"... through the lands of the Uighurs (dude, you so didn't go to China), the Khazars (hi ancestors!) and the Bulgars (hi more ancestors!) into the land of murderous bandits called Tatars (probably Pechenegs at that time) who attack caravans slaughtering everyone."
oh yay, they're rescued by Swedes! HI EVEN MORE ANCESTORS!
@Leucrotta Okay, you get points for knowing who the Pechenegs even are. :D