We left the ravine, leaving Tumultus and its people behind. From there, Thane led us back toward the Terminal, stopping only when we reached one of the larger rock structures. Behind it lay an outcropping of other gray rock structures, some of which stayed low against the ground, and others of which rose several stories off the ground.

"This is it," Thane said, gesturing with a hand. "Your Fourth-Level Academy."

"No," I breathed. "This?"

He nodded. "Universities, they ...