2. Destinies Revealed

"Good to see you gathered!” said a fair, elderly man, whilst entering the room. His had a pleasant face, which even his three-day beard couldn’t spoil.  “The masters of Ulstin have returned…” whispered Hanne.

  “Now is time for you all to get familiar with your destinies,” said the host of Ulstin. “Furthermore, you are all invited to a mighty feast that we have prepared for you; a delicious meal of roasted veal and boar, to be eaten in the great hall of Ulstin. So if you could all just follow me.”
  “Is it he who has called us here?” asked Camilla, nudging Ingrid Elise in the ribs.
  “Oh little one, be patient,” answered Ingrid Elise. “We’ll get our answers in time”
  They band of nine followed their host through a long corridor, only illuminated by small candles burning eagerly on both sides. Neither of them knew much of what was going on, still they all knew that they had come here for a reason. 

  The room was filled with a long table, set for ten persons. The flickering light from the chandeliers was cast over the plates, which were covered by all of what the heart (or stomach) could desire.
“Sit down, and grab a bite!” commanded the host. “I am known as Petter the enchanter, however you can call me Petter”. 

The weary journeymen ate with great appetite, though as soon as the feast was over, all fell into deep thoughts. There were many questions to be answered, and the impatience was growing greater. Suddenly, Petter raised his voice and said:
  "You've all come here for a reason. All of you are specially chosen for your unique skills, and should one of you back out, all hope will be lost. Moreover, all of you have to be dedicated, or things will be just as futile. I tell you this so you know what's at stake, when I tell you what your purpose you'll have."
  The tension was rising in the room. Hanne and Marte’s gazes met, each expressing a worry that could be seen in all the others in the room, to a certain degree. Only Kristin didn’t seem affected by what was said.
  “You’ve probably heard of a group called Ten Sing Norway,” continued Petter. “Each year a new group of youths much like you travel around, but their purpose is one of greater importance than anyone knows. You have been called here to take up the legacy of Ten Sing Norway! Unlike the previous groups, your mission will be one of great consequence. Some of you may have remarked upon the closeness to the name Ten Sing Norway, and that of Tenzing Norgay, the first Sherpa on Mt. Everest, and it is no coincidence. TSN is a foundation founded by Norgay, to preserve the good in this world. Be sure to keep your eyes open, a lot is at stake; however I can tell you no more at this time. The previous years, the groups have been sent out to establish a global network, and so that we could monitor the world state. But they have known nothing of their real purpose, a purpose which you are destined to fulfill. ” 
  As Petter finished, a murmur spread through the ones gathered. They had feared that something like this was on the horizon, and now it was confirmed.
  “Be quiet,” commanded Petter. “Your first mission will start tomorrow, and will take you to the island of Runde, hatching ground of the majestic Lunde bird.”