"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, The time has come once again for the Knight selection ceremony." The announcer boomed from the stage located in the center of the capital city. his voice broadcast through the entire city through an intricate speaker system. Those who heard came walking to the center of the city where a massive stone stood. Upon arrival, there were nine visibly different groups of people. Each from a different region of Elementia. Grinning as he spoke the announcer continued. 
"As you all know we have always believed in this stones power and the knowledge it possesses has always been immense. And now more than ever the Knights this stone gives us are needed to help with the invading forces. Ladies and gentlemen the scrolls." he said rubbing his bald head as he spoke. Not as soon as the word scroll had formed in the announcer's mouth a team of nine assistants walked onto the stage each holding two scrolls. The people all knew the drill here nine blank scrolls are sealed and placed before the stone then a small manifestation of each element is shown from the scroll and finally, the names of the chosen are read aloud for all to hear. After that, the newly christened knights are handed the other scroll which only the knights are allowed to read. All of this began quickly and before they knew it the first scroll was being read.

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Leonidas stood among his peers from his village. He knew he had so much to prove but being here seemed to validate all the hard work he put into his training. He looked up at the Announcer as he broke the seal on the first scroll and began to speak.
"As always we begin with the scroll of light," he said opening the scroll reading before leaning toward the crowd with a smile. "Leonidas Gainsborough, You will be the next Knight of Light." he finished with a grin. Leonidas was floored he had been chosen, all of his hard work had led him to this moment. He almost couldn't contain himself as he moved through the crowd and ascended the stairs to accept his scroll and stand before the freshly erected banner that bore the symbol of his element.
"May your Light shine bright enough for all to see." The announcer said with a slight bow to Leonidas before continuing grabbing the next scroll.