The Translation was a spell performed by The Cagliostro that led to his death on his January 31st performance.
Description[]
The Translation is a magiqal spell used to summon a god. It involves a tetrahedron composed of multiple pieces and an incantation. When the tetrahedron is successfully assembled and the incantation is spoken in the correct cadence, the tetrahedron will open into a sacrificial spire[1]. The Translation was powerful enough to kill an immortal, nearly invincible being of magical strength.
The Incantation[]
| “ | Mythelismus crack the bone
When trembling flesh sings tender tone For Kemetide brings waves of thunder Lightning to rip hearts asunder By Orid’s eye begins our rending Brave, and bold, our bodies bending Now Ra-el bleeds horned souls start breaching With tooth and claw through veil they’re reaching And so unburied, unbound, blind We bring forth the beasts combined. |
” |
History[]
The Translation was a spell that The Cagliostro had been gathering the parts of for centuries. He had foreseen that his true successor would help him open it and end his life[2].
The Cagliostro attempted many times to unlock the truth of The Translation, which he recorded and sent to his apprentice, Lauren Ellsworth, to help solve its mysteries. In the series of attempts, The Cagliostro grows increasingly frustrated as he is unable to successfully perform the incantation.
Before his final performance, The Cagliostro had coaxed elements of the spell into the material realm for his performances - chilled breezes, creaking boards, and haunted voices. However, it wasn't until Lauren used her power of telemancy to realize that the spell required a melody that he was able to unlock its true potential[3].
The Cagliostro's Recordings[]
The following are The Cagliostro's failed attempts at unlocking The Translation's full potential: