More than a few students decided to run on ahead without casting the spell, but in due time the rest of the class catches up to them.  As Kleris casts the spell he feels a surge of power run through his legs, and only two others managed to beat him in casting time (the vampire and tiefling).  Even his small initial steps to pick up pace are as fast as a running start, and in time he and the rest of the class are zooming down the hallway as fast as horses.  Speed alone was not enough, as many students fell behind or were unable to break through the ranks of the front runners.  What initial ground Kleris managed to gain was quickly lost among a tide of more athletic students who unceremoniously shoved him to the side.<br/><br/>Illuminated lights in the shape of arrows flitted up around corners and bends, directing the racers through other classes and even the adjacent dorms!  Tables, chairs, stacks of books, and potted plants took on a life of their own and got up and out of the way of the student hordes before quickly returning to their original locations.  This caught a few students by surprise, who attempted to run where the objects weren't and ended up colliding with them.  A few of them stopped running, curled on the ground and clutching their bruised knees.  Kleris, being a very talented wizard, could predict where the furniture would move based on cursory spell knowledge<em>(your Spellcraft bonus is so high that you don't need to roll).</em><br/><br/>"Softies," Rensha snorted as she hopped over a student on the ground.<br/><br/>It was hard to tell who was winning, what with Kleris now being in the middle segment of runners.  They were able to complete the first lap, but the fastest runners were too quick for him to have any chance of winning.<br/><br/><br/>By the time Kleris finished the third lap, Doil was nowhere in sight.  Eventually he appeared with the other students in tow, those who ended up bruising their legs or otherwise unable to continue.  The entire class was panting in exhaustion, and the air was thick with sweat.<br/><br/>"You all did very well!" Doil applauded.  "Everyone here was able to cast the spell, minus a few folks who thought to get a head start."<br/><br/>Despite not being physically present, the dwarf teacher seemed to know exactly who won.  "Andrei, Lillin, and Rensha, you three were the first in class to finish the three laps.  This goes to show you that sometimes raw speed and spells isn't enough.  Transmutation magic enhances what is already there, not a total replacement."<br/><br/>He passed out white ribbons to the three of them.  "Minor charms which can change color at whim.  Use it as a practice test for spells, or to give your clothes or accessories a nice aesthetic flair.  I hope you all enjoyed your first class of the first day of school!  I always strive to keep things new and interesting!  We don't do things the old-fashioned way here at Thaumant!"<br/><br/><br/><em>Receive 5 merits.</em><br/><br/><br/><br/>"Oww," Rensha moaned.  "My muscles are still sore, and I'm covered in sweat.  I'm too pooped to go to my next class!"<br/><br/>"Don't worry, we have breaks in between," the tiefling girl said.  "Besides, it's nearly lunchtime.  I'm gonna get something to eat.  I could really use a quick pep up after that work-out."<br/><br/>The tiefling goes up to Kleris.<br/><br/>(http://i.imgur.com/k3tyWR5.jpg?1)<br/><br/>"Say, you might not be the fastest runner, but I saw how quick you cast that spell.  You're not just any ordinary first year, are ya?"<br/><br/><em>She waits for Kleris' answer, but waves for him to follow her to the cafeteria.  She wants to keep talking, but doesn't seem keen on waiting around.</em>