The Sanctum of Origins was utterly silent despite the number of people present.
Everyone was processing waves of shock, but the murmurs and chatter had ceased the moment they entered this sacred place.
The Starhaven family could be considered a religious body, worshiping higher ranked spirits as though they were gods. Although internal strife existed within the family, as it did with any large group, when it came to spirits, they were united.
The gathered members fixed their piercing gazes on the apex of humanity as though he were an alien. The fact that a paragon was personally teaching him only added to their disbelief.
Seraphina crossed her arms, looking down at Atticus, who sat cross legged on the floor. He gazed around, admiring the space. She waited for him to settle before speaking.