As Alaric left the admin office, he glanced at the folded pamphlet they had given him. The campus was actually quite expansive, much larger than he had anticipated. There were designated areas for mock battles scattered throughout each of the colleges’ grounds. A massive library also graced the campus, a towering structure that seemed to hold endless possibilities. Alaric was informed that his first opportunity to attend either school’s lessons would be two days from today. To make the most of the free time, he was encouraged to explore the campus and familiarize himself with its layout. Alaric eagerly took advantage of this, mainly by indulging in the free food available at various stalls. After wandering around for several hours, taking in the sights and sounds, he found himself standing in front of the imposing library. Alaric paused, noticing the large structure and momentarily mistaking it for another college building. Truth be told, Alaric wasn’t the strongest reader. He had never been formally educated; what he did know, he had learned either from his mother during their years on the road or by necessity. Perhaps this was a good opportunity to see if there was something inside for him, something that might spark a newfound interest in learning.
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