11 - 04/14/25 : Making the Cut

Snow awoke in the morning for her daily jog, this time joined by Adeline. As they returned and Snow began making breakfast, they were joined by Ezri. While the trio enjoyed their breakfast, Adeline brought up the goals that each of them wanted to pursue. Snow's primary goal was working on her sword, while Ezri's only concrete goal was finding a way to control her wild magic. Adeline herself expressed a desire to find out who her father was and, to a lesser extent, find the adventurers who killed her mom, though she was unsure what she would do once this was accomplished. For today, however, the day would be set aside to completing the trials from the Golem and Cirella.
Upon arriving at the Golem's dojo, they found him in an unusually tranquil moment, as he was holding vigil for "those he was yet strong enough to save." Once he finishes, he made preparations for Snow's trial, starting with casting The Golem's Perfect Tag Team to duplicate himself. The Golem then transported the students to an extradimensional arena for the trial. The students survived 30 seconds of onslaught from the Golem, with both sides being pushed to their limits as the time ran out. The Golem congratulated them on passing his first trial, and Snow thanked her mentor with a hug before leaving for their next stop.
In Cirella's Glade, the students prepared to take the draughts that would whisk them to their shared dream to face their magic. Ezri asked how Cirella came to study magic, and she told the students how she had been hunted for the glowing eye that symbolized her clan's innate magical strength. While it was a bad memory, she learned from it that the source of her magic was herself, leading her on her path of bringing out the inner strength in others. With the question answered, the trio took the draught to begin their trial, sending them to a dreamscape where they faced reflections of themselves. Ezri's avatar caused her wild magic to surge, but in this heightened state of magic, she was able to gain some control over the surges and use them to her advantage. The mages managed to defeat the avatars of their arcane might, awakening once more in Cirella's glade.
The witch congratulated the students and asked Ezri, in particular, how it felt to face her own magic. Ezri was not sure what to make of the experience, but did seem to feel some satisfaction at winning against the uncontrollable magic she feared for so long. She asked Cirella if her mentor thought she would be able to love magic again like she had before. Cirella was taken aback by the question, but assured Ezri that if it was something she really wanted, she was sure the young gnome would find that passion again.
Having exhausted body and mind in their trials for the day, the trio returned to their dorm. Before going to bed, there was a knock at the door, and the mages were greeted by Lochlainn. He had recalled Snow and Ezri being curious about the democratic process of Fortune's Crossing and invited them to join him to watch the Forum meeting the next day. The two agreed and then promptly went to bed.
The last days trials had thoroughly worn out the usually early risers, leaving Ezri to wake up first for once. Trying to return Snow's usual kindness, Ezri attempted to make breakfast for her companions, with a little assistance from Eo Nee. Unfortunately, the two were both very inexperienced in the culinary arts, and their party members were instead awoken by the smell of burning food filling the house. The students were able to put out the flames and enjoyed a hearty breakfast made by Snow.
After their eventful morning, the students joined Lochlainn at the town square, where he showed them to the city hall. There, the forum meeting was beginning, with different citizens bringing up important matters that the town would be able to vote on how to handle. The final matter was brought to forum by Zelem Corvo. He introduced the idea of Fortune's Crossing joining the Virtuous Symposium in Revelmoore, as a way to further establish their relationship with the city across the sea, as well as make a name for themselves in the greater arena of world politics. As his presentation ended, the forum attendants were abuzz with excitement over this new prospect.

Ezri Flickerwick - A gnome sorceror with wild, untamed magic. She seeks control of both her own magic as well as the power gained from a mysterious source. She has no ambitions for greatness and just wants to control her magic to live a normal life.

Snow - A tiefling with a history of martial combat. She started to develop a natural skill for magic and now seeks to master this ability as she does with the weapons she wields.

Adelinnea Quintessa - Daughter of Elzora Quintessa, an elemental wizard who was slain in a villager uprising 20 years ago. She's been living in the old basement of her mother's tower ever since.

Eo Nee - Ezri's sprite familiar and the overseer of some of Ezri's magic. She lives for the drama and excitement and is endlessly bored by Ezri.

The Golem - A human wizard who's study involves perfecting the body in concert with the mind.

Cirella the Phantom Eye - A half-elf witch who studies ways to heighten the power of spellcasters. She desires to bring out the potential hidden in her students.

Lochlainn - A triton druid from Revelmoore seeking to prove his magic's worth. He's serious and down to earth, and quite interested in Fortune's Crossing's politics.

Zelem Corvo - A tiefling warlock with a history as an adventurer. He founded Fortune's Crossing and current acts as its Ambassador of Foreign Affairs.