Gringlock the Schlee
There once was a man aptly named Gringlock the Schlee— a great warrior. He was blind in his left eye, with blue war paint on his face. When the High King's call echoed over the mountains Gringlock answered him, but the King was unimpressed and called on his advisor. The King's advisor wore a bear pelt for a hood and spoke to Gringlock, "Prove that you have what it takes to serve among the King's men. A phantom of ice slithers on the northern hills, haunting our winters. Brave the cold and slay that ghost. Return here should you succeed." So, Gringlock set off to slay the phantom of ice in the northern hills. A river ran in between the mainland and the mountain. Gringlock stripped himself to avoid drenching his clothes and crossed the river. It felt as if shards of glass tore into his flesh and bones. On the other side, a horse prevented Gringlock from reaching dry land. Its hair was dark like charcoal with a mane as bright as snow. The horse tried trotting down on...