You stand before the castles great wooden door,

with heavy iron hinges. Gargoyles are looming over head,

as if to approve or disapprove your entry.

Your hand reaches out to lift the heavy iron knocker

on the door. As your fingers are about to touch it,

the door opens. Oh. Yes, she has been expecting you,

and waiting.

You step inside and are in a great hall. At the end

of the hall you see a hearth, with a warm fire and a woman

sitting in a carved wooden chair covered in well

worn red velvet. She speaks to you,

"Come in,I have been waiting for you.

Here, sit in the chair next to mine and we will speak,

for you have come a long way".

You sit down in the chair across from hers, and look up

to see a face of warmth and knowledge. Your lips tremble as

you say, "I would like to seek knowledge about The Old ways.

I have questions in my mind, that are not clear to me.

I have feelings, that are not clear to me.

Please tell me more of this Old Way."

The Witch nods her head. "Here are some basics, why don't we start there: