Chapter Seven

Summary

• At the Archives of Basgiath, record-keeping for tome requests is mandatory, with penalties for failure.
• Ridoc, Rhiannon, and the protagonist are in a U-shaped classroom ready for Orientation as second-years, signaling their progression in training.
• Nadine arrives with an injured hand, having slipped and sprained it, mentioning the healer Nolon.
• There is tension among the group when protagonist's dark thoughts about war stories and potential dangers to friends surface.
• Professor Grady, a new instructor who is adjusting to his role, addresses the class, emphasizing the challenging curriculum of the second year.
• The class size is notably small, and there is concern over the dwindling number of dragon bonds and the impact on the war effort.
• It is revealed that Rider Survival Course (RSC) will be a major component of their training, including survival techniques and handling capture and interrogation.
• Questions about failing RSC assessments lead to Professor Grady simply replying, “Don’t,”, underlining the no-failure expectation.
• The protagonist feels conflicted, battling inner turmoil and external threats while seeking solace in the familiar Archives.
• Determined to act against a secret revolution, the protagonist knowingly engages in deceit, requesting old texts about the founding of Basgiath under the guise of debate preparation.
• The protagonist receives the requested books from Jesinia, a trusted friend, further committed to uncovering a way to protect people from war without relying on the revolution's potential arms buildup.