[...] upon the altar, being certain that the bearer is unconscious. In some more remote locations in the wilderness, a pit was dug and the surrounding cave decorated with murals depicting the ritual. Bones were found with serrated marks, indicating either rough-hewn tools for cutting or the gnawing of teeth. The shift from sacrifice to consumption appears gradual, related to—
[...] cradling the head, apply the poultice to the open incision. This will let the dragon-bearer relax such that they may participate in the harvest more willingly. Do not let the dragon-bearer exert too much energy, as they are vital to the completion of the process. Additionally, do not consume any of the poultice, and take care when harvesting materials that they are purified before consumption, as consuming a poultice-contaminated harvest will result in—
addendum: the translated texts.
[...] cradling the head, apply the poultice to the open incision. This will let the dragon-bearer relax such that they may participate in the harvest more willingly. Do not let the dragon-bearer exert too much energy, as they are vital to the completion of the process. Additionally, do not consume any of the poultice, and take care when harvesting materials that they are purified before consumption, as consuming a poultice-contaminated harvest will result in—