After Alex completed the ritual to gain his [Dragon Bloodline], the remaining trial survivors followed in his footsteps.
Lira was the first to step forward after him, then Clovox, and finally Draven.
Each of them approached the fountain in turn, and though the process remained the same, there was one noticeable difference: the color of the liquid that emerged from the mouths of the statues varied for each of them.
For Alex, the liquid had been a radiant gold.
When Lira placed her token into the fountain, the liquid turned a brilliant white.
Clovox's was a rich, earthy brown, while Draven's took on a dark, almost black hue.
Despite their successes, none of them chose to examine their new perks and abilities immediately.
Alex could guess why.
Just like him, they probably preferred to review their powers in private, away from prying eyes.
They had passed the trial together, but that didn't guarantee lasting alliances.
