Strix Power Absorption

This piece holds the presence of a very rare and unlikely creature to come across.   It isn't really a creature, more like a mutant owl that has been alive since ancient times.  We managed to summon this creature in its spirit form, which is good because in its physical form the entity is no friend to man.  In fact, he is notorious for seeking out and eating the flesh of humans.  His hunger for human flesh has nothing to do with the fact that it keeps him full.  It has more to do with the fact that as he eats human flesh he gains the powers that humans have whether these are manifested, known abilities are they are innate abilities that the human has no idea even exist.  

How does this help you?  Well-- this piece summons the owl, called the Strix, in its spiritual form.  You can then use the owl to "devour" the energies and forms of magic that the humans around you possess.  No worries, you don't have to eat human flesh.  That's kind of gross and it constitutes murder.  Rather,  this piece allows you to absorb the powers and energies of those around you simply by having them in your immediate presence.  So, you will constantly have the ability to meet new people and to absorb their energies.  The magic that you will find will shock you-- people go without ever knowing the innate powers that they have been born with.  Or, you could use this piece to seek out the people you know have powers and then absorb their powers instead.