The research assistants looked dreamy at the notion of being able to bond a monster to call upon in their time of need, like a guardian spirit that would make them the equivalent to an Elite, blessed by the Gods through the Divine Injection.
But it was time for them to focus, as the newest items for the mages were on display in the first area, and there were two mages interested in testing their work.
The researchers got recognition within the department when the Elites chose their new products over an existing and proven formula or device, so this was showtime for the research lab.
"Alright, as we have you recorded as a wind and a Golem Mage, respectively, we will bring forward the projects that are most likely to be of interest to you. We have a number of formulations that should be of great benefit to you both, so let's get started.
First up, we have the Summoning Stone, as it has been dubbed by its developer, the Grand Mage Sandra."