Once upon a time, there was a small settlement on the edge of a magnificent fjord. The people there lived in harmony and followed the principles of democracy. They had elected a leader who made decisions based on the collective good, rather than just their own interests.

One day, a ship arrived in the fjord. The ship was built by a famous shipwright, who was known for his exceptional skills in crafting strong and durable hulls. The shipwright came to the settlement to seek refuge, as he was being chased by berserkers who were after his knowledge.

The leader of the settlement welcomed the shipwright and offered him a place to stay in the local monastery. The shipwright was grateful and shared his knowledge with the monks, teaching them the art of shipbuilding.

As the shipwright settled in the monastery, the people of the settlement realized he was not just a skilled shipwright, but also an ideal person. He was kind, fair, and always put others before himself. The people were impressed by his wisdom and asked him to stay in the settlement and become their leader.

The shipwright agreed, and under his leadership, the settlement thrived. He used his knowledge to help the people build better ships, which allowed them to trade with other communities and bring prosperity to their land. The people were proud of their leader and lived happily ever after.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was the settlement like before the shipwright arrived?
2. Why did the shipwright come to the settlement?
3. Why did the people of the settlement want the shipwright to become their leader?
4. What did the shipwright do to help the settlement?
5. How did the people feel about their new leader?
6. Can you think of a time when you showed kindness to someone, like the shipwright did in the story?