Beowulf's challenge would finally come, and would soon find out that heroism has a price. Beowulf had just become king. The days of Geatland had been smooth for the last fifty years, but one day things changed. A dragon had begun to jeopardize the security of the kingdom. Our overly prideful and pompous king considered the threats of the dragon somewhat of a personal challenge, as he had prided himself in maintaining the considerable comfort …showed first 75 words of 956 total…

…showed last 75 words of 956 total…and many other superfluous personal items. I carried the king back to my village, where my people and the other worthless Geats were. I described the situation, and explained the former king's request. For ten days the Geats built the tower, putting together an honorable monument, which everyone believed was a necessary request. Beowulf's request was achieved, my destiny was reached, and now I would rule the city of Geatland for many years to come.