MS: Master Servant
CV: Chief Vizier
SO: Senior Overseer
JO: Junior Overseer
SE: Senior Emissary
JE: Junior Emissary
SA: Senior Attendant
JA: Junior Attendant
ST: Sentinel
REC: Recorder
TRE: Treasurer
MG: Messenger
WD: Wanderers
MS: Junior Emissary.
JE, rises, faces the East: Master Servant.
MS: Ascertain if there are any Wanderers that seek direction, and if so, their names and for what journey.
JE rises, approaches outer door, raps three times.
ST raps three times on outer door.
JE, opens outer door: Sentinel, are there any Wanderers that seek direction, and if so, their names and for what journey?
ST: There are without … Wanderers that seek direction for their first journey, their names being ….
JE, closes outer door, stands before station, facing the East: Master Servant.
MS: Junior Emissary.
JE: There are without … Wanderers that seek direction for their first journey, their names being ….
MS: Journeymen of the Rite, there are without …Wanderers that seek direction for their first journey in the Antediluvian Rite, their names being …. If there are no objections, I shall duly embark them. pause There being no objection, I shall proceed. Raps gavel once. Junior and Senior Attendants.
JA & SA, rise, face the East: Master Servant.
MS: When One has forgotten, how should One be prepared?
SA: By being divested of all valuables and attachments, both physical and emotional, clothed humbly in white, both legs bare, feet sandaled and both eyes open so as to prepare for the long journey ahead.
MS: Escort the Recorder to the Outer Sanctum where our Wanderers await. Once duly addressed and prepared, cause the Wanderers to make the proper alarm at the inner door.
JE rises, opens outer door for JA, SA, and REC.
JA & SA escort the Recorder through outer door and to the Outer Sanctum to address the Wanderers.
REC: Wanderers, behind this door is the Inner Sanctum of the Antient Arcane Antediluvian Rite. We, the Journeymen of the Rite, are sworn to protect its secrets, mysteries, and truths revealed only through the sacred journeys conferred by the Officiating Line and endured by all who have been granted admittance. That you stand before this door proves that you wish to wander no more. That you heed my words displays a yearning for that which you cannot find without. Behind this door awaits a microcosm of your entire life’s journey, and a reflection of your willful need to answer those burning questions: who am I, and why do I exist? Wanderers, I assure you with great confidence that whatever truth you seek will be revealed behind this door. But in order to gain admittance, you must satisfy me by answering the following in the positive:
Do you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
WD: I do.
REC: Do you wish to enter this Sanctum in peace, without devious intent?
WD: I do.
REC: Do you possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable you to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
WD: I do.
REC: Attendants, our Wanderers have been duly addressed, and their answers recorded. Take due notice thereof, prepare our Wanderers, then cause them to make the proper alarm at the inner door. Retires back to the Inner Sanctum through the outer door, return to station.
JA & SA prepare Wanderers, cause each traveler to rap inner door three times.
MS: Senior Emissary, attend to the Sepulcher. SE attends to the Sepulcher according to the particular journey Junior Emissary, inform the Sentinel that we are now prepared to embark on the first journey.
JE rises, approaches outer door, raps three times: Sentinel, by order of the Master Servant, we are now prepared to embark on the first journey. Take due notice thereof and govern yourself accordingly. Closes outer door, raps once.
ST raps once on outer door.
JE, stands before station, facing the East: Master Servant.
MS: Junior Emissary.
JE: The Sentinel has been informed.
MS: Journeymen of the Rite, in memory of the Forgotten One, we are now to embark on the first journey. Be outfitted in proper form and govern yourselves accordingly.
SE rises, faces the East: Chief Vizier.
CV: Senior Emissary.
SE: There is an alarm at the inner door.
CV: Attend to the alarm and ascertain the cause.
SE approaches inner door, raps once, opens inner door: Who dares seek entry into the Inner Sanctum of Atra-Hasis?
SA: … Wanderers who have forgotten their way seek refuge from the labyrinthine byways of Eridu.
SE: Wanderers, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
Rite of the First Journey
WD: We have.
SE: Senior Attendant, do these wanderers seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SA: They do.
SE: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SA: They do.
SE: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SA: They have neither a sign, a name, a key, nor its representative.
SE: Wanderers they truly are. Let them wait until the Chief Vizier has been informed of their request, and his answer returned. Closes door, faces the East. Chief Vizier.
CV: Senior Emissary.
SE: … Wanderers who have forgotten their way seek refuge from the labyrinthine byways of Eridu.
CV: Have they come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
SE: They have.
CV: Do these wanderers seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
CV: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SE: They do.
CV: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have neither a sign, a name, a key, nor its representative.
CV: Wanderers they truly are. Let them enter this Inner Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, and take refuge from the labyrinthine byways of Eridu.
SE approaches inner door, raps once, opens inner door: By order of the Chief Vizier, let them enter this Inner Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, and take refuge from the labyrinthine byways of Eridu. Conducts Wanderers single file before the hearth, facing the East. Wanderers, before you gain audience with the Chief Vizier of Atra-Hasis, it will be necessary for the Overseers to assess your worth and prove that you come without devious intent.
If you wish not to be investigated, you are free to leave. Pause. Those willing to be investigated, follow my lead.
Senior Emissary conducts Wanderers around Inner Sanctum one time. JO, SO, and CV each rap gavel once as the procession passes by their respective stations.
SE, halts before Junior Overseer: Halt! Raps three times before the JO.
JO, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Chief Vizier of Atra-Hasis?
SE: … Wanderers who have forgotten their way.
JO: Wanderers, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
WD: We have.
JO: Senior Emissary, do these wanderers seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
JO: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SE: They do.
JO: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have neither a sign, a name, a key, nor its representative.
JO: Wanderers they truly are. My investigation is complete. Senior Emissary, conduct them to the Senior Overseer for his investigation.
SE, conducts Wanderers to SO, halts: Halt! Raps three times before the SO.
SO, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Chief Vizier of Atra-Hasis?
SE: … Wanderers who have forgotten their way.
SO: Wanderers, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
WD: We have.
SO: Senior Emissary, do these wanderers seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
SO: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SE: They do.
SO: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have neither a sign, a name, a key, nor its representative.
SO: Wanderers they truly are. My investigation is complete. Senior Emissary, conduct them to the Chief Vizier for his investigation.
SE, conducts Wanderers to CV, halts: Halt! Raps three times before the CV
CV, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Chief Vizier of Atra-Hasis?
SE: … Wanderers who have forgotten their way.
CV: Wanderers, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
WD: We have.
CV: Senior Emissary, do these wanderers seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
CV: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on my behest?
SE: They do.
CV: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have neither a sign, a name, a key, nor its representative.
CV: Wanderers they truly are. Senior Emissary, they having proved themselves of worth and without devious intent, reconduct them before the hearth so that they can rest and refresh themselves. In the absence of our Master Atra-Hasis, I, as his Chief Vizier, shall formally address our guests after I attend to more pressing matters.
SE, reconducts Wanderers before the hearth: Wanderers, the Chief Vizier wishes that you rest and refresh yourselves before the hearth. He shall address you all shortly as soon as he attends to more pressing matters. Please sit and relax. Done. Attendants, serve our guests. Done.
ST raps three times on outer door.
JE, rises: Chief Vizier.
CV: Junior Emissary.
JE: There is an alarm at the outer door.
CV: Attend to the alarm and ascertain the cause.
JE, approaches outer door, raps three times: Who dares seek entry?
ST: A Messenger seeks audience with the Chief Vizier. He has an important communication from Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise.
JE, closes door: Chief Vizier, there is without a Messenger with an important communication from Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise.
CV: A message from Atra-Hasis? Bring him to me at once!
JE, opens door: Messenger, the Chief Vizier orders me to bring you to him at once.
MG, advances to the East, kneels on right knee: Chief Vizier, I have been sent to inform you that Master Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise, protégé of Lord Enki, bids you well in his absence, and expresses sincere guilt for his hasty departure.
The reason for his departure is that the Master has been secretly urged by Lord Enki himself to build a large covered ark along banks of the Euphrates. In one morning, he assembled reed workers, carpenters, and their apprentices, and in five days laid out the outer walls of the ark of 120 cubits. Built within were six decks, divided into compartments of seven and nine. Boarding upon my departure were the Master himself, his family, craftsmen, seafaring men, all species of animal, and the seeds of all life. Gold, silver, and other possessions were loaded, but unaccounted for was one treasure most valuable to the Master, the whereabouts of which are known only to you.
I was sent to retrieve this curious treasure and return it to the Master before the entry of the ark is sealed. I fear though that I am too weak to return from whence I came.
CV: I understand. Thank you, Messenger. Attendants, please escort this man to a place of rest where he can regain his strength. Done. Senior Emissary.
SE, rises, faces the East: Chief Vizier.
CV: Escort me to the hearth where our guests are taking refuge. Raps gavel three times, all rise.
SE, escorts CV to hearth: All hail the Chief Vizier of Atra-Hasis. Done.
CV: Wanderers, I pray you are well rested and in eager spirits. If you recall prior to entering this Inner Sanctum, you were asked if you possess a certain fortitude that will enable you to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on my behest. Well, it has come to my attention that my Master, Atra-Hasis, has been secretly urged by Lord Enki himself to build a large covered ark along banks of the Euphrates, the reason for which I am uncertain. All the seeds of life were loaded, as well as treasures; but unaccounted for was one treasure most valuable to my Master, the whereabouts of which are known only to me.
I wish to offer you a new sense of direction, to be Wanderers no more, and impart you with this curious treasure that you must return to my Master post haste. But in order for me to entrust you with this treasure, it will be necessary for you to take a solemn oath appertaining to the journey at hand. As Chief Vizier, I assure you that nothing contained will conflict with your moral, social, or civil duties or privileges.
With this assurance, are you willing to take the solemn oath?
WD: We are.
CV: Then advance around the hearth, and kneel on your naked left knee, both eyes gazing into the rekindled flame that shall light your way. Done. Overseers, Emissaries, Attendants, and Journeymen, take your positions around the hearth. Done.
Wanderers, if you are still willing to take the solemn oath, say I done, pronounce your name in full done, and repeat after me: On my own willful accord and within the Sublime Presence, before the rekindled flame that shines my way and the security of this Inner Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, erected by the Exceedingly Wise and dedicated to the memory of the Forgotten One, do hereby and hereon, solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that I will never reveal the truth about any secrets, mysteries, or treasures that I have discovered or will discover on my first journey, to anyone unless it shall be to a fellow Journeymen sworn in by this very oath and embarking on the same path as mine or further. And not unto any person or persons until by proper and mindful trial, investigation, or legitimate information, I shall have found them worthy and enabled to receive the same.
Furthermore I do promise and swear that I will neither again wander aimlessly in the dark of confusion or apathy, nor forget the instructions given me by this Sanctum or by a worthy Journeymen of further journey, nor hopelessly dwell upon the severity of my path, nor be complacent about the tranquility of the same to the best of my abilities, and so long as I have yet to uncover the ultimate truth of my Being.
To all of which I do solemnly promise and swear, without physical or mental hesitation or evasion of conscience, binding myself under no less a penalty than to falter back into labyrinthine byways of Eridu, lost and oblivious of the rekindled flame that had shone my way, knowing only confusion and surrounded only by apathy, should I ever knowingly or willfully violate this, my solemn oath of this first journey. Let this be my testament of sincerity and truth under the watchful Eye of the Ascendant One.
Now that you have sworn yourselves in to this journey, I will now reveal to you this most curious treasure, of which you must never forget. Shows first sign.
This is a sign. The sign of a Key. The Key of the letter D. And this drops left hand to side, pounds chest 8 times with right fist is its representative. Its representative is the number 8.
Remember this, for this sign shows first sign of the Key of D, its representative drops left hand to side, pounds chest 8 times with right fist, and the name of its keeper will be demanded of you in order for you to gain entry into the Inner Sanctum of the Ark of Atra-Hasis. I will now invest you with the name of the keeper of this Key, of which you must also never forget; but, as you are uninstructed, let he who has hitherto answered for you at this time give me the sign of the Key of D. Senior Emissary.
SE: Chief Vizier.
CV: Show me a sign.
SE gives first sign.
CV: What is that a sign of?
SE: The Key of D.
CV: Whom does this key belong to?
SE: His name I cannot reveal.
CV: How can you relinquish it?
SE: By syllable only.
CV: Syllable it then.
SE: Then you.
CV: First you must, lest we forget.
SE: Zin
CV: Su
SE: Du
CV & SE: Zin-Su-Du
CV: Zin-Su-Du is the name of the Keeper of this Key, and you shall never utter it in any manner except that which you have been instructed. Now that you have direction, you are no longer Wanderers. From henceforth you will be forever known as Journeymen. Pause.
Journeymen! Rise, and satisfy my Junior and Senior Overseers that you are in possession of the sign of the Key of D gives sign, it’s representative done and the
name of its keeper, Zin-Su-Du. Returns of East, raps gavel once, all seated.
SE, conducts Journeymen to around Inner Sanctum one time, halts before JO: Halt! Raps three times before JO.
JO, raps gavel, rises: Who demands my attention?
SE: … duty-bound Journeymen of the Inner Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, sworn in to their first journey.
JO: How can you prove this to be so?
SE: By certain signs, a key, and the name of its keeper.
JO: What are signs?
SE: Equilateral triangles.
JO: Show me a sign.
SE gives first sign.
JO: What is that a sign of?
SE: The Key of D.
JO: Whom does this key belong to?
SE: His name I cannot reveal.
JO: How can you relinquish it?
SE: By syllable only.
JO: Syllable it then.
SE: Then you.
JO: First you must, lest we forget.
SE: Zin
JO: Su
SE: Du
SE & JO: Zin-Su-Du
JO: Have you the Zin-Su-Du Key?
SE: I have its representative.
JO: Give it for my benefit.
SE drops left hand to side, pounds chest 8 times with right fist.
JO: I am satisfied.
SE, conducts Journeymen to SO: Halt! Raps three times before SO.
SO, raps gavel, rises: Who demands my attention?
SE: … duty-bound Journeymen of the Inner Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, sworn in to their first journey.
SO: How can you prove this to be so?
SE: By certain signs, a key, and the name of its keeper.
SO: What are signs?
SE: Equilateral triangles.
SO: Show me a sign.
SE gives first sign.
SO: What is that a sign of?
SE: The Key of D.
SO: Whom does this key belong to?
SE: His name I cannot reveal.
SO: How can you relinquish it?
SE: By syllable only.
SO: Syllable it then.
SE: Then you.
SO: First you must, lest we forget.
SE: Zin
SO: Su
SE: Du
SE & SO: Zin-Su-Du
SO: Have you the Zin-Su-Du Key?
SE: I have its representative.
SO: Give it for my benefit.
SE drops left hand to side, pounds chest 8 times with right fist.
SO: I am satisfied.
SE conducts Journeymen toward the East.
CV, raps gavel once, halting SE: Senior Emissary, reconduct these Journeymen before the hearth for my farewell. Done, raps gavel three times. All rise. Approaches hearth.
Journeymen, it is now time that you leave the security of this Sanctum to embark on the first of many more journeys that lay ahead of you. You have indeed proven yourselves worthy to myself, my Overseers, and everyone in this Sanctum. Again, do not forget the sign of the key, the name of its keeper, or its representative. And do not forget your Self. I pray we meet again under better circumstances, pause but a part of me feels that this time might be our last. I hear a storm coming; a harbinger of things to come. Quickly now, make haste, and farewell.
Senior Emissary.
SE: Chief Vizier.
CV: Reconduct these Journeymen to the place whence they came, invest them with that which was divested, and may we all bid them a safe journey. Done.
ALL, as Journeymen pass by them: Safe journey.
Rite of the Second Journey
EX: Atra-Hasis, The Exceedingly Wise
FC: First Craftsman
SC: Second Craftsman
HM: Helmsman
BT: Boatswain
FA: First Apprentice
SA: Second Apprentice
OG: Outer Guard
WA: Watchstander
JM: Journeymen
HM, rises, faces the East: Exceedingly Wise.
EX: Helmsman.
HM: There is an alarm at the inner door.
EX: Attend to the alarm and ascertain the cause.
HM approaches inner door, raps once, opens inner door: Who dares seek entry into the Inner Sanctum of the Ark?
FA: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, seek refuge from the impending Deluge.
HM: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
HM: First Apprentice, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
FA: They do.
HM: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
FA: They do.
HM: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
FA: They have, entrusted to them by the Grand Vizier of Atra-Hasis.
HM: If they truly are Journeymen sent by the Grand Vizier, let them wait until the Exceedingly Wise has been informed of their request, and his answer returned. Closes door, faces the East. Exceedingly Wise.
EX: Helmsman.
HM: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, seek refuge from the impending Deluge.
EX: Have they come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
HM: They have.
EX: Do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
HM: They do.
EX: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
HM: They do.
EX: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
HM: They have, entrusted to them by the Grand Vizier of Atra-Hasis.
EX: If they truly are Journeymen sent by the Grand Vizier, let them enter this Inner Sanctum of the Ark, and take refuge from the impending Deluge.
HM, approaches inner door, raps once, opens inner door: By order of Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise, let them enter this Inner Sanctum of the Ark, and take refuge from the impending Deluge. Conducts Journeymen single file before the helm, facing the East. Journeymen, before you gain audience with the Exceedingly Wise, it will be necessary for the Craftsmen of the Ark to assess your worth and prove that you come without devious intent. If you wish not to be investigated, you are free to leave at your own peril. Pause. Those willing to be investigated, follow my lead.
Helmsman conducts Journeymen around Inner Sanctum two times, each time FC, SC, and
EX rap gavel as the procession passes by their respective stations—one rap at first procession,
twice at second procession.
HM, halts before Second Craftsman: Halt! Raps three times before the SC.
SC, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Exceedingly Wise?
HM: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, seek refuge from the impending Deluge.
SC: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
SC: Helmsman, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
HM: They do.
SC: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
HM: They do.
SC: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
HM: They have, entrusted to them by the Grand Vizier of Atra-Hasis.
SC: Journeymen, if you truly were sent by the Grand Vizier, I order you to reveal the Sign. Done. What is that the Sign of?
JM: They Key of D.
SC: My investigation is complete. Helmsman, conduct them to the Senior Craftsman for his investigation.
HM, conducts Journeymen to FC, halts: Halt! Raps three times before the FC.
FC, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Exceedingly Wise?
HM: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, seek refuge from the impending Deluge.
FC: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
FC: Helmsman, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
HM: They do.
FC: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
HM: They do.
FC: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
HM: They have, entrusted to them by the Grand Vizier of Atra-Hasis.
FC: Journeymen, if you truly were sent by the Grand Vizier, I order you to reveal the name of the Keeper of the Key. Steps down, approaches each Journeymen, gives sign of first journey. Have you the name of its keeper?
JM: His name I cannot reveal.
FC: How can you relinquish it?
JM: By syllable only.
FC: Syllable it then.
JM: Then you.
FC: First you must, lest we forget. Done. My investigation is complete. Helmsman, conduct them to the Exceedingly Wise for his investigation.
HM, conducts Journeymen to EX, halts: Halt! Raps three times before the EX.
EX, raps gavel, rises:] Who dares seek audience with the Exceedingly Wise?
HM: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of Atra-Hasis, seek refuge from the impending Deluge.
EX: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
EX: Helmsman, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
HM: They do.
EX: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on my behest?
HM: They do.
EX: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
HM: They have, entrusted to them by the Grand Vizier of Atra-Hasis.
EX: Journeymen, if you truly were sent by the Grand Vizier, I have but one question to ask. If you answer in error, you will be denied refuge in this Sanctum and shall be left at the mercy of the impending Deluge. Now, have you the Zin-Su-Du key?
JM: I have its representative.
EX: Give it for my benefit.
JM drops left hand to side, pounds chest 8 times with right fist.
EX: Journeymen from the Sanctum of Atra-Hasis they truly are. Helmsman, they having proved themselves of worth and without devious intent, reconduct them before the helm so that they can rest and refresh themselves. I, the Exceedingly Wise, shall formally address our guests after I attend to more pressing matters.
HM, reconducts Journeymen before the helm: Journeymen, the Exceedingly Wise wishes that you rest and refresh yourselves before the helm. He shall address you all shortly as soon as he attends to more pressing matters. Please sit and relax. Done. Apprentices, outfit our guests with warm, dry robes to replace their cold, sodden garments. Done.
WT raps three times on outer door.
BT, rises: Exceedingly Wise.
EX: Boatswain.
BT: There is an alarm at the outer door.
EX: Attend to the alarm and ascertain the cause.
BT, approaches outer door, raps three times: Who dares seek entry?
OG: The Watchstander seeks audience with the Exceedingly Wise. He warns of a Great Deluge about to strike the hull of the Ark.
JE, closes door: Chief Vizier, there is without the Watchstander who warns of a Great Deluge about to strike the hull of the Ark.
EX: A Great Deluge? Bring him to me at once!
HM, opens door: Watchstander, the Exceedingly Wise orders me to bring you to him at once.
WA, advances to the East, kneels on right knee: Exceedingly Wise, a Great Deluge is fast approaching from the starboard side, and shall strike the hull at any minute. I fear our Ark has neither the strength to withstand nor the manpower to repair the damage and keep us afloat.
EX: I understand. Thank you, Watchstander. Raps gavel three times. Helmsman, take the helm. Done. All others, take your positions at once and brace yourselves! Done.
WA: The hull has been breached!
CV: Craftsmen assemble! FC and SC assemble to the East. Attend to the damage at once!
FC: Yes, Exceedingly Wise. Apprentices, rise! FA and SA rise. Assist us in repairing whatever damage we may find. Done.
SC, rises, faces the East: The damage is extensive. We need more bitumen to seal the leaks. Apprentices, bring us more bitumen!
FA: Craftsmen, we cannot abandon the damage we are repairing. We haven’t enough manpower to carry the barrels of bitumen to us.
SC: First Craftsman, is there any able man or men who can come to our aid?
FC: Exceedingly Wise, is there any able man or men who can come to our aid?
EX: Journeymen! Are you able to come to the aid of our Craftsmen?
JM: We are!
EX: Then carry these barrels of bitumen to the Craftsmen, and assist them in repairing any damage you may find. Done. Craftsmen, report!
SC: All damage is repaired in the South, Exceedingly Wise.
FC: All damage is repaired in the West, Exceedingly Wise.
EX: Thank you, Craftsmen. Helmsman, report!
HM: The Ark is no longer adrift, and has appeared to be firmly mounted atop a structure beneath us.
EX: Thank you, Helmsman. Watchstander, report!
WA: The rains have ceased, the pounding waves subsided, and the seas calmed, Exceedingly Wise.
EX: Thank you Watchstander. The worst is over. Craftsmen, Apprentices, and Seafaring men, return to your stations. Journeymen, return as you were before the helm. Let us all sit and rest. Raps gavel, everyone seated. We shall reconvene at the first sight of light.
Lights off, pause for 20 seconds, lights back on.
WA rises, faces the East: Exceedingly Wise! First light has broken through the clouds in the East, and the waters are receding!
EX, rises, raps gavel three times: Craftsmen, Apprentices, Seafaring men, and Journeymen, rise and take your proper positions before the helm. Done. I pray you are all well rested and in eager spirits. I first wish to give due praise to our Craftsmen, who managed to repair the damage in the Ark and keep us from sinking into the depths of this Great Deluge. Secondly, I wish to give due praise to the Seafaring men who managed to keep our Ark from wandering into uncertain doom. Third, I wish to give due praise to the Apprentices who assisted the Craftsmen at a moment’s notice. And last, our Journeymen, who saved us all when all seemed lost. We are all indebted to you.
Journeymen, if you recall prior to entering this Inner Sanctum, you were asked if you possess a certain fortitude that will enable you to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on my behest. Well, since you have proven yourselves worthy beyond a shadow of a doubt and are in possession of the sign of the Key of D, the name of its keeper, and its representative, I wish to impart you with a most curious treasure which you must return to a certain location known only to me, for reasons that will be revealed once you accomplish your task. But in order for me to entrust you with this treasure, it will be necessary for you to take a solemn oath appertaining to the journey at hand. I, Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise, assure you that nothing contained will conflict with your moral, social, or civil duties or privileges. With this assurance, are you willing to take the solemn oath?
WD: We are.
CV: Then advance around the helm, and kneel on your naked right knee, both eyes gazing into the helm that shall steer your way. Done. Craftsmen, Seafaring men, Apprentices, and Journeymen, take your positions around the helm. Done.
Journeymen, if you are still willing to take the solemn oath, say I done., pronounce your name in full done., and repeat after me: On my own willful accord and within the Sublime Presence, before the helm that steers my way and the security of this Inner Sanctum of the Ark, erected by the Craftsmen and dedicated to the memory of the Forgotten One, do hereby and hereon, solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that I will never reveal the truth about any secrets, mysteries, or treasures that I have discovered or will discover on my second journey, to anyone unless it shall be to a fellow Journeymen sworn in by this very oath and embarking on the same path as mine or further. And not unto any person or persons until by proper and mindful trial, investigation, or legitimate information, I shall have found them worthy and enabled to receive the same.
Furthermore I do promise and swear that I will neither again wander aimlessly in the dark of confusion or apathy, nor forget the instructions given me by this Sanctum or by a worthy Journeymen of further journey, nor hopelessly dwell upon the severity of my path, nor be complacent about the tranquility of the same to the best of my abilities, and so long as I have yet to uncover the ultimate truth of my Being.
Furthermore I do promise and swear that I will neither forget to stop and assist any fallen, forgotten, downtrodden, disoriented, or wayward Journeymen whom I encounter along my path to the best of my abilities, nor dare think that doing so shall hinder my progress in any way, nor dare think that any digression in the name of service to others shall stall me from uncovering the ultimate truth of my Being.
To all of which I do solemnly promise and swear, without physical or mental hesitation or evasion of conscience, binding myself under no less a penalty than to be cast into the breadth of the Great Deluge, set adrift into the vastness of the oblivion, knowing not when nor how I will be pulled down into the bottomless depths of complete and utter darkness, should I ever knowingly or willfully violate this, my solemn oath of this second journey. Let this be my testament of sincerity and truth under the watchful Eye of the Ascendant One.
Now that you have sworn yourselves in to this journey, I will now reveal to you this most curious treasure, of which you must never forget. Shows second sign.
This is a sign. The sign of a Key. The Key of the letter A. And this drops left hand to side, pounds chest 13 times with right fist is its representative. Its representative is the number 13. Remember this, for this sign shows second sign of the Key of A, its representative drops left hand to side, pounds chest 13 times with right fist, and the name of its keeper will be demanded of you in order for you to gain entry into the Inner Sanctum of Lord Enki, within the Temple of E-Abzu. I will now invest you with the name of the Keeper of this Key, of which you must also never forget; but, as you are uninstructed, let he who has hitherto answered for you at this time give me the sign of the Key of A. Helmsman.
HM: Exceedingly Wise.
EX: Show me a sign.
HM gives second sign.
EX: What is that a sign of?
HM: The Key of A.
EX: Whom does this key belong to?
HM: His name I cannot reveal.
EX: How can you relinquish it?
HM: By syllable only.
EX: Syllable it then.
HM: Then you.
EX: First you must, lest we forget.
HM: A
EX: Nun
HM: Na
EX & HM: A-Nun-Na
EX: A-Nun-Na is the name of the Keeper of this Key, and you shall never utter it in any manner except that which you have been instructed. Journeymen! Rise, and satisfy my First and Second Craftsmen that you are in possession of the sign of the Key of A gives sign, it’s representative done., and the name of its keeper, A-Nun-Na.
Returns to the East, raps gavel once, all seated.
HM, conducts Journeymen to around Inner Sanctum one time, halts before SC: Halt! Raps three times before SC.
SC, raps gavel, rises: Who demands my attention?
HM: … duty-bound Journeymen of the Sanctum of the Ark, sworn in to their second journey.
SC: How can you prove this to be so?
HM: By certain signs, a key, and the name of its keeper.
SC: What are signs?
HM: Equilateral triangles.
SC: Show me a sign.
HM gives second sign.
SC: What is that a sign of?
HM: The Key of A.
SC: Whom does this key belong to?
HM: His name I cannot reveal.
SC: How can you relinquish it?
HM: By syllable only.
SC: Syllable it then.
HM: Then you.
SC: First you must, lest we forget.
HM: A
SC: Nun
HM: Na
HM & SC: A-Nun-Na
SC: Have you the A-Nun-Na Key?
HM: I have its representative.
SC: Give it for my benefit.
HM drops left hand to side, pounds chest 13 times with right fist.
SC: I am satisfied.
HM, conducts Journeymen to FC: Halt! Raps three times before FC.
FC, raps gavel, rises: Who demands my attention?
HM: … duty-bound Journeymen of the Sanctum of the Ark, sworn in to their second journey.
FC: How can you prove this to be so?
HM: By certain signs, a key, and the name of its keeper.
FC: What are signs?
HM: Equilateral triangles.
FC: Show me a sign.
HM gives second sign.
FC: What is that a sign of?
HM: The Key of A.
FC: Whom does this key belong to?
HM: His name I cannot reveal.
FC: How can you relinquish it?
HM: By syllable only.
FC: Syllable it then.
HM: Then you.
FC: First you must, lest we forget.
HM: A
FC: Nun
HM: Na
HM & FC: A-Nun-Na
FC: Have you the A-Nun-Na Key?
HM: I have its representative.
FC: Give it for my benefit.
HM drops left hand to side, pounds chest 13 times with right fist.
FC: I am satisfied.
HM conducts Journeymen toward the East.
WA: Land ho! The Ark is atop the peak of Mount Nimush!
EX, raps gavel once, halting HM: Helmsman, reconduct these Journeymen before the helm for my farewell. done, rap gavel three times All rise. Approach helm.
Twice Journeymen, the waters have receded, and we have struck land. It is now time that you leave the security of this Inner Sanctum to embark on the second of many more journeys that lay ahead of you. You have indeed proven yourselves worthy to myself, my Craftsmen, and everyone in this Sanctum. Again, do not forget the sign of the key, the name of its keeper, or its representative. And do not forget your Self. May we meet again under better circumstances. I fear, however, that the Great Deluge has left the Temple of E-Abzu in ruins, and has perhaps wiped Mankind off the face of this Earth. If we are indeed the last of our kind, I pray for your safety as you traverse through the barren wasteland. Quickly now, make haste, and farewell.
Helmsman.
HM: Exceedingly Wise.
EX: Reconduct these Journeymen to the place whence they came, invest them with that which was divested, and may we all bid them a safe journey. Done.
ALL, as Journeymen pass by them: Safe journey.
Rite of the Third and Final Journey
MS: Master Servant
SO: Senior Overseer
JO: Junior Overseer
SE: Senior Emissary
JE: Junior Emissary
SA: Senior Attendant
JA: Junior Attendant
ST: Sentinel
KK: Survivor
JM: Journeymen
SE, rises, faces the East: Master Servant.
MS: Senior Emissary.
SE: There is an alarm at the inner door.
MS: Attend to the alarm and ascertain the cause.
SE, approaches inner door, raps once, opens inner door: Who dares seek entry into the abandoned Inner Sanctum of Lord Enki?
SA: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of the Ark, seek refuge from the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge.
SE: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
SE: Senior Attendant, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SA: They do.
SE: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SA: They do.
SE: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SA: They have, entrusted to them by Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise.
SE: If they truly are Journeymen sent by the Exceedingly Wise, let them wait until the Master Servant has been informed of their request, and his answer returned. Closes door, faces the East. Master Servant.
MS: Senior Emissary.
SE: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of the Ark, seek refuge from the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge.
MS: Have they come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
SE: They have.
MS: Do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
MS: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SE: They do.
MS: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have, entrusted to them by Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise.
MS: If they truly are Journeymen sent by the Exceedingly Wise, let them enter this Sanctum of the Ark, and take refuge from the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge.
SE, approaches inner door, raps once, opens inner door: By order of the Master Servant, let them enter this abandoned Inner Sanctum of Lord Enki, and take refuge from the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge. Conducts Journeymen single file before the Sepulcher, facing the East. Journeymen, before you gain audience with the Master Servant, it will be necessary for the Overseers to assess your worth and prove that you come without devious intent. If you wish not to be investigated, you are free to leave at your own peril. Pause. Those willing to be investigated, follow my lead.
Senior Emissary conducts Journeymen around Inner Sanctum three times, each time JO,
SO, and MS rap gavel as the procession passes by their respective stations—one rap at first
procession, twice at second procession, and thrice at third.
SE, halts before Junior Overseer: Halt! Raps three times before the JO.
JO, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Exceedingly Wise?
SE: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of the Ark, seek refuge from the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge.
JO: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
JO: Senior Emissary, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
JO: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SE: They do.
JO: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have, entrusted to them by Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise.
JO: Journeymen, if you truly were sent by the Exceedingly Wise, I order you to reveal the Sign. Done. What is that the Sign of?
JM: They Key of A.
JO: My investigation is complete. Senior Emissary, conduct them to the Senior Overseer for his investigation.
SE conducts Journeymen to SO, halts: Halt! Raps three times before the SO.
SO, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Master Servant?
SE: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of the Ark, seek refuge from the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge.
SO: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
SO: Senior Emissary, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
SO: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on our behest?
SE: They do.
SO: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have, entrusted to them by Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise.
SO: Journeymen, if you truly were sent by the Exceedingly Wise, I order you to reveal the name of the Keeper of the Key. Steps down, approaches each Journeymen, gives sign of second journey. Have you the name of its keeper?
JM: His name I cannot reveal.
SO: How can you relinquish it?
JM: By syllable only.
SO: Syllable it then.
JM: Then you.
SO: First you must, lest we forget. Done. My investigation is complete. Senior Emissary, conduct them to the Master Servant for his investigation.
SE, conducts Journeymen to MS, halts: Halt! Raps three times before the MS.
MS, raps gavel, rises: Who dares seek audience with the Master Servant?
HM: … Journeymen who, having departed from the Sanctum of the Ark, seek refuge from the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge.
MS: Journeymen, have you come here willfully on your own accord, neither ordered nor coerced?
JM: We have.
MS: Senior Emissary, do these Journeymen seek refuge in peace, without devious intent?
SE: They do.
MS: Do they possess a certain fortitude that, upon retiring from our Sanctum, will enable them to willingly traverse and perform critical tasks on my behest?
SE: They do.
MS: Have they the proper sign, key, and name of its keeper?
SE: They have, entrusted to them by Atra-Hasis, the Exceedingly Wise.
MS: Journeymen, if you truly were sent by Atra-Hasis, I have but one question to ask.
If you answer in error, you will be denied refuge in this Sanctum and shall be left at the mercy of the devastation without. Now, have you the A-Nun-Na key?
JM: I have its representative.
MS: Give it for my benefit.
JM drops left hand to side, pounds chest 13 times with right fist.
MS: Journeymen from the Sanctum of the Ark they truly are. Senior Emissary, they having proved themselves of worth and without devious intent, reconduct them before the Sepulcher so that they can rest and refresh themselves. I, the Master Servant, shall formally address our guests after I attend to more pressing matters.
SE, reconducts Journeymen before the Sepulcher: Journeymen, the Master Servant wishes that you rest and refresh yourselves before the Sepulcher. He shall address you all shortly as soon as he attends to more pressing matters. Please sit and relax.
Done. Attendants, offer our guests with what little we have left. Done.
ST raps three times on outer door.
JE, rises: Master Servant.
MS: Junior Emissary.
JE: There is an alarm at the outer door.
MS: Attend to the alarm and ascertain the cause.
JE, approaches outer door, raps three times: Who dares seek entry?
ST: A lone survivor who is at death’s door. Her injuries are severe, yet she begs for refuge and what little food and water we have left.
JE, closes door: Master Servant, there is without a lone survivor who is at death’s door. Her injuries are severe, yet she begs for refuge and what little food and water we have left. Shall we deny her?
MS: We have already offered the remainder of our food and water to our guests.
Should we deny our guests who have already proven themselves of worth and without devious intent? If so, one of our duty-bound Journeymen must relinquish their rations and refuge, and leave the security of this Sanctum for the sake of one who is already at death’s door. Overseers, rise! Done. Junior Overseer, what advice can you give?
JO: Deny the survivor.
MS: Senior Overseer, what advice can you give?
SO: Master Servant, that is not a question we Overseers can rightfully answer. The question must be directed to the Journeymen who have proven themselves of worth and without devious intent.
MS: Journeymen, rise! Done. There is without one lone survivor who is at death’s door. Her injuries are severe, yet she begs for refuge and what little food and water we have already offered you. However, in order to admit her, one of you must relinquish your rations and refuge, and leave the security of this Sanctum for her sake. And so I ask, which one of you duty-bound Journeymen will make that sacrifice for the sake of One?
Steps down, approaches each Journeymen one-by-one.
Journeymen, will you make that sacrifice for the sake of One?
JM: I will.
MS: Junior Emissary, since all these duty-bound Journeymen are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, admit the survivor so that we may attend to her at once.
JE, opens door: Attendants, help carry the lone survivor before the Sepulcher at once!
Carry lone survivor shrouded in white garments.
MS, raps gavel three times: Rise and take your proper positions before the Sepulcher.
Done. Attendants, tend to her wounds. Done. Journeymen, give her what little food and water you have left. Done.
JA: The food and water is now depleted.
SA: We have bandaged her wounds, but she is still at death’s door.
MS: Journeymen, if you remain and occupy our time, our lone survivor will suffer much pain before finally succumbing to her wounds. If you truly are of worth and without devious intent, will you honor your word and leave this Sanctum so that we may bring comfort to this lone survivor?
JM: We will.
MS: Then duty-bound Journeymen, in the name of the Forgotten One, may you always be remembered. Senior Emissary, remove these Journeymen from our Sanctum and into the barren wasteland.
SE: At once, Master Servant. Escorts Journeymen through inner door into the Outer Sanctum, close door, keep Journeymen alone in the dark for a brief period of time.
Master Servant returns to the East, and Survivor takes his place before the Sepulcher. All other officers assume their proper positions around the Sepulcher.
KK: Senior Emissary, readmit our Journeymen, and conduct them before the Sepulcher. Done. Journeymen, you have made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of One, and for that I thank you. Now, I stand before you, bathed in realization and imparted by this Sanctum with the Ultimate Truth of all that was, is, and ever will be.
In return for your fortitude, honor, and selflessness, I wish to impart you with my most precious gift, reveal my true identity, and explain the true purpose for all the journeys you have embarked on from infant to Wanderer, and from Wanderer to Journeymen.
But in order for me to entrust you with all this, it will be necessary for you to take a solemn oath appertaining to the journey at hand. I assure you that nothing contained will conflict with your moral, social, or civil duties or privileges. With this assurance, are you willing to take the solemn oath?
WD: We are.
KK: Then advance around the Sepulcher, and kneel on both naked knees, both eyes gazing into the Sepulcher that will reveal to you the Ultimate Truth. Done.
Journeymen, if you are still willing to take the solemn oath, say I done, pronounce your name in full done, and repeat after me: On my own willful accord and within the Sublime Presence, before the Sepulcher that reveals the Ultimate Truth and the security of this Inner Sanctum of Lord Enki, erected by those who from the Heavens to Earth came and dedicated to the memory of the Forgotten One, do hereby and hereon, solemnly and sincerely promise and swear that I will never reveal the truth about any secrets, mysteries, or treasures that I have discovered or will discover on my third and final journey, to anyone unless it shall be to a fellow Journeymen sworn in by this very oath and embarking on the same path as mine or further. And not unto any person or persons until by proper and mindful trial, investigation, or legitimate information, I shall have found them worthy and enabled to receive the same.
Furthermore do I promise and swear that I will support the constitution of the Ascendant Council of the Antient Arcane Antediluvian Rite, and conform to all the bylaws, rules, and regulations of this or any other Sanctum of which I may at any time become a member, so far as in my power.
Furthermore do I promise and swear that I will obey all regular signs and summons sent to me from a worthy Thrice Journeymen of the Rite, or from the body of a just and lawfully constituted Sanctum of the Rite.
Furthermore do I promise and swear that the secrets of a Journeymen of the Rite, delivered to me in charge as such, shall remain as secure and inviolable in my breast as they were in his own before communication.
Furthermore do I promise and swear, that I will neither wrong this Sanctum, nor a Journeymen of the Rite, to the value of anything, knowingly, nor suffer it to be done by another, if in my power to prevent.
Furthermore I do promise and swear that I will neither again wander aimlessly in the dark of confusion or apathy, nor forget the instructions given me by this Sanctum or by a worthy Journeymen of further journey, nor hopelessly dwell upon the severity of my path, nor be complacent about the tranquility of the same to the best of my abilities, and so long as I have yet to uncover the ultimate truth of my Being.
Furthermore I do promise and swear that I will neither forget to stop and assist any fallen, forgotten, downtrodden, disoriented, or wayward Journeymen whom I encounter along my path to the best of my abilities, nor dare think that doing so shall hinder my progress in any way, nor dare think that any digression in the name of service to others shall stall me from uncovering the ultimate truth of my Being.
Furthermore I do promise and swear that I will neither forget to offer myself for the sake of One, nor evade from sacrificing myself for the sake of One, nor selfishly deny another for the sake of attaining the truth to the ultimate nature of my Being in relation to all that was, is, or ever will be.
To all of which I do solemnly promise and swear, without physical or mental hesitation or evasion of conscience, binding myself under no less a penalty than to be cast into the barren wasteland left by the Great Deluge, to walk countless miles and live countless lives, ever thirsty, ever hungry, and ever dying, but recalling neither what I thirst for, nor hunger for, nor what it means to die, should I ever knowingly or willfully violate this, my solemn oath of this third and final journey. Let this be my testament of sincerity and truth under the watchful Eye of the Ascendant One.
Now that you have sworn yourselves in to this journey, I will first impart you with my most precious gift, of which you must never forget. Shows third sign. This is a sign. The sign of the Keys. The Keys of the letters D & A. If this reminds you of the two signs already in your possession, it is because this sign is the synthesis of both keys, alluding to the ancient adage "As Above, So Below"—the will of God in Heaven is the Will of Mankind on Earth. Together, the Keys of D & A symbolize the sum of two forces synthesizing to create new ideas, new insights, new worlds, and new life.
The representatives of both keys—the numbers 8 and 13—are part of a sequential pattern that forms the invisible framework of the entire cosmos, and runs through the very fabric of our Being.
As for my true identity, I am the Keeper of the Keys—sworn by this Sanctum to conceal and never reveal the true secret that sleeps within this Sepulcher unless the signs find worthy Journeymen who, through their journeys, have found themselves. For your selfless deeds, I wish to impart you with that which will unlock the Sepulcher. However, only the Keeper of the Keys can unlock it, which means I must relinquish my name so that you too may become the Keepers of the Keys. Will you accept my name?
JM: We do.
KK: Then I will now invest you with the name of the Keeper of this Keys, which you must never forget; but, as you are uninstructed, let he who has hitherto answered for you at this time give me the sign of the Keys of D & A. Senior Emissary.
SE: Keeper of the Keys.
KK: Show me a sign.
SE gives third sign.
KK: What is that a sign of?
SE: The Keys of D & A.
KK: Whom does this key belong to?
SE: Its rightful keeper.
KK: Who is its rightful keeper?
SE: I am.
KK: What is your name?
SE: My true name I cannot reveal.
KK: How can you relinquish it?
SE: Exercise the proper gesture with me, and syllable it I shall.
KK: What is this proper gesture?
SE: As Above, So Below.
KK & SE perform gesture while pronouncing each syllable of the name.
SE: Ut
KK: Na
SE: Pish
KK: Tim
KK & SE: Ut-Na-Pish-Tim
KK: Ut-Na-Pish-Tim is the name of the Keeper of the Keys, a name which you have now accepted as your own. You shall neither relinquish it to anyone but to a worthy Journeymen sworn in as Keeper of the Keys within the security of a duly established Sanctum, nor utter in any manner except that which you have been instructed.
Worthy Journeymen! Rise, and satisfy the Junior and Senior Overseers that you are in possession of the sign of the Keys of D & A gives third sign, and your new name, Ut-Na-Pish-Tim.
Master Servant in the East raps gavel once, seating all.
SE, conducts Journeymen to around Inner Sanctum one time, halts before JO: Halt! Raps three times before JO.
JO, raps gavel, rises: Who demands my attention?
SE: … worthy Journeymen of the Sepulcher, sworn in to their third and final journey.
JO: How can you prove this to be so?
SE: By certain signs, a key, and the name of its keeper.
JO: What are signs?
SE: Equilateral triangles.
JO: Show me a sign.
SE gives third sign.
JO: What is that a sign of?
SE: The Keys of D & A.
JO: Whom does this key belong to?
SE: Its rightful keeper.
JO: Who is its rightful keeper?
SE: I am.
JO: What is your name?
SE: My true name I cannot reveal.
JO: How can you relinquish it?
SE: Exercise the proper gesture with me, and syllable it I shall.
JO: What is this proper gesture?
SE: As Above, So Below.
JO & SE perform gesture while pronouncing each syllable of the name.
SE: Ut
JO: Na
SE: Pish
JO: Tim
JO & SE: Ut-Na-Pish-Tim
JO: I am satisfied.
SE conducts Journeymen to SO: Halt! Raps three times before SO.
SO, raps gavel, rises: Who demands my attention?
SE: … worthy Journeymen of the Sepulcher, sworn in to their third and final journey.
SO: How can you prove this to be so?
SE: By certain signs, a key, and the name of its keeper.
SO: What are signs?
SE: Equilateral triangles.
SO: Show me a sign.
SE gives third sign.
SO: What is that a sign of?
SE: The Keys of D & A.
SO: Whom does this key belong to?
SE: Its rightful keeper.
SO: Who is its rightful keeper?
SE: I am.
SO: What is your name?
SE: My true name I cannot reveal.
SO: How can you relinquish it?
SE: Exercise the proper gesture with me, and syllable it I shall.
SO: What is this proper gesture?
SE: As Above, So Below.
SO & SE perform gesture while pronouncing each syllable of the name.
