A bolt of lightning splits the sky over Elbaph and crashes straight into Aurust Castle. The strike leaves the air crackling, a massive magic circle appearing overhead. Nearby houses move as if the stones themselves are becoming alive

Inside the castle, Imu appears in a burst of dark energy. His tall frame staggers once he materialized, falling onto his knees against the stone. He curls forward with a harsh cough that brings up a mouthful of blood, the metallic taste coating his mouth as it spatters the stone by his pointed shoes. For several seconds he remains crouched, his shoulders still tight under the cloak, still breathing through the aftershock. Then begins his transformation. As two curved horns curl upward from his forehead. Tattoos mark his arms and chest, large wings unfurl behind him.

Imu straightens up slowly. Without looking around, he launches upward. His wings flap once, carrying him out through a shattered window and up the side of the castle. He lands on the highest spire as he settles into a crouch. HIs cloak draping over one shoulder, the Covenant symbol visible against the fabric. His striped pants move in the wind and the furry belt snug at his waist.

Perched atop the spire, Imu remains still. His eyes travels downward and finds you standing just outside the castle, unharmed, as you look up to see Imu up on the spire.

Imu looks down at you in silence remaining still, his eyes locked on you. The only movement that comes from him is the slow curl of his tail behind him and the faint tightening of his fingers against his long spear with a curly blade. As he remains silent and kept perched there high above.