> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gotchipus.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Summoning

> Awaken your Beacon into a living Gotchipus

## What is Summoning?

Summoning transforms a dormant Beacon NFT into a living, breathing Gotchipus. This is where your companion is truly born — with a soul, a name, a unique identity, and a faction.

## The Summoning Ritual

Open the **My Beacons** window and select an unsummoned Beacon to begin.

### Step 1: Name Your Gotchipus

Choose a unique name for your companion. This name is stored on-chain and displayed across all interfaces.

### Step 2: Stake Collateral

Select a token and amount to stake as your Gotchipus's soul energy:

| Token | Soul Conversion         |
| ----- | ----------------------- |
| ETH   | 4,000 soul per 1 ETH    |
| WETH  | 4,000 soul per 1 ETH    |
| USDC  | 1 soul per 1 USDC       |
| USDT  | 1 soul per 1 USDT       |
| WBTC  | 150,000 soul per 1 WBTC |

The collateral is sent to your Gotchipus's [Token-Bound Account](/ai-and-autonomy/tba), giving it real economic backing.

### Step 3: Customize Appearance

Select visual traits for your Gotchipus:

* **Background** — the environment behind your companion
* **Body** — physical form and color
* **Eyes** — eye shape and expression

### Step 4: Confirm & Summon

Submit the transaction.

## Pity System

If luck hasn't been on your side, the pity system guarantees better results:

| Guarantee      | After                                |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Rare or better | 15 consecutive common summons        |
| Epic or better | 30 consecutive non-epic summons      |
| Legendary      | 60 consecutive non-legendary summons |

<Tip>
  The summoning is irreversible — once your Beacon awakens as a Gotchipus, its faction, rarity, and appearance are permanent. Choose your name carefully.
</Tip>