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Poll : Would you go there and back again?, Would you accept or decline the adventure? |
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 Jun 11 2008, 05:19 PM
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When Bilbo set out on his adventure, he had no idea if or when he'd ever get to the mountain guarded by a dragon where the treasure is buried. He had no guarantee, no insight, no prediction to reassure him that he'd get home again, with or without the threasure. He left his safe, warm house with its regular meals to do something totally alien to him, which requires a huge amount of courage (and not a little luck).
So now imagine that you're sitting enjoying Second Breakfast and contemplating lunch, in the comfort of your cosy home with its warm bed and food-filled rooms, when a wizard and a group of dwarfs invade your house unannounced, claiming that you put a secret mark on your door, something about A Burglar seeking An Adventure.
At first you're shocked by the fact they're not only eating all your food, but proposing an adventure where you might not get back again. But then they begin to talk of a treasure, jewels and gems beyond your wildest dreams or imagination, which fills your head with thoughts of gold and wealth and excitement. And then they go mention the dragon that guards this mountain, and you want to run and hide in a safe comfortable room in your nice familiar home.
But, you have to make a decision. Will you go? Will you stay, thank you all the same? Or, will you think about it?
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Jun 14 2008, 03:53 PM
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Knight MacMod The Great Protecting The Memory Of Sense
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Once, long ago, I did travel there and (thank God) back again.
It was a long journey, deep into the Domain of the Golden Dragon (wiki, 2nd def.). Our ship was tossed by two typhoons in the China Sea, rolling dark water breaking well above the main deck. I was ill, not from sea sickness, but lung infection. I lost almost 20 pounds.
But the sea calmed and a low dark line rose along the horizon. The fetid smell of the jungle rose and rose as we drew near. Finally, we drew near the mouth of the mighty Mekong, a winding black snake stretching far into the depths of South East Asia.
Oh, I have seen the Dragon and have understood that he is me...
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Jun 14 2008, 04:57 PM
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Well I am not an adventure type so I am going to ask them how dangerous it is likely to be and than probably accept if I saw that the wizard is powerful 
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