Support.

Yes, you’re through to support. What’s the problem?

Doesn’t work? Are you sure you’re pronouncing the words correctly?

Well, read the spell to me now.

No, I’ll be all right. Just say the spell as you would if you were performing it.

Hmmm…. Your pronunciation’s OK. Just let me get my copy of the spellbook and I’ll check you’re using the latest text.

Sorry about the delay. I’ve got it. Can you repeat your version?

Yes, I’m still here. I was just thinking. You’re doing the spell correctly, but is it the right spell? What are you trying to do?

I see. Are you sure they’re wraiths?

Look, I appreciate that you’re under attack. But are you sure they’re wraiths?

Are they ghastly pale, or green with slime?

Slimy….

Do they have an unearthly howl? Do they gibber in the moonlight?

Are they whispering of unspeakable torments?

And threatening to drink your blood?

Yes, yes. You may get some cackling with that. I think I’ve identified the problem. You see, what you have is revenants.

Revenants.

Not wraiths, no.

No, the undead are not all the same. That’s why your spell didn’t work. Try the one for quelling revenants.

Quelling revenants. The fourth ritual is best. Have you got that one?

Do you want me to read it to you?

Yes, I’m still here. I’m trying to find the spell.

Just hold them off, I’ll be with you in a tick. The fourth ritual is in the appendix of variants - I need to go and get it.

Cold iron will keep them at bay. It’ll probably help if you scream defiance and call upon the Light.

No, it won’t stop them, but it’ll give you a minute.

OK, I’ve found it. Have you got a grimoire?

Well, have you got a scroll?

That’ll have to do. Take this down…