The Testing

Third years are encouraged to find a series of tasks or abilities to present to the professors to gain favour. After enough successful attempts, they are given clues to a puzzle which tests their mental capabilities. Any groups that can solve the puzzle are entered into a single-elimination combat tournament.
Those not randomly chosen to participate are made mentors.

History

This tradition has been part of Citadel life for a very long time. In times past the ritualized combat was emphasized as being a major test for young magic users going forward.