Incantation to Inama
Written by Bookmaster Arritazu1
Excerpt from - Harnessing the Demons: The Annotated Prayers of the Order of the Umabum. Unpublished. Presented to the Eternal Library by Afsta Eydat, Allazi of the Naz-Harhá. First assumed to be written around i0558. The location of the rest of the manuscript is unknown and assumed destroyed.
Collection Date and Location: 22 Verena i0561 - The Free City of Orn. 9:189:IXE-1
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION CODE: Restricted 3 of 3. Collection
This incantation is used in several rituals performed in The Order’s chief ziggurat, located in the heart of the old city of Inamiri. It is intended to call forth the avatar of Inama, though according to my contacts, it has never achieved it’s goal. It has, however, resulted in a handful of contacts with several of her lieutenants in The Udil, who have, at times, instructed the The Order in various tasks, or blessed them with information or powerful artifacts to help them achieve their goals. Once such experience was during the days of Thazu Matu, when Ot the Butcher surrounded the city, intent upon its destruction. It was then that an Udil named Katab appeared to The Order, and gave to them the secret of Rotting Wind, a powerful spell that aided in the defense of the city and decimated Ot’s forces, allowing Ekishaki to take his cousin prisoner and ultimately, win the War of Thirty Sons.
I am sure that there are many who are still reading that doubt the truth of this volume. And yet it’s warning, and specifically this incantation, should and does remain: the power of Inama and the Order of the Umabum should never be underestimated. Deep within their ziggurats, these dedicated guardians of ancient traditions continue to consort with beings terrible to behold. While their ultimate goal remains a mystery, their abilities have been proven time and again. After all, one merely needs to recall Mantarazu’s performance at the 446th Arcane Games, where he conjured the the demon, whom I believe was Lalatu, in his masterful performance in the freestyle competition. While many in attendence thought this a mere illusion, Mantarazu was calling upon his power to bring forth a servant of Inama to this plane, and sending a warning to the rest of the world. This warning is a prophecy that lay at the heart of The Order: One day, the Umabum will return walk upon the surface of Kir. That day will be difficult one for the unfaithful.
It was with great pain and sacrifice that this particular incantation was retrieved. To protect my contacts within The Order, their work will be unattributed, to avoid their names being added to the long list of the unfaithful, etched upon the walls of the Chamber of Inama’s Vision. And while their aims are dark indeed, I am forever grateful to them for their willingness to share this information with the greater world and the ill omen it brings, which I cannot be more insistent about it being heard.
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Mother of Love
Mother of Blood
Mother of War
I evoke your name in this circle.
I invite you to return to your children,
Bless us once more with your terrible vision
Hear the gentle call of our harp, singing of your magnificence
Leave the side of your beloved for but a moment
So that we might gaze upon your brilliance
And glean your wisdom
We place the stones of ancient power around us
We pour the life of the guilty into your waiting cup
We honor your request of the faithful
That we hold true to those ancient edicts
Dictated to your beloved so long ago
Who sleeps beside you in dying sleep in Kirudi
Bound to you forever
Mother of Love
Mother of Blood
Mother of War
We call upon you now in our hour of need
We humble ourselves to admit our failures
And in our desperation, call to you
Bless us once more with your presence
Hear the singing of your children, in your sacred tongue
Leave the comfort of your palace but for a moment
So that we might benefit from your holy counsel
And bask in your presence
We set holy flame to the adornments of the recreant
We uncover our dedications to you, placed upon our skin at your request
We recite on your gift the nine blessings that you have given us
And call upon you to return to your children
The Blessing of Strength
The Blessing of Duty
The Blessing of the Sun
The Blessing of Blood-Letting
The Blessing of Love-Making
The Blessing of Wisdom
The Blessing of Tongues
The Blessing of Sails
The Blessing of the Udil
(The blessings are repeated until the vision appears, or 99 cycles)
A Note on the Translation
There is almost no way to translate the Udil script into other languages, except by those who have been touched by the Demons of the Deep Caves. What I have done here is a translation from the text in First Salasan, a language that has been considered dead for a millennium. It is imperfect, to be sure, but is a close approximation as we can attempt.
For example, what is translated as “Mother” is the First Salasan word “Imamlum” which has elements of a physical mother, but also someone who invokes the simultaneous emotions of fear and love. Those more interested in the etymology of Udil and First Salasan, which is its direct descendent, will be interested to know that the companion to this volume will have much more in-depth analysis of language, both in understanding it as well as an examination of its arcane potency.
*NOTE: handwritten note collected found with text, written in Second Salasan:
Beloved Lo Mai Jí,
Though it has been some time, you must know that I would trust no one else with my life’s work and call upon you to ensure it’s completion. When you have finished, consult with Elder Bookmaster Rahalumani, he will know what to do with it. You are receiving this because I am dead.
Your companion always,
Arri
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