Sacrificial Rites

Dusk dims the skylight in the hall. Black cloaked figures light the candles. Cleanse the air and chime the bell. Uncover the pentagram once again. Sacrificial rites of blood. For the glory of the Dark Ones. Sacrificial rites… Moonlight gleams upon arrayed swords. A scented smoke fills the nocturnal air. Upon the black altar, naked virgin lies. Chant unholy hymns of ancient scrolls. Sacrificial rites of blood. For the return of the Ancient Gods. Sacrificial rites… Sacrificial rites of blood. For the glory of the Ancient Gods. Sacrificial rites… The ceremonial dagger is held up high. Final prayer invoking the ancient Lords. Her chest warms the cold glimming steel. Blood is poured and the feast begins. Sacrificial rites of blood. For the return of the Dark Ones. Sacrificial rites…