Spell of Memory

Cuimhne an fhàidhich,
èirigh anns a’ fhàs-chadal seo.

Cuir suas guth leam bho chruinneachadh nan laighe,
stiùir mi nuair a bhios an t-slighe air chall,
agus ma nì mi dearmad air cò mi,
cuir orm ainm a’ chàirdeas san èadhar.

Oir ann an cruth do chearcall chan e crìoch,
agus ann an do ghlòir tha fhathast dòchas beò.

The spell above is could be used on a ring that once belonged to that person; when recited, the wearer might feel their presence or hear an echo of their voice. Perhaps a traveler, mage, or warrior fears losing their identity, their purpose, or their memory. The ring, when enchanted with this spell, anchors them to their roots or humanity. And it might be cast before a battle, a dangerous mission, or an act of sacrifice—so the spell preserves the caster’s most precious memories, even if they themselves forget them.

Because the Spell of Memory is a charm tied to remembrance and emotional resonance, there are moments when using it on a ring would be unwise, dangerous, or even cruel. The Spell of Memory is meant to preserve love, not to imprison it. It must be cast from acceptance, never from longing.

Here are some situations when one should not cast the Spell of Memory on a ring:

1. When the memory is meant to fade

Some memories are meant to heal through forgetting. If the ring carries the echo of deep trauma, grief, or guilt, enchanting it with this spell would trap the pain instead of allowing it to fade naturally.

2. When the bond is broken by will

If someone has chosen to let go — ending a relationship, a vow, or a life chapter — casting the Spell of Memory binds them back to what they tried to leave. It can become a curse of nostalgia, pulling the heart toward what no longer exists.

3. When the object’s history is uncertain

Rings are intimate objects; they carry emotional residue. Casting this spell on an old or stolen ring could awaken someone else’s memories — a stranger’s grief, an echo of love not your own, or worse, a lingering spirit that never found peace.

4. When the intent is selfish

If used to force someone to remember you, rather than to honor mutual memory, the spell twists into manipulative magic. It can tether the will of another, turning remembrance into obsession.

5. When the caster’s mind is unstable or fractured

Because the spell draws from one’s sense of self, a confused or broken mind may infuse it with chaos.
Instead of clarity, the ring may mirror confusion — replaying distorted fragments of memories, or trapping the caster in a loop of forgotten dreams.