This was not a major set back. What he lacked in brain power, he made up for in athletic ability. The only bad part was that he made the womenfolk uncomfortable. For this reason, he had no hope for marriage.
One day, Nogen was strolling through the marketplace. He was browsing through the weapon stand when he was grabbed by four royal guards. Being as strong as he was, he could have easily fought them off and escaped, but he considered the idea foolish.
As he was pulled down the street, he asked where they were going and what he had done. The guards told him that the princess had taken a liking to him and he was being taken to the castle.
Once inside the huge stone fortress, Nogen was brought to the king's throne. There, he was offered the princess's hand in marriage. Nogen was ecstatic. He never thought he would be married, let alone to the royal princess! This was his chance at power, wealth, fame, and a beautiful bride. He had never seen the princess. Was she beautiful? Nogen dismissed the thought and decided that he would marry her no matter what she looked like. When the princess walked in, however, he changed his mind. She was beautiful, in fact, more than he had imagined, but when he saw the look in her eyes, he saw that it was not true love. He realized that the princess only wanted him for his body and as headless as he was, he didn't blame her.
Nogen decided he couldn't bring himself to get into a relationship based on looks alone, even if it meant giving up being the heir to the king's throne and fortune. He left the king's daughter in tears and started for home.
On his way through the marketplace, he started to have second thoughts. Marrying the princess would make her happy, and maybe they could learn to love eachother. Nogen was on the verge of turning back, when he saw the most beautiful face he had ever seen. He fell immediately in love with her. She gazed back at him from her window sill and he could tell that the feeling was mutual. She had long golden hair, big blue eyes, and a great smile. Best yet, that's all she had. This mysterious woman was nothing more than a head! Finally, someone who could relate to the trials one has to go through when missing an important part of the human anatomy!
Nogen introduced himself. She said her name was Sarah Bellum. They began dating and were eventually betrothed. Over the years, they had several deformed children. Nogen lived headlessly ever after.
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