Lore's eyes slowly drifted open. They shot open as he sat up and looked outside. "Sh*t, thank you, I didn't over sleep." Lore sighed and ruffled his hair. He stood up with a yawn, rubbing his eyes. He pulled on his clothes, znd tied up his boots.
He proceeded downstairs, and walked up to the bar counter. "What can I getcha?" A stout husky man stood behind the counter, a big red beard took up his whole face. Lore thought for a moment and said "A hot bowl of stew buddy." "That'll run ya a whole silver" the man said moving to head into the kitchen. Lore recieved a starters fund from the guild of ten silver and decided a hearty breakfast was worth it on this momentus day. The man returned with a steaming bowl and spoon and placed it in front of Lore. Lore tossed him the silver coin and started to chow down on his stew.
Once he finished his meal he headed for the testing hall. Lore jogged along the warms streets of Windora as he weaved his ways through the crowds of people already bustling. Lore saw a large stone building in the distance and picked his pace up. He reached the front of the building and saw two large wooden doors. Without hesitation he pushed the doors open and made his way inside. The doors swung closed, and Lore's eyes adjusted completely. He saw others practicing and chatting in the main hall, and so he just began meandering around.
Lore saw a man around his age practicing sword skills off to the side of the room. Lore approached and said "Sorry to interrupt your practice friend. I'm Lore, what's yours name?" .
The man set his sword on the wall and grabbed Lore's hand and smiled "Kris, nice to meet you friend, you're here for the exam to? Your first attempt?" Lore shook his hand and replied "Yeah, it's my first time in the city. I'm from Loginas if you've heard of that? And you?" Kris retracted his hand and put his hands on his hips. He stood at about five foot nine inches. Kris had short brown hair and muddy broken eyes with freckles speckled on his cheeks. He had a square jaw that made him feel more defined, and he definitely held himself with confidence. Kris responded "I'm also from more of a boonies town; I'm from Della". Lore had heard of Della before, it was a trade town on the eastern coast that survived on it's steady trade routes. "I've heard of it friend. That's far! I assume this is your first try?" he said with a wide smile he was happy to make a friend here in town. "Yup, made the trip a month ago" Kris said grabbing his sword "Wanna spar bud?"Lore shrugged and drew his sword. It was well understood never to majorly harm or injure sn opponent.
Lore drew his longsword and readied it before his chest. Kris reciprocated the action, and lead with a big over head strike. Lore raises his sword above his head, a sharp crack rang through the air. Metal grinding on metal could be heard as Lore and Kris are face to face. Lore take a broad swing from the left as Kris dodges back. Kris swings diagonally from the right, creating a huge arcing sweep. Lore went to parry the blow, and counter attack with a strike with his pommel. His fist struck Kris' shoulder, but Kris grabs Lore's wrist leaning back for a headbutt. Kris' grip was held firm on Lore's wrist, he swung his face down and met his forehead with Lore's to prevent any real injury. Lore dropped his sword and bear hugged Kris, he lifted him in the air slamming him to the ground in a control manner.
A few people had gathered around to watch the match, and while this was all happening a side door opened, and an armored man walked through. He watched the two men sparring for a bit amongst the crowd, and then cleared his throat sharply. "I'm sure we're all having fun here, but if you don't mind I have a test to run." the man said in a gruff low voice. Everyone spun around in shock and then shot to attention. Lore and Kris we're stopped dead in their tracks staring dumbfounded at the man.