Event - Rise of Trolls #3

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The 1st Belgian fantasy event of 2020. Every 2020 February weekend had its own heavy storm scorching the land.. yet Rise of Trolls created a very short moment to forget the heavy rain and destructive winds.
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Rise of Trolls #3

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