“The first starts tomorrow morning. This trial will test your intellect; the second, your mettle; and the third, your courage. You will be given relevant information before the start of all three. You are free to go anywhere in the capital you desire—as long as you are back at the palace by the eve of the trials to receive instructions, and are in attendance at the debriefings after the conclusion of each. Failure to comply will result in your province's immediate disqualification.
