The Heart of Dominance

igger than 3 feet and was furry all over. Its fur was dark brown. It had large bat-like ears and a scrunched-up nose like a bat. Its eyes were a warm light brown color and looked like a humans. ”Ahem, what are you? ”

” I am a brownie. Can you tell stalker? ”

”What the hell is a brownie? Are you edible? ”

” Not that type of brownie, you idiot. Have you seen baked goods sprout arms and legs? ” Drakais face turned a shade red from embarrassment.

”Well, no, but I have also never heard of a being called a brownie. ”

”Sigh, well, that does make sense. You people don understand the importance of understanding the creatures and other peoples of jakraa. ” Frowning drakai was a little angry from the little creatures comment.

”Its not my fault, my parent barely has any books, and the ones they do have are just autobiographies of past kings. ”

The creature looked puzzled. ”So, you do want to learn? Thats rare. ”

”Of course, I do. I also want to be a mage. I don particularly want to be a muscle head. ” The brownies eyes widened. ”

”Rare, very rare. ” It mumbled to itself while looking at the eldrasie.

”Well, you are an odd one, but mind explaining to me why you are following me? ”

”Umm, I live here, and you are on my property. ” The brownie gave drakai a blank look.

”Oh, I suppose thats a good enough reason. Although you make a point, why are you up so late? ”

”I was sneaking out. As you know, my parents barely have any books, and I was going into town to see if they have a bookstore or something similar. ”

Looking slightly sad, then the look left and was replaced with a grin, the brownie looked at drakai. ”They don … I know because Im often in town. Im currently traveling the world, but one of my cousins has a secret shop here. Usually, only fae could access it. But since you are rather odd, Ill make an exception. ” Pulling something out of thin air, the brownie handed the young eldrasie a Metal Card with a weird geometric pattern on it.

”Take this and go to the shop Belamores Goods. It is a hunting shop full of hunting gear. Go to the back, and you will see a large fur skin on the far back wall. Behind that, you will find answers.. ” Looking around, the brownie started to walk away but stopped. He came back, grabbed the card then his hands started to glow. Looking at the brownie drakais mouth was open looking at what was happening in front of him. Then the geometric lines began to change.

”My name is Lorkan, young one. If you ever need my help, say my name while holding the card, and I will come. I have a feeling you will need it in the future. ” Turning around, the brownie started to walk away, then suddenly, it vanished. Feeling a pulling sensation, he felt his surroundings begin to change. Once everything was back to normal, he found himself in an alleyway.

”What the hell just happened? ”

Drakai was at an utter loss at both his luck and the absurdity of the situation. But not wishing to waste any more time. He rushed out of the alleyway and came into a street. That looked to be cobbled.

He saw several people walking on the side walking, and most of the shops were lit up, indicating that they were open. He stepped out on the street and started to look for Belamores. He didn have to look far, for it was across the street to buildings down from where he was. He began to run across the street when he was yelled at. ”Oi, get out of my way, you little runt! ” On a giant goat was an eldrasie, a guard was making his rounds.

”Sorry. ” He rushed across the street and made it to the sidewalk.

Making it to belamores, he opened the door and was greeted by a warm breeze. There was a friendly fire in the middle of the store. The store itself was rather significant, its ceiling was about 20 feet tall, and there were a lot of hunting tools all over the walls. Walking up to the fire, he warmed his hands up.

”Hello, welcome to my shop, little one. What can I help you with? ” Walking up to him was a massive eldrasie woman. She was the tallest eldrasie he had seen. She was about 9 feet tall and was also stunningly beautiful, with an hourglass figure, and was relatively well endowed compared to the other eldrasie women he had seen.

”Im good. I already know what Im looking for. ” Smiling at the women while he spoke, the women nodded.

”Alright little one, just come look for me if you need help. ” Going to ask another customer if they needed help, she walked off. Feeling warm from the fire, he diced to see if the Lorkan was correct or not. He made his way to the back.

It didn take him long to find the fur the tiny creature was talking about since it was big enough to reach the ceiling. Pulling the gray pelt back, he saw nothing. He pulled out his card and touched it to the wall. The card started to light up, and matching geometric patterns also started to light up on the wall.

A small door opened up practically out of nowhere. Going through the door, he was greeted by a small man with a stunned look on his face.