After breakfast, the students were led to the training grounds, a vast arena surrounded by high stone walls that seemed to pulse with an otherworldly energy. The air was thick with anticipation, each group standing together, their unique symbols glowing faintly on their robes.
Master Varyn stepped forward, his presence commanding as he addressed the gathered students. “Today’s task will test your ability to think, adapt, and work as one. It will not only push your magical abilities but also your emotional resilience.”
He gestured to the arena, and the ground trembled as the terrain began to shift and change. Large stone platforms rose from the earth, suspended above a dark, swirling abyss. Each platform was connected by narrow, unstable bridges, and floating orbs of light hovered ominously in the air.
Professor Lysander stepped up beside him. “Your task is to retrieve the Orb of Unity from the central platform. Each team will face unique trials tailored to their group. Be warned:
