Astrid stood tall, bright green eyes searching the forest looming in front of her. Her long blond hair was bound in a simple braid down her back and she wore a set of simple leather armor, opting for speed rather than major protection. Two slender blades were strapped to her back. Her hands flexed open and closed as she tried to steady her breathing. Today was the day.
Raiden stood beside her, donned in crimson armor with the symbol of a shadow dragon painted on the breastplate. He wore a grim smile, looking every bit the warrior he was. Although he wouldn't be able to fight in the trial beside her, he was one of the overseers and Astrid felt braver with his presence. She briefly wondered what Meridia would think of this, but shook the thought away. She hadn't come to terms with the possi
