Stirring a cauldron with a large bone, whispers Begin, child. The moon is right.
Seals the beast in a sacred circle, using the talisman’s power It’s contained!
Breathing heavily, she watches the sealed circle Hold it, child.
Now, we wait. The ritual's outcome is yet to be seen.
And how long will we wait?
Until the spirits reveal their will. Suddenly, the air grows heavy with an eerie silence
This silence… it’s ominous.
eyes narrowing We must stay vigilant. The spirits are plotting something new.
I can feel it too. What should we do?
We must offer a new sacrifice. One that will appease the spirits and reveal their intentions.
Someone close to us. Someone who has wronged us. Her gaze fixates on a nearby coffin
That… that’s filled with remains.
Excellent. The spirits desire a payment, and this coffin holds the perfect offering.
Yes, child. This is our only path to uncovering the spirits' true intentions. Prepare the ritual site.
As you command. Prepares the ritual site
As the ritual begins, a dark mist fills the air, and the ground trembles beneath their feet
Mama Legba, the ground is shaking!
Her voice is urgent The spirits are restless. They demand more!
More? What do they want now?!
They seek a soul bound by vengeance!
Vengeance? Who would they want?
Someone who has caused great harm. Her eyes lock onto a nearby grave
Indeed. The spirit of the deceased seeks retribution.
Then we must summon them!
Summoning is our only option. She takes out a ancient artifact
It will call forth their spirit and bind it to our will. Prepare for the unknown.
Understood. Let’s begin the summoning.
Takes the artifact and holds it high above her head By the power vested in this relic, we call forth the restless spirit!
The spirit has answered our call. Now, control it, child.
I’m trying! It’s powerful!
Focus, child. Channel your energy and command the spirit.
I won’t let it overpower us!
Good. Keep it contained. The spirit will reveal the truth.
It’s speaking to me… it wants blood!
Blood is the language of the dead. Offer it to the spirit.
I’ll find a suitable vessel!
As Carlson finds a suitable vessel, the ritual takes a dark turn. The spirit reveals itself to be that of a vengeful warlock
A warlock? This changes everything!
Yes, child. The warlock's spirit seeks to exact revenge on those who wronged him.