At the age of 16, all Nymphs are sent into the wild alone for two years in order to gain a complete understanding of the Balance of Nature and the Elements. Prior to this Rite of Passage, they are taught all they can learn about the way things work and are fully prepared to survive alone in the wild.
When they return, the Novice is fully inducted into adulthood and subsequently gains full rights among their kin, as well as undergoing the Rite of Bonding. They are then encouraged to spend another year in Elysia?'s urban sprawl as part of their preparations for choosing a specialty later on.