You survived another year!

The fell moons rise, and in their cold glare emerges a parcel from the dirt.

Bloat and gangrene, crimped as if by tourniquet.

Horace looks perplexed next to a large Christmas cracker, as two fell moons leer menacingly in the beyond.

A dark promise wriggles within.

Grip the fibrous handles, feel its jagged soul imprint upon your palm.

Rend the sinew, tear muscle from bone, hatch their fetid gift!

The yoke draws near!

Take up the slip and read the words upon its face.

Time to enjoy your lovely joke!

Q: What did the Sekiro Fan Club say to the bartender at their Christmas party?

A: “Nine Sols, hey.”

The ritual is complete.