Vor'ek moved with patient confidence through the halls of the demon's keep, situated deep within the Dark Forest this might fortress belonged to the fearsome demon Gorash, its reputation was infamous and all who knew its name cowered in fear, save for one. Vor'ek. It was rumoured that he was the most powerful being to walk the forest yet his true notoriety came from his reputation as the breaker. It was said that Vor'ek could break any beast or creature in the forest and that nothing could stand against him.
Vor'ek was a Drakkas; half-demon, half human. He was not as large as a regular demon nor did he have the demonic hue of energy that surrounded them but unlike a demon he was not tethered to the Realm of Darkness. He did not require a link to the demonic realm and could move within the Dark Forest freely. Seeing a demon like creature walking around freely was always something to be frightened of.
His skin was smooth and hairless with a light crimson sheen, he sported an athletic build and stood taller than most creatures in the forest. He had two horns protruding from his head, sharp talons on his fingers and a long thick tail extending outward from his lower back. His face although mostly human was lessened so by the ominous fiery glow of his eyes.
The goblins that served the demon of this keep cowered as he approached but couldn't help staring in awe at his passing. He continued his journey deeper into the bowels of the keep and directly into the dungeon. Feminine screams echoed through the downward spiraling staircase, they became louder as he approached.
When he arrived at the bottom level he spied the source of the screams. Two female faeries were poised side by side, their hands were extended outward defensively . Their eyes glowed golden yellow with power and their gossamer wings fluttered at their backs. One was a dark haired brunette and the other a fiery redhead, their beauty, truly was the lustful fantasy of any mortal man.
A bolt of demonic energy from the other side of the room collided with the pair, a golden hue of energy radiated from them and met the bolt with equal force but the result still caused the two much pain they screamed in unison as they tried to defend themselves. Vor'ek could sense their will fading but the demon was using so much of its power to break them it seemed such a waste of time.
"Ah Vor'ek you have finally arrived, as you can see my guests are not being cooperative" it commented with annoyance. The demon's voice resonated within the small chamber, its deep baritone rumbling in the walls. An inferno of fire burned brightly on the wall where the demon was situated, its form was only a representation of its complete glory depicted by the flames. It fired another bolt of energy again with the same result.
"How did you manage to capture a pair of faeries? It was my understanding they never left the glade." Vor'ek inquired.
"Ah yes, well these two were on their way to a gathering of sorts. I was monitoring the area and was able to intercept them mid-flight transporting them directly into my trap." The demon smirked at his triumph. Vor'ek noted the demonic inscriptions on the floor of the dungeon, they resonated evil and corruption for the time being this trap would keep them from leaving the keep. Gorash fired another bolt of energy in anger the shield protecting the faery women held strong.
"Gorash my friend you should know that faery are highly resistant to demonic energy, you are wasting your time and energy." He commented casually.
"That's where you come in Vor'ek, I hear you can break anything, that your skills are unmatched by any other." It explained. Vor'ek ignored the comment.
"What do you want from them anyway Gorash, faeries have no power that any demon could use. You are wasting your power on a fruitless task" Vor'ek explained.
"Ah but faeries are the secret keepers of the forest they have the knowledge that could set me free upon this world, so that I may bring death and destruction to all." He laughed maniacally. Vor'ek rolled his eyes he'd heard that song and dance from many demons before yet none had ever accomplished such a feat.
"My friend if you ever gained such knowledge you wouldn't even know where to begin. I bet you'd stumble over your own pride and impale yourself on your own ego before you stepped foot out of this disgusting hole you call a keep." He smirked, taunting Gorash. The demon's fiery face contorted into a look of disgust.
"Hehehe, they told me you were cocky but they didn't tell me you were a comedian as well." The demon's face transformed into a wide smirk, amused with Vor'ek's banter. "Name your price and after you have given me what I want you shall have it." Vor'ek thought for a moment, any payment from a demon was never without consequences by their very nature demons were evil, deceitful. One had to take care.
"I want them." He pointed at the two faeries, their eyes lit up at his acknowledgment of their presence, with Gorash they sported a look of determination but they knew how to fight a demon, Vor'ek however, had the outward appearance of a demon but was something much more. They looked at each other briefly; fear in their eyes. Vor'ek smiled back satisfied with their response. "Truly? That is all you ask for, well my friend then consider them yours, if you give me what I want. If not however, then I can always find another to complete the task, perhaps one less disrespectful." It jeered.
"Yes they are all I ask for and you will not find any other capable of this task and should you threaten me again demon just remember that although in your own realm you are all powerful, in this realm I am the alpha." He shot back. The demon laughed loudly again amused by his response. "Well then we have a deal, get to work I am not a patient demon." He ordered.