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* Replace any lost or damaged feather, and periodically check the integrity of the shapeshifter's pouch. | * Replace any lost or damaged feather, and periodically check the integrity of the shapeshifter's pouch. | ||
* Note that any replacing feathers must be treated as described under 2. before it is attached to the cloak. | * Note that any replacing feathers must be treated as described under 2. before it is attached to the cloak. | ||
* If the cloak is not needed, store it in a safe place where it can rest undisturbed, preferably wrapped in a natural fabric like silk or linen. | |||
== Consecrating the Feather Cloak == | |||
[[File:Stone tablet02.jpg|thumb|Inscription describing the consecration ritual for the Feather Cloak]] | |||
=== Materials needed === | |||
* The completed Feather Cloak | |||
* Salt | |||
* Five candles | |||
* Incense with properties aligned with protection and transformation (e.g. francincense for spiritual elevation, myrrh for healing) | |||
* A bowl of spring water infused with moonlight | |||
* A feather from each type of bird used in the cloak | |||
=== Instructions === | |||
==== 1. Prepare the Ritual Space ==== | |||
* Choose a quiet place where you won't be disturbed. Ideally, this should be a natural setting where the energies of earth and sky can be felt. | |||
* Lay out a circle of salt large enough to comfortably work within. Place the five candles inside the circle in the shape of a pentagon. The candles represent the five elements. The candle representing spirit should be placed towards the north. | |||
* Light the candles, starting with the spirit one and continue clockwise. | |||
* Place the cloak at the center of the circle and light the candles. | |||
==== 2. Purification ==== | |||
* Light the incense and allow the smoke to fill the ritual space, purifying it from any negative or discordant energies. | |||
* Gently fan the smoke over the Feather Cloak with one of the feathers, ensuring it passes through the incense smoke. | |||
==== 3. Water Blessing ==== | |||
* Stand at the candle representing spirit. Dip your fingers of moon-infused spring water. Sprinkle the water lightly over the cloak and recite the first verse. Then move clockwise to the next candle and repeat, reciting the second verse. | |||
* First verse: "Waters of the moon, bless this craft, in your glow let magic draft." | |||
* Light of purity, through this rite, bless this cloak with bright insight." | |||
* Third verse: "Green of life, of leaf and stem, transform me through this sacred hem." | |||
* After the third verse, move again. You should now be standing at the fourth candle if counting clockwise from the one where you started. | |||
==== 4. Feather Blessing ==== | |||
* Holding a feather from each bird whose feathers are used in the cloak, wave them over the cloak, symbolizing each bird's spirit and essence merging with the cloak. Recite the following verses, continue moving clockwise from candle to candle before reciting the next verse. | |||
* First verse: "Spirits of the air, winged and wise, with these feathers let me rise." | |||
* Second verse: "Dark of shielding, ward off threat, guard this cloak where I may tread." | |||
* Third verse: "Blue of depth, of sky and sea, connect this cloak to mystery." | |||
* After reciting the third verse, you should now be standing at the candle where you started the Water Blessing. | |||
==== 6. Final Invocation ==== | |||
* Stand within the circle, holding the cloak up to the sky and declare: "By the powers of earth, air, fire, water and spirit, by the light of the moon of the sun, I call upon the ancient spirits. Bless this Feather Cloak to be a key between worlds, a protector on journeys, a guardian of forms. Let it carry me across boundaries, safe and sound, free and bound." | |||
==== 7. Closing the Ritual ==== | |||
* Thank the elements and any spirits involved during the ritual. Carefully extinguish each candle, start with the one counter-clockwise of the spirit candle, and continue extinguishing them counter-clockwise, so the spirit candle is extinguished last. | |||
* Close the circle by sweeping up the salt, symbolizing the sealing of the ritual's energy within the cloak. | |||
== Crafting the Shapeshifter's Pouch == | == Crafting the Shapeshifter's Pouch == | ||
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=== Materials needed === | === Materials needed === | ||
* Leather from an animal preferably with magical significance | * Leather from an animal preferably with magical significance | ||
* Silver thread for sewing for clarity and magical significance | * Silver thread for sewing for clarity and magical significance | ||
* A lining material infused with protective herbs (e.g. lavender for protection, sage for purification) | * A lining material infused with protective herbs (e.g. lavender for protection, sage for purification) | ||
* Tools for sewing leather, such as a needle, a punch, tools for engraving leather | * Tools for sewing leather, such as a needle, a punch, tools for engraving leather | ||
=== Instructions === | |||
==== 1. Preparing the Leather ==== | ==== 1. Preparing the Leather ==== | ||
* Select a piece of leather that is soft yet durable. The animal from which the leather comes should be one associated with adaptability and transition, enhancing the pouch's transformative properties. | * Select a piece of leather that is soft yet durable. The animal from which the leather comes should be one associated with adaptability and transition, enhancing the pouch's transformative properties. | ||
* Cut the leather according to the design you wish to use. | * Cut the leather according to the design you wish to use. | ||
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==== 2. Infusing the Lining ==== | ==== 2. Infusing the Lining ==== | ||
* Cut a piece of soft fabric to match the size and shape of the leather pieces. This fabric will serve as the lining. | * Cut a piece of soft fabric to match the size and shape of the leather pieces. This fabric will serve as the lining. | ||
* Prepare an infusion of protecting herbs by steeping lavender and sage in hot water. Allow it to cool. | * Prepare an infusion of protecting herbs by steeping lavender and sage in hot water. Allow it to cool. | ||
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==== 3. Assembling the Pouch ==== | ==== 3. Assembling the Pouch ==== | ||
* Place the infused lining between the two leather pieces, ensuring all edges line up. | * Place the infused lining between the two leather pieces, ensuring all edges line up. | ||
* Use the silver thread to sew the pieces together, according to your design. | * Use the silver thread to sew the pieces together, according to your design. | ||
==== 4. Magical Activation ==== | ==== 4. Magical Activation ==== | ||
* Once the physical assembly is complete, hold the pouch in your hands and perform a small ritual to activate its magical properties. | * Once the physical assembly is complete, hold the pouch in your hands and perform a small ritual to activate its magical properties. | ||
* Light a candle and pass the pouch through the smoke of a burning stage stick to purify it from lingering energies. | * Light a candle and pass the pouch through the smoke of a burning stage stick to purify it from lingering energies. | ||
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==== 5. Attaching to the Feather Cloak ==== | ==== 5. Attaching to the Feather Cloak ==== | ||
* Attach the pouch to the inside of the Feather Cloak using more silver thread. Place it at chest height, so it is near the heart. | * Attach the pouch to the inside of the Feather Cloak using more silver thread. Place it at chest height, so it is near the heart. | ||
* Ensure it is securely attached but also accessible for when changes to the contents are necessary. | * Ensure it is securely attached but also accessible for when changes to the contents are necessary. | ||