The Blazing
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The Blazing

Middle of Juun

As explained by Pierre Pyrite: "We start with going to the designated part of the forest as the high circle has appointed. We locate and communicate with as many animals as possible, telling them they can either leave to safe themselves, or stay if they feel their life is at its end. We set ablaze the forest, and when the flames are at its highest, a giant pyre is lit. Festivities start with dancing around the fire, celebrating warmth, new beginnings, heat, love, and light. The festivities last out until late in the night – until the sun rises and everything that died in the fire, is now reborn."

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Events

There are three events that always takes place during the celebration. 

  1. The Pledge (day 1). Dressed in the ceremonial robes of the order, the initiates that has completed four cycles (four blazings) each approach the circle elder, and make a pledge in favor of the circle as a whole. The pledge might be as simple as serving the circle in its pursuit to maintain the balance, but there were cases in the past where initiates surprised the circle by pledging themselves to legendary actions. 
  2. The Blaze (day 6). The event that gives the festival its name, this event inspires the people with a display of blazing flames that takes the shape of the dancing lady of fire. The more impressive the display, the better the year to come, and the greater the favor of the lady upon the world. 
  3. The Dance (day 7). One of the final events of the Firebringers, the dance involves the initiates aspiring for progression to step forth and display their passion for the living world by expressing themselves through dance. The Firebringers believe that the display hints at the future of the initiate, and it is not uncommon for creatures of the forest to participate in the ritual. Initiates of the past were said to be blessed with a "kindred spirit" during their dance, with flocks of hawks joining in, squirrels joining, or even wolves. 
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