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faction:hidden_sun_clan:rituals:baqnor [2017/05/28 05:56] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation wes | faction:hidden_sun_clan:rituals:baqnor [2024/04/11 09:21] – Reworked this article after our meeting last night. Clarified the results of passage or failure, gave more info about Non-qaktoro attempting the ritual, created a system for Non-citizens to attempt the ritual. (Nashoba project) hollander | ||
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====== Baqnor (move from youth) ====== | ====== Baqnor (move from youth) ====== | ||
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^ Ritual name | Baqnor | | ^ Ritual name | Baqnor | | ||
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^ Pronounced: | băkh-nor | ^ Pronounced: | băkh-nor | ||
- | This is a [[WP> | + | This is a [[WP> |
- | During this ritual | + | |
- | - Test of Lore and History - (// | + | ===== The Ritual Tests ===== |
+ | During this ritual, an applicant | ||
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+ | - Test of Lore and History - (// | ||
- Test of Weapons - (// | - Test of Weapons - (// | ||
- | - Test of Proficiency - (// | + | - Test of Proficiency - (// |
- | - Test of Patience - (// | + | - Test of Patience - (// |
- Test of Faith - (// | - Test of Faith - (// | ||
- | It is a rare event for a [[species: | + | |
+ | ===== Passing the Tests ===== | ||
+ | The Family and House of the person passing the test are notified as quickly as possible, so that the news may be spread to all who know the applicant. The Clan at large is notified of the event through the [[faction: | ||
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+ | Members of the Clan who have passed the Basic Training of their Sect wear an [[faction: | ||
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+ | ===== Failing the Tests ===== | ||
+ | For Qaktoro and for much of Clan society, the attention and cultural importance placed on the passage of the Baqor makes it a tremendously stressful period for the person attempting the test. Even a Baqli who is well-prepared may worry that the challenge will be adjusted too far in difficulty, and may prove insurmountable. Further, the prospect of failure would be terrifying to most young people. The consequences of failure include not only a possible loss of reputation for the applicant' | ||
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+ | An applicant who has performed poorly enough in one or more of the tests may be determined by the [[faction: | ||
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+ | Traditionally, | ||
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+ | ===== Non-Qaktoro and the Ritual ===== | ||
+ | The Baqnor ritual is not obligatory for the children of non-Qaktoro species who are themselves members of the Clan. However, any member of a species above the age of 16 who are part of the Clan but who have not passed the ritual are seen negatively by the society. Only those who have passed the Baqnor may join a Sect, and work performed for a Sect is seen as work that furthers the goals of the Clan. Passage of the Baqnor is a sign that a member of the Clan is capable and strong, and ready to put the Clan before themselves and to be trusted in dangerous situations. Neglecting to attempt the ritual, or worse, | ||
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+ | [[species:qakla]] children may experience more pressure to attempt the Baqnor if their parents wish for them to embrace the [[species:Qaktoro]] side of their heritage. The [[species: | ||
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+ | ==== Non-Qaktoro Failure ==== | ||
+ | If a non-Qaktoro | ||
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+ | ==== Non-Citizens and the Ritual ==== | ||
+ | Aliens who are citizens of other governments may attempt the Baqnor, but there is a process in place. The Applicant, who is the citizen who wishes to attempt the ritual, must first have an individual Sponsor of some esteem among the Clan who has themselves passed the ritual. The Sponsor presents the intended Applicant to the Sponsor' | ||
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+ | If all those groups agree, the applicant may attempt the ritual. The Clan, notably, does not require proof that the applicant has secured the permission of their government to attempt the ritual. | ||
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+ | Prudent Sponsors inform the Applicant of the dangers of the Baqnor, and train the Applicant appropriately. | ||
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+ | ===== OOC Notes ===== | ||
+ | * Article by [[members: | ||