Maple syrup is a substance of great power, and the potential for humankind is enormous! Of course, in the true Western tradition, the first thing a European did with it was turn it into a weapon, eh? Argh the Ruthless was already an incredibly strong Viking warrior, but using dark Norse magic to infuse maple syrup into his very blood made him nigh invincible! Who knows, maybe he can even take a light sabre to the gut and survive! –Duncan
