Excerpts From Val's Valiant Tales

I once came eyes to eye with a cold-hearted, frozen-eared Cyclops! Gather 'round the fire for this spine-chilling tale! I played a lovely little melody at Vorgoth's court, melting his heart to ruby red strawberry wine! The feast's main entertainer, however, was a "tamed" Cyclops! It was chained and made to dance with fresh coals from the same open fire roasting our swine belly and hazelnut brittle! "Poor thing" I thought, head spinning with wine. As everyone slept, I gathered my newfound valor and crept into the Beastmaster's quarters, lockpick in hand. When I freed the giant, it gazed at my fair visage with a look that screamed "I've got my eye on you!" afore blowing a hole through the dungeon wall! Needless to say, I haven't been invited back to the royal court.

I'm jotting this down with a racing heart! If anyone finds this — read my tale to your young in front of the fireplace, and toast to my health and valor! I paddled through the cliffs of a rocky valley, quietly humming a tune when I saw bubbles emerge from below the muddy water's surface! At first, I thought it might be a sign of sunken riches — perhaps one of the capsized boats near me had carried immeasurable treasures? Unfortunately, I was quickly proved wrong! A terrifying Snapjaw suddenly lunged at my visage, undoubtedly summoned by my lovely voice! Built like a true wyvern, a dragon even, with a shimmering back dark as night! It sank its teeth into my boat, so I thrust my dagger into its neck! I escaped unharmed, but my dagger is lost... and without my old boots, I'll get stuck in the mud if I try to retrieve it! Ah, what a sticky situation. Literally!