After breakfast, the trainees gathered in the courtyard, their usual morning chatter replaced by a tense silence. The air buzzed with anticipation, as everyone knew that today was no ordinary day. Rick stood before them, his expression as stern as ever, yet his eyes gleamed with a hint of something more—pride, perhaps, or expectation. He began to speak, his voice echoing in the still morning air.
"Today, you will enter the crypt beneath this training ground. This is no simple test. Within its depths lie the eggs of the griffons, creatures of immense power and loyalty. You will each have the chance to choose one, but know this: the egg you select will determine your future. Choose wisely, for the bond you form will last a lifetime."
