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Jan-30-2012 02:56

Has anyone noticed that both the Eastern Triads and La Cosa Nostra are currently said to have the Gilded Goblet of Shaka Zulu? Which of them really has the treasure? Or are they in league and each trying to lay blame on the other?

Or perhaps there are a whole series of Shaka Zulu goblets and they are actually of no particular value ......

And who was Shaka Zulu anyway?

Jan-30-2012 03:49

Clearly, the one from La Cosa Nostra is a copy. The reward says it all. They got jealous of the competition and decided to confuse the masses.

If they only knew how there was once the feared king of a island who sought out to find all the pineapples he could, have them carved out, and wear each one as a crown daily. Since the pineapples were the only fruit available on the island, most of the helpless villagers got sick and decided the only way they were going to get some proper health care was to swim towards one of the neighboring islands.

Sadly, the sharks seemed to disagree with their choice, which resulted in them building a large ship to cross the ocean. Sadly again, one of the villagers was a trusted informer for the king, and told him about the villagers' plans. He immediately sent his army of hundreds to seize the ship and threatened to feed the villagers unrefined dirt if they disobeyed his commands. During the chaos, one little boy, who thought the king was a total bully, ran screaming forward and kicked the king between the legs, when then resulted in the king blurting out 'Shaka Zulu!'.

Now you wonder, how does this story help you understand about the naming of the Goblet? Simple. He was rich, and had a bunch of goblets in his treasury, which was a deep and dark cave guarded by the most vicious honey badger. Some nosy explorers happened to steal one, but the king had many, so he didn't care.

And that is how the Goblet was named and found. The End.

~~Syn

Jan-30-2012 07:55

Well if you expect me to believe that....

Everyone knows that sharks are seriously allergic to pineapple - or to anyone who has ever eaten pineapple. They would have expired in a matter of hours after eating any villager.

Anyway, goblets are so yesterday.

Feb-1-2012 08:25

I think we are supposed to get the whole set of Shaka Zulu goblets. Maybe there are 8?

Feb-1-2012 08:56

I like Syn's version better, but if anyone does actually want to know who Shaka Zulu was, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaka.

Feb-2-2012 14:15

Night Queen, I think you may be right. I see that now a Silver Hookah of Shaka Zulu is being sought. Clearly s/he created (or collected) a whole range of designer goods - tableware, silver-work .....

What next? The Legendary Egg Cup of Shaka Zulu?

Cordy - I'll definitely explore that link, thanks ;)

Feb-20-2012 00:01

There's so much for me to explore:D