Shadow and Noir 4

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Letter 4: Maxwell to Jemima Carter

My darling Jemima,

I have it! I acquired a copy of the Vir Stellas at an auction and with M. Durand's notes I have unlocked its secrets. Or at the very least have unlocked the first ritual.

I am nowhere as gifted as you, my love. The ritual requires two participants, it doesn't specify expertise but with as skilled a magic-user as you we will complete it easily. This initial ritual should open up more of the text to us.

Even with Durand's notes much of the text is couched in metaphor and mystery. It alludes to forms and shapes existing in higher dimensions. However, it offers no concrete means of accessing them.

The text makes repeated to a state of being that the ritualists must attain. The translation from Durand is "exalted deathlessness" - a term that certainly sounds intriguing. Apparently deeper rituals will guide us through the steps.

Even the simplest rituals appear to use an array of rare and exotic ingredients. In preparation I have begun to inveigle my way into some less well funded occult societies. They won't miss a few items if we're careful - I will keep you updated.

Yours always

Agnes x