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

I must leave you for a few days. The King has summoned me on a mission, but I should be back Saturday afternoon/evening. In the meantime, Squowzer, my lodger, will provide hospitality for any callers. He is a mighty being, but do not fear, for he, to, is a servant of the King.

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Love all, forgive all, show mercy, condemn no-one.
May the King's peace be upon your body, mind, soul and spirit.
May love and joy be ever with you.

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Oh Urat, how wonderful your beard looks. I am so pleased you like the comb and you are obviously putting it to good use. Wish I could have seen you as a seven year old, who knows maybe Elvira will cast it again.

I noticed that the storm last night has knocked some of your tiles up so I've asked one of my gentlemen friends to repair it for you. He's up there now and I promised him I'd let him by me a drink once he's finished. Such a kind person.

I've found my sailor, an old friend of mine Silas Shantee. He's as tough as old boots and can hold his naba rum enough to keep his wits about him. I wonder if I should hire a second sailor to watch his back.

Poor Tanza, hope you find something to give you a little relief. I do have some lovely blood red nail varnish on me you might like, I always find a little manicure cheers me up.

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I meant Tanza for the nail varnish, not you darling. Swamp green is more your colour.

Old Silas is a lucky man, saved by a pair of sea turtles I believe. He is well liked by the Aquitaini clan and he has a tattoo of my mother on his back. Doubt he will ever drown.

Still no news of Willow?

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It was the sea turtles that told me that story. His is rather convoluted and involves fighting several giant squid. I do look rather like my mother, although her hair is a soft lavender colour and her eyes are silver. I have my father's colouring.

Oh no, not another death. Is there no way this can be sorted without bloodshed?

I must thank some of your patrons for their kind gifts, all manner of flowers and trinkets although who thought I would like a pair of lacy undegarments I don't know. My favourite is a charcoal portrait of me, someone has gone to a lot of effort. Did you hear about that peasant child that was drowned? I bet that was the kelpie. The sooner I find him the better.

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Then you must be a beautiful family of mermaids. Well, Silas has many yarns, as far as I remember they were mostly based on some basic truth! The fact that he survived the wreck of the Gideon surprises me.

Yes, I have seen that several men have given you gifts, I've got a large silver spoon beneath the bar, although why anyone would think you would want that I don't know. Lacy underwear, well what can I say! It boggles the mind, and not good for my heart rate.

Hmmm Vance Scarab was drawing a charcoal portrait a day or two ago, I wonder if it's from him?

Oh no. A child has drowned? The kelpie is responsible? This must not happen.

Bloodshed may be hard to avoid, if a Chaos Engine member is dead, they'll want revenge. Nothing can be done.

Best we keep our heads down....

Don1 good to see you sir! You've been away for quite sometime! Great to hear your voice again, and with such words to inspire us! Yes, please do perform it for us, Clara will dance and Nydas will sing the chorus. Splendid!

Mead, oh yes, certainly for you! A jug on the house and a free round for all my favoured patrons. You have that winning smile, and charm is a better weapon than any sword, if you have charm that is!