Long ago, there was a fisherman who was poor. One afternoon while fishing, he found an old bottle. It was rusty and heavy with a few gems on the handle. The fisherman, Peter, knew it was some kind of metal and wanted to sell it but not before cleaning it. He dipped a cloth in vinegar and started rubbing the bottle to get the rust off when suddenly the bottle cork fell off and out came a fog. Within a few seconds, a genie appeared, and he told him his name was Zaki. He was released from that…
Arthur transcends time The name King Arthur evokes images of mythical legends and elements that still exist today. The legend of King Arthur effects directors, writers, and even toy makers. But what is it about this legend that fuels our imagination and creativity? Perhaps it is humans desire to see good overcome evil. Some are enthralled with the magical elements. Others love the adaptability of the legend. I believe it is the mixture of good versus evil, magic, and adaptability that…
The story begins in Camelot, a great kingdom where the king has been prophesied to die and leave his infant son without protection from enemies. After the king hears this he sends the child to be raised by a nobleman and his wife in secret. Years later, after the king has died the kingdom is left without a known heir to the throne. So the court wizard, Merlin, decides to make an enchantment on an anvil and sword so that only the true king could pull the sword out, in order to open it to the…
The story about to be told is now probably a long forgotten tale, the true origin of King Arthur’s father, a story that has been subjected to the fabrication and the falsehoods by future writers desiring fame and a place in history. These are the real events leading to King Uther Pendragon’s birth, the father to King Arthur, retold by me, Matt Tanzman, a noble and possibly one of the greatest historians and scholars ever in, or likely ever to be in King Arthur’s court. My writing regarding the…
“They’re dead, everyone’s dead, the newborn, he’s killed them all, even his parents.” A male Dragonoid panted as he screamed down the halls of the palace. “So, what’s the problem here, die now or forever hold your peace, I’ve got no time for games.” The King, Xerxes the first, snarled as he lay in bed with his wife Amestris. “You have some nerve entering my bed chambers. Kill yourself for your impudence.” “But my lord, the infant has made his way here inside the palace, Darius, your firstborn,…
to propose to the owner of Waitomo Adventures this as it would benefit their company by having an extra activity for groups to take part in. What you will learn is how to build a natural shelter, light lasting fires, build a search and rescue fire, tread water and learn how to survive underground in a cave, collect water and learn how to purify it, how to use a compass, find your way home in the wilderness and how to tie knots. Waitomo Adventures are an adventure tourism facility providing…
During the beginning of the movie The Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen commences her "Hero's Journey". In the beginning of the film Katniss' ordinary life is shown to the audience, including her poverty-stricken district, her small-knit family, and her friendship with a boy named Gale. The first step in the Hero's Journey is "The Ordinary World", in which the hero's normal life is examined before they go on their actual journey. On the day of the infamous reaping, in which two tributes (a girl…
He experienced a whole new adventure. Throughout his journey he never hesitated doing out new things instead he faced all his fears and went for everything that came his way. He no longer was person who used to day-dream. He built himself as a courageous person and underwent a self-growth…
he was around 7 yrs. old. Spending a lot of his time in the great outdoors from a very young age, fostered in him an adventurous spirit and an appreciation for the beauty of nature. For Pheonix, the great outdoors has certainly delivered some adventures. One morning, when they were camping in Yellowstone, he and his family departed from the camper in the morning to find their whole campsite had been trashed by bears, who decided to leave a generous amount of their scat behind. Another time,…
of life is by taking adventures. Adventures come along almost everyday without our knowledge because we fail to notice them sometimes. Lots of memories can be made and shared with others after taking just one adventure, which is why they are so precious and should never be overlooked. Not only does a person experience something new after pursuing the escapade, but there is always a lesson to be learned after every adventure as well. It is good to remember that some adventures may not turn out…