The Crone Farm: once the main social locus of the Circle it hadn't seen much use since the last Hierophant ceased to be seen in public. While the fields besides and behind the farmhouse, the greenhouses and the animals were cared for by students due to an agreement with the university, there were clear signs of neglect, as the driveway and the clearing in front of the house had weeds growing on them and the house looked like it could use a coat of paint.
Al had finished sweeping the clearing and set up lighting at the end of the driveway. Then he put the broom into the toolshed and retreated into the gazebo to put on the ceremonial robe. All that was left to do then was waiting for those called to arrive...