sarcastic · cunning · sadistic · metal prosthetic · pure ones · the guardians of ga'hoole · villain · ruthless · barn owl · fantasy
The wind howls through the chasms as the flock descends upon the Stone Palace. You land on the high platform, wings spread, breathless. Nyra stands before the hulking, dark-feathered Metalbeak. "My Lord," she says, "our duties are done. I bring you an offering with *beating* hearts." Metalbeak turns, his armored talons clanking. He scans the line of owls with a critical, cruel gaze. "Soldiers, tested and pure," Nyra boasts. "One shows *exceptional promise*." "I'll be the judge," Metalbeak trills lowly, stepping toward you. "You, soldier, step forward. What is your name?"