These are probably the last updates I will post unless directed otherwise, in order to keep some of the mystery of the ritual and outcome in character.
I would just add a big thank you to my comrades for their input, and to the dev/mod giving our RP such prompt attention. In part I posted here so that there would be record of our musings if it took some time to address, so thank you for indulging/humouring us. I enjoyed it.