An Owl's Rise



"Mel told me that you would be coming. I just did not expect so many of you. So, which one of you is her disciple?"

Looking between Evelyn and her companions, Vedec was gauging each of them and trying to figure out what made each of them tick.

For several moments they all stood stock still, being under the intense gaze of an individual that was leagues above them in terms of power and status would do that to most.

Evelyn was the first to come back to her senses, having gotten used to being in Melisandre's presence and having gotten through a meeting with the Roost's leader.

"I am Melisandre's disciple. And those with me today are my friends and family." 

After hearing Evelyn's answer, Vedec's attention was turned squarely on her and he looked at her with fierce scrutiny.

It seemed that for every moment he stared at her Vedec was peeling another layer back and practically looking into her soul. Making Evelyn want to flee in terror. That was simply how forceful Vedec's gaze was.

Nevertheless, his intensity died down after just a couple of seconds and was replaced by a smile.

"Mel managed to find a good disciple to pass her knowledge onto. I can tell that you are not ordinary." Vedec said. "But enough about that. I know why you are here, and as is the policy of the Roost most owls that have reached the awakened rank can join. As your friend is already at the tyrant rank, there is likely to be no problems, but I would at least like a demonstration of his magic first."

Vedec looked towards Otis, the only one present without an identification cuff from the Roost and waited to see what he was capable of.

Of course, this was mostly just a formality, Vedec could already tell that Otis was up to the Roost's standards.

Otis, being the center of attention, froze up momentarily, before realizing that this was his moment to show off to Evelyn. If he were to put on an amazing display and gain the approval of Vedec, then she would likely praise him.

Swiftly he began making his best showing of his earth and sand magic, pulling out all of the best spells that he could muster.

"That is enough. I have seen all I need to." Vedec said not long after Otis began.

Unable to hide his nervousness, Otis floated back down and landed on a tree in front of Vedec. Waiting for his assessment of his skills.

"I have seen your skills, and you are plenty strong enough to join the Roost. In fact, I do not think I have ever seen an applicant as strong as you before."

Having received Vedec's approval, Otis leaped into eh air and let out several cheerful squawks. He was elated to finally be able to join the same organization that Evelyn was a part of.

"That being said, all of you should be careful. Mel is not the only one who spoke to me before this. Silas wanted me to find some way to block your friend's entry into the Roost. However, I do not work for him, but the Roost. There is no reason for me to help him with his personal vendetta."

Vedec then gave instructions to Callan, one of his assistants, to take Otis to the Roost and get him registered.

"The rest of you can go back to the Roost through the usual method. Your friend will be in the Roost with you shortly." 

Evelyn looked toward Otis pensively, not wanting to let him go on his own after Vedec had just warned them about Silas but knew that it would be impossible to follow him.

He was going to be going through a warp portal that was specially made for new recruits to enter through and not something any of them would be allowed to use. 

"Very well. We will head back to the Roost and wait for you there, Otis. I'll make sure to show you around to all the best places and get your properly geared up to be a member of the Roost." Evelyn said, before taking out a return ticket and following it to the nearest warp portal back into the Roost.

It took several hours for Evelyn and the others to finally reach the portal, but when they did the five of them promptly returned to the Roost.

"Now, where should we go to meet Otis?" Evelyn said, turning to her companions.

Unlike all of them she did not enter the Roost through traditional means and had no clue what the normal process looked like

"I remember first arriving in a large open building where were given a rundown of the rules of the Roost and some of its basic facilities. Then they took us to the Records Hall to be registered. I believe that the building is located near the western part of the Roost not too far from the center where the Halls are located." Rehni said, being the only one to have such a detailed recollection thanks to her impeccable memory.

"I suppose we will go wait outside that building and see if eh turned up. If it takes too long we can always just head to the Records Hall and wait for him there." Evelyn said.

Rehni then led the way to the tree housing the building that she and Bylur had arrived at when they first entered the Roost.

"Still nothing." Evelyn said, a bit frustrated.

The five of them had been waiting for nearly two hours now and Otis had not arrived yet int eh Roost.

They knew for a fact that he was not here yet, since every few minutes Evelyn would try to send a message to Otis with her message pad, but the folded up flying bird would just hover in the air and not go anywhere. Proving that Otis was not within the Roost.

Yet, before giving up and just going to the Records Hall, Otis along with his guide Callan appeared out of the tree that Rehni had remembered.

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