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

She can't have peace, she's a Princess. She can't just go galloping off like that.

But what, Garli?

*Esper smiles humbly at the Duke in repentance for her outburst that interrupted his conversation with Elios.

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Esper Rakkaus
Spirit of the Trees

My Lord.

*The elf bows*

The Princess is missing, although we knew last night some were more concerned with seducing the local tarts than your daughter's wellbeing.

*She shakes her head and looks at Esper blankly*.

Oh I don't know. Styer just didn't seem that concerned about the Princess going missing. He said he lost her in the dark, but I doubt that a knight of the Queen's Elite would just lose someone....

*She looks concerned*.

What are we to do?

*Troops rush in and speak low to Carados. He looks concerned and nods his head. He looks to Elios for a report before he follows his men.

The vampires were the last to be seen with Philomena. She met Kiki at the Blue Dragon. We are supposed to be allies. I will ride out to the Skull and return with answers or blood unless you have words to change my course.

Oh dear, Garli, the Princess may have just started a war between allies if she has really taken off for a time of peace.

I must go search for her. She is the only one who can stop this before it begins.

*Esper rushes out

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Esper Rakkaus
Spirit of the Trees

I spoke to Kiki myself and you know my Lord I am no friend of vampires but the concern seemed genuine. They may help is friend her for they see far better in the dark than us.

*Carados contemplates the knights reply.

Very well, Abigail and Nazik, take your knights to the Skull and rally the vampires. I will call for the trolls. We begin searching every inch of Grimney this very hour until the Princess is found and brought to the Zoltar Castle. I will go the the cliffs and return with her mother or not return at all.

*Carados turns and leaves without another word. The intent on his face solidified the words he spoke.

Humans are not welcomed in vampire land..... It's against their sacred law......

*Her eyes widen with fear*.

The vampires have vast armies...... Perhaps we should hide somewhere?

*She looks at Meadow*.

Don't you think?

*Evarne looks pleased with the chaos*

Caradod has a wasted journey aheaf of him.My dear sister will not be dragged onto land... as for the Princess, I imagine she is finding a little freedom in Vortigern Jett's bed and will return once he begins to bore her.