Act 1: Home I will to tell anyone who will listen the story of Solomon, the boy who traveled from land to land, who became one with the forest, and fought against many foes. Solomon awoke to see light shining through his small room. He gets up from his bed and heads outside to explore the forest around the tiny village he grew up in. He is a young, adventurous, yet timid boy, and is almost old enough to join in his family trade of being blacksmith. He wishes to find a treasure to bring back to his family’s house, as it is the tradition for his family. One brother brought a mask, from an unknown land; and his other brother brought an eternal fire, a gift from a deity. Solomon had searched across the entire village the previous winter and found …show more content…
no treasures or adventures.
The villagers spoke of “the Wildland,” the untamed land surrounding the kingdom they live within, and how great treasure fill every corner. An innumerable amount of travelers and vagabonds go within the Wildland to become rich and famous. Most, if not all, are killed by savages, beasts, or the mythical creatures that plague the Wildland. In the kingdom of Scudi, man rules, in the Wildland, however, man has no authority. Solomon promised himself that he would never go into Wildland long ago. Fear, doubt, and anxiety filled his mind every time someone brought that primitive, savage land. He heard the stories of the Wildland his whole life, of the lost lives of the family many years ago, the family members of friends that were easily destroyed, and most of all his best friend Gregor disappearing a year before. As more time past this one day, Solomon couldn’t help but consider the option of the Wildland. The treasures were alluring, and those lucky few that survived are treated as heroes throughout Scudi. As Solomon pondered these thoughts, his father stopped his …show more content…
work and said, “My child, you must go to the Wildland if you wish to retrieve the prize you seek, the land here has already been picked clean from years of explorers and journeymen passing through. If you wish, I could teach you how to be a blacksmith now, you do not need to go to the Wildland and risk your life.” Solomon contemplated this decision and replied, “it is my duty to bring more fame and honor to our family, no matter how dangerous the risks are and how afraid I am.” “You sound like myself as a young boy,” Solomon’s father replies,” If you must go, I will give my most finely crafted spear and the sword I used on my adventure. This sword was created by my father, it’ll have more weight to it compared to the wooden swords you’ve carved.” Solomon’s family then spent the rest of the day preparing Solomon for the quest ahead of him, his brothers gave him advice on fighting, and his father told him how to be courageous in the face of any enemy. The next morning Solomon awoke, earlier than before, with an uneasy determination. Even with fear and regret wrapped around him like serpents, he prepared himself for the Wildland. Before leaving, his father gave him a cape with the family crest, a crown made out of trees and said, “remember your name, remember your place of origin, those who enter the Wildland often forget and join the savages.” Family and friends followed Solomon until he reached the gate of the village, there a guard gave him a piece of parchment and said, “if you plan on traveling to the Wildland you must sign this, so that we know that you left the kingdom. You must return and pledge your allegiance to His Gleaming, our all knowing leader. If you cannot bring yourself to do this, you return to the Wildland and live as a savage.” Solomon shakingly signed the parchment, not knowing if he’ll ever return to his homeland. “Bring glory to Scudi or do not return at all,” the guard added as he motioned the gate keepers to open the gates. Solomon passed through the gates, he now enter the Outskirt Forest. Act 2: Outskirt The Outskirts are still within Scudi’s borders, but the mythical creatures, commonly called Mythics, roam freely in this area. The forest itself appears peaceful and calm at first glance, birds singing, spring flowers blooming on both sides on the room, but danger lies everywhere Solomon couldn’t detect. However, the dangers of the forest would reveal itself soon enough, a Mythic made of slime and moss lashed out at Solomon. He used his spear to keep his distance from the beast, but failed to damage the creature. The Mythic stretched out its arms and swung them sporadically bashing Solomon’s arm and shoulders. Solomon charged the Mythic and pierced his spear through the creature’s abdomen, but it had no effect. Solomon took his father’s sword and swung at the Mythics head, wedging the sword into its head. The Mythic plopped onto the ground, something in its head stopped the blade, but Solomon didn’t have time to think about it, he took some of its peculiar moss and placed it in his bag. Solomon continued on the road, seeing shadows in the trees. The first night outside of the village filled Solomon with dread, he didn’t sleep that night in fear of the creatures that might attack. As he traversed the Outskirt Forest, Solomon’s fear was replaced by awe and intrigue on what might be hidden in the forest. Over the next few days of traveling this thought in his mind gave him the courage to deviate from the road to see if he could find something. After an hour of hiking Solomon found a clearing with a strange piece of armor in the grass. It was a chestplate with foreign etchings in it. As he went to take the the chestplate, a Mythic that stood like a man and had appearance of a snake came from the shadows and spoke to Solomon saying, “this is not man’s dominion, you are not welcome here.” “I am on a journey to discover treasure for my family, this chestplate might be what I am looking for,” Solomon replies. The snake Mythic though not physically strong, was wise and cunning, as snakes are, so it tested Solomon to see if it were worthy enough for the chestplate. “Tell me, who rules and commands the Mythics?” Solomon replied, “no one, the Mythics are all independent, chaotic creatures.” The snake Mythic slyly smiles,” you, my friend, are correct. However, I still cannot give the chestplate, answer my questions correctly and it shall be yours. Also what is your name, vagabond?.” Solomon relaxed somewhat, he didn’t understand why, but he felt that could trust the Mythic. Poor, poor Solomon, so naive and young. He always trusted friendly faces. Solomon meekly replied, ”very well, I am Solomon, but I have a question for you, what is your name?” “My name is Moran,” Moran slowly said letting the end of its name linger, “who created the Mythics, and who set them free?” Solomon thought for some time, the gods of this world abandoned the kingdom of Scudi many years ago after the citizens worshipped His Gleaming, the rulers of Scudi.
“Denph created the Mythics with its six arms of creation. Weket set them free with its temptations of running free and defying gods.” Moran looked very enthusiastic and let out a cackle, “wonderful! Wonderful, Solomon I am surprised that you knew! Your knowledge of our history explains your lack of physical stature.” Solomon received was told that by many in Scudi, you can’t be weak and be a blacksmith’s son. Moran and Solomon spoke for much of the day, answering questions and speaking of their pasts. Though Solomon was weak, he was persuasive, and he wished for all the help he could get and Moran could become a great asset to have with him. “Have you ever craved for adventure?” Solomon started, “you could help me on my journey, Moran.” “You sound like Denph, he promised journeys and fortune,” Moran started laughing, “you have seen how much fortitude I have, correct? I am not suited for
combat.” “I too am weak, but that stop me,” Solomon argued, “don’t you want explore beyond the Outskirt Forest?” Moran realised that it had spent countless years in the Outskirt Forest and it grew bored of seeing the same scenery for many years. It looked upon its chestplate on the ground, remember how it got it. “You know how to stir my heart to adventure, Solomon. Let us be off then, I tire of this forest. Oh and you may have my chestplate, I have a replacement” Solomon and Moran headed back to the road and spent the next two days traveling through the Outskirt Forest. The Mythics in the forest respected Moran for its knowledge and shining armor and did not attack it or Solomon when they left the forest. Solomon’s fear was replaced by hope, but the dread in his heart still pounded every moment, but at least he shared this dread with a new friend, who felt the same about the Wildland. Act 3: Savages Roam Free Ancient trees tower above, moss covers the ground, and rivers weave through the trees. This is the beginning of the Wildland. It started to rain, making the road muddy. Solomon and Moran had to trudge about the mud, they at one of the ancient trees for the night. Covered beneath the roots, they could dry off and plan their journey from there. As they planned, shouts rang throughout the Wildland, the savage humans were on the hunt. Lost, insane, and without their past culture these humans band together into small, violent tribes and kill almost any beast, Mythic, or human that they come across. They knew Solomon and Moran entered the Wildland and they were on the hunt.
Dialectical Journal Chapters 12-18 Vocabulary 1. Contemptuously- Showing or expressing disdain or scorn. 2. What is the difference between a'smart' and a Prerogative- An exclusive right or privilege.
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4. Describe and explain why you would/would not like to have lived in the time or place of the story.
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