Jason nodded and started drawing the summoning circle.  This was important because the circle was all that kept the demon from escaping if their wills were not strong enough to force it to obey the blood sacrifice.  There were all kinds of stipulations of course.  More blood meant less will was needed, as the demon would be more sated.  More elaborate, augmented circles meant less blood was necessary.  And of course the power of the word was the ultimate factor.  There were hundreds of magical languages, each with their own inherent principals, weaknesses, and strengths.  The older words were always more effective, because they were closer to the original Word of Mahgik passed down from the heavens.  This text was old, but he didn't think it was that old, so it was best to be careful.<br/><br/>"There.  We don't have room up here to do something elaborate, but it's solid, and between the two of us I think we have everything we need..."  He perused the book again.  "It does say an offering to prove intent..."  He hated the vague estimates that ancient texts tended to give in regards to spell components.  Especially when the quantity was actually quite specific.  "I am assuming that means we need to give enough to prove we are serious.  So a scratch isn't going to do. I'd say a tea-cups worth from each should do it.  Right in the middle.  But first.  The words."<br/><br/>"I'm ready bro.  Start the incantation and I will perform the focusing chant."