Chapter 12
"First up, Tyler Arrenhoff." Baron Gerdric announced. He smiled as Tyler shakily got up and walked stiffly to the center of the room. "Now then, don't be shy. I am not a wild bull."
Everyone laughed as they recalled Tyler's childhood incident. Tyler had wandered off during a game of hide-and-seek and he landed himself right in front of a giant bull grazing in a farmer's pasture. The bull was immediately aware of the trespasser and went to stop Tyler from running any further. There was only one way to stop him...charge. Tyler stood paralyzed in fear as the giant, rampaging creature charged at him, gaining ground every second. The next thing he knew the bull was on the ground, a black shafted arrow sticking out from its heart. A patrolling Ranger had seen the encounter and was just able to shoot the bull.
Baron Gerdric waited, smiling as he saw Tyler blushing and smiling. "Alright." Gerdric said as he decided that it had been long enough. "What position do you request? Possibly a bull fighter?" More laughing and Tyler blushed some more.
"I desire the skills of a sailor and fisherman." Tyler said.
Baron Gerdric smiled and looked over to one of the headmasters. "Headmaster Moats?"
Headmaster Moats stood and paced looking at Tyler for several seconds. Finally he nodded liking what he was seeing. "The boy is strong and fit. I would be happy to take him under my wing."
A huge smile burst out on Tyler's face and he took his seat. Gerdric smiled. He loved seeing the expressions of the children as they got their desired job. "Next, Caleb Brodden."
Caleb walked up to the center of the room. "I desire the skills of a knight." Gerdric nodded and looked to Sir Jones, the battlemaster who trained the knights.
"Sir Jones?"
Jones got up and paced in front of Caleb. "The boy is fit and fast. He has great manners too." Ben tried very hard not to laugh. "He will make a fine knight." Sir Jones concluded.
This continued through the entire morning and finally Ben was called up. "And last, we have Ben Thorton."