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| ===== Celebrations/Observances ===== | ===== Celebrations/Observances ===== |
| Meniaxter is not associated with a specific celebratory moon in the [[:skyss:other:calendar|Skyssian Calendar]], as his influence is felt more in the private moments of loss or the heat of combat. However, he is invoked during First Night rituals when homage is paid to the coming darkness. Common folk typically use small rituals involving their personally attuned [[:skyss:chars:amulets|amulets]] to ward off sudden death or to seek the god's "comforting" presence during times of mourning. A common prayer amongst his followers is to be spared from the worst to come. | Meniaxter is not associated with a specific celebratory moon in the [[:skyss:other:calendar|Skyssian Calendar]], as his influence is felt more in the private moments of loss or the heat of combat. However, he is invoked during First Night rituals when homage is paid to the coming darkness. Common folk typically use small rituals involving their personally attuned [[skyss:other:amulets|amulets]] to ward off sudden death or to seek the god's "comforting" presence during times of mourning. A common prayer amongst his followers is to be spared from the worst to come. |
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| ===== The Order of the Iron Shroud ===== | ===== The Order of the Iron Shroud ===== |
| The primary mystery cult of Meniaxter is composed of those who deal directly with the transition between life and death. | The primary mystery cult of Meniaxter is composed of those who deal directly with the transition between life and death. |
| * **Initiation:** Initiates must undergo a trial of isolation, often being kept in total darkness to simulate the state of the grave, intended to purge the fear of death. | * **Initiation:** Initiates must undergo a trial of isolation, often being kept in total darkness to simulate the state of the grave, intended to purge the fear of death. |
| * **Rituals:** High-level adepts utilize [[:skyss:chars:rituals|rituals]] to perceive the presence of a magical [[:skyss:chars:geas|geas]], as Meniaxter's affinity allows them to see the "suffocating" cords of such bonds. They are often called upon to witness blood sacrifices made to intercede with Meniaxter. | * **Rituals:** High-level adepts utilize [[skyss:other:rituals|rituals]] to perceive the presence of a magical [[:skyss:chars:geas|geas]], as Meniaxter's affinity allows them to see the "suffocating" cords of such bonds. They are often called upon to witness blood sacrifices made to intercede with Meniaxter. |
| * **Observances:** Cult members often act as silent "ghosts", standing tall in service to their martial objectives. | * **Observances:** Cult members often act as silent "ghosts", standing tall in service to their martial objectives. |
| * **Amulets:** the amulets of adepts are often embedded into their personal weapons, using [[:skyss:cahrs:runes]] to keep them sharp or to help them bite deep in Meniaxter's honour. | * **Amulets:** the amulets of adepts are often embedded into their personal weapons, using [[:skyss:cahrs:runes]] to keep them sharp or to help them bite deep in Meniaxter's honour. |
