Florentine Astral is active, sort of.
After I've completed the last quest this message greeted me.
Quests now show two numbers for leveling-up points.
Alas, I can't equip the hero with the items I have in sore, even when they are type-specific. their level is too high. I'll need to sell these items or wait for the hero to level up. I'll sell them rather and use the coins to enhance the hero.
It looks like some time will pass before Florestine will become capable of doing anything in the arena.
I'll say it again - learning the ropes.
Better and better