Feast of the Fallen Warriors

Calendar of the Sun 11 Blutmonath Feast of the Fallen Warriors Colour: Red Element: Fire Altar: On a red cloth place a helmet over a skull. Set out four red candles and two crossed swords. Offerings: Candles. Written names of fallen warriors of the past, especially in one's family. Daily Meal: Simple, plain food. Invocation to the Fallen Warriors Your blood lies spilled Across all the lands of the world. You stood and faced the enemy, Whoever they were, And perhaps you saw yourself In his face, And perhaps you did not. Perhaps you fought To save your kin and clan, Perhaps for greed, Perhaps for money, Perhaps out of loyalty To those you followed. Whatever the reason, You acquitted yourselves bravely And did what you had to do When it seemed right. May your spirits rest peacefully, And know we do not forget your glory. (Chant in wordless harmonies as the swords are unsheathed, crossed in an arch over the altar, and resheathed again. All bow to the altar and extinguish the candles.)

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