Storytelling

The little old woman waved her arms about dramatically as she spoke. "Thousands upon thousands of hostile men and monsters lay siege to the fort. Those in the humble garrison began to lose heart when the Princess rallied them. 'We must fight,' she said, 'hold on until the sun rises!' Along with the general and a few imperial soldiers, Princess Mairwen shot arrows into the darkness at the coming foe. By her bow, pirate after pirate fell to the ground, and many who sought to overthrow the Empress ended their days unsatisfied.

"But it was not enough. The enemy overran the battlements using sturdy ladders. As they came over the wall, the pirates and monsters cackled with delight. They had succeeded and would take the fort and everyone inside!"

The entertainer paused and allowed those around to boo in disgust. Satisfied that she had made her point, the old woman went continued.

"Mairwen, however, refused to taste defeat. She would protect her citizens at all cost. The princess was so formi