The
Joining of Life mates
Time Held: Marriages are only held during full moons, as
any other time is bad luck and may bring ruin to a marriage.
Who Attends: The High Priest (ess) and anyone the couple
to be wed chooses to invite. It is very rude to attend without invite.
How its Held: First a grand temple is decorated for such
an event, many veils, pearls and nice furniture. The High Priest (ess) is
required to be present and wed the couple so that their union is blessed
by Mizu-O (Warning: The High Priest (ess) also has the right to veto a wedding
before it may begin). The proceedings start with the High Priest (ess) speaking
of why these two should be wed, and expressing Mizu-O’s blessing on
their marriage. Then an exchanged of commitment symbols (each symbol should
be unique to the pairing, these can be rings, necklaces, bracelets, ect.)
is made. Next, starting with the bride they both must sing a song written
for their lover alone (songs are done in telepathy). After this the merriment
begins with a dance, first there is a solo dance between bride and groom,
then everyone dances. Food is brought in for all and the celebration lasts
until the sun rises- at which time all are dismissed and the newly married
couple may leave to consummate their new life together.
Ceremony of Blood
Time Held: The first no moon of homecoming.
Who Attends: All
How its Held: All must wear red on this day to express
the blood of the Gods they live in each day. Previously selected people
act out the creation of the seas for everyone to watch.
The Sending
Time Held: When some one dies.
Who Attends: The High Priest (ess), Priests and loved ones
of the dead.
How its Held: The dead is brought into the Soul Chamber
of Mizu-O’s Temple which is undersea. Here it is placed in the Altar
of the Dead. The priests surround the body with the High Priest (ess) at
the dead one’s head. Those who loved the dead one are in prayer around
and saying their good byes. As they do so the priests all pray for Mizu-O
to take the body of the parted, and slowly it vanishes from existence. All
are dismissed.
Coming of Age Ceremony
Time Held: When a young one seeks to become an adult.
Who Attends: The High Priest (ess)
How its Held: The day of the ceremony the child in question
wears ceremonial robes in color with the station they seek to obtain (Priest/Red,
Creator/Blue, Killer/Black and Nobility/White). They meet with the High
Priest (ess) in the Temple of Mizu-O which is undersea, where the child
is cocooned and brought into a meditative state where Mizu-O himself gives
the child a trial of mind, heart and soul to enter adulthood. When it is
completed the child tears free from the cocoon and is given their foci by
the High Priest (ess).
God's Light
Time Held: Season of Storms, Second full moon.
Who Attends: The High Priest (ess)
How its Held: Similar to fourth of July, the Nephites go
to witness a massive lightening storm that happens annually for them as
a gift from Mizu-O to remind them of his love and presence. It is a family
day, and one of relaxation and rejoicing.
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