Hunters of the Stag

The Hunters of the Stag are a diversionary sect of Cedrism who worship Horjin. They reside on the Isle of Naudia'Diva, are animist in their beliefs, and are considered by some to be technologically backwards.

Language

Runes

Rune	Pronunciation	Old Meaning	Modern Meaning	Character Origin
	-Ah	Female	Female
	Att	Peace	Water	Shaking Hands
	Aouw	Shield	Shield	Shield
	Acks	Life	Life
	Dee	Death	Death
	Ell	Victory	Sword	Sword
	Err	Resilience	Earth
	Ess	Wind
	Ehtt	Sword	Fire	Sword
	Fah	Crops		Scythe
	Gah	Not
	Ghee	Strength	Air
	Goh	Fire
	Hoar	Cat	Animal	Eye
	Igg	Stealth
	Jean	God	God	Eye
	-Chk	Plural	Plural
	Lay	Spear		Trident
	-N-	Spirit
	Pay	Plant		Tree
	Rah	Sky
	Ray	Light		Sun
	Riee	Water		River
	Rooh	Earth		Mountains
	Saw	Sun		Sun
	Say	Lightning	Spear	Lightning
	Siee	Dark
	Tah	Sound
	Tay	Body	Man
	Tooh	Moon		Moon
	Oose	Bow	Bow	Bow
	Vay	Less
	Viee	House	House	Town

Nine Traditions Of Sagittarius

The traditions of the sect are as follows: 1. Hospitality
Everyone, regardless of race, creed, or nationality, shall be provided hospice. 2. The Sacred Hunt
You have been granted a Sacred Hunt and a Quarry. It is your purpose to pursue them without relenting. 3. Peace
We are more than animals, and armed conflict is the way of beasts. Do not fight without honor or reason. 4. Artistry
Art is what separates man from beast. The pursuit of the arts, in any form, should take precedence in your life. 5. Commune
Show others the respect you wish to receive yourself. 6. Domain
The Island is sacred land. Treat it as such, and punish those who don't. 7. Destruction
Should the Island, the arts, or nature ever be threatened, it is your responsibility to protect them with your life. 8. Station
Show respect to those of higher station than you, but only respect they deserve. 9. Mission
Protect and serve the Temple of Horjin, for it is your life, your love, and your home.

Leadership

The Triat is the main body of leadership for the Hunters of the Stag. It is comprised of the First, the High Priest, and the Aurajinrale. The larger yet less powerful governing body for the Hunters of the Stag is the Pentat, which consists of the Triat, but adds the Guardian and the Armorer. The Pentat is representative of the first five Hunters (Sagittarius, Rutaus, Segovia, Penryn, and Torat), while the Triat is representative of the three aspirations of Hunters.

Rites of the Hunters of the Stag

The Initiation Ceremony
The Rite of the Earth-Mother
The Rite of War
The Rite of the Great Hunt
The Funeral Rite
The Birthrite
The Bloodhunt

Magic

Horjinic magic is different from most other magics in that it manipulates spirits into performing actions for the spell caster. Horjinic mages follow several paths of magic, each related to an animal or object prevalent in Hunter's lives. All Hunters learn the Path of the Questing Stone, and most learn the [[Path of the Stalking Tiger]], though this is not always the case.

Notable Hunters

Besides Sagittarius and the other original Hunters, there have been a few Notable Hunters across the ages.

Writings

The Siege of the Questing Stone