The students were led over a winding path over the campus, headed toward a cliff edge. When they arrived, they found a drop headed straight down. The edge of the cliff winding around into the distance, fotming a natural bowl shape in the earth. Small rounded metal platforms had been erected, jutting out of the cliff face as the students began to stand on one each abd prepare what ever weaponry they brought, one young lad drawing a strange crossbow weapon, another taking out a pair of large hand fans and another a large looking shotgun. Even the girl in the yellow raincoat took out what looked like an umbrella. Looking down the cliff, they could see a strange grey cloud obscuring the sight of whatever laid below them. 

"This." Spoke up Trendle, having moved to the cliff edge with miss Lariet. "Is your entrance exam. Below you, lies the gauntlet, a nature based obstacle course designed to test your skills in various situations. The Gauntlet is made up of different biomes, featuring natural hazards you may face in everyday hunting. It is also teeming with Grimm, hiding in the various locations." Trendle strode up the line as he spoke, glancing between the students.
"Your test, students, is to get through this obstacle course as fast as you can. The shining star will mark your exit. You may work with others or hinder others, all that matters is your individual time and performance. The rest of the faculty will be standing by to assess your performances. We will be assessing you based on speed, combat, navigation and style." He seemed to finish his speech, clearing his throat noisily.