In a forest far, far North of his Mediterranean homeland, the lost and cursed hoplite Hiktos Nuluk comes face to face with a bear wearing full body armor. This is a first for Hiktos who has fought uncounted beast foes, but never one in such high-quality armor. The bear, who is actually the Norse warrior Bjarki transformed into the massive and deadly Werebear Bodva Bjarki, is just as disconcerted by the unusual armor of this tiny warrior
To Werebear Bodva Bjarki, this strangely equipped warrior, is possibly an enemy, but he is not sure. No matter, Werebear Bodva Bjarki loves a good fight, so he roars his challenge!
Hiktos is unimpressed, as he turns his back and saunters away. He has fought much more impressive creatures, and this one, as his elaborate armor suggests, must be some nobleman's pet. Best to avoid angering some powerful figure in this strange, cold land, and simple walk away. Werebear Bodva Bjarki is shocked, no one has ever turned his back and simply walked away from his challenge. He bellows an even louder battle cry, but to no avail, as the strange warrior continues to slowly walk deeper into the forest. Bodva Bjarki is so unsettled that he lets the unbelievably brave, or crazy, warrior slowly disappear...
