The surroundings of this coastal area had changed in the centuries since Torne had passed through. Much had happened in the meantime, with the fall of the Cataclysm Order, and then the time had caused vegetation to cover previously open places.
The bird heard Vicente's question and used one of its wings to indicate a spot ahead. "There is indeed an interesting area nearby, master. I've been living in this area for about a year, and this morning, I couldn't help but try to defend my territory against a stranger..." It looked at Torne and then asked. "Are you going to that place by any chance?"
"Hmm, lead us there, Onyx." Torne agreed and told the beast to lead them to their place of interest.
Tamed or enslaved magical creatures followed a natural hierarchy based on length of service and power level. Since Torne was at the same level as the bird and had served Vice the longest, Onyx obeyed him immediately and set off for the place Vicente was looking for.
