Kirl knew that no matter what, she would have to preform the ritual now. She didn't know if it was merely words that bound one once the ritual was done, or actual magic.
Kirl nodded, smiling. "Of course, I will do it."
Kirl started to repeat the words that Mukhal had said before. "When blood is spilled then the dead shall not remain dead. I here shall spill my own blood, for Mortem shall never remain dead. With my sacrifice it will bring Mortem that much closer to reaching the throne of the gods." Then she drew the knife along her palm, drawing blood, and touched the statue. The whole time she could feel Oax's complete disagreement, and they hyena had tried to get her not to do it. But she had. And now, what was done, was done.
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Absha looked over at Nezhir and smiled again. "In order to do that you will have to join the order. You should, dear Nezhir. The benefits are great, and when Mortem becomes even more powerful, he shall reward us in any way we like. Though just serving him is the greatest reward I could ever wish for."