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The Rite of Yule | Winter Solstice


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The cold bite of winter air rolls through the elven year, marking the end of a larger cycle. Though with the death of plantlife and the long slumber of many animals being simply an aspect of life before things flourish once more.

Frost and snow shall curl their frigid grasp upon the forests, glades and groves forcing our kin to rely on each other more for our survival much like wolves needing the pack more than ever during the harsher months.
 

First Week of Winter
Once the flames from The Autumn Equinox have been doused by the black waters of the Father Tree, the winter Ráithean shall lead a sacrifice to the Aspects and Mani for their blessing of the coming warmer months, once the sacrifice is made shall mark the start The Rite of Yule, otherwise known as Winter Solstice.

 

Second Week of Winter

The first true event is a spar, the fighters will have their faces painted with the red markings of the Father before starting their spar. The winner at the end of it all shall be named the champion of Yule and gifted a crown of antlers that they are to wear during the Winter Solstice all in honor of the Father of the Hunt himself.

 

Third Week of Winter

After the spar, once the bruises have healed, a grand feast shall be held. All of Nevaehlen and the Father Circle are welcomed to cook and bring their own food, for while the cold winter has it’s icy grip upon the lands it is wise to look to each other for comfort. Talking, cheer and song will be encouraged for the warmth of a joyful soul can help warm even the coldest of winters.

 

Fifth Week of Winter

Finally a time of gift giving shall come about. Family, friends and kin all sharing small trinkets from the heart to mighty works of art being gifted to each other for much like the feast it is always wise to remember that a pack of wolves is far stronger than a lone wolf. Once the gift giving has come to an end, those in attendance will write something that they wish to let go or be rid of from their lives the paper that it is written on will then be burned, symbolizing that woe being burned away from their life - marking the beginning of the end for the Winter Solstice.


 

Spoiler

[OOC:  The first event will be held within the Father circle on 3rd of December at 7pm est. The following events will be on the 9th, 16th & 30th all likely being at the same time- skipping over the week of Christmas so people can be with their families.

Special thank you to DragonofTaters, Mewliet & WestCarolina for helping me write this.

 

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