Due to the fact that Odegan has been basically peaceful during his reign, he has grown obese and complacent. Despite being horizontally challenged, he is dearly loved by his subjects.
— Shining Wisdom manual, describing King Ulrich
Don Fernando de Guzman: Our country is already six times larger than Spain, and every day we drift makes it bigger!
Don Lope de Aguirre: Have you seen any solid ground that would support your weight?
Don Lope de Aguirre: Have you seen any solid ground that would support your weight?
Of course, food has always been the King's strongest point.
And how often did he get a chance to put his royal person at risk? When was the last time he even cast a spell? His life wasn't exactly fraught with peril. They lay around on cushions all day and ate and drank their heads off all night. Lately, whenever he sat down, some unfamiliar action had been happening between his abdomen and his belt buckle. He must have gained fifteen pounds since he took the throne. No wonder kings looked so fat in pictures. One minute you're Prince Valiant, the next you're Henry VIII.
The guests simply couldn't believe that King Skarl was on his fifth serving and still going strong!
— Flavor text of the card "Skarl's Banquet", Neopets
