Osiris rose smoothly from his chair as the heavy oaken doors opened.
High Magus Edric stepped inside the office, his magic tingling along the edges of the room, filling it with a gravity that not even Osiris could ignore.
The man's robes were a deep red embroidered with golden sigils that shimmered faintly in the air.
This was the second most powerful man in the kingdom. Not just because he was powerful, but because he had the ears of the most powerful man in the kingdom, the King.
After all, power wasn't just about how much strength you had, but also how many nobles and mages you could order and influence.
Long story short, Edric was the kind of man Osiris knew he had to be careful with. So, he inclined his head, bowing just enough to show respect while maintaining his own dignity.
"High Magus Edric." He greeted warmly, his voice smooth as ever. "An honor. You arrived sooner than expected."
