Challenge #04287-K269: Truly Heroic

Tell me, my student.... what is the difference between a TRUE Hero, and the person many just call a hero?

"I don't know, sir."

It is their heart. For a True Hero does not seek fame or fortune. They do not seek to harm others, no matter what they appear. Their only desire is to aid others whenever possible, and the knowledge they could help be their only reward.

The ones far too many tend to call 'hero'.... are usually far too interested in coin and blood. -- Anon Guest

Yrsa had traveled for half a year to find him, and was immediately disappointed. Grey hair. A straw hat made with holes for his horns. Tatty old clothing that really should have been thrown in the midden instead of the rag pile. Patched and stained and absolutely horrible. Even his sandals were past due to be thrown out. And he was busy working with his hands.

This couldn't possibly be the Thrice-Sworn King, conquerer of nations, instigator of so much peace and inspiration of so much fear.

There was a miniature goat slumbering nearby, only the twitching of her leg told Yrsa that the animal was dreaming and not dead.

She said, "My pardon, sir. I think someone's been playing with me. They told me you are the Thrice-Sworn King?"

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