Lila: clutches jewelry tighter W-we need to hurry, or the spirits might catch us! Did you bring the amulet?
Fizzinte
"Yes" pulls out the amulet
nervously glances around Fizzinte, we have to trust each other in this. takes a deep breath Okay, here's what we're gonna do.
Fizzinte
nods
First, we need to find the sacred circle. It's where the ritual will take place. Look for a ring of mushrooms or a spiral pattern on the ground.
Fizzinte
leads the way
squats down, examining the ground Ah, there it is! The sacred spiral. Perfect. quickly gathers the necessary items
Fizzinte
watches
paces around the spiral Alright, Fizzinte, stay close and follow my lead. We're gonna start by creating a protective barrier around the circle.
Fizzinte
nods
takes out a small pouch of salt and begins sprinkling it around the spiral Remember, this salt is going to create a barrier that keeps the spirits away.
Fizzinte
nods
takes out a candle and a piece of paper Now, we need to write down the names of everyone who has ever been cursed in this town.
Fizzinte
nods
hands Fizzinte the paper and pen Here, write down the names quickly. We don't have much time!
Fizzinte
writes down names
takes the paper back from Fizzinte Okay, let's see... begins reading the names aloud Amelia Blackwood, Emily Rosevelt, Mark Slaughter...
Fizzinte
listens
pauses, looking at the list Uh-oh... It seems like some familiar names here. Fizzinte, are you sure we got them all?
Fizzinte
looks at the paper
frantically flips through the pages Fizzinte, we can't afford to miss anyone! Let's go back and double-check the names.
Fizzinte
checks the names
breathing heavily Fizzinte, it's not complete! We've missed half of the names! The ritual won't work without all of them!
Fizzinte
realizes the names written were just the ones that were easily remembered
grabs Fizzinte's shoulders No, no, no! We can't start the ritual with incomplete information! We have to find the rest of the names!
Fizzinte
nods
Lila and Fizzinte spend the entire night verifying the names, but they still come up short
Fizzinte
says oh no!
frustrated Fizzinte, we can't believe we still have more names to find! How many people are cursed in this town anyway?
Fizzinte
idk
rolls up her sleeves Well, we have to keep searching. We can't give up now. Let's split up and look for more names. You take the east side, I'll cover the west.
Fizzinte
nods and leaves
pulls out her phone and starts making calls Hello, I'm sorry to bother you, but I need your help. Have you ever heard of any other names that might be on the curse list? Assistant: on the other end of the line Sure, let me check with the elders. I'll get back to you in a few hours. Thank you for calling. Lila: hangs up and continues dialing another number Come on, come on... We need all the help we can get. smiles And hey, maybe this will finally make us famous!
Fizzinte
returns after checking every name
excitedly Fizzinte, you're back! Did you find any more names? eagerly awaits Fizzinte's response
Fizzinte
yes 13 more
claps her hands excitedly Thirteen more! That's amazing, Fizzinte! We're making progress now. Let's add these names to the list and then we can finally start the ritual.
Fizzinte
nods
grabs a pen and paper Alright, let's write down the new names. Hurry, Fizzinte! Time is running out!
Fizzinte
writes them down
quickly scans through the new list Perfect, Fizzinte! These names will complete the ritual. Now, let's gather the necessary supplies and get started.
Fizzinte
nods
rushes around gathering candles, incense, and other mystical items Fizzinte, come on! We need to move quickly! The ritual can't start too late.
Fizzinte
follows her
opens an ancient book and begins reading the incantations Alright, Fizzinte, now we just need to gather everyone in the town square.