Ritual of Doom

Lore & Background

In later conflicts, such as those involving the Maykr race, similar rituals are used to enslave worlds or harvest souls for resurrection purposes. Regardless of the specific faction orchestrating it, the core function remains the same: using dark magic and technology to collapse reality's defenses against Hell's hunger.

In Their Own Story

The crimson glyphs pulsed on the cold steel floor as the scientist screamed. The air grew thick with sulfur, burning lungs that hadn't known such poison in decades. Chains rattled from the ceiling, not held by hands but by gravity itself twisting wrong. A portal tore open above the chamber, a wound in the sky leaking green fire and shadows. The Doom Slayer stood at the threshold, shotgun raised, his visor reflecting the chaotic geometry of the ritual circle collapsing under the weight of incoming wrath.

Reader's Guide

Understanding these rites is key to surviving Hell's invasion. They typically require three elements: a physical location with high energy density, biological fuel such as blood or souls, and a conduit like technology or ancient artifacts. The UAC's experiments in Phobos, Mars, and Earth provided the perfect infrastructure for these breaches. Demons exploit this by possessing machines and corrupting security systems to maintain the gateways open during conflict. To stop a ritual, one must destroy the primary caster or collapse the energy source feeding the portal. The Doom Slayer achieves this by eliminating key targets like Hell Priests or destroying central conduits. Always prioritize securing the perimeter before engaging the main summoner.

Did You Know?

• UAC experiments with Hell's technology were often the catalyst for opening the first major gates on Earth.
• Hell Priests are frequently depicted conducting these rituals to strengthen their forces during invasions.
• The Doom Slayer has interrupted countless cycles of summoning across multiple dimensions and timelines.