The staff members watched as the heirs and members of the various houses filtered in and gave them time to mingle and eat. There was plenty of time for it and given the purpose of the school was to make sure that no war like what happened in the past happened again. Meanwhile pamphlets were being distributed at each table, in preparation for after the opening feast.  On one side was a list of rules that read. “Welcome so the Sandhollow school. To make sure that you live your lives here to the fullest make sure to follow these rules.” In addition to the normal rules one expected there were the following. “Do not kill, maim, poison, or otherwise fatally or permanently harm any of your fellow students no matter where they’re from.  War crimes are forbidden. No hunting in the land outside without supervision for your own safety, and inter-house relationships are encouraged.” On the back was a map of the school, showing room locations, class locations, the training yard, and a map of the surrounding areas.<br/><br/>While the rules and maps were given to students the headmistress of the school although her role was more like chief protector of the school and trusted mediator between the three houses. Her voice despite the serious tone was warm if stern. “Welcome newcomers and returning students alike to Sandhollow. I am Catarina Bello and the one in charge of the school. I’m sure many of you know why you are here and just why this land has been selected as a remembrance to what all houses have done for this war and prevent such a thing from happening again. I will keep this short so you can get back to eating your meal. You will all have received the rules and map of the place. Now then, I would like you to consider who from one of the other houses you would be willing to work together with or at least tolerate for a time. Now mingle and eat. I will introduce my fellow staff and what you will doing after you have time to relax from your long trip.” She explained as she stepped back, waving at her fellows to join her off the stage and eat at their own table for a while.<br/>