the-book-of-azazel

E.A. KOETTING
explained that they would not be allowed only to witness, but
that the demons demanded that everyone in attendance take
part, even if only in some subtle, invisible way. They agreed.
Cody, being a Master Mason, among various other titles
in diverse organizations, suggested that, due to the extreme
nature of the ritual, the Temple space be “tiled,” or protected
from outside interruptions or interferences. This is done by
posting a “tiler,” otherwise known as a “Black Guard” at the
entrance. While in modern freemasonry, the presence of a tiler
is largely a ritual formality, in other, more sinister workings,
the Black Guard is sometimes a very physical necessity, and
requires more than a daytime accountant with a ritual sword.
It is no secret that many occult orders have ties with
neo-Nazi groups, or that those who lean towards National
Socialism also find relevance in the occult. This is something
often denied or minimized by those in both parties, but any
person with an eye and a brain can see the link.
Cody put in a call to one such group, and found a
“Soldier,” a young, strong man with tattoos covering every
inch of skin beneath his jaw, recently released from prison for
aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, who was delighted to
tile our ritual space.
Word spread of the evocation from the few who knew
of it. A group of musicians with heavy occult leanings was
playing in the area, heard of the ritual, and contacted me to ask
if they could take part. After meeting with them, I saw no
reason to exclude them. Cody and John also invited people
with whom they had performed ritual. By the time the ritual
began, the basement was filled with a congregation, packed
shoulder-to-shoulder, at least thirty others besides the original
five participants.
The Black Guard’s eyes focused.
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