Classes

Gust

You spend your time learning to control bursts of wind.  You practice angling the wind, controlling the speed and duration, the concentration.  You manage to produce enough of a blast to knock someone over, or use it to create a weak, sustained, comforting breeze.  Gwen seems particularly taken with the spell.


Shield

The Shield spell is plain and simple.  It throws up a barrier or magical energy that can deflect most things.  You do find that at your level it's not good at dealing with other magical attacks, especially from more experienced mages.  But things like the dulled knives and rocks you throw at each other are deflected with no problems.  The spell is short-lived and breaks with just one throw leading to a few small injuries, but nothing Niamh can't fix easily.


Push

The Push spell is a far more precise way to maneuver objects without throwing them wildly like a Telekinetic Shot or a Knock.  At first it's hard to really tell them apart and you end up tossing things around wildly.  With more practice, you start to operate more and more precise mechanisms including small latches, door knobs, and even writing on the boards with chalk.  Colette seems to enjoy writing with the magic.


Leap

You practice enhancing people's jumping ability.  You start by working on yourselves and practicing by leaping onto increasingly tall blocks of rock.  You eventually start applying the spell to each other.  It doesn't last particularly long, but by now it's not exactly taxing to cast a spell of this level.  The spell practice is also a good workout which Iora whines about constantly.


Obstacle Course

Rishan heads back to find the obstacle course from the physical examination has been reformed, a bit harder.  Darius joins you, and the two of you take turns picking destinations and racing there.


Crystal Mine

The crystal mines are full of small golems used to harvest crystals from deep underground.  The crystals themselves are useful for potions and implements, not so much building magical power.  But providing big bursts of energy to recharge the golems is a good exercise.  Alice spends most of the week down here, almost obsessively.

Misha feels a breakthrough is imminent


Meditation Chamber

The meditation chamber is a quiet, dimly lit room enchanted so that it's possible to envision runes as you mentally trace them.  Focusing on carefully directing magic is good for building up your endurance. 

Misha feels a breakthrough is imminent


And as Saturday rolls around, you all prepare for the next test.