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Alaryn gives Warren a smile and a chuckle.

Indeed, perhaps if you had wished to aid him, perhaps you should have followed him? How would you reach him from here should he become endangered? I commend your focus and dogged pursuit of your goal, however we must always remember we exist to protect the people. While I will not say you chose wrong, as it is something not so easily concluded. I offer you this advice, do not ignore the plight of others, even those who bring it on themselves if possible. As often times, we can find friends and allies where we least expect them. If you wish to know, take a look.

He gestures towards a crystal orb resting atop a golden colored pillow sitting in the middle of a table. Within it, you can see Dartaniel laying down, seemingly unconscious in a room filled with a brown looking fungus. Nearby Daniel, Yuki, and one other you recognize as Varian, A human recruit whom you know was talented with evocation magic struggle to reach him. You see Varian hold out his hand and scores of tiny shards of ice erupt from it, coating the mold in a small area and immediately seeming to eliminate the mold. Another blast and they manage to reach Dartaniel, pull him out and retreat the way they came through the tunnel.

Alaryn regards the rest of you.

I admit, while I do not wish to play favorites, as a father I had hoped my son would be the first to make it through the tunnels. Though the abilities you have shown today give me great hope for our future. I apologize for the misinformation as well. As you can tell, the tunnels are not, infact, a days time of travel. It was a necessary falsehood, a test of its own. Speed is a powerful tool, as the longer our enemies have to prepare, the harder the battle with them will be.

He gestures down to the remaining statues. Some of them are larger than the one you battled, others seem to be shaped in the form of creatures.

The longer you take to complete the tunnels, the stronger a foe you must face in the end. However, your tribulations for the day are over, and you may choose to return to the grounds, or remain here, and observe your fellow classmates in their trials. The choice is yours.

He motions to a door at the far side of the wall, hidden from the arena floor due to the raised flooring they stood upon.

Though you surely feel you have walked miles, and you did, in a way. We are not far from the city.

He lets out a loud laugh before regarding you with a smile.

Alaryn claps from his raised platform.

Hahaha! A marvelous display! Exemplary teamwork, and an excellent demonstration of combat prowess. Congratulations Cadets! You have passed your final test with flying colors! You are, as of today, Knights of the Order. While the ceremony won't happen for several days hence, you are now Knights! Come, come. Aria will tend to any injuries you have if you have need of treatment.

A rope ladder is lowered down to the lower floor for you all.

Feel free to ask any questions of the three here, I'll move forward Monday night hopefully after getting through anyones conversation(s) with the three.

Haha! Yes, good work! Show the enemy your unwavering hearts, no foe is too great for those that work as one. Now see this through! Sir Alaryn can be heard over the combat, if anyone spares a quick glance, you would see him wince slightly as Warren is stabbed, this time the attack having pierced his armor and drawing a steady flow of blood. You see him turn to regard the arch mage.

Sir Alaryn clears his throat. Before addressing you, his voice seems to boom slightly, as if amplified by magic. Even without the amplification it hold an air of authority, power, and command.

AH, Greetings young ones. I must congratulate you on perhaps the fastest time any group has achieved. That is no small feat. And so, you have finally reached your destination. Likely, bruised, battered, and tired. However, often times we are forced to face our most dangerous foes at such times. For evil does not rest, and so neither can we. Yet, in our perseverance we find preparation. Your first half of the trial has ended, the second half will soon commence. Make your preparations for battle, as now you must face your foe in their lair. Sir Rellin. He turns to regard the arch mage.

If you would please.

Nathan glances up from his book before giving a small sigh. He moves to the edge of the balcony before making several gestures and arcane sigils glow around him. A bolt of electricity shoots from his hand to the ground. It runs down the wall of the balcony all the way to the floor before entering an ornate marble statue of a warrior wielding a sword and shield. Soon, the statue creaks and cracks before it begins to move. It raised its shield and sword to a battle stance before stepping down from its pedestal and moving towards you.

Sir Alaryn speaks once more.

The second half of your final trial, starts now! Show us why you deserve to be counted among the finest warriors in the land! Best of luck recruits!.

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you all get 2 rounds of preparation, then one round after the statue is animated to be your enemy. The statue is 30ft away from you, near the center of the room.