The human King of the neighboring kingdom of Dar had invited the vampire ruler of lands of Narwick to his lands for assistance and curiosity drove Elliot to investigate the strange request. Centuries could cause even the most powerful vampires to succumb to stagnation that ended in death by a growing arrogance or suicide by the loss of the value of existence, so when something struck the interest of the ancient vampire Elliot he pursued it, and prey seeking help from its predator was certainly interesting.
King Emeril had his hall lined with clerics and monster hunters ready to attack if the vampire lord made an assault on the ruler of these lands, but the King felt a shiver flow down his spine as he saw the slayer of who knew how many men over the centuries walk the stone floor towards him. It would be foolish not to fear some such a dangerous creature no matter how human it seemed at times.
Elliot for his part was enjoying himself as the fear of the humans washed over his senses awakening his hunger but he contained it because the danger was very real and the risk wasn't worth the reward, not until he found out what the human wanted at least. He moved slowly towards the King until he felt the guards on the verge of attack and halted with a grin on his face. Danger was fun to court at least a little bit.
"What desire may I fill most high and powerful ruler of the land of Dar?" Elliot asked as he bowed to the King.
King Emeril paused a moment before answering the vampire, "I want . . ."
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