The Compendium of Eternal Seals is a large and imposing tome, bound in a rich, aged crimson leather that gives off the appearance of dragon hide. The cover is adorned with a massive, intricate seal embossed in shimmering gold and silver. This seal, composed of a labyrinthine array of geometric patterns and arcane sigils, appears to subtly shift and rearrange itself when viewed from different angles, giving the book an almost sentient quality. Surrounding the central seal are smaller, equally complex patterns, creating a visual web of containment and control. The spine is fortified with heavy brass clasps, intricately engraved with additional protective runes.
The pages are made from thick, creamy parchment, their edges gilded in gold leaf. Each page bears the weight of ancient knowledge, written in a fine, precise script that seems to radiate authority. The book’s interior is meticulously organized, with each section devoted to a specific type of seal. Throughout the pages, detailed diagrams of seals are accompanied by elaborate instructions on how to craft, apply, and maintain each one.
In addition to the intricate diagrams, the margins of many pages are lined with smaller symbols, glyphs, and annotations in different hands, suggesting contributions from various scholars over the centuries. These annotations provide insights, warnings, and alternate methods for enhancing or modifying seals depending on the intended use. Some entries speak of historical examples where seals were used to great effect, recounting the imprisonment of rogue gods or the containment of wild magical catastrophes. Others, however, provide cautionary tales—stories of seals that were imperfectly crafted, leading to catastrophic failures and unleashing the very forces they sought to bind.
Seal of the Eternal Ward
Objective
To create a powerful ward that protects an area from supernatural incursions.
Materials
- 1 charged warding crystal
- 1 sacred circle of salt
- 1 vial of holy water
- 4 runestones inscribed with protective runes
Procedure
- Prepare the Area — Lay out the sacred circle of salt around the perimeter of the area to be protected.
- Place the Runestones — Position the four runestones at the corners of the circle.
- Activate the Warding Crystal — Pour the vial of holy water over the warding crystal while reciting the incantation: “By the circle’s might and the crystal’s gleam, I invoke protection from forces unseen.”
- Seal the Ward — Once the crystal is in place, the warding seal is complete and will provide protection against supernatural threats.
Duration
The seal remains active as long as the circle of salt is unbroken and the warding crystal is intact.
Banishment Seal of the Forsaken
Objective
To expel an unwanted entity from a specific area or plane.
Materials
- A reflective mirror
- 1 vial of banishment essence
- 6 black candles
- Binding chalk
Procedure
- Prepare the Mirror — Etch the banishment rune into the mirror using the binding chalk.
- Light the Candles — Arrange and light the six black candles around the area to be cleared.
- Perform the Banishment — Pour the vial of banishment essence onto the mirror while reciting the incantation: “Through the mirror’s gleam, I cast away the unseen. By the power of the seal, let the forsaken be revealed.”
- Complete the Ritual — The banishment rune will activate, driving the entity out of the area.
Duration
The seal remains in effect until the banished entity is expelled or the ritual’s effects are dispelled.
Seal of the Astral Gate
Objective
To open a temporary gateway between the physical world and the Astral Plane for safe passage or communication.
Materials
- 1 astral attunement crystal
- 4 silver-tipped candles
- 1 vial of moonlit water
- A ceremonial dagger inscribed with the symbol of infinity
Procedure
- Prepare the Gateway — Arrange the four candles in a square, with the attunement crystal placed in the center.
- Invoke the Astral Plane — Using the ceremonial dagger, carve the symbol of infinity into the ground around the arrangement.
- Charge the Crystal — Pour the moonlit water over the crystal and recite the incantation: “By the stars above and realms unseen, I call forth the gate between.”
- Open the Gate — Light the candles and press the crystal against the center of the symbol. A shimmering doorway to the Astral Plane will appear.
Duration
The seal remains open for one hour, or until the crystal is removed from the symbol. Extended exposure may cause unintended contact with entities from the Astral Plane.
Binding Seal of the Abyssal Warden
Objective
To bind a chaotic entity from the Abyss within a containment circle, preventing it from interacting with the physical world.
Materials
- 1 iron chain infused with dark energy
- 7 black onyx stones
- A jar of abyssal soil
- 3 drops of dragon’s blood resin
Procedure
- Create the Containment Circle — Spread the abyssal soil in a wide circle on the ground.
- Position the Onyx Stones — Place the onyx stones equidistantly around the edge of the circle.
- Bind the Entity — Place the iron chain at the center and pour three drops of dragon’s blood resin onto it. Recite the incantation: “By iron’s weight and blood’s might, I command thee to remain in shadow’s sight.”
- Complete the Binding — The chain will glow and encircle the entity, effectively binding it to the circle.
Duration
The binding remains intact as long as the onyx stones are undisturbed and the iron chain is not broken.
Seal of Elemental Harmony
Objective
To restore balance between elemental forces in an area where they are disrupted.
Materials
- 1 feather from a phoenix
- A handful of earth from a sacred grove
- A vial of water from a holy spring
- A flame from an eternal brazier
Procedure
- Prepare the Altar — On a flat surface, arrange the elements (feather, earth, water, and flame) in the shape of a cross, representing the four elements.
- Invoke Balance — Stand in the center and raise your arms while reciting: “By flame and feather, earth and stream, restore the balance between all things.”
- Merge the Elements — Light the flame and place the feather within it, then sprinkle the sacred earth and pour the water onto the flame, causing it to flicker out.
- Complete the Ritual — The area will be infused with elemental harmony, correcting any imbalances.
Duration
The seal remains in effect until another force disrupts the natural order or another imbalance arises.
Ward of the Silent Watcher
Objective
To create a protective seal that wards off harmful surveillance or scrying attempts.
Materials
- 1 crystal eye
- 3 night-blooming flowers
- A silver circlet
- 5 drops of ink made from crushed obsidian
Procedure
- Prepare the Watcher’s Circle — Arrange the night-blooming flowers in a triangle on the ground. Place the crystal eye in the center.
- Seal the Perimeter — Draw a circle around the arrangement using the obsidian ink, ensuring the flowers remain inside.
- Empower the Seal — Hold the silver circlet above the crystal eye and recite the incantation: “By the Silent Watcher’s gaze, I deflect all who seek to intrude.”
- Complete the Ward — The crystal eye will emit a faint glow, indicating the area is now protected from prying eyes.
Duration
The seal lasts for up to one lunar cycle or until the crystal eye is shattered.
Seal of Binding Flames
Objective
To summon and control a lesser fire elemental for a specific task or short-term assistance.
Materials
- A brazier of smoldering coals
- 1 fire ruby
- 1 strip of dragon-scale parchment
- A pinch of sulfur
Procedure
- Prepare the Binding Circle — Place the brazier in the center of a cleared area, surrounded by the strip of dragon-scale parchment.
- Summon the Elemental — Place the fire ruby in the brazier and sprinkle the pinch of sulfur over it. Light the brazier and recite: “By flame and stone, fire’s might, I summon thee to serve in sight.”
- Bind the Elemental — The flames will flare as the elemental manifests within the brazier. The parchment will glow, indicating the elemental is now bound to your command.
Duration
The elemental remains bound until the flames in the brazier are extinguished or the task is complete.