Type the command PERFORM LIST to see what realms you know spells from. Type the command PERFORM LIST <realm> to list the rituals you know in that realm. For example, PERFORM LIST SPIRIT to list the rituals you know from the spirit realm. It will list the rituals you know by number and name. For example, 1001 Spirit Trainer.

To read details about the ritual, use the RITUAL command and the number or name of the ritual. For example, RITUAL 1001. You will see a message that tells you about the results of the ritual, and what must be done to complete the ritual. For example:

From the example above, you can see that this ritual has only one step, and that is to "Chant the name of your chosen god."

Performing a ritual is a multi-step process. You begin the process by using the PERFORM command, with the number or name of the ritual you wish to perform. For example, PERFORM 1001.

Next, you must perform the steps of the ritual. From the example above, there is one step to complete ritual 1001, and that is to chant the name of your god. For example, CHANT ZEUS (If you are aligned to Zeus.)

When you have completed all the steps of the ritual, you must pray, by typing the PRAY command.

After you have performed the ritual and have prayed, you are ready to cast the spell using the CAST verb. Type CAST by itself to cast the spell on yourself, otherwise use the name of your target to cast the spell at a someone else. For example, CAST ATALANTA.

Normally, when you perform ritual magic, the spell must be cast within a very short time following the ritual. However, you can store the magical energy for later use. To do this, you must prepare a holy relic, and have it at hand when you complete the ritual.

You can purchase or find relics that have been created for the purpose of holding ritual magic. You can purchase them at one of the Priest's Shops in Athens, or you may be able to find them as treasure. Make sure to get a relic that has not been used for some other purpose. It just wouldn't do to try to rededicate a relic to Zeus after it has been dedicated to Hera, for example. Such an attempt could be deadly, or at least unhealthy. IDENTIFY the object before you attempt to use it.

You must prepare the object before you can use it as a holy relic. This is done through the use of Ritual Magic, specifically from the realm of Magical Alteration. The first ritual from that realm is 3001 Mystic Weave. That ritual allows you to prepare an object as a holy relic.

Return to the temple before attempting the ritual. As with any other ritual, you must first PERFORM it to start the process. Then complete the steps of the ritual. Then PRAY. Lastly CAST the spell. For example, to complete ritual 3001 Mystic Weave on a sword symbol, you would go to the temple, hold the symbol in one hand, and:

PERFORM 3001
BLESS SWORD SYMBOL
PRAY
CAST SWORD SYMBOL

If the ritual is successful, you would then have a holy relic in the form of a sword symbol that is ready to store other spells for you.

To actually store a spell in the symbol, you would perform the ritual for the spell as usual, then cast the spell at the sword symbol. For example, to store the spell from ritual 1001 Spirit Trainer, you would hold the prepared sword symbol in one hand, and do the following:

PERFORM 1001
CHANT ZEUS (use the name of your deity here)
PRAY
CAST SWORD SYMBOL

You can store only a limited number of spells in an object, and you can only store multiple instances of the same spell. You can't mix spells in one item.

To get the spell out of the item later, when you need to use it, use the INVOKE command. For example, INVOKE SWORD SYMBOL. This will make you ready to cast the spell again.

If you forget what spells are in what items, you will have to IDENTIFY the item. However, you may not have enough skill to identify items that you created. You may need to get a higher level Storyteller to identify the item.