Rite of Doresain
In the earliest years of humanity, Doresain looked upon the material plane and found in himself a burning hunger for mortal flesh. Unable to travel there himself, he created servants: Ghouls and Ghasts who he sent forth to ravage and consume. He commanded them to sate his hunger for sweet human flesh.
Doresain's servants took to their new task, hunting in packs and consuming, but Doresain saw a flaw in his plan. Though his Ghouls were beautiful in their ability to feed, they lacked direction and were prone to fighting amongst themselves when prey was not abundant.
Deciding that his servants needed leadership in this new realm, Doresain looked to the elves. He whispered to one individual, a nursemaid, telling her of the sweetness of human blood. Her eyes were opened to Doresain's truth, and she took her charge – twin human babes – and consumed them in their entirety. Her transformation into a loyal servant was complete, and she became the Maurezhi.
Maurezhi's love of her master brings hope and joy to even this old man's heart. She takes on the form of those she consumes, and she uses this bewitchment to lure yet more prey to her. This beautiful cycle continues. Her favourite trick is to devour a parent and assume their form, returning to their homestead and into the trusting arms of their spouse and children. These, she toys with for days before finally calling on her pack of ghouls.
I needed to stand in the presence of such an unholy creature, to bask in her glory. Outlined here is the rite used to summon her to you. I expect that she will consume my mortal body, bringing me to the side of my lord Doresain.
You will need the following components for this rite:
- White chalk
- Eight black candles
- A thurible and incense
- A sharp bone knife, I had one carved with the symbols of Doresain
- A human child, it is preferred that they are old enough to understand what's happening to them
Take the chalk and draw a circle on the ground. Around the circle place the candles at even intervals, and light them. Place the child (bound if they can walk or crawl) in the middle of the circle. Place the incense in the thurible and burn it, pacing around the circle and chanting "I summon thee Maurezhi, servant of Doresain, mistress of Ghouls" while swinging the thurible gently. You must trace the circle until the candles burn low, at which point you must take the dagger and slit the child's throat. Maurezhi will heed your call.
Good luck,
fellow worshipper