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Pelterene:
An outsider
who is petitioning to be a member of the tribe of the Kutriguri. A
Pelterene is identified by a black sash of wool that is
unfinished - no stitching or embroidery is evident upon
their sash. This symbolizes the Pelterene's preparation for
their Tesigan ceremony.
Tesigan: One
who is filled with the Spirit of the Chalice, which holds the blood
of the tribe that welcomes new initiates in body and spirit.
Requirement for all members: Provide for
yourself + demonstrate desire to join tribe + you must have a
sponsor. Specifically:
Requirement for Cheti Tabar: Recruit a friend into the tribe
Requirement for Cheti Iovok: Volunteer for a major camp duty throughout a major
overnight event
Requirement for Cheti Bagain: Equip yourself, learn the ways of war
Requirement for Cheti Dzera: Perform for the tribe at a major overnight event
Requirement for Cheti Kolober: Learn the meaning and participate in a Kutrigur
ritual
Requirement for Cheti Kalgar: Learn the histories of Kutriguri
Requirement for Cheti Chukchii: Create an outfit or a weapon
Vatragan: One who is filled with the Spirit of the Fire that
symbolizes the spirit of the Warrior becoming part of the hearth
that is the tribe.
Requirement for all members: Provide
another tribe member + Undergo spiritual ordeal + create your
Vatragan sash.
Requirement for Cheti Tabar: Sponsor
a member who makes Tesigan or do charitable works outside of the
tribe.
Requirement for Cheti Iovok: Organize and run the camp for a major overnight event
Requirement for Cheti Bagain: Demonstrate discipline in war and conditioning
(strength requirement + warrior’s plates)
Requirement for Cheti Dzera: Teach another tribe member to play an instrument and
perform for the
Requirement for Cheti Kolober: Learn and perform a Kutrigur ritual
Requirement for Cheti Kalgar: Research and publish a topic of Kutriguri history
Requirement for Cheti Chukchii: Create an outfit or a weapon for another tribe
member tribe
Isi: – Each master has
unique Badge (see above):
Requirement for all members: Complete mastery of
your discipline + you must undergo a spiritual ordeal + create your
Isi sash. Specifically:
Tabar: Assume
major leadership role or do major charitable work outside of the
tribe as judged by their elders.
Iovok: Run a
major aspect of the Kutriguri (website, logistics, organize
Ragnarok) as judged by their elders.
Bagain:
Demonstrate superior discipline in war as judged by their elders.
Dzera :
Organize and maintain a recurring event that represents the
Kutriguri as judged by their elders.
Kolober:
Learn and practice all Kutrigur rituals as judged by their elders.
Kalgar:
Maintain all Kutriguri history, records and artifacts as judged by
their elders.
Chukchii:
Create a major artifact that benefits the entire tribe (Ger,
matching equipment) as judged by their elders.
Isi Aki: The Great Master wears the Skull and Laurel that signifies he is
knowledgeable in the many paths of war as well as peace.
Requirement: Become leader
of your Path. Ordeal = Attain master of 3 other paths (above) as
judged by other masters. Each path may have only one Great Master to serve
as leader. Below are the current Great Masters
Isi Aki Tabar:
Zamrach (Leadership) As founder of the Kutriguri, it is
fitting that Zamrach be named the first Tabar.
Isi Aki Iovok:
Vaida (Website) As keeper of the website, it is
fitting Vaida be named the first Iovok.
Isi Aki Bagain:
Kublan (Warfare) As our most decorated fighter, it
is fitting Kublan be named the first Bagain.
Isi Aki Dzera
: Vereshnik (Music) For bringing music to the camp,
it is fitting Vereshnik be named the first Dzera.
Isi Aki Kolober:Zamrach
(Shaman) As our strongest Shaman, it is fitting Zamrach
be named the first Kolober.
Isi Aki Kalgar:
Zamrach (History) As the first
scholar in our ways, it is fitting Zamrach be named the first
Kalgar.
Isi Aki Chukchii:
Mordraugkh (Gear) As our most decorated smith, it is
fitting Mordraughk be named the first Chuckchii.
Khan:
Skull and Laurel: The earth goddess Sen-murv spread seeds from
the tree of life from whence mankind and all life arose.
Requirement: Be judged by
tribal elders to lead the Kutriguri + you must undergo a grand
ordeal of ritualistic burial from dusk until dawn.
On the Field of
Battle, the chain of command shall be:
Khan:
The hand of Tangra on Earth.
Kavkhan:
The Kavkhan is the appointed right hand of the Khan (Vice-Khan) who
serves the tribe in the absence of the Khan.
Kopan:
The Kopan is the appointed right hand of the Khan (Leader) who
serves the local tribe in the absence of the Khan.
Toghlu:
The Toghlu is the appointed holy standard bearer for the tribe. This
is the highest honor that can be given to a warrior.
Bagain:
The Bagain is a general to the Khan. This is the highest military
rank a warrior can attain.
Vatragan:
One who is filled with the Spirit of the Fire
Tesigan:
One who is filled
with the Spirit of the Chalice
Boylar: The Boylar are the appointed counsel to the Khan. By
tradition, this includes all ranks of Bagain and above. Among the
Boylar, the Hierarchy of Leadership
is equal. The opinion of the Boylar informs the Khan who shall
render all decisions. |
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