Worship of Phex

As the goddess of darkness, death, fire, and stasis, she is both revered and feared by her devotees, who seek to honour her as the keeper of balance and the arbiter of fate. Her influence spans the realms of the living and the dead, ensuring that the natural order remains undisturbed.

"To pray to Phex is to confront the mysteries of existence – to accept the immutable laws of fate and the inevitable cycles of life and death." -- a devotee's reflection

The Morning Invocation

Each morning, followers of Phex gather in silence, shrouded in the darkness before dawn, to recite a collective invocation. This prayer beseeches Phex for guidance through the day's challenges and acknowledges the ever-present shadow of fate. The prayer emphasises acceptance of destiny and reverence for the forces that govern life and death.

The Festival of Eternal Night

One of the most significant ceremonies in honour of Phex is the Festival of Eternal Night, held annually on the longest night of the year. During this time, the faithful gather at her temple or shrine to pay tribute to the goddess of darkness and death. They bring offerings of black candles, bones, and charred wood, which are placed before a statue of Phex, often depicted as a figure draped in shadows, her eyes glowing with the fire of prophecy.

"In Phex's domain, every shadow conceals a truth, every flame a spark of destiny, and every end a new beginning." -- priest of Phex

The ceremony begins with a procession of robed figures, each carrying a torch or lantern. They move in solemn steps to the sound of low, resonant drums, chanting hymns that invoke Phex's dominion over the night and the afterlife. The procession culminates at the altar, where the offerings are set aflame, symbolising the eternal cycle of destruction and rebirth. As part of this ritual, the temple priests mark the faces of the worshippers with the remaining ash.

The Bone Ritual

In addition to the Festival of Eternal Night, devotees of Phex often engage in a private ritual known as the Bone Ritual. Participants select a bone from the sacred mound at Mount Choron, whispering their desires or questions into it. It is believed that this intimate act creates a direct connection between the worshipper and Phex, allowing them to glimpse their fate or receive guidance on matters of life and death.
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