Glossary of terms.

Ceremonies and Celebrations

Next to Inherit - Held once the first born royal child is 20 summers old. The young prince or princess must answer three simple but deceptively difficult questions posed by the three other rulers and including their own parents/parent. The child must prove that are able to rule justly, fairly and compassionately. The most common question asked is "Who are you?"

The most impressive answer was given by Flight Eaglewing who is reported to have answered. "My dear Thesa, I thought you knew by now. I am my father's daughter. I am Flight Eaglewing."

Tempestfest - A celebration of the turn of the seasons. Mainly celebrated by the common folk when the summer's work is at an end and they have been paid. However, in the higher echelons of society it is more of a chance to parade their wealth and status. Some temples build temporary shelters for the homeless, the sick and the infirm.

Summerfest - A celebration of the turn of the season. When the days become longer and the days become warmer. This is also celebrated by both the wealthy and the poor, but it is also a time when charity is welcome. Many well-to-do merchants will donate surplus stores to temples to aid them in helping the poor.

Oath ceremony - Once a Hunter has died, their offspring inherits their weapons. To ensure that the weapon will accept the offspring, the ceremony is as much to prove to the Watch that the child can wield the weapon as much as it is to ensure that they promise to never use their powers for a greater profit.