The Land of Grimney - The Illustrated Adventures of Cora Pearl, aged 12

Give me that....

*She snatches the shoe and chants over it*

You may know about trees Esper but not about mermaid blood. This is Mena's shoe and Mena's blood. Unless you are lying because you are working with the enemies of the Dudrassa.

*The Sea Witch turns white with fury. *

She has been hurt and I promise that I shall spill a gallon of human blood for every drop if her blood spilled.

*Tears fall from her eyes as she caresses the lock of hair. *

This hair has been cut, it has been left as a decoy. The cut is old but clean. It could have been a lock of hair that Philomena gave as a keepsake to a past lover. Whoever has her will pay.

*the fairy sees Philomena's shoe*

Philomena! No... no... Who would hurt her?

Elios I do not know what Esper means about the blood. I can confirm they are the shoes of my Lady Princess. They were new that day and had been custom made for the Princess. We argued because I said they were too nice to wear to the Blue Dragon.

*her lips tremble*

Do you think that Esper lied about the blood so Evarne would not be so upset?

Perhaps. I am not sure she is to be trusted.

*Elios shrugs and looks despondent*

Did you hear her ask us to secure the perimeter of the Dudrassa? Even if every knight in Grimney was employed then we still couldn't secure the entire coastline. Besides if the mermaids chose they could call the Narran and destroy us all in one great wave.

*He looks at the shoe and polishes his knives . *

Styer has been brought before the Queen to explain himself. She is grieved to think such harm has come to her niece in her realm.

*He stands up*

I am going to Slattern Moor. If Kalvos went there, it is because he intends to die but I must remind him that he has a daughter to live for. Philomena was his world but his daughter will need him. If I die then it will make no difference to anyone.

*Elios bows and leaves sadly*

Vorte... elf... you are safe in the marsh waters for now. The waterkin have heard that the Princess has been murdered by humans.

*He bares his red teeth and gnashes them with grief*

Humans are no longer granted safe passage through our swamp. I must go... the marsh singers are searching for the body of the Princess and when we find it, we shall see the rites are conducted to honour her. After that.... war.

What about Kalvos?

Well little elf girl... where she loved so do we. In honour of her memory, Kalvos can be considered waterkin. He may not choose to fight with us but we shall not harm him and our lanterns will guide his way and not guide him to his doom.

Hello, anyone here? Don't tell me Kalvos and Philomena are still not back!............

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*A vast calvary of knights rides up to the tavern. Guards double up at each entrance and a multitude escorts Carados into the tavern. Without regard for any patrons inside, they walk straight to the corner and without hesitation, Carados grabs the hood off of the man in the corner and slams his head onto the table. Every muscle in Carados flexed as he attempted to control his desire to slaughter the man in front of everyone.

You thought you could assassinate my daughter without consequence? The High Council has gone too far, Styer. You have gone too far! What loyalty to the throne do you exemplify in trying to kill the Princess? Speak now or face your certain death!

*Styer appeared weak from repeated beatings before arriving to the tavern. He had very little fight left in him as Carados waited for a reply.

*Nazik walked in and saw the beautiful Meadow. He didnt hesitate to approach her.

Hello my lovely. This is not the place for such beauty. You should go with me to a quiet corner and I will explain.

*Nazik reaches out his hand to wait and see if Meadow would go with him to a corner in the tavern for a private conversation.