking about some of the cooler ideas, like what it means to be a Christian knight or how to sever a horse's spine.