Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we've learned as we've moved towards that dream. That's the point at which most people give up. Every search begins with beginner's luck. And every search ends with the victor's being severely tested. The darkest hour of the night come just before the dawn.