Wilþijāz Traditions

= Wilþijāz Traditions = A list of traditions unique to the Wilþijāz pack.

Bowing
It is customary to bow to the Reiðr before speaking to them.

Eating Order
The Reiðr eats first, second comes the Vörðr and Skógir and finally the Ēiwaz, Óss and Algiz.

The Rauða
A coming of age ceremony. The Rauða is an important step in a young Warg’s life and is taught to pups that it will guide them to greatness.

The Rauða is an oath taken by all Wargs within the Wilþijāz pack, its purpose is to bind the spirit to it’s chosen Deity- this act cannot be undone or changed after the ceremony is completed.

A Warg must be 3 years of age to begin The Rauða, it is common for Wargs to receive a vision of the Deity closest to them. This may be their first time in contact with said God, or they may already have a bond with one another.

After receiving this vision, the Warg should consult the Reiðr and Vörðr. Once consulted, they will be allowed into the Vanaheim.

With the Vörðr of said God's assistance, the Warg will offer their own blood to the altar of their chosen Deity- bonding their spirits for eternity and enabling them to receive a God Given Blessing to aid the Wilþijāz.

The Blood Moon
A common celebration for all Wargs of Wilþijāz. When the Blood Moon casts a red light over the Myrkviðr- all Wargs including the Reiðr will hunt for a feast.

Once Herla is killed, feasting will begin- familiars are also allowed to feast with the Wargs until the bones are picked clean. These bones are then offered to the God of the current season.


 * Summer - Frey

If the celebration is in Frey, the bones will be offered to Tanngniost in hopes of future victories, connection to the Vidar and magical blessings.


 * Spring - Idun

If the celebration is in Idun, the bones will be offered to Dain in hopes of bountiful prey, good health and magical blessings.


 * Fall - Nann

If the celebration is in Nann, the bones will be offered to Huginn in hopes of a peaceful slumber, honorable death and magical blessings.


 * Winter - Hod

If the celebration is in Hod, the bones will be offered to Munin in hopes of physical aptitude, safety and magical blessings.

Marriage
Marriage must be approved by the Reiðr. After approval, a pack celebration is held to commemorate the approval of potential healthy pups. The couple will enter the Vanaheim together to speak to their patron Deities, joining all four spirits together.

Death
After a Wilþijāz member has died, their body will be taken to the Vanaheim- pack-mates will be allowed in to mourn and say their final goodbyes before the body is offered to the Gods.