Xunti

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Help Keywords : Xunti.
Help Category : Clans.
Related Helps : Clan, Xunti-application.
Last Updated  : 2014-07-22 21:13:44.
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In ancient times, during the early evolution of the great clans, 
there were some that refused to renounce the old gods and their 
ways. These few were considered outcasts by the clans, and  
persecuted for their beliefs. Greatly outnumbered, and with no 
stronghold of their own, they were quickly captured and set 
adrift, to die, on The Great Dragon Sea. Ehecatl, the god of the wind 
saw their plight and recognized them as Xunti, (children of the
old gods). He brought them to an island sanctuary, that had been 
prepared for them since the beginning of time. Here they were
taught the old ways and embued with the power of the gods. 
Little else is known of Xunti and they remain shrouded in secrecy 
to this very day. Though never documented by eyewitnesses,
the charred, mutilated remains of their human sacrifices, tell
of a religion steeped in violence and cruelty.

 Xunti is a cult, extremely secretive, a brotherhood of religious
fanatics, where the concern, desire, or enemy of one is shared
by all. Their leaders are oracles, communing always with the gods
for guidance and direction. Ancient prophecy speaks of Xunti
as a small, close-knit band of believers, never more than 30
strong. It was decreed to them by Xiuhtecutli to aid those
who can not or will not tolerate the faithless ways of the clans.
Therefore, to those known as outcasts, Xunti shows favor by
donating gold for the removal of these so-called flags of shame.
Only the most devout need apply for admittance into the ranks 
of Xunti. Every applicant must first have experienced the 
meaningless existance offered by the clans of the infidels.
A petition for audience must then be written to Xunti. Each applicant 
will then be brought before the Great Prophets to be tried as 
though by fire. If one is then deemed worthy to proceed, the
Oracles will commune with the gods (through rituals of prayer,
human sacrifice, and bloodletting) until the decision of the
almighty Xiuhtecutli is revealed. Entrance into Xunti will always
be accompanied by a human sacrifice.

Be forewarned!
Some, in seeking Xunti, have never been heard from again.
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