[Bonus chapter]Virtues... or Rumours

Three hours later, the sun was setting fast over the horizon and Crysta was starting to hit her limit. Despite all the training they'd been through, none of them had ever run for a whole day with short rests in between.

The first virtue of the Trials was starting to rear its ugly head

…Endurance…

Keeping the plan that Crysta had drawn up was starting to become a test of endurance for the three wolves. This was one of the many rumoured virtues that surrounded the Trials. There were so many rumours surrounding these ancient games. Endurance, Perseverance, Strength, Leadership and many others were all engineered to make these Trials look harrowing and noble.