Hail and Greetings to you all. At last -here I am, tired, hungry and thirsty, after having dragged my father's sword halfway across Germania, and getting totally lost in the process, because I'm determined to be a worrier.....I mean, warrior. Well, a shield maiden of some kind anyway! It's a bit difficult, because my ruddy skirts keep getting in the way and I think I need a few sword lessons! I've lived in the back of beyond since I was born - it's so beyond that it doesn't even have a name. Anyway, I have lots and lots to learn (i.e. everything) - I keep tripping over titles and subjects and words that I've never heard of, so I shall simply squat down on my haunches and observe the wise and erudite discussions that the greats amongst you are engaged upon, wide eyed with wonder! :)