So, at the time of release in the Dunwich campaign, there's only a handful of cards that this one will apply to:

• Alyssa Graham
• Arcane Initiate
• Blood Pact

... and this card is awesome. It makes Blood Pact actually work. Previously, 1 doom for +3 to a test seemed, well, expensive. This would only leave the 'end of agenda' turn to make use of Blood Pact (when further doom wouldn't hurt).

Now, though, go nuts! Blood Pact all over the place. Just hope that you can draw Moonlight Ritual (or better, already have one) before the agenda advances, and then clear it down.

I really like the gambling nature of this combination. It feels like a Faustian pact. Will I draw Moonlight Ritual? Do I wait one more turn and use Blood Pact one more time, risking Ancient Evils, or do I clear it now and struggle with a test?

Brilliant combo, both thematically, and in play.

1.

With de Vermis you relive your past,

And Alyssa's got next turn's forecast,

But both, you'll allow,

Drop a deuce on your 'now.'

Let the moon clear the crap you've amassed!

2.

The debt on that Pact that you made

Has come due, and it needs to be paid.

You’ll dry up like a prune—

But wait there’s the moon!

Kneel, sinner, and pray for its aid.

3.

Twice now damnation you’ve dared,

And twice has your black soul been spared.

But now you and Dave

Are ripe for the grave.

For three pardons no deck is prepared.