Custom Sabbat Ritae

Ise Kagura (Custom Ignoblis)
Kagura is the ancient Shinto ritual dance of shamanic origin. The word "kagura" is thought to be a contracted form of kami no kura or "seat of the kami" or the "site where the kami is received." There is a mythological tale of how kagura dance came into existence. The sun goddess Amaterasu became very upset at her brother so she hid in a cave. All of the other gods and goddesses were concerned and wanted her to come outside. Ame-no-uzeme began to dance and create a noisy commotion in order to entice Amaterasu to come out. The kami (gods) tricked Amaterasu by telling her there was a better sun goddess in the heavens. Amaterasu came out and light returned to the universe.

Music plays a very important role in the kagura performance. Everything from the setup of the instruments to the most subtle sounds and the arrangement of the music is crucial to encouraging the kami to come down and dance. The songs are used as magical devices to summon the gods and as prayers for blessings. Rhythm patterns of five and seven are common, possibly relating to the Shinto belief of the twelve generations of heavenly and earthly deities. There is also vocal accompaniment called kami uta in which the drummer sings sacred songs to the gods. Often the vocal accompaniment is overshadowed by the drumming and instruments, reinforcing that the vocal aspect of the music is more for incantation rather than aesthetics.

Ise kagura is a collective name for rituals that are based upon the yudate (boiling water rites of Shugendō origin) ritual. It includes miko dances as well as dancing of the torimono type. The kami are believed to be present in the pot of boiling water, so the dancers dip their torimono in the water and sprinkle it in the four directions and on the observers for purification and blessing.
Originally, the practice of kagura involved authentic possession by the kami invoked. In modern day Japan it appears to be difficult to find authentic ritual possession, called kamigakari, in kagura dance. However, it is common to see choreographed possession in the dances. Actual possession is not taking place but elements of possession such as losing control and high jumps are applied in the dance.

Effect:  If this ritea is performed successfully it will summon the spirit the priest s attempting to call.  This grants no power over the summoned spirit, but the spirit will at least hear what the priest has to say.  Additionally, some of the Kami summoned may choose to possess the priest for a time.  This possession is not malicious but deeply spiritual to the priest as it is communing with the god.  The spirit possessing the vampire will not do foolish things or attempt to kill its rider.  That is counter to the point of the ritae.  The caster may take no action against the spirit while it is summoned, and loses all challenges to the spirit as he relents to its will.  The spirit will not harm the caster in any way unless threatened by others present.  Any other individual present who wishes to initiate a challenge with the spirit while it is present must first direct all challenges against the caster until they are subdued, as the spirits manifestation is through their essence.