Varkasan looked around at all the activity in the tunnels. It was a vast contrast to the panic and despair during Azure's raid. It was nice, and while he did enjoy seeing the dwarves return to their normal lives (as well as the various items on sale n the Grand Bazaar), he had to remain focused, as he and Zander had a job to do today. Their guide stopped them in front of a gigantic cave entrance. Peering inside, Varkasan could see it was pitch black inside. Further to the right was large ornamental door that seemed to hold great importance.

"This is it. This is the place for the trial. While I understand you have questions to the Grand Inquisitor, but the timing is crucial. As he probably told you, it's going to be a nightmare of a month for you, but I'm going to provide you with details..." The guide began. He then started telling them all about the trial and what they were expected to face.

Varkasan had to take a few deep breaths after hearing what the guide told them. Sebastian was not exaggerating,they truly had a daunting task ahead of them. And there was a good chance one or both of them would die. Varkasan tried to shake off thoe thoughts though. He knew that worrying would do them no good. They had to keep up their strength and morale if they were to make it to the exit before the mushroom spores became the death of them.

Varkasan saluted their guide, and began strapping the rope and bag on his waist. The guide wished them luck once more, and allowed them to be on their way. While Varkasan was doing a check on his bread and bag, Zander spoke up. "Is this where we're going to do the Withc hunter trials? The older Paladin asked. Varkasan looked at him confusedly. "Of course. Were you not paying attention to him at all?" He replied. He was appalled that Zander behaved so casually towards one of the most dangerous and important tests known to Paladins.

 "Varkasan, did he tell us how to make it out of here? or what we're looking for exactly? I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention..." Zander contnued hesitantly. Varkasan sighed. Already he was starting to lose a little hope for them. "He didn't give us very specific directions, all he said was that we must venture inside, and find our way to the other side of that ornamental door. There is a key behind it that will allow us to unlock the door." He said as they began entering the cave. "However, it's not as easy as it seems. According to them, it will take us approximately one month in order to get from the cave entrance, all the way to the door. And we MUST reach it before the one month is over, otherwise the mushrooms inside of the cave will release poisonous spores that will end our lives the moment we breathe them in. And if that does not kill us, there are a multitude of beasts and undead in this cave we must get past as well..." He explained to his comrade. Varkasan hoped that now that Zander was aware of the gravity of their situation, he would take it more seriously. 

Just then, he noticed the darkness was already covering them. "That certainly did not take long..." Varkasan said. He raised his hand and waved it over his clothing, covering them in an aura of light that gave them a little bit of vision in a circle around them. He then turned towards Zander. "Hold still." he said. He waved his hand over the other Paladin and enchanted his clothes and items the same way. "This is a weaker version of the spell I use for combat. It will give us some light, but it wont burn away at the cloth, rope, and bread. Nor will it harm any creatures that come into contact with it. Hopefully, this will be enough to light our path, at least partway." He explained as they continued deeper into the foreboding caverns.