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

I have no desire to be Queen, so why would it damage the constitution?

*She smiles worriedly at Kalvos*

Don't let this alter your love for me.

Did Sir Robert not tell you about this? I mean you knew Carados was my father.

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*He lifts Philomena in his arms and smiles lovingly at her*.

If we do have to fight again, it will be to defend the ones I love. I will fight for the Queen and her niece, and our daughter Karina.

*He kisses her gently on the cheek*.

Goodnight Esper.

*He smiles warmly at her*.

Styer. Thank you for your help tonight. You've always been a good man. And a good friend.

*Kalvos carries the exhausted Princess upstairs to bed*.

Sir Robert would have told me I'm sure, but he was arrested after his meeting with Absolem Darke. That is the power the thirteen members of the High Council hold.

Daughter?! You mean Kalvos has fathered a child with the Princess?

*She looks around the room in stunned surprise*

How are we to break it to the Duke?

*Abigail smiles*

There are plenty of humans too who are oppressed by the militia, the Red Hand and the High Council. The Queen included.

*The warrior meets Styger's gaze*

She has been a virtual prisoner for years and we intend to free her. The Princess symbolise unity and hope for all races. We will raise Queen Eleanor to greatness once more and Princess Philomena will sit at her right hand.

You missed out elves from that list Styer. Where are Kalvos and the Princess? I must speak with them urgently.

*Elios stands with a dozen knights from the Queen's Elite of elvish descent*

Every water creature is moving to arms, Dravons are gathering, Dwarves are sharpening their axes, goblins polishing their armour, Gweebs preparing their ballards, ogres have their clubs in hand, Wolfkin are baring their teeth and spindlesmites are forming battalions. The rebellion is rising. Different prophets have written about the figurehead of the land and sea, the one who will create a united Grimney after it is washed with blood.

*He smiles wryly*

Although I am hoping to avoid a blood bath.

Hello Elios.....What's going on NOW? I had to get out of here last night, there was something dark in the air. Philomena was all over her father because he'd given her a necklace. Kalvos was just coming in as I was leaving, I presume he sorted it out?

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At ease, elves.

*The elves stand at ease. He looks at Meadow.*

I don't know what has happened Meadow. I read of a kidnap attempt on the Princess and knew that the time was coming for war. She should be removed to somewhere we can protect her more easily. Where is Kalvos and Carados? Are they united in the protection of Lady Philomena?

Elios, that is exactly what Carados was trying to do but some were opposing him.

*Esper shoots a haughty look at Meadow

Carados had arranged for Philomena and everyone at the tavern to move to the castle. He told me it was for our protection. He does not want any harm to come to Philomena but Kalvos was riled up and convinced Carados was using magic to kidnap her. Actually, he is trying to protect her but everyone else seems determined to keep her in harms way.

*Esper shakes her head and looks to Elios

Maybe you can talk some sense into them. The castle is a fortress. Philomena would be safe there. More so than here...

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