[quote=@Rune_Alchemist] Well, why not? They could certainly do that. But what already established mage would want a familiar that doesn't even understand the basics of how magic or have a decent grasp of their own abilities? Besides, most already established mages probably already have some pretty powerful familiars. And they don't have to study, they can work too if they do not want a master. [/quote] Why would a familiar incapable of 'actual' magic need to understand the basics of magic? On the other hand, why would a school that teaches standardized magic know how to teach familiars how to use their abilities, which are not standard magic? And most already established mages may indeed have some pretty powerful familiars, but what's the point of becoming the servant of a student, when there's no actual benefit? I don't actually understand why contracts exist, all things considered. It's not like familiars get any new things out of swearing fealty to a master, outside of what the master might choose to give to them. At least, with an established mage, said mage could magic up a whole variety of things that students can't. But sure, yeah, working is fine. Might as well get a job instead of go to school. Are the Magus Games still a thing?