So, digging through my old archives in search for some photo's from our early days I found our original Coming of Age ceremony from Dark Age of Camelot. I thought you all might get a kick out of it :).
Teachd gu Inbhe Tachairt
Cead Mile Failte!
On behalf of the Gaiscioch na Anu I would like to welcome ye to the Teachd gu Inbhe of NAME
NAME
and NAME.
We come to Carragh dé Earsadh, the location where the legendary Allister Caulfield was contacted by our great goddess Anu.
It is here the he was told to build a tower so great it would house a sacred staff owned by the Tuatha dé Anu .
He built this tower in less than one season cycle and called it "the Tower of Tir Na mBeo".
The staff was placed at the highest point of this tower, the following month a horde of trolls and kobolds attempted to raid the lands of Hibernia.
The staff emitted a vast aura that made their bodies burst into flames.
Hibernia was saved thanks to the devotion of Allister to his goddess Anu.
In addition this was the very spot that I came to seek the council of Anu after my husband had been slain.
Anu appeared next to the shrine behind me and gave to me this amulet.
/em shows the Gaiscioch na Anu Amulet
She asked that I seek a family so great, it could protect all of Hibernia.
This brings us to today, a day that we praise our youth for their courageous valor while serving their family.
Today is a day that Anu looks upon them with pride, as we award them with the Comharradh de Crabhadh.
The mark of devotion is only given to those who show pure dedication to their studies, the land of Hibernia, our goddess Anu, and their family.
With this mark they will be eligible to participate in the Trials of Guidance and the Trials of Valor.
Achieving the Mark of the Legendary Warrior is not easy. It is a long and bumpy road with great feats that must be overcome. But I have full confidence that those who stand before me now will achieve this award with great honor and valor.
Can I please have today's recipients of this mark step forward?
NAME, for your courageous valor and devotion to the family I grant ye the Mark of Devotion and present you with a coat of arms
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May Anu bless ye, in all things past and present, may she smile on ye durring your victories, and help ye to your feet in defeat. May her hand guide ye safely.
Slàinte d'ar Càirdeanne