"He prefers the time between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., likes marigold, rose essential oil... Pray to Him with a sufficient quantity of precious metals and gemstones, and He will reward you with 'Water of Oblivion'... This is a key material for our School."
"I have already taught you the complete rituals for praying, communicating, and bestowing. Next... I will demonstrate it once, and then it's your turn."
The mentor skillfully created a prayer ritual with candles, daggers, and salt, placing a ruby at the center of the ritual.
"Protector of the 'Mother of the Worms'!"
"Lord of the River of Oblivion!"
"Great Tri-pointed Worm... please accept my offering and bestow upon me the Water of Oblivion..."
...
The mentor loudly chanted a spell in the Spirit Language.
Then...
The candle still burned steadily; nothing happened.
