It Turns Out I Am a Summoner

"Oh, Mr. Mage, why are you holding a sword?" "What, can summoning mages not engage in close combat?" "Well, that's not the point, but why are you standing in front of your summoned creatures?" "Uh... force of habit, force of habit. Alright, everyone, follow me and charge!" [The setting resembles a blend of Middle-earth and Game of Thrones, infused with many personal ideas—lighthearted yet overall rigorous. That's all.]