Section 3: Chapter 3 Summary

In Chapter 3: The Announcement Ceremony, Rook and Felix push to the front of the crowded chamber as Fenbrus Lodd discusses the difficulty of choosing those to go to the Deepwoods since there were so many wonderful candidates. The first Librarian Knight elect, Stob Lummus, is announced, followed by the second, Magda Burlix. Felix fears he will not be chosen because he is bad at studying, but Rook assures him that he does not need books since he fights so well and they have not called him yet because they are saving the best for last. As Fenbrus pauses to announce the third chosen apprentice, Rook is sad that he will soon be separated from Felix, likely forever, and he tells Felix he will miss him as Fenbrus announces Rook Barkwater is the third Librarian Knight elect. Silence falls because Rook is...