Ritual:Weight of the Tomb

Weight of the Tomb (5)

Requirements:	Necromancy, Rituals 5
Components:	Something that used to be part of the target’s body. Hair (with player permission), a vial of blood from the character, or ash (from when a vampire character lost a body part) are all acceptable.
Cost:	3 blood
Cast Time:	10 minutes
Notes:	This ritual can only be cast once per target per game.

Prepare your necromantic foci

Ritually bury the body part, complete with a miniature gravemarker or headstone.

Name one limited, non-combat activity, such as “painting,” “speaking to Prince Elliot,” or “attending a Toreador clan meeting.”

Spend 3 blood.

On a white 3x5 card, write the following:

Ritual: Weight of the Tomb
Caster: (Your name)
Target: (Target’s name)
Begin Time: (Current time and date)
Duration: Until next Sundown.
Effect: Until the ritual expires, The target believes that performing or participating in (activity) will lead to her death. If she willingly undertakes the activity, she will suffer Open Wounds, 1 hour and take 3 damage.

Writing the 3x5 card is part of casting the ritual; it should either be done at the time of casting, or the caster must silently meditate for 1 minute if a preprinted card is used.

Give the 3x5 to the target as soon as possible.

Special: This ritual can only be cast once per target per game.