The Tales of Mat Lanker

The Tales of Mat Lanker is a famous poem/song made by the author Con. It entails a story about two characters, a Dwarf named Gim and his companion, a human named Dod.

Poem 1
The first poem is about the duo growing up in a place called 'The Sick Forest'. Their village was hard and tough, but they made do. The poem goes on to focus about the forest itself, where many children have gone missing recently. Gim and Dod end up going into the forest and find a wonderful land, so beautiful that it is said tears poured from their eyes. But the forest was not what it seemed, and it quickly turned to darkness and pain, torturing the minds of the duo.

The poem is said to be inspired from Con's experience at one of the cities he visited, watching a small-town boy be all delighted by the beauty before seeing the cruelty that was there.

Poem 2
The second poem is about the duo escaping the forest, going forth to explore the new lands. How they survived the forest is never known, but it is stated they are quite damaged from the experience. Passing through the new lands the duo got the attention of a person called Cart. Cart begun toying with them, causing them to see things that weren't there, and punishing them wherever they went. The poem ends with the duo pushing on through the torment.

It is said this part was inspired by Con's experience in the city after he had angered the head crimelord. He tried escaping many times, but he was continuously pushed back.

Poem 3
The third and last poem is about the duo overcoming all odds. After being tormented and tortured for the most part, they confront Cart and trick him into leaving them alone. Cart reveals himself to be a demon and gives gifts to the duo for their wit. When the duo enter the new world, they see the beauty and evil it holds. Knowing what they do, they enter their new stage with smiles on their face.

This poem is inspired by Con's experience dealing with the crimelord, tricking him into attacking his rivals and losing. Con went on knowing the way the world worked, but died soon after writing the poems. It is said a 4th was meant to come out, but he succumbed to his illness.