The being's robe rippled, as if it were laughing slightly. "This is merely a model of what the formal zones shall be like, so yes. It is shielded. We suspect that as we become aware of their champions, they too will become aware of ours."

Gesturing once more with a long sleeve, to the vast expanse. "Any injuries you take shall heal once you return to the castle. You will know when the exercise ends by a signal along boundary of the sky. An aurora borealis, this time. Should either of you be brought to death, then the exercise will also end and you will be immediately transported back to the Castle, to your own room." A pause, and the being's head tilted. "Both of you. We expect this first challenge to not be faced individually, nor should you train as if it will be."