Disownment Ceremony:
A parent, who is of same Caste places His/Her had on the hilt of his sword or symbol of Their Caste, the other hand is placed on the symbol of the city or homestone of the family and says the words"This person is disowned and no longer a member of our family or caste." The person named is then without family or caste
Hunters of Gor pg 148
Funeral Ceremony:
The common ceremony of a warrior is one where a pyre is built by his friends and caste members of ka-la-na wood, which are trimmed and squared. The pyre takes the form of a structured, tiered, truncated pyramid. Free women then carry jars of perfumed oils and sprinkle it on the pyre. The body of the Warrior is borne on the shoulders of 4 Warriors, on crossed spears, lashed together. The body is wrapped in scarlet leather. The funeral procession follows, they do not chant, or sing, or carry the boughs of ka-la-na nor play an musical instrument. At such times Goreans do not sing or speak, they are silent, for at such times words mean nothing, and would demean or insult. For Goreans there is only silence, memory and fire. A family member or one who was close to the person lights the pyre.
Dancer of Gor pg 426 ∓mp; Assassin of gor pg 2
'AND' Ceremony:
This ceremony is done between two people, Rarius usually. The more experienced or knowledgeable one usually does the asking. (before asking in Public it is Best to discuss this privately) Taking a blade and making a Honor cut on your forearm, the one you are bonding with does similar. Grasping one another's forearms allowing the blood to mingle, you state an oath.
Below is a sample oath. (can be changed by the Parties involves)
My blood and yours mingle to be one
My Honor and Your Honor become one
My foes and Your foes become one
From this day forward know that you will always have
...a sword to guard your back
...a Brother to turn to when in need
...no matter what the need or circumstances
Till the City of Dust Claim us.
This is my Vow and Oath to you
Blood Brothers of Gor pg 475
The Branding Ceremony:
The Master secures the slave in the branding rack (shaped rather like an X-shaped table, with either snap-bracelets (manacles) for her wrists and ankles at the ends of the X, or metal rings set into the wood so her wrists and ankles might be secured with binding fiber. A removable vise-like clamp fitted with spinning twist handles to adjust the tension can be attached to the left leg platform, to hold the slave's left thigh motionless during the actual branding. The Master holds up the heated branding iron, white hot, for the slave to see and says, "You will soon be branded, girl." When the brand is ready, he holds it above here left thigh and says, "You are now to be branded, slave girl." He then brands the slave, pressing it firmly into her skin for five full Ihn (seconds), then swiftly and cleanly removes it. He examines the mark closely, hoping that it was clean and deep enough to create an excellent brand. It is common Gorean practice to allow the slave the luxury of screaming, since it is in effect her final act as free person. Sometimes assistants are standing by with small vials of oil and salve, which they then dab onto the brand to reduce chance of infection and promote faster healing. The Master then frees the slave from the rack.
Explorers of Gor pg 71
FC Ceremony:
For a Free Woman, realize that you are now under your FC. You have entrusted him to now protect you. He will take care of you. But you also lose some of the freedom you have acquired, as he is Your FC. His word does become your law. An FC can be chained to the end of the bed, usually the Free Woman is the one chained there. When you have found the one you feel you want to FC with, there is normally an announcement made, in the room, that you are commencing to court. During that time, really get to know your partner. There is no set time limit for courting, as it is between the two of you. When you both decide this is what you want, then go to the bride to Be's Father, brother or Ubar/Jarl he will set a bride price that Must be fullfilled, when this is done you will announce a date for the ceremony.
Below is a sample contract, which can be changed.
Contract between [insert both names]
Date
I, as [insert your name] of [insert your homestone], have the following possessions which I bring into this relationship:
To You [name of your soon to be FC], I pledge these things:
1. To be faithful to You and Our Free Companionship
2. To uphold Your honor
3. To protect You and heal You in times of need
4. To share with You the ownership of My slaves and My homes
5. To honor You above ALL others
6. To bring honor to Your name and Our joined households
7. To respect You, [enter FC's name], as my Companion and as My protector
8. To discuss with You any acquisition of new property
9. That I share with You, [enter FC's name], the decision and responsibility, in reguard to slaves, of any harsh punishments, branding, tattooing, and piercing.
10. To love You as my FC, Lover, Friend, and Brother/Sister through the bad times as well as the good times.
This contract is for one year and it is to be renewed at the end of the year if We both so agree.
[insert your name and homestone]
Signed this day[insert date]Tarnsman of Gor pgs 213&216, Outlaw of Gor pg 59
Collaring:
Slave assumes the submission position,(kneeling in front of the Free, arms extended, wrists crossed, head falling between arm leaving the neck bare). slave then repeats the following after the Free.
The following is and example and can be changed by the Free
I once[insert name]
herewith submit myself, completely and totally, in all things
to him who is now known here as Ubar of AR
his girl, his slave, an article of his property, his to do with as he pleases the Free the puts on the city collar. The slave is then named.
Tribesmen of Gor pgs 359-360
Swearing of Oaths(coming of Age):
When coming of age Young men and women participate in a ceremony which involves the swearing of oaths, sahring of bread, fir and salt. The Homstone is held of each young person and is kissed. Only then are the laurel wreaths and the mantle of citizenship conferred. They must also pass certain examinations. In most cities the young must be vouched for by the citizens of the city which are not blood related to them and be questioned before a committee of citizens. The intent is to determine worthiness or lock of to take the HoneStone of the city as their own.
Slave Girl of Gor pg 394
The Gorean New Year
Many northern Gorean cities AR included celebrate the New Year. Typically on this day doors are painted gree and a city wide festival is held, staring on the Vernal equinox (March 21) lasting two hands (ten days). Every fourth year the New Year is celebrated on the estra day which occurs between the waiting hand and the day of the equinox.
Assassin of Gor pg 78
Turian New Year
Turia and certain other southern regions celebrate their own new year. It is celebrated on the Summer Solstice (June 21). It lasts for ten days like the northern cities.
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The Sardar Fairs
The Gorean equivalent of the World's Fair on Earth, these are four huge
trade fairs which are held quarterly in the shadow of the Sardar Mountain
Range. Each young person of Gor is expected to make a pilgrimage to the
foot of the Sardar Mountains before he or she reaches their 25th birthday.
They typically last ten full days (plus at least that long for set up and break
down) and are scheduled to coincide with the solstices and equinoxes.
Therefore, the four annual Fairs are
The fair of En'Kara (March 21-30)
The fair of En'var (June 19-28)
The fair of Se'Kara (September 22-October 1)
The fair of Se'Var (December 21-30)
Nomads of Gor pgs 116-117, Outlaw of Gor pg 179, Priest Kings of Gor pg 12
Planting Feast of Sa-Tarna
Celebrated by most Gorean cities early during the growing season, and believed to ensure a plentiful harvest in the year ahead. Numerous rituals are performed during these three days(April 16-18). Members of the Initiates,and each of the other high castes so their own part during the three days, most of the rituals consist of scarfices or prayers to the Priest Kings in the presence of the homestone. On the last day the homestone is placed usually atop the highest cylinder and sprinkled with sa-tarna grain and ka-la-na wine by Ubar, Administrator or a member of the ruling family.
Tarnsman of Gor pg 68
Return to Turia
This day marks the beginning of the Season of Little Grass. This is when the wagon people begin their long journey back from their winter pastures. It is the last day of the second hand of En'Kara(March 30)
Love War
Wagon people and the warriors of Turia compete against each other on the plain of stakes during the Second passage hand (may 15-29), they participate in various challenges and ceremonial combats in exchange of Freewomen for slaves.
Nomads of Gor pgs 11-12, 115 & 334
Taking of the Omens
Every tenth year, dating from 10,119 CA (1969 AD), is considered by the
Wagon Peoples to be an "Omen Year." Therefore, in 10,129 CA (1979
AD) and in 10,139 CA (1989 AD), the Wagon Peoples halted their annual
trek past Turia and various Omens were divined by their haruspexes
regarding the future of the tribes and the safety of the bosk. This ceremony
typically occurs in late spring, sometime during the month of Camerius. The
next such Omen Year will be 10,149 CA (1999 AD).