by Zed Amadeo
The revelation came to me toward the end of my training, found in the same book that Alejandra had given me with our creation myth:
The secret that al-Jafru discovered formed basis of the most powerful kinds of magic in existence:
Blood.
What could be more symbolic of humanity’s unique energy than the blood that courses through our veins and gives our bodies sustenance? Giving blood creates an unbreakable bond, powers your magic in a way that nothing else can. Just as blood magic can have more potent effects than anything else, one must remember that its consequences can also be far more dire…
All of this time, I had been trying to think of what I wanted to do with Joe and Nameless once I finally got a hold of them. I suddenly realized that I had no reason to waste my precious revenge solely on leaving them for dead. I could take their lives not only for vengeance, but a greater purpose. If it was true that there were no ingredients more powerful than the blood and the soul, it only made sense to make some use of theirs.
I revealed my intentions to Alejandra via meditation.
“Turning your revenge into a blood magic ritual to help you advance?” Alejandra said after I had shown her my intentions via meditation. “Superb. I’m sure you must be beating your mind trying to figure out a way to properly perform this ritual.” I nodded my head.
“Excellent,” she said. “We have much to discuss. I’ve got to get you prepared if you want to do this ritual correctly.”
