Optimal usage of Brazier of Elemental Summoning?

[Kich867]

Friend got one of these in a holiday gift box, I've heard they're something you can really quickly jump to like level 14-16 using, what are the best zones for this? Any cheap items to facilitate using it better or not worth?

Was planning on bringing a 49 druid to help him, buff up the pet. Does thorns stack with the fire pet DS?

My gut reaction was like, Unrest courtyard? Million mobs around, I can help break up with the druid with harmony / pulling for him maybe?

What've you done with this item?