I wave them over to my table, saying, "Take a seat. I have not seen you for a while Arwen, when was the last time you were this way? Didn't you throw a fireball at me last time we met up?"

Arwen replied, grinning "Actually, it was a lightning ball. And, we kind of need your help. We have been hired by the king to take care of a little problem. There is a vampire in town… he has been terrorizing the population. I know how much you enjoy vampires, and want their breed to increase… I thought you might be willing to assist us in locating him."

"Let me think about it Arwen. You know the last time I fought a vampire, he nearly drained me of blood. That is not an experience I wish to repeat. Also, don't vampires return to ash when they die? By what means will you prove his death to the king?"

"Elves, I am surprised you don't talk in riddles!" Hennet's voice cut in. "How about we come back tomorrow, and if you are interested, you can meet us here."

"OK Dwarf, see you tomorrow with my equipment if I choose to assume your burden with you."

As I walk off Lillyanne yelled after me "We have to take his signet ring to the king."

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I suppose I should explain why people are hunting vampires now-a-days. You see, their king decided that humans, and all other mortal creatures are inferior to vampires. He has been trying to conquer all other races since the year BC 3695. The elves responded immediately by creating a truce with him, as long as the vampires leave the Elvin lands alone, they will not attack them, using our magical weaponry. The dwarves cut off trade and locked themselves in their caves, no vampire could enter their realm without being destroyed. The Orcs, declared an alliance with the vampires. The dragons ignored the vampires, as the kings of the sky and fire they saw no need to acknowledge the "bugs" as they consider the vampires. The lynches , a race of undead, said "Don't interrupt our experiments with your dumb wars. It took the humans 20 years more to truly understand the threat posed by the vampires, then King James, King of all humans declared that "Whoever shall stop the war shall become a lord and a personal advisor to the king. He contacted the dwarves and elves requesting aid.

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As I wander to my room at the inn, I can't help but wonder by what god or goddess they could consider asking me for help with a vampire problem. Its bad enough that I need the money I could earn from this quest. My research is complete, I need that silver dragons tooth to complete my goal of becoming a half dragon. Or maybe I could be teleported completely out of this dimension. Either way is actually fine with me. If I go to another dimension I can continue my fight against abuse, but if I become a half dragon, no one would be able to abuse me.

"Kiki, I'm home." I yell out to my bonded familiar, a pitch black cat who will be turning a hundred years old tomorrow. "Looks like we will be going on a quest Tenebris. If only more people had need of an enchantress, we wouldn't have to do these things. But no, only adventures need enchanted items and the talents we possess are wasted."

I walk into the bedroom, shedding clothing as I go. All I need is one silver dragons tooth and freedom is within reach.