*gag* But unlike val, the time of year doth not implore me to change my vote, even though as we speak a great many people are striving to be thankful for something, like this masterpiece in the macabre. Go to Comment
I can see these being used by dwarven warriors as a weapon, seeing as humanoid bodies ARE conductive. Just poke them with it and deal fifty bagillion volts of pure energy, more fun than playing with a house circuit. Go to Comment
Unfortunately, if a team of particularly paranoid magi got together, constantly protecting themselves from the scrying of the Upright Society of Civic Wizards, and taking turns on transcribing the books, so as to make sure that they get it down quickly and with no down time. Well, I think the spirits might have a bit of a harder time then, even if they could distract the first couple for a good 24 hours with the puzzle. Go to Comment
Alright, it's a good solid idea. And most of the questions I have are the same as the others have asked. What are the origins of her hatred, and the cloak. Go to Comment
In the beginning was God,
Today is God
Tomorrow will be God.
Who can make an image of God?
He has no body.
He is as a word
which comes out of your mouth.
That word! It is no more,
It is past, and still it lives!
So is God.
Nunc dimittis
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace:
Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum
Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum:
Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.
-- -- -- -- --
At last, all-powerful Master,
You give leave to your servant
to go in peace, according to your promise.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
Which you have prepared for all nations,
The light to enlighten the Gentiles,
And give glory to Israel, your people.
Ave Maria/Hail Mary
Ave Maria, gratia plena Dominus tecum;
Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
-- -- -- --
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Blessing for Dwelling in the Sukkah (Jewish)
Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam
asher keedishanu b'meetzvotav v'tzeevanu
leisheiv ba-sukkah (Amein)
-- -- -- --
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, king of the universe
who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us
to dwell in the sukkah (Amen) Go to Comment
Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem,
Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem,
Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem, sempiternam.
-- -- -- --
Blessed Lord Jesus, grant them rest,
Blessed Lord Jesus, grant them rest,
Blessed Lord Jesus, grant them eternal rest.
Invocation for Storing Corn (From 17th century Mexico)
I myself
Spirit in Flesh:
come forth
elder sister
Lady of Our Flesh
soon I shall place you
inside my jade jar
hold up the four directions
don’t shame yourself
you shall be my breath
you shall be my cure
for me, Poor Orphan
for me, Centeotl
you, my elder sister
you, Tonacacihuatl
A Midwife’s Invocation (Nahuatl prayer)
After a woman has given birth, the ritual with the newborn then begins. To wash it, they cast a spell on the vessel and on the water, thus:
Please come forth,
My jade calabash-cup
And my mother Jade-skirted One;
Soon you will bathe here,
Soon you will cleanse here
What was born in your hands,
What came to life in your hands. Go to Comment
Two prayers to the god Mihnamo Tiger-Eyes, to be said by his faithful before or during combat.
The Supplication
Mihnamo Tiger-Eyes give me strength and I will gorge you on the blood of my enemies.
Warrior's Prayer
Ready me now for the dawn
Crimson with the blood of those yet to be slain
Your path I have walked
Your prey I have stalked
My enemies blood like rain
And all but your eyes has gone. Go to Comment
Dungeons (Underground) (Style)