chapter four: book of shadows

Synopsis

A new challenge, an adventure into the mists of time, as Lisbet Mary discovers her own special powers. Seven years have now passed and Lisbet Mary is 14 years old. Her own grandmother, the one who showed her the way of the stones, has died. There is a new law in the lands of Pembrokeshire and she must find the book of shadows, unlock its secrets and learn her own witchcraft.

She has been reading the shadow journals of her grandmother and is captured by the wonder of her new quest. The path is paved in the Song of Lore.

Song of Lore

Aradia appears from dark places unknown

Healing followers approaching her throne

Stronger than the hardest warrior last

Drawing down the moon from times of past

Power of Three, she preaches the law

Future sealed from actions of old lore

Energy you bring, returned three filled

Say, ‘An’ ye harm none, do what ye will’

I am wiser than the wisest owl

I am truer than the moon above

I am faster than the rivers below

Between heaven and earth, I do rule

The Book of Shadows, wisdom reveals

Stories of witching ways, warrior steel

Of incantations, mystical magic

Lilting lines between its pages

Key of Solomon, secret pentacles hide

Unlock the Grimoire, this witch’s guide

Rival revelations, the Magus lore

Deep knowledge of Alchemy, and more

Follow the cycles, eternal sun

Free your soul and celebrate each one

From sumptuous Samhain, quarter days

To Foretelling beginnings in Beltane

Wisdom held in the palm of your hand

Wielding might and scavenging the land

Clues to mysteries, answers to prayers

Legacies, generations of soothsayers

I am wiser than the wisest owl

I am truer than the moon above

I am faster than the rivers below

Between heaven and earth, I do rule

The Book of Shadows, wisdom reveals

Stories of witching ways, warrior steel

Of incantations, mystical magic

Lilting lines between its pages

Anam Cara reveals all secrets

Pure heart, pristine soul, no regrets

Ancient wisdom, spells within unbound

Promises, prophecies – all are found

Magic conjuring, lights dark distant shores

Thrice whispered words, break unwanted lore’s

Penitent warrior, believes and kneels

Remove shadows of time, truth revealed

I am wiser than the wisest owl

I am truer than the moon above

I am faster than the rivers below

Between heaven and earth, I do rule

The Book of Shadows, wisdom reveals

Stories of wiccan ways, warrior steel

Of incantations, mystical magic

Lilting lines between its pages