[quote=TaroAndSelia]
But you have to think of the size as well. The amount of magic it would take to summon a 40 kg gray wolf is more than a novice has.I will say that Oria has Arua and Edonil has his adopted daughter (or maybe just little sister. ^_^), so I'm not objecting to you having a companion. Just bear in mind that your magic is that of an untrained novice.
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Which is why how it works is important.

If size the biggest cost to summoning a creature can the bond between Conjurer and Summoned, if strong enough, cut the amount down substantially? Does an object which is the foci for Conjuration affect the magic, ie, would a fang soaked in blood spilled in a first encounter between Conjurer and Conjured be far more effective than just a plain lock of fur? Does the length of partnership and familiarity between the two individuals affect cost as well? 

Depending on a bunch of factors, there's numerous things that Val'kur could do to offset the problems associated with being a novice.