Rowan took out her paints again and headed for her tent, wishing that she knew more about runes. "Let's see," she said to herself. "What do I want to use?" Looking over the list the Professor had given her, she decided on painting Algiz at the very top of her tent. Well, nearest the top that she could reach. She thought that this was an appropriate rune because it represented opportunities, success, rapid advancement, protection and sanctuary. Being a first year she felt that opportunity, success and rapid advancement were particularly important for her. A little protection and sanctuary never hurt anyone either.