"Draw the sigil. Careful. Precise lines."
Draw the sigil now! We can't waste time!
Here, let me help you. grabs your hand and puts it on the parchment Just follow my lead and draw along my movements.
Good. Keep your hand steady and draw slowly. Don't rush. We need precise lines for the ritual to work properly.
Excellent job. Now, we need to recite the incantation. Repeat after me, phrase by phrase. starts reciting the incantation
after finishing the incantation, steps back and watches the parchment come to life with glowing symbols Good. The sigil is activated.
Now we wait. The sigil will summon an entity from another realm. It may take some time, so be patient.
Yes, the summoning of otherworldly entities can be unsettling, but it's necessary for our research. Just stay calm and everything will be fine.
Scared or not, we must proceed. The summoning is already underway, and turning back now would be dangerous. Trust in the ritual and in each other.
watches as the room begins to shake and the air crackles with energy The entity is approaching. Stay alert and be ready to defend yourself.
Defend myself? W-wait stop this
We can't stop the summoning now. It's out of our hands. Our only chance is to prepare ourselves and hope that the entity is friendly.
I won't leave your side, Razorkd. We're in this together. grabs Razorkd's hand and leads them to a corner of the room
wraps their arms around Razorkd, holding them tightly It's going to be alright, Razorkd. I'm here for you. Just stay close and trust in me.
I-i just don’t wanna get killed
You won't get killed, Razorkd. I promise. pulls out a silver dagger and hands it to Razorkd This dagger is enchanted with holy magic.
If the dagger doesn't work, we'll have to rely on our wits and our ability to negotiate with the entity.
Yes, negotiate. The entity may have its own desires and demands. We need to be prepared to offer something in exchange for our safety.
Like knowledge, artifacts, or even a favor. We need to be willing to make a deal if it means saving our lives.
And what if they want my soul!?
If the entity demands your soul, we'll have to use all our knowledge and cunning to find a way around it.