Gathering

"Our family has stood firm for tens of thousands of years. We have survived what others would consider the impossible. There have been many times that we have been close to the brink of annihilation, but three things saved us. Unity, Power and Good Leadership which is why you young members of the auguste Clan will go through the ritual of inheritance.

For many of you going through the ritual of inheritance is to show that you are talented, smart and have good leadership. It will determine whether you are worthy of being a future elder in the clan and among you a disciple of mine." The powerful voice of Meldon the Grand War advisor reverberated throughout the hall as he spoke."

Erasmus currently sat at the edge of the clan hall. Many of the clans younger generation sat there listening attentively to the Meldon. This was the ritual of inheritance for the kids of the elders and the Auguste clans young age. He could see happiness in their eyes as they looked around each other.

The loud booming voice of Meldon filled the room as said "You all will be sent to The Endless Mountains Forests for a month of training. No one will help you, and you will only rely on yourself as to survive. By the end of the month, you all will have to bring with you the hides of at least 500 beasts at the same level as you and the more beasts you bring in, the better. Know one thing, that the person who has the most hides will become my disciple. You are all dismissed."

Erasmus watched as the sixteen-year-olds all rushed out the hall door. A competitive glint in their eyes as they went out. Erasmus smiled watching them knowing that they were the future of the clan and they were all promise g in their ways.

"Erasmus you should not be here for another ten minutes. What brought you here so early?." Meldons voice sounded behind him.

"Ah Master Meldon, I am merely a bit too eager to know about the ritual of inheritance designed for the clan heads -"

Erasmus speaking was interrupted by the Hall door being slammed open. A tall Man with a thick beard surrounding his face entered the hall. A stern look on his face suggested the man was one who tolerated no nonsense. As the man came in, he looked towards Erasmus and nodded. Likewise, Erasmus responded with a nod as he looked at him.

The Blue-eyed man was Vincent Burns Auguste. The youngest of the Auguste Clan head children and one of the most dangerous men in the Imperium.

Aside from the nod Erasmus and Vincent barely looked at each other with both of them sitting far apart from each. Meldon sat down at the middle of the hall as he if never felt the tension in the atmosphere.

Another entree broke the tension in the hall. This time it was a much more lively one as the door was banged open and a laugh followed. A Red haired lady entered the room as she laughed loudly. This was Veronica Artemin Auguste. Upon entering she immediately looked at Erasmus and said: "Well if it isn't my dear brother, I am sure that you have been doing well since your defeat to me."

Upon hearing her, Erasmus had ignored her as he had learned that entering into an argument was useless with her. In the next couple of minutes, another person entered the room. This was Kelios Andras Auguste. The most influential among the Clan head children and a mighty man. Among entering he nodded towards his brothers and sister and took a seat at the far back of the hall.

The only two people left among the Clan Heads children in the hall was the Eldest Son and daughter with one of them entering the building as the hall door slowly opened revealing a tall woman. She had a warm aura surrounding her as she came the room. A smile hung on her face, and long purple robes adorned her body. The Blue-eyed beauty was the eldest daughter of the Clan head, Katrina Zoella Auguste. She was the most valued strategist among the clan heads children and held a vast influential power as she was the Keeper of the Library in the auguste clan. A library that contained a limitless amount of knowledge. She greeted all her siblings upon coming as they all greeted her back warmly including Erasmus. She sat at the forefront of the hall and closed her eyes probably in meditation.

The last person missing from the room was the Eldest Son of the Clan head and the Eldest in the family. He soon made his appearance as the hall door that was frequently entered in from today was pushed open. A tall, burly man entered the room. An aura of command following him and a cold expression on his face. This was Hermes Polo Auguste. The most powerful among the clan heads children and the most powerful in strength. Upon coming in, he nodded towards all his sibling and sat a the edge of the hall. A few seats away from Erasmus.

"Great, all of my children are here. Now we can talk about the Ritual of Inheritance." A powerful voice said which revealed itself to be the head of the Auguste Clan, Zeidan. He seemed to have been in the room since the start as he smiled towards all of his children.