With Merlin’s staff in hand, I popped the blade out and jabbed the staff into the ground, right behind the altar. Pulling out my bag, I placed it onto the altar and started to rummage for the materials. The Basilisk parts were first and set aside. The Thunderbird Tail Feather was set next to leather and the vial of blood. Pulling out the Adamantine caused the magic in the area to shudder, but didn’t waver any further. Lastly, I pulled out my ritual dagger that will be used both for my own blood and my hair. 