A tall, gaunt man clad in dark clothes, strolls purposefully into Serena Tower. He has an incredible goatee and moustache, both of which are stark white; atop his head he wears a fantastic headress, with intricate arcane symbols stitched in. He drops a letter at the counter, before placing an Ibrandulite Helm on his head, and moving outside. The letter reads...

Agents,

Living in Sanctuary has been a turbulent existence, especially in recent years. The various shifts of power have brought Sanctuary almost to Her metaphorical knees.

However the fruits of my observations have bore me one single truth. The Spellguard, since the Founding, have always stood by Sanctuary, in protection of Her people.

It is because of this, that I choose to pledge my allegiance to Commander Simms, by applying officially for membership within the Order of the Spellguard. As you will likely need proof of my intentions, I invite your Field Agents to set me tasks to prove myself, however ghastly.

Kind Regards,

Aldar Helkner II

Stop by the tower at your earliest chance that I may administer a test of basic arcane competance and have a brief chat with you.

Agent Lemalian

Agent Lemalian,

If you would be so kind as to provide a basic outline of this test, so that I might prepare myself ahead of time. Preperation and logical thinking, after all, enable us to overcome any obstacle.

Kind Regards,

Aldar Helkner II

Unfortunately, no I cannot provide the details of this test. The very nature of the test is spoiled if you're aware the circumstances under which it is administered.

Simply put, however, the test is simple, and brief and only a basic way for us to screen out people with obviously no talent in Art what so ever.

Agent Lemalian