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For the first time since the quest for the 10th symbol began, Edmund finished last in a task. The Table Maze challenge involved each warrior fetching three balls from three separate bowls placed at three different spots. They were all to return to a station where they would turn a spindle anti-clockwise, until it came off its base. The essence was to throw the warriors off balance. The warriors would then proceed to the table and pass their balls through the maze, one after the other, into a net. The table had holes which the warriors must avoid, or start afresh if any ball falls through the hole. The first warrior to net all three balls would win the task. All warriors retrieved their balls almost at the same time and proceeded to the spinning station. Bobby was caught cheating and was asked to spin clock-wise, before reverting to spinning anti-clockwise. Dennis and Bobby finished in first and second positions respectively; while Ifunanya beat Edmund to the third position. At the last gathering of the warriors at the Place of the Talking Drum, Edmund appealed to the Council of Elders to give him one more chance in the quest. Surprisingly his appeal was granted. For more exciting episodes stay tuned to the following stations: African Magic (DSTV), Ebonylife TV, Realstar, Wap TV, ESBS and AKBC by 10pm; and AIT & Galaxy TV by 10:30pm.

WARRIOR

A true warrior possesses a mindset or an ethos that guides his daily action in all things, not just conflict. A warrior understands and accepts that life is conflict and that overcoming conflict requires effort on his part. This effort may involve a physical confrontation and force of violence. He accepts this and prepares his mind and body for the conflict. Both the warrior and pacifist desire peace. The warrior desires peace and stability so that his family may grow and prosper and his community may thrive. The warrior realizes that peace is not simply the absence of conflict but the presence of victory over those who would harm his family and destroy his community. He understands that his strength and arms are gifts from God and with these gifts come a solemn responsibility. The warrior does not take this responsibility lightly. The pacifist sees peace as a lack of conflict or war, but life is conflict and denying this truth does not make it so. When conflict arrives at the pacifist’s door he has no recourse for he is unprepared and weak in his mind and soul. Only after the wolf is eating his young the pacifist cries out for the warrior to come and save him. A warrior understands that only the strong can give mercy. The weak are helpless and in no position to be merciful. A warrior prepares his mind and body for conflict and arms himself in a vain hope that he will not need those arms. A warrior fiercely protects his own life, for if his life is lost, who will protect his family? The warrior values his family, his community, and his nation. He swears a daily allegiance to their protection and preservation. He is a protector of life, not a death worshipper. A warrior sacrifices and makes hard choices. While his peers are lounging, imbibing in spirits and chasing after the fairer sex the warrior is sweating in the training arena. The warrior doesn’t need to be forced or coerced to train and hone his skills. He understands that the edge of the finest sword will eventually dull if not honed properly. The warrior walks quietly amongst the masses ever armed and ever vigilant. The warrior seeks not fame or glory. He seeks neither the approval nor the support of the pacifist. His only request is to be unhindered by the sheep. The warrior’s reward comes from a deep sense of accomplishment and purpose, the smiling faces of his family and prosperity of his community. Warriors seek out like-minded individuals and only in their presence dares to relax. The warrior relishes the kinship of his fellows and he recognizes them as his brothers.