Practitioners who are accustomed to summoning the more basic spirits and elementals may well be confused by the number of different rituals given here. The reason for this is both simple and complex. It is that Rachel, like all sapient numinous beings, has numerous Aspects, each of which must be summoned differently. This is simple because it is a basic truth easily apprehended, and it is complex because of its many ramifications, which space does not permit us to discuss here.[1]
In aid of further explication, let us consider the rituals requiring burning vehicles. These summon Rachel in her Aspect as Rescuer of Those Imperiled.[2] The astute practitioner will object that those in need of this Aspect may well not have time to prepare such a large space as would be required for these rituals. In fact, while use of a burning vehicle is traditional, it is not mandatory; the burning of any object which might normally be expected to remain unignited will suffice for the ritual to be completed.[3]
In a similar fashion, rituals involving foodstuffs invoke Rachel in her Aspect as Seeker of Gustatory Experience. Rituals making use of bad books catch the attention of the Aspect Skewerer of Mockworthy Prose[4], while those using blank paper attract one or another of Rachel's writing aspects.
[1] Those interested in such a discussion may consult Xaviera's An Introduction to Modern Theurgy, particularly chapter 12.
[2] While her remit in this Aspect is not limited to peril caused by flame, other dangers, e.g. earthquakes and floods, are widely considered less convenient to introduce to the conjuring circle.
[3] It will occur to some practitioners to set themselves on fire. While this is efficacious it cannot be considered prudent.
[4] Thrusting a pointed weapon into the book, while recommended and satisfying to the practitioner, is not strictly required. Striking the book with the hand while speaking to it reprovingly will often be adequate.
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Practitioners who are accustomed to summoning the more basic spirits and elementals may well be confused by the number of different rituals given here. The reason for this is both simple and complex. It is that Rachel, like all sapient numinous beings, has numerous Aspects, each of which must be summoned differently. This is simple because it is a basic truth easily apprehended, and it is complex because of its many ramifications, which space does not permit us to discuss here.[1]
In aid of further explication, let us consider the rituals requiring burning vehicles. These summon Rachel in her Aspect as Rescuer of Those Imperiled.[2] The astute practitioner will object that those in need of this Aspect may well not have time to prepare such a large space as would be required for these rituals. In fact, while use of a burning vehicle is traditional, it is not mandatory; the burning of any object which might normally be expected to remain unignited will suffice for the ritual to be completed.[3]
In a similar fashion, rituals involving foodstuffs invoke Rachel in her Aspect as Seeker of Gustatory Experience. Rituals making use of bad books catch the attention of the Aspect Skewerer of Mockworthy Prose[4], while those using blank paper attract one or another of Rachel's writing aspects.
[1] Those interested in such a discussion may consult Xaviera's An Introduction to Modern Theurgy, particularly chapter 12.
[2] While her remit in this Aspect is not limited to peril caused by flame, other dangers, e.g. earthquakes and floods, are widely considered less convenient to introduce to the conjuring circle.
[3] It will occur to some practitioners to set themselves on fire. While this is efficacious it cannot be considered prudent.
[4] Thrusting a pointed weapon into the book, while recommended and satisfying to the practitioner, is not strictly required. Striking the book with the hand while speaking to it reprovingly will often be adequate.