The looming fortress of Toltenhind Academy casted a dark shadow upon the howling fields of Bitefrost as icy guards patrolled the premises. James sat near an ice shaved brick wall, rocking his legs casually as he hummed out of tune.

“Hmm…the others are all out training…save for me. How boring…” James sucked his tongue as he idly looked around, hiking spear stuck in the ground beside the wall he sat on.

“What to do…what to do…” he mumbled, pensively closing his eyes as he twirled his yo-yo.