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So, it's been five months since my last blog about the cult - sorry about that. But hey, I'm back with more now! 😋
So, I've asked in bulletin and I've been told that I could write more about the rituals, so here we go. If you haven't seen part one, here's a link: CLICK HERE TO SEE PART ONE
Let's dive right in!
TW: Manipulation, abuse, death, and all that. I'm bad at tagging those so if you're easily triggered - don't read(?)
(and you're welcome to leave suggestions for TWs in the comments)
And very obvious disclaimer - everything's fictional and none of it is encouraged / supported
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More about their rituals and ceremonies:
This ceremony is punishment and new beginning for flowers who spoke heresy about God. Everyone is held to the same standard, archbishop or laity - it doesn't matter.
Everyone gets treated the same. They are forced before the preacher, down on their knees. They confess their sins to everyone in the room. They have to speak loudly and clearly, if their speech becomes slurred or inaudible they get whipped.
Once their confession is finished, they are to smear ash on their body. The ash often comes from wood, but humans remains aren't forbidden to use. Whichever it is - purely depends on which order it is.
The sinner then has to dig their own grave, but it doesn't have to be deep - just enough to cover their body. Then, the person lays in the hole while they are buried. Their head is above ground. The sinner has to spend time in the soil for a day. They're being fed and guarded from wild animals by deacons.
Its purpose is to rebirth the sinner. After the ceremony ends they're to be put through entry trial of the order they're in to prove devotion once more.
They lose their status if they ever had any, falling to the bottom of the ladder - laity.
In theory, everyone in the order should be treating them as a new comer, a new man, but they're often met with glares, mocking and petty behavior.
Next is just an activity people of the cult do. It's not ceremony nor a ritual, it's mostly just a bonding experience - no one has to do it (at least on paper, there's pressure from others to join at least once).
Followers gather and start to eat natural hallucinogens, artificial ones are just no good and people using them are looked down upon. The people then travel to the highest point nearby, wanting to be closer to the sky - their God.
If anyone slips down, no one stops to help, they're left on their own but no punishment for such is in place. No one faults them for the fall and after the activity they're encouraged to try again next time.
When the group achieved their goal, they sit in silence, listening to the wind and stars, trying to hear the voice of their God.
When the hallucinogens wear off they return and exchange what they've heard and saw. Most of which is nonsense, but the people pick and choose what was God's doing and what not.
New followers, mostly teens as the cult targets youth, are conditioned into thinking the cult is an elite group, secret and only for the chosen ones. They make the new comers feel special, preys on their nativity and vulnerability.
At times a new person in the group has to prove their devotion further. The entry trial is not enough. Yes, they have a warm welcome, they eat with others, they share stories, talk about God and practices - but they aren't sure the new one understands what they signed up for. Again, it's technically for willing people only, but there are expectations.
The person who had "decided" to prove their devotion further has to spend a night in a thunderstorm, minimal to no clothing with no shelter. They can't cover their ears nor close their eyes.
They're told it helps connecting with their God, having a relationship with It.
The person can back out at any moment, turning back to the place of worship, but that's ground for suspicion and getting a good lesson refreshing the rules about devotion.
This who don't turn back, actually staying the night in the open while their body gets drenched in the rain report feeling happy, calm inside, peaceful, spiritually connected, like the got a new life. All of it can get linked to the euphoria of doing something dangerous and proving your worth.
The whole ceremony is under supervision, if anything happens, for example medical emergency, the followers are more than willing to help and get the person to hospital in case it's needed.
If the person endures the harsh weather with no emergency they're highly advised to see a doctor for a cheek up.
Why worship new gods when old ones still exist?
Still, feel free to ask questions or share your ideas! Comments greatly appreciated!
Might update it with a little more soon as I feel like there's just not much compared to part one.
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