[ September 7, 1017 of the Ascended Calendar. Code : I ]
[ The Asylum welcomes all 3821 new admissions. ]
[ May the spirit guide you to glory ]
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The fog cleared excruciatingly slowly.
The blank space seemed to be filled with hazy blobs of light that would drift around, fading in the next second.
From far away came the sounds of tinkling water.
It was very cold.
As the surroundings slowly gained clarity, hundreds of figures were illuminated in the bright lights of the space. They stood perfectly still, eyes closed and facing downwards.
Slowly, one of the figures raised its head, as his eyes blinked softly in the harsh light. A singular drop of water fell on his cheek, sliding down on to the ornate stone floor.
In his eyes, confusion fluttered for a second, as he tilted his head, only to come eye to eye with a similarly dazed woman.
In the silence, a voice, cold and biting rang out.
[ Candidates, You have sixty minutes to explore the area and interact with fellow candidates. ]
[ During this time, complete the following three tasks as a compulsory requirement. Any other objectives are purely up to the candidate's free will.
1. Submit the invitation letter in one of the eight boxes on either side of the hall.
2. Choose a name as a form of address, by which you will be referred to. Choose wisely, as this is how you will be referred to as for the entrance exam.
3. Take only one blank sheet of paper from the desk beside each box, and write your chosen name
As an additional task, Candidates are requested to familiarize themselves with The Asylum's system panel and candidate code. ]
[ Failing to complete any compulsory task will result in immediate failure and expulsion from Asylum premises.
Failing to complete any additional task will have no consequence, but it is advised to finish them for a smoother experience ]
[ The exam starts in 60 minutes from now. ]
Absolute silence pertained in the hall as the voice fell silent.
Hundreds of young men and women stared at each other, motionless.
Then came the chaos.