Test of Election

The **Test of Election** is a controversial and deadly event that has been held since 1607, occurring every decade. The true meaning of the Test of Election is shrouded in secrecy, with most of the world seeing it as a ethical test to determine the strongest for the Paramount Corps. Participation involving individuals from ages 8 to 70. Governed by the current president of the International Republic of Libertas, the Test serves as an election process for an individual, if they survive, to become a Vigilante in the Paramount Corporation.

## Premise

Every decade, at least 15 individuals are forced or volunteered on their own choice, from every country are brought towards Primis City. In Primis, there would be a week of training and rest. After this week, they would be sent to the preliminary box where they are then dropped into the first arena for the first test of 3; Forest Survival. After surviving for 3 weeks in the forest, the surviving contenders would have another week of training and rest, for them to now be entered into the arena for the second test, Sparring, where contenders would spar together. After, they would have a week of celebrations for the contenders making it this far, with parties and more. The third and final test is Mind's Labyrinth, a mental test in which contenders are placed within a maze that will tear apart their mental structures, and making only the fit survive.

## History

### Founding

The Test of Election was founded in 1607 by a visionary named Eirik Valtari, who sought, with his best friends, Þorfredr Sperantia and Alaricus Triarius to make the world, which was currently overrun by Demons, a predator to the human species. During this time, the human population was going out rapidly. As a result, these three men had joined together to create the Paramount Corps back in the year 1605. They had thought that a selection process was needed to determine who was fit to become one in the Paramount Corporation, and who wasn't. Thus, the creation of the Test of Election, previously called the 2 Tests. Being best friends, little discussion was needed, and then it was official. With the tests, they could solidify the upcoming soldiers within the Paramount Corps to ensure survival of them and humanity.

### First 300 Years

The original 300 years, spanning from 1610 to 1910, was much more forgiving and gentle compared to the current Test of Election. Contenders were not forced to contend in the Tests, and they were brought to Primis City with high class trains, with were previously cleaned to the brink. Upon arrival, they had festivals and parties for a week, until they were dropped into the forest. In the first test, the contenders had to survive for merely a week, in which the forest was full of water and edible food they had to hunt for. In the second test, they only had to fight until knockout and or the opponent had surrendered. The second test, called the Sparring test was the final test back in 1909, and Mind's Labyrinth would only be created a year after, in 1910 by Cassius Triarius.

In the first three centuries, the tests were held near the northern coast, due to climate. Basic weapons and training was given to the contenders, and rules were given. Contenders, in forest survival, were able to wander anywhere they wanted to, as long as they stayed with the 75 kilometer radius, where a circular fenced surrounded the forest.

### Triarius Reign

The Triarius reign, also called the "Current Era" began in the year 1910, with the election of Cassius Triarius. Following the death of Ether Sperantia in 1910 only 5 months later in September 4th, the Paramount Corporation was in great turmoil. However, Cassius Triarius was elected as the leader of the Paramount Corporation, and the host of the Test of Election.

### 31st Test of Election

The 31st Test of Election, in 1910, was the Test of Election that was one of the primary driving events in the history of the World. This Test of Election was extremely controversial and historical for being the first time in history where someone challenged the Test of Election, as when the arena caught fire and was destroyed completely. The culprit was Juhani Valo. The President, or the host of the Election Test was Cassius Triarius.

A result of the Fire Bombing was society's gain of independence on a global scale, and what started making the Test of Election a very controversial event for years to come. Years after the bombing, when Juhani was 20 years old, he murdered Cassius Triarius while everyone watched. As a result, he was publicly beheaded in the capital, Libero D.L.