New Earth
In addition to his significant growth gain, Tim was rewarded with an upgrade to his Aether Skill: Danger Sense. He could sense danger from farther away and could even sense upcoming attacks and anticipate them like his Shadow Guide did.
This was an incredible ability, but could be fooled by Aetherists with precise control of their Aether or through the use of specific Aether/Oracle device Skills.
His Ordeal had actually taken place in a different place. It was still a peplum, but at no time had a deity or hero been named. The setting for his Ordeal had been very strict, in a city resembling ancient Sparta.
The children, most of whom had an Aether Skill similar to his to increase their likelihood of survival, had undergone a rigorous education called agoge. This involved the art of fighting and survival in an environment where these children were constantly competing.