Category:Burning

A Burning is a ritual that is undertaken by Sparks, recruits of the Ashwalker Warband, to become full members -- or Cinderborn. The requirements to participate and become one of the Cinderborn are as follows:


 * 1) Prove yourself to the Warband by undertaking tasks that benefit both the Warband and the Horde
 * 2) Become Sponsored by a Cinderborn or greater

The ritual is led by a Host, which is typically a member of the Inner Circle or the Warmaster themselves. The Warmaster introduces the candidates and prepares them during the ritual for them to light aflame:


 * 1) The candidate(s) must stripped bare and throw their clothing into the ring of wood.
 * 2) The candidate(s) are given a skin of water
 * 3) The candidate(s) go into the middle of the ring and the ring is set ablaze.
 * 4) The Sponsor tells of the candidate(s) accomplishments as a Spark
 * 5) After the flames die down until only cinders remain, the candidate(s) walk across them and they are declared born from cinders and that their soul belongs to Brother Fire.

The symbolism of the event is a rebirth, for the fire destroys the candidate(s) old self and creates new life within them. It is said that Brother Fire reveals a truth to the candidate that only he knows. This truth is held with the newly-created Cinderborn closely, until one day they will die and 'return to the Ash'.