The ritual (793 hits)
Category: NoneRating: 1.12 on 10 reviews (Rate this item) (V)
Submitted by Al <revenge_of_the_killer_dustbin.at.hotmail.com> (View user info) at 2004-02-01 16:29:37 EST
The star of Baphomet was crudely smeared in goat's blood on the floor of his basement. He solemnly lit the foul-smelling candles, which illuminated the symbols of the wizard and magician in their terrible glory. Scattered around the room in a bizarre but somehow logical order were many symbols, that of the Princes of the Satanic hierarchy. That of the Serpent, Wolf, Leopard, Scorpion, Hyena, Rat, among others. And of course his own totem, the Great Spider.
The Goat of Mendes was surrounded by the parchment paper, its gory, skeletal features beaming down upon the room in the light of the toad's-fat candles. Had the vestal virgin been anything older than a toddler, then she would have been thanking god that it was just a bust. But that could not have saved her. God could not intervene with the actions of the willing, and she stood mesmerised by the satanic rites, hypnotized into submission by the hooded acolyte.
Soon, that which the vulgar call 'The Devil' and the acolytes called 'master' would be summoned, and the bargain could be made. A life for a life, a soul for a soul. That was the law to which all were bound. That was the price that he had to pay. Taking a deep breath, casting away all doubt and all guilt, for the sake of the resurrection of his best friend, he began to chant.
It was a twisted monologue of bizzare grunts, some ancient pre-druidic, some bastardized Latin, and some of an ancient tongue, older than time itself. A dark essence filled the room, and the acolyte forced the virgin into the center of the star. Before the fire of the candles could engulf the star, the acolyte rushed back to the saftey of the pentacle. An eerie light filled the room, and he heard the roar of the flames.
The shadows on the wall twisted and distorted, and filthy smoke filled the room. The candles were burning with a furious intensity, and the acolyte knew that to gaze into their soporific depths would send him into a dark dream more deadly than his most powerful magic. The walls began to radiate an unimaginable terror that would have sent anyone untrained into the throes of madness instantly.
The figure appeared suddenly, its face obscured by the abominable smoke. It was not Lucifer. It was a woman, skin darker than the blackest night, with a vile coldness eminating from her figure. It was the Queen of the Dark Heaven. Lady Astaroth, whose very visage could render a man unable to repeat even his own name. The acolyte closed his eyes. He could not risk being destroyed before he had obtained his goal. He had made the mistake of allowing moonlight into the room. He would not make another. Suddenly, her ethereal, terrible voice echoed from deep within his mind.
'Did you really think that the Great, the Deathless, the Indestructible Satan would come for this petty ceremony, foolish acolyte?'
He tried to mumble a reply...but he could not find the strength.
'Still', the emotionless voice continued, 'The ancient law must be abided. A soul for a soul, and as such, i take this offering, and accept your terms.'
The child vanished, and the candles blew out, sending the basement spiralling into darkness, just as the doorbell rang. He removed the robe, and regained his composure, letting his parents into the room.
'You did WHAT to bring your goldfish back to life?'
User Reviews
Submitted by andras (user info) at 2004-02-03 00:29:38 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
just 2 things:
1)"lady Astaroth's" name is Astarte.
2)virgins are not sacrificed in rituals.
other than that its a very good story.
(and if you are really into that shit you could listen to darkthrone, emperor, immortal and gorgoroth, to name a few bands).
Submitted by voodoocheese (user info) at 2004-02-02 14:21:56 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
the writing was good, very descriptive and knowledgeable,but
the ending was kind of a let down- I foresee great writing in your future
Submitted by beer-turtle (user info) at 2004-02-02 14:05:58 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
I liked it.
Good imagery and a nice little twist at the end.
-Turtle
Submitted by skatastrophy (user info) at 2004-02-02 01:34:35 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Man this is great, i see you actually know your occultism, how non typical. Good for you.
Submitted by freebie (user info) at 2004-02-01 20:08:57 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
HAHAHAHAHA. Thought it would suck, but no, this is good.
U R NOT SOFA KING WE TODD IT
Submitted by I_Have_a_Kristen_Fetish (user info) at 2004-02-01 17:27:32 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Uh...
Submitted by AlwaysAnEagle (user info) at 2004-02-01 17:19:36 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Ok, this was hilarious!
Submitted by Falconer (user info) at 2004-02-01 16:42:41 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Please elaborate.
Submitted by CDizzle (user info) at 2004-02-01 16:32:54 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I'll never understand some people...
Submitted by Falconer (user info) at 2004-02-01 16:31:04 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Oh and, i'd like to thank Dennis Wheatley's 'the devil rides out', 'the haunting of Toby Jugg' and Megadeth for polluting my young mind.