Need A Zombie? Ask The Baron

According to various fan sites of the Voodoo religion, invoking a zombie is incredibly easy! But on the other hand, you also run the risk of starting a a zombie outbreak, and a plague that may or may not cause global devastation. Just like with our Golem instructions, you must be highly competent, and prepared for the consequences when invoking a zombie. Also, you run the risk of the Baron Samedi basically telling you no; except he’s a loa not known for being polite. If you act disrespectfully, the Baron will not hesitate to use profanity, and violent abuse, to get you out of his cemetery. I also recommend a strong constitution, because there’s nothing more frightening than an angry voodoo god, who may or may not be drunk, and ready to thrash you for disturbing him.

Ingredients:

Respect for the dead
Good Rum
Pall Mall’s, unfiltered, or fine tobacco, in rolled cigarette form.
Traditional Herbs & Incense (it’s your responsibility to find the right kinds)
Diagram of Baron Samedi’s Veve
Black Formal Suit
White Top Hat
Two Friends (with equal respect for voodoo and the dead)

Ready? Now, while in the cemetery, dress the cross over the grave with Samedi’s clothes. The top hat, and the suit, then set the cigarettes, and the rum to each side of the grave, while burning the incense and herbs. According to the correct voodoo prayers, ask Samedi’s assistance. If the clothes flutter, of flap at all as if by wind, that is a sign that the Baron has arrived. Some people have claimed to actually have seen the Baron as a tall black man with a white beard, wearing either dark glasses or having no eyes in empty sockets, despite the ability to see quite well.

Next, those taking part should begin asking the corpse various questions. It helps to know the dead person, or to have an idea of their previous life. Or it can just as easily be a stranger. If the corpse answers, then you have successfully raised a zombie. The corpse is awarded a few more days of being the walking dead, and can be used to perform as a servant for those who raised him. Don’t forget to thank the Baron; leave him the cigarettes, and rum.