Champion's Prayer
Originally spoken on the eve of battle by Champion Teremyn to his troops, a seven-candle Eleytherian candelabrum is used, as well as an eagle’s feather and a bowl of water. The prayer is to be performed before any “major” or life-altering event, where the course of action being taken is in doubt of being to the will of greater good, such as a battle, execution, or even a change in career. The practice of the Champion’s prayer persists into the early 8th Age, but by the end of Kayne’s Reformation it fades in popularity until the Reawakening.
I, (King/Champion/Priest/Guardian/Citizen) of Agothos, Servant of the Seven, cast on consideration, beseech that this Free Will be to the Light, and once again ask for those things eternally and freely given:
The first small candle is lit.
Honesty – That this Free Will be considered wholly, the deed be to all, not to the self.
The second small candle is lit.
Integrity – That the deed be to the Seven, a just cause for the Light of Man and for a servant thereof.
The third small candle is lit.
Bravery – That this Free Will would not falter in the face of evil, nor accept the darkness of tyranny, nor soften in the green fields of comfort.
The fourth small candle is lit.
Charity – That the deed would overflow in giving – spreading the Light of the Goddess to all even in death. Honor in Sacrifice, Praise be the Saints.
The first large candle is lit.
Justice – Will of Creation. Originator of the Seven, that which the Hero and the Saint serves with joy and unerring fidelity. That this Free Will would not trample nor cast down the Light, but lift up those who are under tribulation of Darkness.
The second large candle is lit.
Equality – Will of the Created. Sharing in this blessing as brothers and stewards of the eternal gifts. That the deed not show favor, nor answer to the proud – but sharing in the bounty given by the Seven.
The largest candle is lit.
Liberty – Will of the Creator. Given freely by the Mother of All. That this Free Will not enslave, but free. Eternally may the Light of Man shine – the Saints of Freedom radiate in their service. So it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
The eagle feather is burned on the largest candle, when it is half consumed – it is placed in the bowl of water. Those in attendance may the approach the candelabrum, and receive an individual blessing. The recipient kneels as the head of the ceremony dips his hand in the water, and makes the sign of a seven pointed star on the recipient’s forehead, saying:
Child of the Light, Goddess bless you. May you shine for all and in service to the Seven: Honesty, Integrity, Bravery, Charity; Justice, Equality, Liberty. Go now without hesitation – Free Man and (Saint/Servant) of Liberty.
Note: the term “Saint of Liberty” is usually only the recipient who is about to face great risk of death.