After a long day of hiking, the group comes over a hill to see the Academy come in to view, not a hundred yards away. The towers are still a ways off, but in front of them is a wall, and a gate, which rises thirty feet high and must circle a town sized campus. The wall is made of some glistening metal, etched with runes and symbols along its entirety.
In front of the gate stands the blond woman who met them in the cave, and the old Dwarf, Professor Boranger. They are smiling, and gesture for the group to approach.
"You made it!" the woman said, clapping her hands. "I'm so glad. I'm Professor Haught, You've met Professor Boranger. We're here to give you your results, and let you know if you'll be staying or leaving. I know, you've probably had a long, hard day, but only students are allowed past this point, and we don't want to get anyone's hopes up. The heads of each school have been watching almost every move you make, and have almost made a decision on who to accept and who to not. There is really only one trial left to take."
She draws a small dagger, ornate with a silver handle. The pommel is in the shape of a tiger, with sapphire eyes.
"I'm going to need to draw a little blood. Just a few drops. Don't worry, this dagger is enchanted so the cut won't hurt at all. It will, however, leave a tiny scar. Nothing we can do about that, I'm afraid. So, who's first?"