Guild of Adventurers

Climbing The Highest Volcano

March 29, 2016
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Posted by Ed

--- This post is adapted from a letter I wrote to a lovely man called Carl, who received my book A Rum Run Awry as a father’s day gift. When I came to write up the story for my blog, I realised that my letter to Carl was close to being the best summary I was capable of writing, so here it is. ---...

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Photos from Nettle Warrior

August 3, 2014
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Posted by Ed

Photos from Tough Guy Nettle Warrior 2014 have been popping all over the place over the last fortnight. They first starting appearing on Yahoo News, in which I appeared as part of their Pictures of the Week - alongside a view of the Earth from space: After that, various other pictures ...

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Nettle Warrior 2014: Catalysts of Glory

July 14, 2014
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Posted by Ed

This weekend, the Guild gathered in Perton near Wolverhampton for the madness of Tough Guy Nettle Warrior 2014. We arrived on Saturday and spent the day marshaling: taking charge of an obstacle and ensuring that everybody made it over safely and knew where they were going afterwards. I found myse...

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Highway 97

May 12, 2013
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Posted by Ed

Once I am out of Mossburn, I stop to catch my breath and readjust my backpack, which already weighs a ton. My knees throb and the lunacy of attempting to run 22km in this condition has dawned on me. Still, at least I have made some good distance towards Five Rivers. Casually I check my watch for...

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Blood and Iron

April 30, 2013
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Posted by Ed

When I was forged upon the great anvil in the sky, the prophets of men foretold that I would be the last. Like all prophets, however, their conviction was a weak as their grip. Before the Great Smith could even finish his work, the Nine Champions of Men were sent to bash Him in the face and send ...

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Regret Nothing: Easier Said Than Done.

April 15, 2013
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Posted by Ed

My alarm goes off to the sound of rain hammering on the window. Good. This justifies my decision to leave the Cairns region and seek adventure elsewhere. The rain has ruined too many plans already. As my mind clears and my eyes open, I realise something. This is not the sound of rain...this i...

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Guild Products: Just in Cake Pouch

April 10, 2013
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Posted by Ed

Need to stop for cakes, but realise you're on top of a mountain or in the middle of the rain forest? No problem! NEW FROM THE GUILD OF ADVENTURERS: The Just-In-Cake Emergency Cake Pouch! Now you can take your cake with you, wherever you may roam! Each Just-in-Cake is made of durable waterp...