The Unclassified Kin
By @john1208
In the sprawling Imperium of Syzygy, where magic is a meticulously charted science, the Collegium stands as the pillar of arcane tradition. Here, every spirit-binder's aptitude is measured by their 'Resonance Grade,' from the common F-grade familiars to the rare A-grade entities of raw elemental power. Caius Thorne, a quiet acolyte from a fading lineage, never expected to achieve anything beyond a meager F. His arcane affinity was deemed weak, his prospects dim. The ritual of the Grand Summons, a rite of passage for every graduating student, was merely a formality he dreaded. But when the ceremonial bells tolled, and Caius, trembling, cast his meager circle, something unexpected tore through the veil. It wasn't an F, or even an A. What manifested before him was a chaotic, shimmering entity that defied every known classification, every ancient text, every established grade. Its very presence threatened to unravel the meticulously ordered reality of Syzygy, thrusting Caius into a hidden world of primal forces and forgotten lore. He had summoned the Unclassified.
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