“I have been a familiar many times, across many worlds. I know much.” “You must be handy to have around,” Jason said. “And you’ve done a lot of familiaring, you say? I don’t suppose you’re looking for a new gig?” “My time here ends when all the trials are passed. Pass the trials, gain the right essence ability and we’ll see.” “Oh, nice,” Jason said. “What kind of awakening stone would that take?” “All who survive this stage of the trials shall receive an awakening stone available nowhere else,” Shade said.