Legacy

Greetings, stranger.
I'm afraid you're looking in the wrong place.
All newcomers find their way to me eventually.
I have no services to offer.
They have to.
I'm merely the Oathkeeper.
There is no other choice, if you wish to stay.
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Here or alive, either works.
I know The Roost's history as well, if that's what you're after.
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Don't worry, I don't charge you like Spirit does.
No, it's not a threat.
You swore the Oath.
It's a promise.
That's all I needed from you.
Anyways...
As the Oath stated, we are now allies.
I'm afraid we may be starting off on the wrong foot.
...although the other Roost dragons may not change their behavior.
I'm Legacy.
They'll still see you as a stranger, a newcomer...
The Roost's...
That'll change in time though.
Well.
In the meantime, I could inform you of things you missed, if you so desired.
There's not a technical role for it.
It may assist in gaining their trust, if I've been shown to trust you.
Just like how Santiago runs the place, Cerulean guards the door...
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It's just a job, there's no name for it.
Very well. Let us begin, then.
As for what my job is, it's simple.
The Roost... wasn't always The Roost.
To help guide new birds, once they've joined...
It was formerly known as The Tempest.
Birds? I suppose you wouldn't know, although it's a more recent phrase.
More suspicious, violent-sounding...
It came after the name and birdskulls, thought it was fitting.
It fit.
So dragons here turned into birds...
It's where the phrase "May the wind carry you swiftly" came from.
Nice and fitting, makes it sound harmless...
Tempest, wind, you get it.
The old name was suspicious, honestly, it's good that we changed it, although the way it happened...
Alas, it couldn't stay that way.
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A... certain dragon, going by Vaporwave...
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He turned on us.
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Told the clan about The Tempest.
Forgive me.
Most of the members were exposed and banished from the clan.
Back to you.
A few have yet to leave, though they will soon.
All Roost dragons have a few rules they need to follow... an Oath.
By revealing us, Vaporwave made himself hated by everyone, Tempest and clan alike.
To ensure secrecy, and... well. Not safety.
And, due to the information told, we had to go deeper into hiding.
There is no safety here.
The few of us who remained took new names, along with renaming The Tempest to The Roost.
But it's necessary, to prevent... issues.
We slowly gathered a few more members, but are nowhere close to where we once were.
If you're ready, we can start the Oath.
The Roost members who were here for Vaporwave's betrayal...
If not... this is your last chance to back out.
Well.
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You took the Oath.
Repeat after me.
The Roost will not hesitate to silence threats.
I swear to uphold The Roost's laws, and to never speak of the location, it's members, or it's purpose to outsiders. I will refrain from harming the other members of The Roost, and understand that, through this Oath, I am allying myself with them.
That line was added because of him.
I understand that, should I break this Oath, the consequences will be swift and severe, and The Roost will not hesitate to silence me if needed.
And many Roost members, banished or not, intend to follow through with the threat.
I will carry this Oath, the deeds performed, and the secrets entrusted to my grave, deities willing.
And, if I were you, I wouldn't mention Vaporwave around them.
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They... would not appreciate the reminder.
Hold out your talon.
And if you'd like to talk to some of the Roost members awaiting banishment...
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Search for the ones with birdskulls.
There.
The Roost's name was chosen for a reason, birdskulls had somehow become a marker.
It is done.
If you'll excuse me, I must go check on them.
The Oath in blood, locked with magic.
I would like to ensure their safety for once they're banished.
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Allies, remember?
Congratulations.
They may be gone, but there's no reason we can't continue communication.
You're one of us now.
Farewell.
There's no turning back.