A bit of a revelation...

OK, so you know a while back, I was lamenting the fact that I couldn't use rings in Rurik's story without nearly everyone thinking I was ripping off Tolkien? And I also mentioned more recently that I'd had a lightbulb moment regarding what I could perhaps focus on instead?

Well, I've had a revelation today, about how I can improve things...Come closer, so I can whisper;

I think I know how to change Rurik so I can keep the rings in - but they aren't the main focus of the story! 

Wahey!