Editing Great Transition (section)

===4. The Rebirth (Transformation into Undeath)===
Once the cultist’s soul is severed from the natural cycle and bound to their body, the final stage of the ritual begins, transforming the lifeless body into an undead vessel.

'''Ritual Surge:'''

Dark energy flows into the body from the necromantic circle, reanimating the flesh. The tattoos and symbols on the body glow with dark light as the body recovers from the poison that has brought it close to death.  It is at this point where the necromancer leading the ritual identifies whether or not the process has worked.  If the undead body is not strong enough to fully throw off the effects of the poison and recover, then the person returns to undeath, but as a lesser version - and will instead become a Thrall rather than a member of the Living Faithful and the process will effectively stop here.  If however the body throws off the poison, then they will continue to the next step.

'''Awakening of the Undead Soul:'''

As the necromantic energy fills the body, the cultist’s soul is “reborn.” Their consciousness returns, though they may experience confusion or even agony as they adjust to the change in their physical and mental state.  After a short period of time, the confusion and pain dies away and they feel pretty much themselves as they did before the process.