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Finding a Home in ScaleHeart
Short story #1 in The Dragon Imperium.
The first thing Emerson Brooke noticed when he got off the train with his bag was a giant black tower in the distance. The second thing he noticed was the hurry everyone seemed to be in this place: Scaleheart, the capital of the Dragon Imperium.
“Excuse me?” Emerson called out to the lady that passed him by the train exit. “Where do newcomers go once they arrive in the city?”
She looked confused by his question.
“You mean for touring the city?” She asked.
“No, for living and finding a job.”
“I don’t know,” she said and turned to leave.
“Okay then. Can you at least tell me about this tower?” Emerson said and pointed towards the tower off in the distance.
With her back still turned towards Emerson, she looked forward at the building and said, “That is a remnant from a time long past when Dragons still ruled this city. You’ll find many such relics even here, farthest away from the sealed parts of ScaleHeart. Enjoy your visit.” The woman started walking away.
The train station slowly emptied and filled with people like a beating heart. They were leaving and arriving at Scaleheart from all over the Dragon Imperium. Emerson wondered…
