Elpis Tournament

Crystal clear waters run along the river and fall into an endless abyss, leaving for an unexplored abyss. A beautiful spectacle, for the eyes, while also playing reverently with thin strings of nerves. A place through the edges of which waterfalls flow smoothly. The island itself floats in the sky. Magical spectacle. It is somewhat reminiscent of a fantastic myth from ancient mythology, which tells about the magical island — Asgard.  A huge piece of land that floats in the air, and crystal clear waterfalls flow along its edges. Another invention of people who build myths based on rumors. To tell the truth, this story about the flying island is far from a myth. And the intricate truth, in which, unfortunately, no one believes. And the name of this place is not Asgard, but the Elpis Academy. The place where countries, empires, kingdoms and states should learn.  For a year and even more, the «Young Lost», as the students of the Academy are called, will go through a difficult path of training. Training lasts for four seasons.  And every season is something like a school test.  Only instead of sheets of paper with various materials that you have gone through in a certain time, they will see many portals that lead to worlds unknown to people. A test is given there, plus the «Young Lost» need not only to solve tasks with ingenuity, but also to survive in various circumstances. We will learn about the details of this seemingly harsh Academy (although this is not so) gradually. But, here's the question: What will happen when they graduate? The «Elpis Tournament» will begin. A fight between countries, with out the participation of people and politicians.  One arena, two «Stones». Only one will win, the loser will receive rating processing and become the owner of one of the nine Ranks. But only one country will receive the highest Rank and will bear the proud title of «Ruĝa diamanto» until the next generation... But for some reason, the previous generation broke this rule by dividing one Rank into two... — I hope that the draw will not be repeated — the man spoke in a smooth bass, mixed with the noise of the waterfall. Shiny wings, better known as Seraphine, are smoothly gathered at the back.  The olive branch soars beautifully overhead, and on the sides, along the growth, exactly seven small creatures flutter, which proudly bear the name Siren. — Is it sparkling ahead ... — Start of a new Tournament. The two twins, out of habit, completed each other's sentences. They both picked up on the hidden undertones in the director's proposal. — It is my dears. Notify all Sirens. Let the news of the beginning of education be spread all over the world. We need to gather our «Young Lost». — Yes —  the twins said in unison.  Deaf Asia and Blind Europe. The closest assistants to the director of the Elpis Academy, UN. «I look forward to meeting you, my Young Lost.» Those words were heard by the seven accompanying Sirens, who smiled softly.  Further already, this thought was carried away by a waterfall.