Creative Writing: The Honor Of Conquering Greenland

The waves crashed against the shore, Eric had known Norway for most of his life but the immense power of the sea still beckoned him. The salty air cut against his battle-worn skin, his red beard and unkempt hair waving in the wind. Down on the beach his crew waited, this would be the day they would become true conquers and find this “Greenland”. As Eric walked up the Stony Shore he thought of his task, convincing their leader, Asger, to allow him and his crew the honor of conquering Greenland. He reached the steps of the Trelleborg and began his ascent, he should have been nervous, but a vikings fear is his death and Eric was anything but afraid. As he walked through the great wooden doors, battle axe in hand, and stood before his leader. After what seemed an eternity he was summoned and asked to share his name and intention. “My name is Eric the Red, and I have come to ask the honor of conquering Greenland.” “There is no Greenland!” sand Asger. “Your a fool to believe such a myth, your request is not granted, leave before I lose my temper!” he yelled. Eric stormed out, he knew if he had stayed he would have been killed. Later that evening he rejoined his crew. …show more content…
“We need to leave!” said Eric. After the initial shock of it all, his crew jumped off the ship. They walked for blocks, eventually finding a building titled Gentlemen’s Club--Free Food. Eric and his crew were starving after their voyage so they hurried in. While they couldn't read English, they understood the pictures of food on the sign. As they entered they saw women dancing, music playing, and people drinking. “We died and entered Valhalah! exclaimed the crew. “Wait, then where are the 90 virgins?” said one of the crew. “That's only with terrorists you idiot!” said Eric. “And we aren't in Valhalla, if we were, you lot wouldn't be so ugly.” They all realized this was true and continued