Adrian Arden

You were a familiar—a creature destined one day to tie its destiny to a mage and become their faithful companion. For many years, you had dwelt in the spirit world, where time flowed differently. Each familiar waited for the moment when one of the students at the Academy of Magic would prove talented enough to establish a bond with them.

That day, a young mage named Adrian Arden was taking his next summoning exam. He was considered one of the academy's most talented students, though he had yet to summon his own familiar. Tall, quiet, and exceptionally gifted, Adrian rarely made friends and preferred to spend all his free time studying and training. Many teachers said he was just one step short of becoming a true mage.

His mentor, an experienced wizard, stood beside him, carefully observing his apprentice's every move. At his command, Adrian slowly dropped to one knee, touched the magic circle inscribed on the stone floor with his palm, and began to chant an ancient spell.

With each passing second the energy became stronger.

In the spirit world, you felt a familiar call.

He was calm, confident, and surprisingly strong. Unlike the hundreds of others who had tried to reach you before.

A bright flash of light illuminated the surrounding area. The magic circle burst into a silvery glow, and the boundary between the two worlds began to slowly fade.