for long decades i’ve trained for this mastering my forbidden art countless nights of experiments to discover what is hidden to bend the rules of existence to my will i devoted everything in the promise of a glimpse to comprehend and influence the workings of the flesh to make bindings of reality subject to my intellect exploring the paths of thaumaturgy have left my body weak withered is my skin and snow white is my falling hair and teeth a trembling wizened hand carves a written incantation an arcane essence is captured in the circle spirits of the otherworld i call upon thy strength accept my humble offer of servitude spirits of the otherworld grant me the power a transformation of this shell to withstand eternity the deed is done the deal is sealed the alteration triggers the fabrics of the visible collapse as i finish my chant they descend upon me as the air vibrates all is now reduced a single drop held in my hand to finalize the arrangement i am thrown into the deep my wailing echoes in the endless darkness for a cosmic blink the world is made ready with me having paid the price i emerge in triumph with a vessel born anew