Carbon-Hearted Witch

Not just the way some goddesses get turned into the dark mommy domme figure (although, that's been going on forever - when does it end??). I also see it with gods, saints, and even fair folk too.

Holly is variously associated with the planets of Mars and Saturn, making it an excellent choice for baneful work. Its berries cause vomiting when eaten, and its thorny leaves ensure suffering.

You will need:

A poppet of your foe, drawn as a paper doll

A seven-thorned holly leaf

A fresh holly berry

A needle

Black thread

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Once the poppet has been constructed to your satisfaction, and taglocks have been attributed, you are to crush the holly berry and baptize it with the flesh inside:

"With sickening dew, I baptize you, (Name).

Your purpose is to deliver suffering and loss to the one who bears your name and face."

Press the holly leaf against the doll.

"By this holly's seven thorns, you shall suffer seven wounds."

Take the needle and thread, and begin sewing the leaf to the doll so that the thorns may torment it without rest. It need not look pretty. However you stitch it, the number of times you stab shall be seven.

"I stab your profession.

I stab your wealth.

I stab your possessions.

I stab your health.

I stab reputation.

I stab your lust.

By the seventh, friendships and trust.

you are in the medieval era and you have this role!