Ossum Broth

Kar'ash drith ossum,
cen'var ash'kal,
etha'run mar'zar.
Uthrath, bones walk lightly.

Instructions

1. Break the Bones
   • Smash the bones with a hammer until splintered..
   • Collect all the shards: “nothing may be wasted.”
2. Purify with Fire
   • Scatter ash’kal over the bones while chanting the Ossum verse..
   • This binds the spirit-dust to the marrow.
3. Start the Broth
   • Place bones in a cauldron with spring water..
   • Add mar’zar salts and bring to a slow boil.
4. Add the Essence
   • Drop in marrow globules..
   • If tradition demands, add a sliver of the drinker’s skin or hair to “tie the broth to the bearer”.
5. Clarify the Soul
   • Skim impurities until the broth becomes pale, almost white..
   • Add a pinch of wind-powder.
6. Steep for Hours
   • Simmer until the marrow has dissolved into the liquid..
   • The resulting broth is thin, milky, and unnaturally light.
7. Serve Hot
   • The drinker should consume it in one continuous breath for the blessing to take effect.