Starting from the feet of the larger outline, Sam walked halfway around the outside of the great circle , chanting the opening song of the ritual. At the smaller outline he pivoted and completed the circle backward. Rikki began a steady drumbeat, and Sam repeated his course. This time he added extra steps, making his progress a solemn dance. Manx’s haunting flute music accompanied the third circumnavigation of the ring, and Sam’s steps became quicker. The glow of the magelight grew stronger with each pass until the clearing was nearly as bright as day.