Rite of the Juggled Flame

By Diane Keating Sciacca (wolfinblack@pagan.net) for the Keepers of the Silver Flame

Level One Keepers of the Silver Flame Rite of Accord

Description

This is a common Rite that packs use to entertain themselves and at the same time reaffirm their dedication to each other. Standard roll. A member of the pack -- typically the alpha -- manifests in her hand a small silver flame that is actually a bit of the Pyru Jaggling summoned for the pack's initiation, and the rest of the pack play with the Gaffling. What usually follows is a game of "hot potato" as the pack throw the flame from one to another.

This Rite is performed as a greeting ceremony, a challenge, or to ease intra- and inter-pack conflicts but occasionally several packs will gather, merge their Pyru Gafflings and engage in the gameplay. If the game/ritual gets crazy enough Joy Frenzies can result.