Relius had seen the powers list and they did seem eclectic in their arrangement. Whatever the magical principles of this world, they arranged themselves as they did. More study and research would be needed to fully understand it. For now, he could learn the Winter magic as he had been assigned. Learning it could provide insights as to the more universal principles.

"I see. Named after the Latin order for night-flying mammals with forelimbs modified to form wings. Do most assume creatures such as yourself are turned and not born? Creatures, like yourself, exist in my world. They are born. Their blood can provide benefits to those who ingest it but the process is not the same. Only a born vampire is a true vampire. Those they turn are considered incomplete."

He kept calm as they flew straight down toward the mountain. If she wanted, she could dash him against the rocks and kill him. It would be his own folly if she decided such but he did not feel any murderous intent aimed toward him. He knew some bats would fly what some might see as recklessly but they did have a method to their madness. Here was hoping she had such a method.