Twelve days north of Hopeless and a few degrees south of Freezing to Death

Books were despised by the Viking Tribes, as they were seen as a horrible civilizing influence and a threat to the barbarian culture.

Remember, there is nothing wrong with a healthy sense of self-respect.

A Chief must show no fear, no worry... A Chief is a leader first, and a man second.

The Hero cares not for a wild winter's storm. For it carries him swift on the back of the storm. All may be lost and our hearts may be worn, but a Hero fights forever.

And now that its ruby eyes are set into the gold, you cannot see their tear-shape, so they seem to be laughing rather than crying. It is a constant reminder to me of the human ability to create something beautiful even when things are at the darkest.

Twelve days north of Hopeless and a few degrees south of Freezing to Death