Friddo of Sanit

Where should I start… I am Friddo, I live in a peaceful town named Sanit. Sanit is not big, barely reaching 1000 people. Most of the scenery is pretty bland, muddy roads, wooden and clay structures, you get the picture. But people are everything else, full of life and joy. Everyone is always nice to each other, no crime no malice, but nonetheless guards are a requirement… We live in the Yellow Valley, a very dangerous place. Bandits, wild beasts and all sorts of anomalies. My father always told me that we live in a really dangerous area thus I have never had permission to venture on my own outside of guarded premises. Guards kept the town safe and the town lived in peace. As I woke like any other day, something struck me. It is my birthday and I am finally turning twenty one, it was time for me to decide what I want to do in life, options were not vast, but I still had no idea what my future would be. Putting on my slacks, not the freshest of shirts and worn shoes. Fully clothed I hastily ran downstairs as I smelled something nice.

Friddo: Morning mother, something special today?

Nana: Morning Friddo! As its a special day for you I have decided to go out and get something really special, you have not eaten anything like this ever before!

Friddo: Sounds good! What is it?

Nana: I ordered some giant Olly eggs from out of town. I heard these contain very good nutrients and properties to fulfill any one person for a prolonged time.

Friddo: Thank you mother! Lets see what these eggs taste like.

I tasted the humongous eggs, the taste was quite basic, but the feeling… I have never felt like this in my life, it's like life was rejuvenated to unexpected heights in me. Finishing my breakfast I felt like it was time to go. I grabbed my satchel and left for the town center where the mayor is supposed to give me my rights and certificate of ripe. As I was stepping out, my mother stopped me. "Here Friddo, we saved some money for something." She handed me a long object covered in a leather sheet. As I opened it, a sword was revealed. "This is gorgeous mother, I am really grateful." I said as I hugged her, and then I ran out of the house.

Sanit, my hometown is not big. We barely reached the mark of thousand populace 10 years ago. But I was gonna mark this day the day I became an asset with a name, this is the day I become Friddo of Sanit. As I walked my thoughts drifted and I bumped into an unfamiliar face making him fall on his behind.

Friddo: "I am terribly sorry, are you ok?" I asked as I extended my hand in hopes of helping him get up.

Sang: It's fine, I was concentrated on thought and did not notice you there. My name is Sang. Who might you be young man?

Friddo: My name is Friddo, it is nice to meet you.

Sang: Oh it's all my pleasure Friddo. Do you think you could help me get to the town center?

Friddo: Oh! I happen to be going there, I will take you there, no problem. It's the least I can do after getting your clothes so dirty.

Sang: Seems like fate has brought us together. While we walk, can I ask you something?

Friddo: "Sure, what is it." I asked as we started walking towards the town center.

Sang: You look like a fine young man, have you ever thought about going outside of this Town?

I took a better look at Sang. I noticed that he did not seem to be a regular person. I noticed he had a nice looking sheath under his cloak. Partially embedded with gems with an engraving I could not make out. His clothing all but not ordinary, cloak seemed to be crafted with the finest of cloth, leather boots with precise stitching, shirt dyed with the brightest of colors. Face with minimal complexity and not even a scratch on his hands, clearly not a labor worker.

Friddo: I don't really know. It is really dangerous to venture out, Yellow valleys is nothing to sneeze on. The furthest I have left is the forest nearby.

Sang: How so? I can see your sword, you must have done something haven't you?

Friddo: Thing is, I just turned twenty one today, and I am heading to the town center to get my rights, this is the first time I am carrying a sword outside of the house.

Sang: I assure you, a fine young man like yourself will find nothing here, set out to explore the world. It is filled with greatness. I can take you with me to my next destination and teach you a few things on the way if you desire?

Friddo: It sounds tempting mister Sang. I will think about it, but now, we have arrived, I must head out to see the mayor.

Sang: Farewell then, young Friddo.

"Sang had this strange feeling to him, I wonder what it was. Anyways I need to go to the mayor's office." I thought to my self. Walking through the small halls of the mayor building, you can barely call it a 3 floor building, the attic is used to store history and documents about our beloved settlement. As I reach the mayor's office door, someone stops me.

Sam: Hey big man. Before you go remember, everyone won't be disappointed if you chose a path not in your family, if you want to be a farmer or a smith or anything it's fine, you are still part of this town and our family.

Friddo: Trust me Sam, I won't let my heritage down.

Opening the door, I thought the words uncle Sam said to me. What will my life be if I stay in this town. It is insignificant me being here or not, and that guy, Sang. He looked like a seasoned adventurer, I am pretty sure he could teach me things that could get me started as an adventurer. And thus I decided to be an adventurer!

Friddo: Hello Mayor, I need this to be quick. I have to catch up to someone before he leaves.

Mayor: Have you decided what you want to be?

Friddo: Yes, I want to be an adventurer!

Mayor: An adventurer? That`'s quite bold, are you sure?

Friddo: Yes yes, please hurry up.

Mayor: Ok then, here are your papers, please tread well Friddo of Sanit!

I rushed out in hopes of still catching up to Sang. Running through the muddy streets, nearly tripping over air every second. Sprinting for my future I see Sangs cloak.

Friddo: Mister Sang wait up!

I ran up to him all covered in mud and sweat, out of breath.

Friddo: I have decided that I will seek greatness for my family name in adventure, please assist me.

Sang: Glad to hear, but please refer to me as just Sang. Let this be a start to your journey, I will give you some hints and tell you of the world while we go towards the next big city.

Friddo: Greatly appreciated, I will muster my thoughts and will be vigilant in learning everything possible.

Heading towards the southern exit Sang started telling me different things he has learned that made him a seasoned adventurer. "Listen here young Friddo, being a seasoned adventurer does not mean to be able to slay anything in sight, adventuring is more than just gaining glory and fame. You adventure for yourself, for who you are. No one should be able to say or convince you otherwise."

Heading further and further into the sandy dunes of Yellow Valleys, sang told me stories of his adventures, nothing of actual concrete value was learned as I was only fascinated by the origin of this person. Only I wondered and wondered why would such a great person end up in Sanit, a remove place far far away from any other civilized location.

As we walked the dry planes Sang became more and more silent, at first I did not notice but then it became clear to me, he was getting exhausted. I am a young man just left my home full of energy, maybe Sang is old, he does not look like it. I tried to strike a conversation with him. As I opened my mouth he quickly silenced me, "Be quiet!" he whispered. I got completely confused as to what is the problem. We are in the middle of a huge plane, only twiggy saplings and nothing else. Completely barren not even hills to block the view of something hidden. All of a sudden, Sang had stopped. "There is something big under our feet, if we do not proceed with caution there might be problems." He whispered. I thought to myself, what can possibly be underneath us. As we waited minutes before sang finally spoke, "A few knights are riding our way from the south, as soon as you can hear them, head for those dead trees, there are roots that will slow it down and the knights will arrive in time to help you.".

Gradually filled with fear and the tension rising I had no idea what to expect from the situation so I just prepared to run. Not only did I fear what was beneath us, I grew suspicious of Sang, he has been odd since the start of our journey, it was not what I expected of him. In time I started to hear horse riders approaching from the south and I ran towards the dead trees. As the dust started filling the air all around I heard something burrowing underground, it was no small mole but fortunately I was able to outrun it. Or so I thought until it came to the surface, a huge 1 meter in diameter worm peeked from the ground. It looked spiky at first glance but it was its teeth, huge ones lusting for my flesh. "I am here." I screamed as the knight rode towards me. Trying my best to dodge the creature, but one of the barbs from it grazed my side and flung me high in the air. I could feel my consciousness fading as I fell to the ground and lost it completely.