Role-playing as an Initiate can be a changeling role but it can also be highly rewarding as you build your story-line in Gor. You must dedicate some time to learn the odds and ends - being an Initiate is much more just wearing white robes and walk around pretending you’re the Pope. As you dive into the Caste of Initiates, you will probably learn certain topics about Gor you have been oblivious to. The Caste of Initiates is one of the most interesting society branches in Gor and yet, the most mysterious one.
The Initiates Caste (or the Blessed Caste) worships and dedicates its life to their Gods, the Priest Kings, making them the highest of the five High Castes of Gor. They are considered the intermediaries to the Priest Kings and one of the two court systems in Gor which makes this particular caste thrive as the most wealthy and powerful. The Initiates are highly respected and intimidating to the rest of the society – most would think by offending an Initiation could result on extreme repercussions such as being killed by the Flame Death.
With great power comes great responsibilities and restrictions. The Initiates must wear white robes and be bald-headed; they cannot drink alcohol or eat meat or beans if they wish to achieve immortality; they are forbidden to carry weapons and to kill; sacrifice rituals are common; and females are forbidden to become an Initiate or touch one. Violation of these crimes may result in death penalty but laws may differ from one group to another.
The Initiates Caste (or the Blessed Caste) worships and dedicates its life to their Gods, the Priest Kings, making them the highest of the five High Castes of Gor. They are considered the intermediaries to the Priest Kings and one of the two court systems in Gor which makes this particular caste thrive as the most wealthy and powerful. The Initiates are highly respected and intimidating to the rest of the society – most would think by offending an Initiation could result on extreme repercussions such as being killed by the Flame Death.
With great power comes great responsibilities and restrictions. The Initiates must wear white robes and be bald-headed; they cannot drink alcohol or eat meat or beans if they wish to achieve immortality; they are forbidden to carry weapons and to kill; sacrifice rituals are common; and females are forbidden to become an Initiate or touch one. Violation of these crimes may result in death penalty but laws may differ from one group to another.
The home of the Priest Kings, the Sacred Sardar Mountains, is encircled by a palisade of black logs. Inside the palisade, an Initiate guards a towering gate that leads to the core of Sardar Mountains. The traveler that wishes to cross the gates will be judged by the Initiate and depending on his final verdict, the gates may open or remain closed. Brave, curious, and old men are often found here, trying to make their way into the Sardar Mountains but it is known that none has returned from this journey.
The Great Sardar Palisade and Sacred Sardar are open to the public in Second Life and all Gor enthusiasts should visit both locations either to enhance your role-play experience or just for fun. If you interested in joining this Caste, your journey also starts here - within the walls of the Great Sardar Palisade, you will find a group of Initiates that are also guarding the gates of Sardar. The Grand Inquisitor and his followers offer a course and the opportunity for an individual to properly play the Initiate role. The course revolves around the religion, learning archaic religious texts and exciting secrets that only an Initiate will know. The group is also planning a pilgrimage and the Gorean community is invited to participate – all are welcome. Reach out to Terek the Younger (kitten.serpente) for more information on the pilgrimage or how to join the Caste of Initiates.
If you decide to play a brave warrior in search of the Priest Kings, visit the Great Sardar Palisade and request entry to the Sardar Mountains. If the Initiate grants your request, you will have access to the first level of the Nest, located inside the Sacred Sardar.
The Great Sardar Palisade and Sacred Sardar are open to the public in Second Life and all Gor enthusiasts should visit both locations either to enhance your role-play experience or just for fun. If you interested in joining this Caste, your journey also starts here - within the walls of the Great Sardar Palisade, you will find a group of Initiates that are also guarding the gates of Sardar. The Grand Inquisitor and his followers offer a course and the opportunity for an individual to properly play the Initiate role. The course revolves around the religion, learning archaic religious texts and exciting secrets that only an Initiate will know. The group is also planning a pilgrimage and the Gorean community is invited to participate – all are welcome. Reach out to Terek the Younger (kitten.serpente) for more information on the pilgrimage or how to join the Caste of Initiates.
If you decide to play a brave warrior in search of the Priest Kings, visit the Great Sardar Palisade and request entry to the Sardar Mountains. If the Initiate grants your request, you will have access to the first level of the Nest, located inside the Sacred Sardar.
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