FoundchildFoundchild is the hunting god of the Elder Wilds, worshipped by both men and trolls. Among the Votanki? he is one of the Greater Spirits of Balazar of the Old Religions. All Votanki hunters look to Foundchild to bring them success in the hunt, performing his ceremonies before the hunt to bring luck, after the kill to send the spirit of the animal back to the proper place and after a successful hunt to thank the spirit. Every year in sacred time, the Great Hunt takes place, which is a ritual re-enactment of the normal hunts. This is the only time that a Balazaring hunter kills not out of necessity, and the only time he hunts alone. All those who are successful in the hunt are called Great Hunter for the upcoming year and may lead hunts for the clan and may perform the Peaceful Cut. The hunter who returns with the most impressive kill is the clan Master Hunter. He or she sits on the Clan Council and advises on where the clan should move to get the best hunting. A Great Hunter gains a point of Speeddart, Multimissile or Silence in the post hunt celebrations in Sacred Time?. In addition rituals are held by the Clan Shamen before hunts take place. This is described in Foundchild Ritual. |