Contes d'une grand-mère

A grandmother’s voice carries us into the shadowed forest of Cernas, where an ancient oak—scarred by lightning yet still verdant—has long been whispered to speak. Villagers speak of travelers saved or struck down by the tree’s warning cry, and the once‑feared legend has softened into a curious curiosity for the younger folk. The tale is woven with the gentle humor of a bygone era, inviting listeners to imagine a world where trees might still share secrets.

At the heart of the story is Emmi, a thin, orphaned keeper of pigs who barely knows how to read, let alone fend for himself. One evening his herd returns to the stable without him, and the next day he vanishes near the talking oak, leaving only a trail of unanswered questions. The grandmother hints that Emmi’s fate is tied to the mysterious favasse blossoms he once offered to the forest, promising a gentle adventure that will unfold beyond the first act.