Azrael blinked a couple times as the disorientation settled. There had barely been a whisper of magic from those runes! It wasn't often that Az was taken by complete surprise. It was even more impressive that they had sent the candidates to separate locations simultaneously. There had been quite a few!

He made sure his swordbelt was tight and gave no slack, the same for his backpack filled with odds and ends. His Masters had taught him how to make basic talismans that activated with the touch of his magick, to better conserve what energy he had. This was the moment all his training had been for! He excitedly began to walk into the cave mouth, feeling the difference in temperature immediately as the sunlight was left behind. He loosened his sword in its sheath and calmed his heartbeat with breath pacing. Azrael felt as though his body was abuzz with energy as he waited for the beginning of the exam.