Comming of Age Ritual

The Coming of Age Ritual is a ceremony that takes place on Age Day for a particular village, town, or city, applying to those in the Velum Empire. This ceremony is legally required, and those coming of age within the empire (specifically citizens/residents of the empire) are obligated to attend. Preventing someone from attending their age day ceremony is a crime. The experience is shown and described as extremely painful, even capable of being fatal for those who are physically frail.

Introduction Proctor-"Child, you come before me on the verge of adulthood. Today is your age day, and you should rejoice. Today also marks the chance for you to join the ranks of the magi. Let us see if you have the park of Aether inside of you." "Aether, have you blessed this child with your grace?

Those who are not magi Proctor-"You are now an adult, but no magi. May you find your place in the empire and grow strong."

Those who are magi Proctor-"Magi, the Velum Empire welcomes you. From today forward, your life belongs to the empire until you complete your duty. Say goodbye to your friends and family, for today, you are no longer who you were, but a novice."

End of ceremony has a magi Proctor-"Alturis, today, you have been blessed. Aether has given one of your former children his grace. Say your prayers that he completes his tutelage and can serve the Velum Empire as a proud magi." People-"Aether, blessed be you, for this gift to our village. May the empire smile upon us for strengthening their might. Thank you, Proctor, for helping out children become adults. May Aether and the empire reward you for your duty and diligence." Proctor-"The ceremony of age has come to an end. Celebrate, people of Alturis, for today marks a day your village should be proud of. Elder, let the drinks flow with the Emperor's blessing, for new magi should be celebrated with reverence and abandon."