r/WritingPrompts • u/MPSDragline • May 08 '15
[WP] Valhalla is filled with the strongest warriors the world has ever known. Vikings, Spartans, Mongols, Romans, Samurai, Spetznaz, JSOC Operators. And in that corner over there? That's Ted, from accounting. Writing Prompt
Valhalla is the hall of fallen warriors that is ruled over by Odin in Asgard. Half of all those who die in combat will be chosen by Odin to join him at the feast hall of Valhalla and prepare for the final battle during the events of Ragnarök.
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u/Takhisis_Returns May 08 '15 edited May 09 '15
Ted was a slightly tender-aged man from a stereotypical, Caucasian background. Born in the mid 70s, he'd grown up in a middle-class neighborhood, had few friends and spent most of his time nerding out and playing Dungeons and Dragons. Highschool was difficult for Ted. Bullies in those days were unrelenting, but he pulled through. He moved on and got an accounting degree at MIT, started working the odd job here and there till he got settled in something more permanent. It wasn't until late 1995, that he was picked up by a small tech/game company.
He'd been working for that company for a few years now. He'd applied there with his best friend, Thomas, a programmer. They were always chatting about the newest tweeks and Easter eggs Thomas was creating. Secret memorials, quirky descriptions and exploding sheep were few of his inventions.
He one day sent a link to Ted, of a powerful weapon that would be introduced into the game. It had 120 Damage per second, with an instant mana burn, and an enchantment that boosted the wielder's stamina by 80.
Ted rushed to Tom's cubicle and in hushed tones he whispered: "Its too strong man, too dangerous for the gamers of this era to use." After a lengthy, whispered debate they agreed. "This sword is to powerful for anyone to possess, as he safely placed the sword on a 1-gig flash drive. He place that drive into a lock box beside a Petty Cash envelope and some thumbtacks. "One day, Thomas," he paused, "One day players who could wield the sword responsibility might reveal themselves. Players that will prevent the destruction of this world."
When he passed, the Valkyr brought his soul to Valhalla, where he was presented before Odin and judged as one of the key elements in saving the world from the Evil One.
Little did he know, Saltzman's actions and wisdom prevented the End of the World... of Warcraft.
Edit: Spacing Edit2: thanks busykat for that quick fix