When does Jack first realize that there is something different about him? What happens that tips him off at first? In what way does his talent manifest?

Where does Aunt Linda take Jack, Will and Fitch? What are they looking for? What is the significance of this item? Who else is seeking it?

What obstacles do Jack and his friends face when they retrieve Shadowslayer? What does Jack quickly discover, and how does it help him immediately?

What is the medicine that Jack has been taking since his birth? Why has he been taking it? What does he believe it is for? What is its true purpose? When does Jack stop taking it. Why?

Who is responsible for Jack's training? What do each of his teachers do to instruct him? Which instructor is more demanding? Why?

What training aid does Hastings employ when Jack...