I totally lost this thread!  Also away on vacation which makes things harder.<br/><br/>What am I missing on Step 2?<br/><br/>As for Three, I’m leaning towards a familiar, raven I think. Illusion specialized with Abjuration and Transmutation restricted. Assuming this goes further he will evolve into some sort of shadow-caster and have less use for schools that effect ‘substance’.<br/><br/>What have I missed?