At the Marshall Academy, the news spread like wildfire.
Word had arrived that the Mystic Arts Tower had suddenly closed its doors, expelling all challengers mid-trial.
Professors confirmed what the students already suspected. Someone was in the process of being accepted as its new master.
The Academy's publications including the City's newspaper, wasted no time. The Arcane Gazette ran headlines such as "Mystic Arts Tower Chooses Its Successor!" while the Student Chronicle speculated wildly about who it might be. Rumors filled the halls and some claimed it was a visiting prodigy, others whispered it was one of Vale's disciples.
Excitement buzzed through the classrooms and courtyards.
For many students, the Towers were distant dreams, symbols of ultimate mastery. To hear that one had chosen a new master stirred both awe and envy.
Among the students, the disciple candidates of Vale were especially motivated.
