Knightmare Vol 1 1

Featured Characters

 * Vidrik Smith (Knightmare) (first appearance)

Antagonists

 * Johan Andersen (Skald) (first appearance)

Other Characters

 * Amanda Hickey (first appearance)
 * Terrell Kearney (first appearance)

Races and Species

 * Humans
 * Moroi (first appearance)

Locations

 * Earth
 * United Kingdom (first appearance)
 * England (first appearance)
 * London (first appearance)
 * British Museum (first appearance)

Items

 * Armour of Alptraum (first appearance)
 * Mead of Poetry (first appearance)
 * Mimmung (first appearance)
 * Odrerir (first appearance)

“The Hero’s Ballad”
In the British Museum, crowds gather as the curator Terrell Kearney unveils a brand new exhibit after a team of archaeologists found an ancient suit of armour from the 6th century in a catacomb. After finishing the conference, the tour guide, Amanda Hickey, accidentally revives the suit of armour. The spirit of the knight inside woes on how he has been trapped inside for centuries and thanks Amanda, introducing himself as Vidrik. Amanda is confused, and tries to help Vidrik take off his suit, but finds that Vidrik and the suit are one and the same.

A busker called Johan Andersen is made fun of for his terrible music, and notices an exhibit called the Odrerir. Apparently, the horn holds a drink called the Mead of Poetry, which inspires poets and bards. He takes it in secret, and the next day, he’s the star of the show. However, Kearney notices the Mead is gone and informs Amanda, who in turn informs Vidrik, who she’s been chatting with in secret. He appears to Andersen in the night and threatens him if he doesn’t return the mead to the museum. Andersen refuses, and Vidrik picks him up and throws him onto the street. He’s knocked out, and a truck is coming, so Vidrik saves him.

