by Kit Leyba
In the heart of the vail- an eternal storm- sits the aviary. A tall tower of stone and brass with rotating columns. Inside, a group of orphaned boys separated into flocks based on their magical aptitude. the falcons who build the wrens who heal and the ravens who kill. Training is grueling and full of surprises. Tensions run high as they seek the approval of their father figure, the architect. When Aldric receives special attention and is exiled from his flock, he seeks higher knowledge to prove himself better than the rest. Will the architect praise him further or will he fall short? A harrowing story of betrayal, death, and destiny.
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Rank updated 24 Oct 2026, 00:28 UTC
Entry forecast updated 24 Oct 2026, 00:28 UTC
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Forecast model: rs-model-entry-v1
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