Many have questioned the wisdom of such an early cull of tirones, however I have found it greatly increases performance and saves lives. My data proves this. After implementing the three trials of entry, survival rates in the Labyrinth went up twenty percent. Those who are unwilling to get dirty, endure pain, or fight tend to dust out and the rest usually die in the Labyrinth. Others would also criticize my use of Vand as an example. I do so hate war criminals. I need to be the villain of this Academy, not Vand. Bullies have no place in my Legion. -From the personal logs of Praetor Lycus Cerberus Once again, Terra had to make herself wake at an early hour. She had received her schedule and found Morning Formation first on the list. It was at 5:00 am. She dressed in her training uniform and jogged to the courtyard as the sun dawned. Their formation stood again at twenty five as the centurions had condensed it with another small group. Nikias joined their group. “All right! Morning exercise!”