The Witch of the Western Gate: Dragon's Gift by P. K. Brent Page B
Authors: P. K. Brent
Tags: Fantasy
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connects this temple, the Temple of the Oak, with brother and sister druidic temples across the ….. ah well, enough said about that. I ramble on too much," replied LeRoy.
"I see," replied Blue, making a mental note to ask Cormac for explanations. All this information about tessera, and related temples, was all new to her. To think that she didn't even know that the Temple of the Oak, whatever that meant, was beneath her own roof. Blue felt her temper rising.
"I'm not a child!, she insisted. "I have a right to know what is going on, especially in my own house! It's not fair that I should find out this way. At least tell me about the Western Gate, and how a portal works?"
"We don't talk about the Western Gate. Ever! Don't ask me anymore questions!
"Well, I'm going to make the most of this, since who knows when I'll get back in here again," Blue muttered under her breath. She looked around and saw that the antechamber held a few ritual robes -- white with emerald green trim and black with burgundy trim. There also was a cabinet on one side filled with jars of incense, charcoal, a lighter, and jars of other symbolic ritual items. Next to the cabinet was a large farmhouse sink. On the other side of the antechamber was a bookshelf with very old books, several in languages Blue did not recognize. In one corner was a small, staircase that Blue knew led to the widow's walk at the very top of the house. LeRoy hopped onto a shelf and pointed out the correct book to use for a tracking spell. "This is it," he squawked. "You need to undress and put on a robe," said LeRoy. "There's some dragon blood and a few scales from that dragon on his old bandage you stuffed in your back pocket. That will work to connect with them. I'll be back with a locket for you to charm into a tracking amulet." LeRoy flew out of the room.
Blue took the ritual book, and flipped through it, looking for the tracking spell, but a summoning caught her eye. "This looks interesting and will get me in the mood."
Blue chanted the incantation slowly, vibrating the words so they would carry into the astral. It looked like a basic invocation of the four elements and appeal to power from elemental sources. She turned to each quarter and intoned, while mentally drawing a pentagram, in turn:
East, Air, Birds, Breath, To Know, Raphael
West, Water, Fish, Blood, To Dare, Gabriel
South, Fire, Serpents, Skin, To Will, Michael
North, Earth Beasts, Bones, To Be Silent, Uriel
All that is weak go out. (Blue exhaled.)
All that is strong come in. (Inhale.)
All that is trespassing leave. (Blue threw up her arms imagining all trespassers and unwanted entities of any type to leave the area.) Blue then repeated the ritual only for the last line, instead of telling trespassers to leave, she intoned: "By the three sacred hills and the five sacred wells, I call upon the ancient guardians and I dedicate myself to the Temple of the Oak!" Once the guardians were invited in, Blue mentally sealed every door and window in the house.
Followed by:
"Hag of the riverbank,
Hag of the stream,
Washing your plaid,
Come unto me."
Blue knew that the Hag was an ancient figure of celtic legend, often found washing her tartan in a stream. She could be either treacherous or helpful but was best left alone. Also, sometimes the Hag was a shapeshifter, who appeared poor, weak and humble in order to test the character of persons who wished to cross the water. Crossing the water also was more than it appeared. It could mean either a purification or elevation or moving into a different reality -- a magical world.
Warrior of my blood
Warrior of my bone
Mighty warrior full of strength
Welcome to my home."
The warrior was of course a wellknown symbol of strength and might. Often it had to do with protection.
"Guardians of ancient promise,
True to serve unto your clan,
In our greatest hours of need,
When we fight the demon seed."
Blue sensed power stirring. Just then LeRoy fluttered back into the
"I see," replied Blue, making a mental note to ask Cormac for explanations. All this information about tessera, and related temples, was all new to her. To think that she didn't even know that the Temple of the Oak, whatever that meant, was beneath her own roof. Blue felt her temper rising.
"I'm not a child!, she insisted. "I have a right to know what is going on, especially in my own house! It's not fair that I should find out this way. At least tell me about the Western Gate, and how a portal works?"
"We don't talk about the Western Gate. Ever! Don't ask me anymore questions!
"Well, I'm going to make the most of this, since who knows when I'll get back in here again," Blue muttered under her breath. She looked around and saw that the antechamber held a few ritual robes -- white with emerald green trim and black with burgundy trim. There also was a cabinet on one side filled with jars of incense, charcoal, a lighter, and jars of other symbolic ritual items. Next to the cabinet was a large farmhouse sink. On the other side of the antechamber was a bookshelf with very old books, several in languages Blue did not recognize. In one corner was a small, staircase that Blue knew led to the widow's walk at the very top of the house. LeRoy hopped onto a shelf and pointed out the correct book to use for a tracking spell. "This is it," he squawked. "You need to undress and put on a robe," said LeRoy. "There's some dragon blood and a few scales from that dragon on his old bandage you stuffed in your back pocket. That will work to connect with them. I'll be back with a locket for you to charm into a tracking amulet." LeRoy flew out of the room.
Blue took the ritual book, and flipped through it, looking for the tracking spell, but a summoning caught her eye. "This looks interesting and will get me in the mood."
Blue chanted the incantation slowly, vibrating the words so they would carry into the astral. It looked like a basic invocation of the four elements and appeal to power from elemental sources. She turned to each quarter and intoned, while mentally drawing a pentagram, in turn:
East, Air, Birds, Breath, To Know, Raphael
West, Water, Fish, Blood, To Dare, Gabriel
South, Fire, Serpents, Skin, To Will, Michael
North, Earth Beasts, Bones, To Be Silent, Uriel
All that is weak go out. (Blue exhaled.)
All that is strong come in. (Inhale.)
All that is trespassing leave. (Blue threw up her arms imagining all trespassers and unwanted entities of any type to leave the area.) Blue then repeated the ritual only for the last line, instead of telling trespassers to leave, she intoned: "By the three sacred hills and the five sacred wells, I call upon the ancient guardians and I dedicate myself to the Temple of the Oak!" Once the guardians were invited in, Blue mentally sealed every door and window in the house.
Followed by:
"Hag of the riverbank,
Hag of the stream,
Washing your plaid,
Come unto me."
Blue knew that the Hag was an ancient figure of celtic legend, often found washing her tartan in a stream. She could be either treacherous or helpful but was best left alone. Also, sometimes the Hag was a shapeshifter, who appeared poor, weak and humble in order to test the character of persons who wished to cross the water. Crossing the water also was more than it appeared. It could mean either a purification or elevation or moving into a different reality -- a magical world.
Warrior of my blood
Warrior of my bone
Mighty warrior full of strength
Welcome to my home."
The warrior was of course a wellknown symbol of strength and might. Often it had to do with protection.
"Guardians of ancient promise,
True to serve unto your clan,
In our greatest hours of need,
When we fight the demon seed."
Blue sensed power stirring. Just then LeRoy fluttered back into the
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