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

Yeah... If she can. I mean last we heard about the vorte, she was with Vortigern Jett and he probably sold her to the vampires. He's a hunter and murderer not a knight. Besides, why the Princess? Why would her trust her? I hope you haven lured me out here in the hope of seducing me! This is business only.

Seduce you here, my dear Madame Brightstone? When I could take you to my very comfortable house in Zoriat, with its gilt and velvet furniture... Every room elegant...

*Hengist looks around the shack and sighs.*

I wouldn't come to this zoriat foresaken place for no reason. Vortigern Jett has been working with the White Scorpions to protect the vorte girl, perhaps his heart is not so black... Anyway, he and the Princess are lovers that is why if anybody knows where the girl is it will be Philomena. She is the Keeper of a mythic sword, she may help us in more way than one. She will understand why we must take the North Road to prevent that maniac getting his hand on Gothar's jewel! Might be a few useful people hanging around Holme's Tavern too.

If you're right then perhaps she can persuade Jett to come with us along the North Road. He can handle a blade alright... Although it is quite likely to end up in your back.

*She stands up.*

Come on then Master Wizard, let's go see if the Princess will help.

Nothing! I think we've been let on a wild zork chase!

*She looks around at the soldiers searching the area.*

Nobody has been here for months.

Are you sure it was the south swamp? The mire is tricky, we need a guide.

*He leans towards Abigail and whispers*

Perhaps the White Scorpions will help us?