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faction:hidden_sun_clan:rituals:baqnor [2024/04/11 10:48] – Safety Save (Nashoba project) hollanderfaction:hidden_sun_clan:rituals:baqnor [2024/04/11 10:59] – Included note about Bound People (slaves) passing the Baqnor. (Nashoba project) hollander
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   - Test of Lore and History - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:lore_keeper]]//) The individual must pass a test of their knowledge of [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:history]] and basic clan law.   - Test of Lore and History - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:lore_keeper]]//) The individual must pass a test of their knowledge of [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:history]] and basic clan law.
-  - Test of Weapons - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:blood_tooth]]//) a member of this clan tests the individual's ability with [[species:qaktoro]] personal weapons.+  - Test of Weapons - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:blood_tooth]]//) a member of this clan tests the individual's ability with [[species:qaktoro]] personal weapons, including [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:knife_fighting]].
   - Test of Proficiency - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:silver_moon]]//) The individual has to pass a series of challenges involving current clan technology.   - Test of Proficiency - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:silver_moon]]//) The individual has to pass a series of challenges involving current clan technology.
   - Test of Patience - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:swift_knife]]//) The individual is taken to the [[:system:hidden_sun#the_preserve|The Preserve]], or a similar controlled environment. Once there, the subject is given three items: a knife, a length of rope and flask of water. They must travel a proscribed distance within 24 hours while tracking and killing a specified animal along with way.   - Test of Patience - (//[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:sects:swift_knife]]//) The individual is taken to the [[:system:hidden_sun#the_preserve|The Preserve]], or a similar controlled environment. Once there, the subject is given three items: a knife, a length of rope and flask of water. They must travel a proscribed distance within 24 hours while tracking and killing a specified animal along with way.
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 Members of the Clan who have passed the Basic Training of their Sect wear an [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:awards|Honor Crest]] in that Sect's colors. This Crest is a clear indicator that a young Qaktoro has passed their Baqnor.  Members of the Clan who have passed the Basic Training of their Sect wear an [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:awards|Honor Crest]] in that Sect's colors. This Crest is a clear indicator that a young Qaktoro has passed their Baqnor. 
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 +[[faction:hidden_sun_clan:slaves]] who pass the tests earn their freedom and citizenship immediately.
  
  
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 Prudent Sponsors inform the Applicant of the dangers of the Baqnor, and train the Applicant appropriately.  Prudent Sponsors inform the Applicant of the dangers of the Baqnor, and train the Applicant appropriately. 
  
-Such individuals who pass the Baqnor are not made members of the Clan by default, though the offer will most certainly be made. +Such individuals who pass the Baqnor under these circumstances are not made members of the Clan by default, though the offer will most certainly be made. 
  
  
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   * Not a Citizen - According to the [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:laws:codex_clan#cp-01_the_definition_of_a_citizen|Codex of Clan Law]], the definition of a Citizen includes the passage of the Baqnor.    * Not a Citizen - According to the [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:laws:codex_clan#cp-01_the_definition_of_a_citizen|Codex of Clan Law]], the definition of a Citizen includes the passage of the Baqnor. 
   * Cannot Join A Sect - Only those who have passed the Baqnor may join a Sect, whether Qaktoro or not. An individual who is not part of a Sect does not have access to a major part of the Clan social structure.   * Cannot Join A Sect - Only those who have passed the Baqnor may join a Sect, whether Qaktoro or not. An individual who is not part of a Sect does not have access to a major part of the Clan social structure.
-  * Unlikely to Marry a Qaktoro - Those who fail can still marry, but Qaktoro and possibly even some Tula are unlikely to marry individuals who have not passed the Baqnor. Given the Qaktoro majority in Clan society, and given their dominance in the direction of the Clan and its culture, not being married to a Qaktoro can be an impediment to one's ambitions in the Clan. +  * Unlikely to Marry a Qaktoro - Those who fail or have never attempted the Baqnor can still legally marry, but Qaktoro and possibly even some Tula are unlikely to marry individuals who have not passed the Baqnor. Given the Qaktoro majority in Clan society, and given their dominance in the direction of the Clan and its culture, not being married to a Qaktoro can be an impediment to one's ambitions in the Clan. 
   * Very Unlikely to Serve on Starships - [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:occupation:ship_commander|Starship Commanders]] are very unlikely to accept an applicant who has not pass their Baqnor. Serving on a starship in any capacity is an honorable and praiseworthy step in the life of a member of the Clan.    * Very Unlikely to Serve on Starships - [[faction:hidden_sun_clan:occupation:ship_commander|Starship Commanders]] are very unlikely to accept an applicant who has not pass their Baqnor. Serving on a starship in any capacity is an honorable and praiseworthy step in the life of a member of the Clan. 
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