The festival was still in full swing, and the group gathered for the mission to Brek-Tek-Vwrga was a little disappointed that they would not be around to see the closing ceremonies. As they had decided, however, it made more sense to leave early and head out on the road before the crowds were in force. They had made their purchases and assembled what they needed. The wagon, large enough to support Baer’s bulk, was loaded with some of their own supplies as well as crates of furs, hides, and boots. Those were the items they would sell in Brendonmyr to fund the rest of their journey into the Giants Peaks and on to the re-opened Bragdwrgan city.
 

The last couple of weeks had been quite a blur of activity.  It started with a debriefing of what each person remembered of the day of the Opening.  Video was shown for some clarification and to try and identify any outstanding people who were there.  Then questions were asked about the ways that the Opening changed or altered each of them.
 
At some point there were physical exams, blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, CAT scans, and every test except for deep-tissue and bone biopsies.  Some of the tests, meant mostly to test endurance and stress were halted early due to the emergence of powers or unusual abilities.
 
Also during this time period thorough background checks were conducted.
 
 

It was August 3^rd, and training had been intense. Castle Deshaiz turned out to be everything that Raul had hoped  it would be. The ground level and floors above were dedicated for room and board for anyone staying there. There were two large meeting rooms, and a library that was amazing. It was obvious that Morgan was a collector of fine things. It was below the castle that had amazed them when they first arrived.
 
“Like out of the comics,” Paul said when they elevator doors opened.