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[Who doesn't like waking to a present? He recalls asking for a Tayledras bond-bird, but there is a big difference between asking and receiving. The white raven is three times the size of a normal raven and she has clearly told the Herald-Mage that her name is "Alshoa".

Silver eyes glowing with delight and pride, Vanyel tugs on a leather gauntlet and coaxes the raven onto his wrist. She steps into place and flutters her magnificent wings, her blue eyes keen and sharp.]

The Fairies have given me my first boon. Her name is Alshoa, which means "spirit" in Tayledras. She is a bond-bird - a common companion for Tayledras Mages. [He strokes over her breast feathers with two fingers.] I had not thought I would ever have one.

[He snickers at her response, giving her an admonishing look.]

I did not mean it that way. She doesn't approve of anyone "having her", it seems. She is free to choose her Master, though I sincerely hope she chooses me.

[The raven makes a soft sound, walking further up his arm and onto his shoulder.]

Tokast, alsh'sh'aen. ["Thank you, soul-sister."]

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I am glad, Vanyel, that you have had a long-held wish granted. She is lovely.

[ Both Harry and a crow are visible in the locket's image. ]

What exactly is a bond-bird?

[Zhaneel looks on with pleasure, her facial feathers fluffing up around her beak. She had not spoken with Vanyel since the incident with the fear dogs nearly a week ago.]

She is lovely, sh'el. [Golden eyes are pleased.] A more common companion would not suit you. [A shame that the gryphon does not know about Companions. Sorry, kitling, there weren't Companions before the Founding.]

A handsome bird. I am glad to hear that you have been given such a gift.

A magnificent bird.

I understand she is highly intelligent and therefore was never trained, but do you possess falconry knowledge?

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