Slave Trade - Stabled
"head, ahl-rite... ribs hurt." "good." the fox smiled. "maern..."
Latrans' adulthood ritual
I love the tribal theme and all the mystique around initiation rites.
Chapter 1 - Foreshadowing
I mean you can't even stay awake during the rite as it is. i bet you would sleep through the early ceremonies and then be too hungry to do the midday ones. plus, churches have too much shiny stuff.
Felaya Prologue
It's silver, intricately engraved form bore numerous tiny inscriptions detailing ancient rites and rituals of the keeper of stars. it gave her comfort. her mask bore the mark of q'alay as well, and had similar intricate engravings.
The Freehorn's Scars - Chapter 9
He was not a superstitious minotaur, but he hoped that the lack of proper funeral rites for his family would not lead their souls astray in their journey into the afterlife.
Zion: Light of the New Moon, Ch 1.3. Myrh
The priestess was saying rites over the remains while kell and yearl were looking for any of the caravan's fallen-- they would be given proper rites, of course.
Animalia Chapter Three: Birth of an Era
This was their matter and he had done his part in the rite. he quietly made his exit, leaving the queen staring at the king staring at the prince.
Hirsune Pt. 18 - A Brand New Day
"when do we do the rite?" he asked. "we'll give you awhile to recover, then we'll perform the rite, ok?" they got up to leave, allowing the new father time alone with his unhatched son.
Prologue - The Games We Play For Sex and Domination
"each strat regroups the members of a similar age and ability, there is no set time for a kid to pass the rite and join the lowest strat." aiya stated in support.
1- Failed Negotiations
My clan brothers keep choosing terrans for their rite of passage." keeya seemed visibly disturbed by that, whereas anul...didn't even seem to mind it. "rite of passage? your people have one, too?"
Carnival of Traitors - Chapter I
"expect me on your initiation rite," she whispered. "i will gladly appreciate you some in return. i..." she leaned forward to reach his ear, placing her paw upon his bare chest by the way. damn, she will feel my heartbeat.
The White Rose Blooms - 2022
One would call it a 'rite of passage', because it was his son's birthday last week. he asked for a bike, and sure enough he had gotten it.