Palestra Trials/2016

The first Palestra Trials were held in 2016. They were held within the Academy Nexus, within New Ta'Faendryl, which was accessed via a portal from the Faendryl Embassy in Ta'Illistim.

In 5116, the Faendryl government recognized that the large population of Faendryl living scattered throughout Elanthia was a raw, untapped resource for new Palestra.

It was decided that, periodically, the academies would send out trainers to search the lands for those with the potential to be Palestra, but had not had the luxury of presenting themselves to an academy. These individuals would be given a chance to earn a place in the ranks of the Palestra through a lesser academy if they could prove that their skills and abilities are on par with other graduates.

Blade Schalyne was sent to seek out those who had the abilities and desire and had already been living the life of a Palestra. The first candidates to qualify were Arku, Aurach, Durakar, and Noira.

At the conclusion of the Palestra Trials, Master Jahosk of Mahkra Academy granted the title of Blade (highest) to Arku, Aurach, and Durakar, and the title of Sarissa (second highest) to Noira.

Event Information

Event	Date	Time	Description
Reception	Thursday 2/11/16		Each of the candidates are introduced in the Academy Nexus and each perform a display of their weapon skills, either with creature opponents or without.
The Trials	Friday 2/12/16		Held in three phases: two matches (random draw) for candidate vs candidate, each candidate vs Blade Mishrac, and all candidates together vs lesser demons.
Closing Ceremony	Monday 2/15/16		Closing Ceremony to conclude the trials and formally present the new members of the Palestra.

There will be a portal in the Faendryl Embassy in Ta'Illistim for all who wish to attend any of the events.

Participants

Candidate	Sponsor	Rank Awarded
Arku	Blade Schalyne	Blade
Aurach	Blade Schalyne	Blade
Durakar	Blade Schalyne	Blade
Noira	Blade Schalyne	Sarissa

Supporting NPCs

• Master Elyck of Silvius Academy
• Master Esatre of Akeleyn Academy
• Master Jahosk of Mahkra Academy
• Blade Mishrac
• Blade Schalyne
• Ambassador Tredohal Hashier Faendryl
• Master Ugaart of Kanigel Academy

Event Logs

• Day 1 - Opening reception and initial weapon skills display
• Day 2 - The Trials
• Day 3 - Closing Ceremony

See Also

• Palestra
• Palestra Trials
• Path to Palestra
• The Theory of Governance and Social Order
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