This rite is a particular favorite of the Lodge of Winter’s ritualists, as it offers power for power — those who obey the ritemaster are rewarded with spiritual might. According to lore, the rite was originally stolen from the Ivory Claws, who used it to cement their leadership position over the other Pure. This rite works only on participants who are willing to swear obedience to the ritemaster; for as long as they follow his orders, they are mystically fortified, but should they disobey or question him at any point, the blessing ends. Despite the relatively painless consequences of disobedience, many Uratha are unwilling to receive the blessings of this rite — particularly other Storm Lords. It is a rite that offers its power only to those who are willing to bend knee.
Performing the Rite
The werewolf must have some sort of object with a sympathetic link to the target; the closer to the eyes, the better. An eyelash is considered the ideal ritual focus. The ritemaster lets some of his blood fall on the focus as he chants the formal curses in the First Tongue. If the rite is successful, the victim’s vision is overcome with a blood-red haze that quickly deepens to pitch blackness.
