Editing Great Transition (section)

===1. The Preparation (Days Leading Up to the Ritual)===
Before the Great Transition can take place, the cultist must undergo extensive physical and spiritual preparation. This phase lasts several days to weeks, depending on the individual and their role within the cult.

'''Purification of the Flesh:'''

The subject undergoes a strict regimen of fasting and consuming special necromantic elixirs provided by the cult’s necromancers. These elixirs, made from rare herbs, bones, and blood, begin the process of weakening the connection between the soul and the living body. This also helps prepare the body to resist decay post-transformation.

'''Ritual Tattoos and Symbols:'''

The body is inscribed with necromantic runes and symbols using blood ink. These runes are drawn by a high-ranking member of the cult, typically a Seeker or Herald. The tattoos act as conduits for the dark magic needed to catalyze the transformation. Often, these tattoos glow faintly when the cultist nears death or the transition ritual.

'''The Death Meditation:'''

The cultist must meditate daily in the days leading up to the ritual, focusing on accepting the death of their mortal self. They recite mantras provided by the cult, which reinforce the belief that life is a prison and undeath is true freedom. This psychological preparation helps mitigate the shock of the transformation.