Rite of Ascent

[InThePooPoo]

Those who remain after all this hardship deserve recognition.

In the Fireblooded Temple, preparations are being made for a sacred rite. 
Acolytes can be seen hustling around the temple grounds, preparing decorations, ornaments and various idols to be used in it.
Each Fireblooded priest and priestess receives the same message.

My Brother or Sister,

There will be a special ceremony held in the temple on the eve of the new year.
You are invited to attend, and be among the few eligible for selection to rise in the temple's ranks.
The Red God favors his devotees who give themselves over entirely...

Do you believe yourself worthy of such favor?

Attend and show your conviction.
Only those with the strongest desire can hope to be chosen.

Your Dragonlord,

Duniya Vartuul

(The Rite of Ascent will be held on Friday, 6PM EST)

[InThePooPoo]

At the Rite of Ascent's conclusion, multiple changes have been made to the structure of the Fireblooded Temple.

A wave of Acolytes has been bathed in the flames of a dragon. This washed away their inner weaknesses, proving their faith and ultimately securing their right to ascend to position as Flame Heralds.

Spencer Galloway was uplifted from his station as herald of flame, and thusly brought into the Fireblooded Council.

Immediately after this, He, Azar Barak, and Kirk Argyris were called upon to decide who among them was most worthy of the title of Warlord.

Ultimately, Spencer defeated Kirk in a duel on the Dragon's Gauntlet, thusly naming Spencer Galloway the New Warlord of Garljing's Coat.

After this display, Duniya Vartuul made the announcement that she was intent on entirely replacing the Four Dragonlords/Warlords, including herself with new blood, starting with Spencer. 
Her role as Den-Mother remains uncompromised - and she continues on as the greatest weapon in the Fireblooded arsenal. Still their ever-devoted leader, yet making room for those with fresh perspectives and equally uncompromising devotion to guide those who come after her.

 

"Congratulations to all of you for participating in the ushering of a new age. 

Councilmen, Warlord, we will begin to work on building our temple to further heights soon. Be ready. Until then, all of you continue training and practicing your devotions and prayer. Spencer, I will be relying on you to engage with the youth until we name you some peers."