Arylu/Lumian/Gorgue

Arylu/Lumian/Gorgue are familiars that were sent to Professor Kontos' Natural Studies class from Companion Breeding Company for Your Character and other Penderghast students like Shreya Mistry to pick from. They are first seen in Chapter 4 of The Elementalists

The players get to choose which familiar to pick and name. Though the Arylu and Lumian can be named, they each cost 30 💎 diamonds. The Gorgue on the other hand is free but it's name is set as Tim.

Appearances
The Arylu is described as a small, dog-like creature with predominantly black and white fur. It's got some purple fur in its neck area, the tip of its tail and ears, as well as a patch of purple in its forehead. The Arylu also has a purple tongue and eyes of the same color. It has what appears to be icicles sprouting across its back.

The Lumian is described as an elegant, serpentine creature who coos softly and coils itself around itself. As its wings rustle, the air around it ripples as though charged with energy.

The Gorgue is described to at first glance appearing to be a lifeless rock... Till Your Character realizes that one of the aforementioned rocks is moving and breathing.

Personality
Professor Kontos describes the Arylu as a fierce and independent companion, If you build its trust, it will subsequently fight tooth and nail, even when no magick is required.

The Lumian is described by Professor Kontos as being wary of danger and will alert you at the first sign of trouble. Thus, making them highly prized as both guards and companions.

The Gorgue is described by Professor Kontos as a simple but effective creaturem though these types of familiars have a tendency to be quite stubborn.

Your Character
Your Character forms a close bond with your familiar and regardless of which one you pick, they'll protect you from any harm such as when the third shade attacked you in Chapter 6, or assist you during your Thief matches.

Trivia

 * Shreya also picks her familiar at the same time as you and she goes with a Lumian whom she names Chichi, after the clothing brand Gucci.
 * The Lumian is shown on the cover of The Elementalists.