Board Thread:Writer's Workshop/@comment-24982950-20160701101420

Chess is a very old game. So old in fact that, like many old traditions, it has become draped in spiritual potential. All of chess’ pieces are spiritual in nature; surprisingly pawns hold the same potency as the bishops. At least, that’s how I’ve come to understand it through this enclosed ritual. You may be wondering as to why I am writing this, but allow me to propose a counter question: do you desire the downfall of another? To watch someone’s world burn, be it an ex, superior or complete stranger? Then this following text should help you to do just that.

Onto the most difficult part of the endeavour: setting up the ritual. Basics first: you need a chessboard, obviously, but less obvious is what specifications said chessboard and chess-pieces should live up to; it is best if it is in the classic style (rooks represented by castles, knights by horses etc.) and made of an organic material: for example wood or ivory. The best material to use is human bone. Each piece can be used to represent the part a single person has to play in the life of your chosen Opponent and yes, the type of piece they are will have an effect, with queens being the closest to your Opponent, and the pawns the opposite. Unfortunately, the only piece you can control who the corresponding person is are the Kings, one must be you and the other the individual you wish to ruin.

Linking the said individuals with the Kings is slightly difficult to do; you need some of that person’s blood, and a photograph of their face. Place the chess piece on top of the photograph, mix the blood with oil, and pour it over the chess piece. Then set the photograph on fire. If the king survives, it is good for use in the ritual.

The ritual is rather simple in itself: you must play a game of chess with your Opponent, using the kings you linked, until it ends in win, lose or draw. The effects will not happen otherwise. The effects themselves depend on what happens during the game. When you take an opposing piece with one of your own, someone involved in your life somehow will cause harm of some sort to a person in your Opponent’s life, and who that person is depends on the pieces used in the move. The harm caused varies in severity, and is not always even noticeable. For example, if one of your pawns took an opposing knight, then your next door neighbour may be involved in a car accident with your Opponent’s best friend, or simply knock into them in the street. This is a double edged sword; if your Opponent takes one of your pieces, then harm will occur to someone in your life. This is important to keep in mind as the game progresses, for in chess, it is possible to lose the majority of your pieces regardless of the overall outcome. Checkmating your Opponent’s king will cause the certain downfall of them, and be it financial, physical or emotional woes they are put through, their grief will be caused by the combination of pieces that puts their king into checkmate. The reverse will happen if you lose, and in the case of a draw, you and your Opponent will not be affected, but any pieces taken will take their effect’s course.

So consider playing this game, should you wish to gain a promotion over a co-worker, have a desire for revenge or simply don’t have anything to lose. Once the game is over, and you’ve won, in the following months, witness your Opponent’s world come crashing down around them, then ponder if you are able to repeat this against anyone else of your choosing; there is no limit to the number of people you can ruin.

Good luck, and stay out of check.  