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

Korben and I made peace a while back...or at least we agreed to disagree. My friend, I'm not harbouring a fear of Bolt. Leggy's courage in the face of certain death taught me to live for the moment. He knew what was coming for years but he never let on to any of you. Truth is, Leggy also taught me that it was better to live peacefully than to live life of conflict. Having said that, if Bolt wants a fight so badly, that's exactly what he'll get...it's a love of life that I have, not a fear of death. I have too much living to do, Urat.

Thanks for the flagon but I can't let you clear my tab, friend. You've a business to run and times are hard in Grimney. Please, take this...I'll have another flagon for the wife as well.

I slipped away from all the commotion. I am not used to raised voices and I became rather afraid. I will gladly accept a small glass and maybe I will sing a little in return, although be warned mermaid song can have strange effects on men's minds. We have songs that draw you near, songs that can make you forget your own name, even songs that will make you go to the depths of the sea just to hear a note more. Our songs are the only thing in existance that is more beautiful than our hair and you see how gorgeous my flowing locks are. But enough of my beauty!

Does anyone know of my father? Alas, I do not know his name but I know a fragment of his story. About five and twenty years ago my mother was sleeping in the moonlight on a rocky outcrop by the whitest cliffs when she heard a man cry out 'Treason! I shall be avenged on you cowards," followed by a loud splash. Being of a curious nature, she dived after the cause of the splash. It was a bleeding man, with his hands bound behind him. Now it is not usually our way to save a drowning man but my mother decided that Death could wait for a different quarry, this man was hers. She took him far away to an island no ship could reach due to the Wrecker rocks surrounding it. There she nursed him back to health with Mermagic and healing songs. He was quiet and handsome and had beautiful hair for a human. Although he loved her, he wanted to return to his land and avenge himself against those who had try to steal his rightful inheritance. My mother agreed to help him get to the mainland and he promised to return to her when he could but he has not returned. Each year on the same day that she rescued him, she returns and sings a song so mournful that any creature who hears it longs to cast themselves off the cliffs above. So that is my tale and all I know of my father. If any of you could help me, I'd be so grateful! Angry voices aside, you all seem such charming, kind creatures. Now where did I put my comb?

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I'm sorry to hear that willow is missing, does anyone know what happened to her ? She was looking for me a few nights ago but I wasn't around . If your still out there Willow get in touch x

My vessles empty again bar keep and can i buy your goodself one? Have you anything instead of mead, its a bit warm...

How much for the three?

Willow, she was snatched Gwenllian, whilst walking home through Uther's Woad, the Grimney police are investigating. I do hope she is found and safe and sound. Dark days indeed. She could have stayed, but chose to cross through the mire in the dark. Best not to be out and about in Grimney beyond the witching hour!

Mr Rainmaker, yes! Certainly sir! Three glasses of grimati wine, it is chilleed to perfection, and that will be three silver tobran if you don't mind. How goes your day? Still seeing black swans and talking philosophy?

Good day Hengis! You're looking well. Right must go down into the cellar and tap a few barrels. Then off to market day in Toraz to fetch fresh radigans! It's a busy day ahead. I'll keep my eyes open for Willow. Free bar while I'm away, don't drink too much, as I'll get Tanza and Hogstance to bounce you from the tavern. If anyone wants to step in and run the bar, that'd be a help! Rainmaker? Right must dash, need to get to Toraz and it's quite a journey!