Birthrite

When a child is born whose parents are both Hunters of the Stag, a special rite is performed to initiate the child into the Hunters. The child is blessed by the High Priest and then baptized by the parents in each of the four elements.

The child is first dipped into mud and pulled forth, which represent both man's origin and a thanks to the Earth-Mother for the gift of the child.

Next, the child is held in the hot air over a fire, which represent the duality of life and death, in the form of air and fire.

Finally, the child is cleansed in Horjinic holy water, representing the child's relation to the four elements, as well as their division from the four elements, because the Hunters are the Earth-Mother's chosen people.

The child is dried and clothed, and a wreath is placed on the child's head. The rest of the night is spent partying.

The event of a child born to Hunter parents is a cause for great celebration, as the Hunters do no have many new initiates.