What We Are in the Dark
I saw to it he was returned here so we could begin our death rites together," dera said matter-of-factly. “death rites? karniel is perfectly—" “forgive her, brother," karniel cut cathka off “she is unfamiliar with our customs.
Chapter Three
A strong wind blew sand across the parched landscape, covering the tracks of the two riders as soon as they were made. The two figures pulled their cloaks tighter about themselves and huddled close to their mounts, trying not to be blown off in the...
What We Are in the Dark Pt.3
I'd rather do my death rite than feel this way a moment longer." cathka giggled as she touched her necklace. “any requests?" “ugh, anything.
Lost Memories: Chapter 1: Through the Ashes
"we should give everyone proper death rites." i said as i stood, "help me get them of the walls and bring them to the center." he rose and nodded while wiping the tears off his face. we gently brought down each body and brought them to the center.
Sentenced to Brood: Settling In
The death rites kinda came out of nowhere when i was writing this chapter, but the idea wouldn't leave me alone. i couldn't see these characters just shrugging off the deaths of their comrades so easily. yay character development?
Worlds Apart, Chapter Fifteen
“most religions are remarkably permissive where death rites are concerned," he observed. “i believe that ultimately, they just want someone to be there and hold their hand in those last minutes."
Cultural Relations - Chapter 3
She saw to it that isaeos’ body was transferred to her own hut to receive his death rites, and sealed the chieftain’s hut with a woven rope of mourning. saare stood guard outside atatafi’s door.
A Trial
If any of them are to die today they may wish death rites from you, and stop cowering. if you are going to lead people you need to act like you are not afraid of everything."
Berserker Part 3: War
I rejoined the others as they stood around the fallen scouts, chanting the various death rites of our kin.
What We Are in the Dark Pt.2
Cathka said, “i know there is more for you two to work through, and i’m happy to give you all the time in the world, but your death rites are only getting closer, karniel.”
Touch Fluffy Tail
Were these your death rites? you never found out, because as soon as she finished talking the tailmaw slid up one more time, covering your shoulders and head with one powerful movement.
Chapter Nine
“but it will have to wait until _after_ death rites have been granted. you may be tired of us 'talking cows', but we still have respect for our dead.” he then snorted into kai's face before sharply turning away and returning to his group.