Hail Satan

Me: “Mm, fuck yes, cut me, kill me, do it!”

Serial killer: *blinks* “…what?”

Sourced from Grey Necromancer on Wordpress: There are a number of plants which can be extremely useful to the necromancer. Among these are the following.

Mullein: Erroneously described as a substitute for graveyard dirt, this in fact is a misconception. Known as the “Hag’s Taper”. The soft leaves are used as candle wicks and the dried stalks are soaked in beeswax or tallow to make a torch for rituals of necromancy. It is also burnt to see manifestations of spirits of the dead at night, to see into the Otherworld, and communicate with the spirits and deities that dwell there. Can also be used in talismans.

Wormwood: Used for summoning spirits and to help them manifest.

Cedar: The dried needles when smouldered serve both as a sustaining feast and call for the blessed dead, and the smoke is used to exorcise malevolent shades. The wood works for this purpose as well when turned into a fetish or as a staff.

Dittany of Crete: Used to aid in the manifestation of the spirits of the dead. Also has somewhat of a nasty reputation because of where it tends to grow. Harvesters tend to fall from the cliffs and crags where it grows and plummet to their death.

Aconite: Also known as Wolfsbane or Monkshood. Because of its incredible toxicity it is better to not to harvest it. If one has the dried root it can be preserved in order to serve as a tutelary spirit. Not to be used by amateurs.

Yew: Known in European countries as the Death Tree, it is a symbol of death, reincarnation, and longevity. Is planted in graveyards to protect the spirits of the dead. It can be used to banish malevolent spirits of the dead. Often associated with sorcery and dark magic. It is considered the sister of the Tree of Life, the birch.

Apple: Considered the food of the Irish dead and the inhabitants of the Otherworld. Can be added to incense blends to feed the spirits of the dead and ancestors.

Mugwort: Ingested as a tea to aid in divination and talking to the dead. Also boiled in water and, then the liquid is used to wash divination tools.

Copal: Serves as a offering to the dead and can be used to appease the spirits  who remain in states of trauma or confusion after death.

Willow: The wood of the willow is used in incenses and in the construction of fetishes dedicated to the dead.

Tobacco: May be presented as a herbal offering upon a ancestral altar or a grave in the form of a incense or sacramental smoke to honor the shades of the dead.

Cypress: The oil of this tree serves as a great addition to incenses and formula of the underworld.

Myrrh: The oil aids in all blends of a necromantic design. Can also be mixed into incenses.

Graveyard Mold: Technically no folklore or magical traditions associate this herb with necromancy of any kind. However I have included it here because I believe it can be used as a compound in necromantic incenses. Since it grows on graves it should contain some of the essence of the dead.

Mandrake: According to legend King Solomon carried a piece of this root in his seal ring to give him sovereignty over souls. Since one of its names is the “Little gallows man” it can be used as a poppet for laying curses of death, illness, pain, etc.

Birch: Petitions and blessings are written on the bark of this tree which is then burnt or buried in the grave of the spirit.

Bay Laurel: Used to communicate with the dead, possibly through use as an incense. Easily available in the form of bay leaves.

Chervil: Also known as garden chervil or “gourmet’s parsley” a tea or other drink made with it can be imbibed to aid in rituals of communion with the dead.

Lavender: Burnt as incense in order to bring peace of mind to the dead.

Marigold: Associated with funerals and used in funeral sprays.

Asphodel: In Greek legend is connected with the dead and the underworld. Sacred to Hades, Persephone, and Hekate. The roots were eaten by the poor of Greece and hence thought good enough food for the dead. Could be burnt as incense or the roots could be given as food offerings.

Thyme: Burnt as an incense helps ease the soul of a person who died a violent death.

Aries bartender: Enjoys the night life and partying. Might dance at the bar. First to break up fights. Likes to show off tricks/drinks. First to complain or be grumpy about poor tips or annoying customers.

Taurus bartender: Gets a high out of how much they make in tips. Down-to-earth, approachable, type to rant to (but doesn’t invite this). Likely a cutie. Stubborn with what they will and won’t make you. Might judge what you drink. 

Gemini bartender: Is a party-person by nature, always getting distracted talking to customers, charms their way to big tips, and is funny. Can persuade you to get the more expensive option, takes a shot with you, might dance on the bar, and is sometimes flirty. They love to share random facts with customers.

Cancer bartender: Is there to get the work done, attracts sob stories and ranters, makes tips with a smile, eye contact, and a listening ear. First to take care of someone who is in trouble. 

Leo bartender: Vocal, makes tips with a show, likes to dress up, can be impatient, has a good smile, and knows how to spot the big tippers.

Virgo bartender: Likes to suggest drinks and share random facts with people, practices drink making all the time, best at keeping track of the register, and is surprisingly witty. Fast and efficient, can tell when someone does or doesn’t want to talk, joke around, etc. Totally judging your drink choices. :o 

Libra bartender: Charms their way to tips, always remembers the specials, likes to dress up, and many have more fun as a cocktail waiter/waitress. Always on top of bar gossip, might join people on the dance floor, and is a master shot maker.

Scorpio bartender: Can hang, knows who will be trouble and who will be a great tipper, won’t take any BS, is a sexy bartender, and is sarcastic.

Sagittarius bartender: Is a sales person when it comes to managing the bar, is funny, likes to entertain sometimes, and will call people out on their crap. 

Capricorn bartender: Knows the history of the bar and town, won’t take ANY BS, is out to make money, is no-nonsense and might hate weird drinks. Gets disappointed and frustrated when they don’t make their expected amount of tips in a night.

Aquarius bartender: Friend to everyone, always bringing in new people to the bar, great conversationalist, and makes the most interesting shots. Might dance on the bar, picks a stranger to take shots with at the end of the night, some can be flirty, and many are goofy. 

Aries bartender: Enjoys the night life and partying. Might dance at the bar. First to break up fights. Likes to show off tricks/drinks. First to complain or be grumpy about poor tips or annoying customers.

Taurus bartender: Gets a high out of how much they make in tips. Down-to-earth, approachable, type to rant to (but doesn’t invite this). Likely a cutie. Stubborn with what they will and won’t make you. Might judge what you drink. 

Gemini bartender: Is a party-person by nature, always getting distracted talking to customers, charms their way to big tips, and is funny. Can persuade you to get the more expensive option, takes a shot with you, might dance on the bar, and is sometimes flirty. They love to share random facts with customers.

Cancer bartender: Is there to get the work done, attracts sob stories and ranters, makes tips with a smile, eye contact, and a listening ear. First to take care of someone who is in trouble. 

Leo bartender: Vocal, makes tips with a show, likes to dress up, can be impatient, has a good smile, and knows how to spot the big tippers.

Virgo bartender: Likes to suggest drinks and share random facts with people, practices drink making all the time, best at keeping track of the register, and is surprisingly witty. Fast and efficient, can tell when someone does or doesn’t want to talk, joke around, etc. Totally judging your drink choices. :o 

Libra bartender: Charms their way to tips, always remembers the specials, likes to dress up, and many have more fun as a cocktail waiter/waitress. Always on top of bar gossip, might join people on the dance floor, and is a master shot maker.

Scorpio bartender: Can hang, knows who will be trouble and who will be a great tipper, won’t take any BS, is a sexy bartender, and is sarcastic.

Sagittarius bartender: Is a sales person when it comes to managing the bar, is funny, likes to entertain sometimes, and will call people out on their crap. 

Capricorn bartender: Knows the history of the bar and town, won’t take ANY BS, is out to make money, is no-nonsense and might hate weird drinks. Gets disappointed and frustrated when they don’t make their expected amount of tips in a night.

Aquarius bartender: Friend to everyone, always bringing in new people to the bar, great conversationalist, and makes the most interesting shots. Might dance on the bar, picks a stranger to take shots with at the end of the night, some can be flirty, and many are goofy.