Ritual of the Dark Flames

The Ritual of the Dark Flames, or Ritual of Dark Flames, was a supernatural ritual associated with the Cyricist faith, developed and performed during the late 14 century DR.

Activities
While the exact specifications of the ritual were undisclosed, it required the use of a black onyx gem worth at least 100 gp.

Outcome
The Ritual of the Dark Flames allowed a loyal devotee of Cyric to conjure and wield black flames born from negative energy itself. The use of this supernatural power was etremely taxing on the mind and will of its wielder.

It was regularly performed upon members of the Company of the Ebon Spur, to bolster their prowess on the battlefield.

History
The ritual was developed some time during or after the, when Cyric drove himself mad by reading from the Cyrinishad. It was still being performed regularly as of the.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave