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===3. The Severing (Final Moments of Life)===
As the cultist nears death, the ritual’s true magic begins. The High Priest or Herald presiding over the ritual calls upon Durmstang, drawing from the God's power to sever the dying soul's connection to the natural Weave.

'''Chanting of the Severing:'''

The attending cult members begin chanting the “Words of Severing,” ancient necromantic invocations that call to Durmstang and beg his favor. These chants help break the metaphysical link between the mortal soul and the gods, preventing the soul from moving to the afterlife. Instead, the soul is caught within a liminal state, suspended between life and death.

'''Blood Sacrifice:'''

A small amount of blood from a willing undead or a powerful necromancer is poured onto the dying cultist’s chest, symbolizing the “gift” of undeath. This blood, steeped in necromantic power, acts as the catalyst for the transformation. It binds the suspended soul to the now-dead body, animating it with undeath.