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Ashnook’s
Lessons on the Necronomicon
(Simon Version)
Original lesson thread on the Occult Forums at:
As presented by: Ashnook
From 12-06-2004 to 04-26-2006
Compiled by: Anderlin
On 04-26-2006
Version 1.1
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By Ashnook from the original post :
At the request of a member I am starting a class course on the Simon
Necronomicon. I have a few rules before we begin, if you are a non believer that’s
fine, but don’t get stupid about it. I will ask the mods to give you a warning if you
post some stupid crap like " ohh look at me, ima lvl 90 uber mage and the nec is
fake ". Also, I like the format that kirk has on his lessons as far as no posting until I
say "class is over"...so same rule applies here. Now that that’s over with, let’s get
started. This is not intended to be an all in one course to make you the ruler of the
world... It’s meant to answer questions and get you started on you journey with the
Necronomicon. The lessons will be on Tuesday, and I will spend Thursday answering
questions. (If time permits.) Much of this information is not mine, much if it was
learned from Bob, Nero, Redeemer, and all of my other fellow simoniconists. That
being said, here we go.
1. An introduction to the Tome.
2. Basic protection and Side effects of the book.
3. Spells and Incantations
4. The watcher.
5. Advanced protection.
6. Sigil magick.
7. Evocation of the 50 / Advanced evocation of the 50.
8. The Gates (theory)
9. The coven and your journey as a priest (theory/practice).
By Anderlin on this compilation :
This compilation is an attempt to reduce the “static” apparent on the forum and to
organize the excellent lessons that Ashnook has presented the community. Listed
below are the differences between this compilation and the original posts (other than
medium).
1. Removal of anything not pertaining to the instruction.
2. Addition of some organization to ease reading and localize information.
3. Addition of Qryztufre’s “ Discourse on the Covenant ” (Appendix B).
4. Addition of Frater Nero’s “ Short Guide to Necronomicon Working ” (Appendix C).
5. Correction of common spelling errors.
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Table of Contents
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Lesson 1: Introduction
Okay, lets look at what the Necronomicon is and is not. It has VERY little to do with
Lovecraft and hence his work will NOT be discussed here (Nero knows much more
about Lovecraft than I do anyways) It is not a 700 year old tome.* A quick look at
the sigils will reveal that it was most definitely written within the past 100 years
(besides the date of publication lol). On the other hand, after many hours of research
with Qryztufre and a few others we began to find that MUCH of the Necronomicon
has its roots in ancient Sumeria. For example, many of the incantation and spells can
be traced back over 2000 years (albeit poorly translated and spiced up a bit). It
derives its power not from the elements, but from the planets. While it has been
argued heavily (by me and others in fact) that the book is "dark", that doesn’t mean
that it is evil. The magick is ancient and will feel like nothing you have ever worked
with. As with any system, there are precautions that need to be taken, but as Nero
says....Life is risk and so is Magick. I want you as the student to forget any crap you
have read about the Necronomcion (unless it was on these boards). SOO many out
there are eager to fling crap on the book without ever working with the system
(Skeptics and reputable mages alike.)
I’ve read the story "Horror of Chelsea" and to be honest I was not very impressed
with it. An armchairist could have written that up in 15 minutes. Many have made
claims of a poor magickian writing the Necronomicon in need of cash, OTO members
writing it, etc, etc. All I can say is that I was not there and hence do not know. When
one looks at the book and notices the mis-translations and style, it can be argued
that even an armchairist could have written it.....but I HIGHLY doubt it. The level of
power of the book coupled with the amount of traps and "hidden" spells, rituals, and
references exceed the writing ability of a theorist.
* As of 2006, Simon published a book called “Dead Names” which adds some
credibility to the claim he did indeed find some ancient manuscript. All I can say is
that you, the reader, should get the book and decide for your self. In the end
though, it really doesn’t matter.
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Discussion
Question by Marquise De Sade :
Hello... I was wondering Ashnook aside from maybe being as an entertaining read or
as in a way to set the mood, do you think there are any other purposes for the
testimony of the Mad Arab chapters? While I know about the H.P Lovecraft story
which I know wont be discussed i was wondering there might be something else
concerning the testimony?
Answer by Ashnook :
There is a lot of "hidden" information when the mad arab gives his testimony. It
reveals vital information that one needs to combat the ancient ones, etc, etc. While
this could have just been put in plain view, I believe the authors (or author, which
ever story you believe about how the book was created) used the mad arab to A.
Test the reader and see if he is "worthy" to receive some of the information, and B.
to make a good plot.
Question by KageKi :
Do you think the necronimicon is a good/safe grimoire to begin working with? I am
very interested in invoking/evoking and am looking for a beginning, too many
systems to look over I would like some friendly advice.
Answer by Ashnook :
I recommend getting a good background in CM before choosing a system to work
with. Pick up a copy of Kraig's "Modern Magick" as well as a copy of "Summoning
Spirits" by Konstantinos. These 2 books should keep you busy for a while.
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