Tower Warden Test

Scene Setup

  • Location: Training Hall of Turris Lux-Ferrum

  • Objective: Prove competence, judgment, and teamwork.

  • Atmosphere: Intense, ceremonial, but slightly comedic to reduce stress for new adventurers.

Initiation Steps

  1. The Written Oath

    • Adventurers swear to uphold the Ordo Excursio laws.

    • Includes:

      “I will not overstep my assigned floor. I will protect civilians. I will seal demons or die trying.”

  2. Trial of Observation

    • Safe floor with small demon spawn simulations.

    • Tests reaction, teamwork, and judgment rather than combat ability.

    • Example: a room floods with phantom fire or swirling wind; adventurers must navigate while saving test dummies.

  3. The Test of Choice

    • Floor splits into two dangerous paths: one requires brute force, one requires problem-solving/creativity.

    • Choice tests rank-appropriate reasoning:

      • Probator: choose safe path and survive

      • Perditor/Venator: eliminate threat efficiently

      • Gladiarius+: handle environmental hazard + elite demon simultaneously

  4. Blessing of the Seal

    • Upon completion, adventurers receive minor seal blessing:

      • +1 bonus to saving throws against tower environmental hazards

      • Minor Arcus Stone reward for future equipment crafting

    • DM may narratively award tower titles (first floor cleared)