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CYOA - Adventure! pg. 2
By Anarane Burgundian
You have chosen to go to Baffin Island.
Helluland, as Erik the Red called it when he discovered the island in around 1000 AD, seems like a fun place to explore. At any rate, you are an adventurer and so just want to see what Erik saw. For fun. Though you have heard stories that the island is icy and only good for the huge rocks found there, you figure it is worth a look. Your crew is not so thrilled. They are NOT adventurerers and were taught not to sail into known dangerous waters. But, luckily for you, they still remember fondly all the alcohol you purchased on their behalf, so they are willing to go along with your knuckleheaded ideas for the moment. After a couple weeks, even you are losing your taste for adventure. But before a mutiny is begun, Sven, one of your crewmembers, shouts "LAND- HO!" (or something close, but in the Norse language) and everyone perks up, ready to start on a fabulous adventure. But soon, all those expectations are lost when all you can see is ice and rock. Yippee Hooray. What a letdown! However, now you fully understand why Erik the Red passed on Baffin Island and never started a settlement here. Unfortunately, while you are moping and feeling sorry for yourself, you are suddenly knocked to the ground and realize that the longship has run aground. "ICE, we are stuck in ice", Sven yells from the bow of the ship. "Odin's Beard!", you shout to the heavens as you realize that this is the end. All your expectations are smashed as surely as the longboat - and your carcass - will be in a few hours' time. Stupid, silly curiosity! THE END  See the Baffin Island hood page here Back to main thread |
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