Adventures of little consequence

The day had finally come. He had been studying at the school since he was 11, and today, 9 years later, was the final exam.

He was shivering with excitement as he stood at the entrance to the trial grounds. He was waiting for the gate to open, just like Mr. Nosgorth had told him. As he waited he thought of all the things he would go out to experience when this was finally over.

He thought of the mountains he hadn't seen since he was a child, and of the cities he had only heard about. He imagined mighty beasts, and glorious creatures, fair maidens and cruel villains.

All of the outside world would be his to experience as soon as he passed the test set before him.

The door before him opened, revealing a small room beyond it, his path forward blocked by another door. He stepped into the room, moving to examine the door before him. As soon as he did the door behind him slammed shut, leaving him locked in the small room.

He spun around, looking for another exit for a moment before deciding to open the door before him with the skills he had been taught.