Oh The Things You Will See...

Our journey begins at the Magaambya. Once we had found each other from amongst the many students starting that day, Instructor Ot, gave a series of tests as a group. We managed to pass all the tests, some just barely. Afterward he gave us another bead to add to our ribbons, identifying us as Initiates. He directed us to where we would be staying. Along the way we saw many students doing amazing things. We were met along the way by a student named Esi Djana. She told us she was our guide as new students. As we entered the dorms we passed a Catfolk, who was introduced as Chizire. He was lazing about, eating melon and drinking what Esi called "Moonshine". She said not to trust him as he was lazy, kicking him on her way past. We also saw a Gnoll stomping at some Ants & a Human. They were introduced as Anchor & Ignaci, respectively. She then showed us our individual rooms & a spire that was magically enchanted to allow people to jump very high. She explained that unless they had a safe way to land this could lead to a dangerous fall. After the tour of the dorm she started to take us to see more of the campus. As we were leaving, Laraena revealed she was actually Kitsune. Amara revealed she was actually a Fetchling.
We then proceeded to the mess hall. We were met there by a woman named Lumusi Yao. She explained she was the cook. She gave us each a bead to add to our ribbons. She also explained that if we wanted we could contribute here to earn a bit of a wage, working in the kitchens or gardening, etc. We chose to eat while we were there. The fare was quite bland, but Laraena used prestidigitation to flavor the food for the group. Once we were done, Esi took us to see the school supply store, the "Powder Pile" because many magical powders could be found here. She warned us to watch out for the person who managed it, one Xhokan. He introduced himself and gave us each 44GP. He had us craft some beads. We did so, with varying levels of success, only Amara & Sevastin being successful. He took them and put them on a shelf with hundreds of other examples. He then handed us each some plain brown beads to add to our ribbons. We then were given the rest of the day to explore & do what we wish.
With time on his hands, Sevastin explored the dorm. While looking around, he was surprised to find a hidden door! He went and found Gazzean & Imryll to help him investigate. Gazzean was able to open the door. Then he chose to leave. Sevastin asked Imryll to to close the door. A few minutes later Gazzean came back in his armor & they opened the door once again. They found a hatch inside the secret hallway behind it. Below they found a tunnel. Echoing up from below they heard 2 people talking about a professor. Gazzean had no idea how to speak quietly and quickly revealed their presence. After a brief conversation with the voices from below they voices stopped responding. Gazzean, Sevastin and Imryll climbed down to explore. It quickly became apparent to Gazzean that this was a maintenance access area that connected other areas of the campus. They lost interest and chose to climb back up. As they left the tunnel Esi was there and told them not to reveal the area to the teachers. After a bit they returned and told the rest of the group what all the shouting was about, that they had found a hidden maintenance tunnel. We then spent the rest of the day on trivial things.