The class ceremony

It was a windy day in Silmith: a small mountain village of about 250 inhabitants. All the people are busy decorating the square in front of the church in view of the class ceremony.

In an alley, a small group of friends is talking about the upcoming event while watching the preparations

'I can't wait! We're finally getting our classes this year!' 

The one who said this is Lyam, a boy who dreams of becoming an adventurer and traveling the continent.

'Enough with this meaningless dream and try to look at reality. We will all have a mediocre class'

Said Chris, son of the mayor of Silmith and best friend of Lyam. 

'Come on Chris, don't ruin the mood like that' 

Lysandra said to scold Chris. She is the daughter of the village doctor.

'Well said Lys. Let's enjoy the moment together at all'

Confirms Eldoria: Lyam's neighbor, as well as the girl he likes.

The group begins to reflect seriously about the ceremony that is coming and talk about it until the evening, when everyone decides to go home.

The next morning.

The entire village gathered in front of the church to attend the ceremony. The participants are the four boys.

Each of the guys seems enthusiastic, but the happiest is Lyam.

'I can't wait to find out what class we'll get!'

'Yes, but don't feel bad if you get a mediocre class.'

Chris coolly responded to Lyam's enthusiasm.

'Easy for you to say. Your father has a very good class, so you'll probably get one too'

Eldoria says to Chris, in an almost provocative tone.

'Citizens of Silmith, this year's class ceremony is about to begin. Candidates, prepare.'

Announce the priest as he prepares the altar to invoke the blessing of the Goddess.

'The first will be Lysandra. Place your hand on the sphere of the oracle'

As the priest finished saying these words, Lysandra turns to her friends with a radiant smile on her face

'I'm going first, wish me luck!'

Lysandra stands in front of the altar and rests her hand over the sphere of the oracle. A red light starts to come out of the sphere and immediately after that the girl's hair turns fiery red.

'What class did you get?'

The priest asked Lysandra, who checks his statistics and assumes an expression halfway between wonder and joy

'I am a sorceress of the spirits of fire'

Lys said that, failing to hold back, she burst into tears with happiness.

This is because the chance to get a higher class is 1 in 10000

'This is really great news for our village! Come on, next is Chris'

The priest announced with joy. 

Chris approaches the altar and lays a hand on the ball. It starts to emit a strong blue light and Chris' eyes become blue.

'I'm a divine knight'

Chris said with a satisfied grin on his face. The crowd is in turmoil and rejoices at the appearance of two great classes.

'Truly magnificent! Not one, but two upper classes. The third participant will be Eldoria'

Exclaims the priest inviting Eldoria to approach the altar.

The girl turns to Lyam and looks at him with a reassuring expression 

'I'll wait with the others'

Eldoria approaches the altar and puts a hand on the sphere. A strong green light radiates across the square and on the hands of the girl appear some magical sumboli of bright green color.

'I am a great healer'

Said the girl running towards Lys and Chris with a smile on her face.

'And with her are three upper classes for our village! Now it's up to Lyam, please come!'

Said the priest addressing the last member of the group of friends.

'Guys, here I am! I too will not be outdone!'

Said the boy as he approaches the altar, takes a long breath and rests his hand on the sphere. The oracle emits a colorless light hardly visible and the appearance of the young Lyam does not change.

'So? What class did you get?'

Asked the priest with curiosity. Even the crowd can not wait to discover the class of the last boy.

Lyam, however, does not seem happy, but has a look lost in the void

'I am a bard...'

The crowd is silenced and a grave silence falls. The priest tries to break this situation

'Cheer up, it could have been much worse.'

Lyam still looks lost and heads for his friends, who try to comfort him

'Don't give up, you'll see that you can become an excellent adventurer even with an unfit class'

Eldoria tells him, then give him a hug.

As soon as Lyam makes contact with Eldoria, his eyes resume their color.

'What was I doing... I still have my friends here to support me. I don't have to get down just because I don't have a higher class!'

Lyam thought, then slapped his face

'Thank you guys! Let's go and explore the continent together!'

Lyam said smiling. The others also smiled and all together set out, ready to begin their adventure.