Estra looks to Sylas "Sylas I'm so nervous" she complains. Estra is fidgeting with her elven formal dress. Sylas rolls his eyes at Estra as the crowd begins to quiet. King Luke and Queen Ella walk up to the podium to begin the festivities. Sylas grabs Estras hand giving it a reassuring squeeze. King Luke's voice booms through the arena. "Today marks another year where we bring to light another generation of crests." He scans the crowed of young elves with a big smile. "I can see you are all eager to see what crest you will be getting. Let us begin the crest ceremony!" He exclames. "Please line up around the arena. Starting with Prince Lewis." Queen Ella instructs.
All the young elves form a line wrapping the edge of the arena. "Prince Lewis please proceed up to the podium and place your hand on the plaque." Queen Ella smiles as she takes her seat. A large magic screen appears in front of the royal viewing box. Prince Lewis walks up to the podium as instructed, placing his hand confidently on the plaque. Prince Lewis's hand glows lightly as the crest is bestowed. Soon after the screen lights up with the crest of the warrior. The crowd erupts with applause. "Prince Lewis has recieved an honorable crest. You may now begin your training for the Royal guard. " The king proclaims smiling down at his son. "Please proceed off to the seating area for those who recieved their crests, the next child may proceed to the podium" the Queen instructs. The ceremony continues we see mage crests, null crests, warriors crests and a few scholars.
Soon it is Sylas turn to walk up to the podium. Estra gives him a smile before he walks up. He places his hand tentatively on the podium. He glances at Estra as his hand lights up. As the light dims it reveals a mage crest. He had a feeling this would be the crest he recieved as he did have a knack for magic. He proceeds off to the side and takes his seat as he watches Estra begin to walk up to the podium herself.
Estra nervously places her hand to the plaque. She feels a warm glow begin to envelope her palm moving to encase her whole hand. Squeezing her eyes closed she takes a deep breath before opening her eyes again. She watches as the warm glow slowly recedes. The breath catches in her throat as the crest is revealed. A loud gasp resounds through the arena. "A new hero's crest is born!" The King proclaims excitedly. "Congrats young child, you have been gifted an amazing crest." The Queen smiles gently. Estra squirms under the attention of the entire arena as applause breaks out among the crowd. Estra slowly makes her way to her seat besides Sylas.
The ceremony continues through the remainder of the children. Soon the crest giving ceremony winds down. The King stands "With that this concludes the crest giving ceremony. Congrats to all the young elves who have recieved their crests. Now begins your search for your future paths." He smiles as he gestures to all the children. "Null crests we welcome you as future citizens of the empire. May your future bring you happiness. Please proceed to the exit to find your families." The Queen states confidently. "Scholors it's time for you to choose what path you wish to presue. If you would like to head of the the academy exit from the left, you will find the academy representatives there to begin your application. If you wish for solo research head to the guild district." She smiles sweetly gesturing towards the left exit and the guild district to the south. "Mages, warriors and hero crests Please proceed out the left exit to the academy representatives to begin your applications. I wish you all great success in your futures." The Queen instructs with a smile.
The children begin to disperse, each heading to their own respective destinations. Sylas and Estra head out the left exit, their time at the academy is about to begin. "Estra I can't believe it! You have the hero's crest. That such a huge honor." Sylas beams at his childhood friend. "I don't know Sy. Am I good enough to be bestowed this honor?" Estra squeaks. Sylas gives her an exasperated look as the walk up to the academy station. The begin their registration. It is here they are given their uniform vouchers, equipment lists and a list of all the classes available to them in their first year based on their crests. After they finish their registration they head back home to Sylhonor to begin preparations and packing for their journey to academy city.
Academy city is located in the center of all the kingdoms. It is a school that is neutral territory. Each kingdom contributes teachers, staff and students to the institution.