Most of the visitors had headed back by the last night of the Festival since they couldn't be away from their duties at home forever, but there was still a sizeable crowd on the walkways and in the main level of the spire when the summoning ritual was being prepared that night.
Priority had been given to the families of the newly awakened Witches, and as a shock to all of them, they had been invited up to the top floor with the ritual altar to witness the ceremony firsthand.
"Please understand that intense concentration is needed for the spell, so please don't interrupt no matter what you see inside the spell circle. No harm will come to them, so rest assured that this is a necessary and joyous moment in their path as Witches." Cassie informed the gathered family members.
