- “If Ras can unlock their secrets and then enact the Ritual of the Blood Moon…”
- “He could bring them back.”
| — Suetonius and Lloyd, "Shattered Dreams" |
The Ritual of the Blood Moon, also referred as the Battle of the Blood Moon[1] is a ceremony that if performed, can free the Forbidden Five from the Nether-Space.
History[]
Background[]
Ras unlocked the Shadow Dojo and reestablished the Wolf Clan, with the intention of freeing the Forbidden Five. The plan involved performing the Ritual of the Blood Moon, which was just one part of Ras' larger scheme for his master to have power over the Merged Realms by controlling the Source Dragons and their energy.[2] To proceed, the Wolf Clan attacked the Cloud Kingdom and compelled the Writers of Destiny to translate the Theroxian texts, which contained the knowledge needed for the ritual.[3] Additionally, they intended to sacrifice five of the writers to take the place of the Forbidden Five in the Nether-Space, including Euphrasia and Suetonius. Since Bonzle was the one who banished the Forbidden Five, she held the key to opening the portal and freeing them. This prompted Zane and Cole to seek out Gandalaria, who could protect Bonzle from Ras until the Blood Moon had passed.[4]
The Forest of Spirits[]
Having succeeded in translating the Theroxian scrolls, Ras ordered the destruction of the Cloud Kingdom and awaiting the arrival of Jordana with Bonzle, Ras summons the Wolf Clan to the Shadow Dojo and initiates the ritual by ordering some drumming (which signals the Forbidden Five to call home). However, Ras slightly delays the ritual when Jordana does not arrive with Bonzle, so he goes to recover the spell by himself. Shortly after an encounter with Arin Ras finally starts the ritual.
Rising Ninja[]
Ritual[]
During a Blood Moon, one could recite a spell which would tear open a gateway to Nether-Space, allowing each member of the Forbidden Five to escape one at a time.
Prerequisites[]
For the ritual to succeed, there are a few things needed:
- Gong of Shattering
- Mallet of Shattering
- Bonzle
- Five sacrifices with unshattered souls
Incantation[]
"Theo'do'nox cataline no dex ret so ana-ton go so-lox anitatatay-poxel. No'verix catalo ana-ton re-ingalago so-lox niver-maste fo le pezotan. Leber-lox menoo-gala het regalo. Poxel da in-therox lef belent mil-troton sempaste guthero-vix to! Baka-lu. Poxel da in-therox lef belent mil-troton sempaste guthero-vix to."
Appearances[]
Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]
Season 2[]
- 21. "The Blood Moon" (mentioned)
- 22. "Shattered Dreams" (mentioned)
- 23. "Beyond the Phantasm Cave" (mentioned)
- 24. "Force From the East" (mentioned)
- 25. "The Spell at the Waterfall" (mentioned)
- 26. "To Mysterium" (mentioned)
- 27. "Fugitives From Madness" (vision)
- 28. "Secrets of the Wyldness" (vision)
- 29. "The Forest of Spirits"
- 30. "Rising Ninja"
- 31. "The Shape of Motion" (mentioned)
- 33. "They Gather for the Feast" (indirectly mentioned)
- 34. "Inside the Maze" (flashback)
- 35. "United We Fall" (mentioned)
- 36. "Truth and Lies" (mentioned)
- 39. "The Final Game" (flashback)
Season 3[]
- 48. "Crashing Together" (mentioned)
- 49. "Chaos Unchained" (mentioned)
Gallery[]
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Translations[]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Czech | Rituál Krvavého měsíce |
| Finnish | Verikuun rituaali |
| French | Rituel de la Lune de sang |
| German | Blutmondritual |
| Hungarian | Vérhold rituálé |
| Japanese | 赤い月の儀式 (animation) ブラッドムーンの儀式 |
| Polish | Rytuał Krwawego Księżyca |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Ritual de la Luna de Sangre |