SS-Rank Item The Threshold Seal

Light flared, and Kael's character resolved back into the game.

The Astral Spire existed as its own sealed instance, entirely separate from the main world map unlocked automatically at level 40, one challenge attempt per player, accessed directly through the system panel.

Beastlord came with one additional wrinkle specific to the climb: any companion above level 40 had its stats forcibly suppressed down to that threshold for the duration, keeping the challenge fair regardless of how far ahead a tamer had pushed their roster.

Every one of Kael's companions already sat comfortably past that line. No extra preparation needed there.

Still, a run this important deserved every possible advantage walking in. Kael summoned Elara someone who rarely grinded alongside him directly to join for this one.

Before logging off to deal with Sterling, he'd already sent word for her to meet him outside Frostwatch.