Opening Banquet
Part of an individual's coming-of-age debut. The first part is the Opening Banquet, whilst the second part is the First Dance.
During the Gathering Days, as part of their coming-of-age, an individual would hunt and kill aerofauna to prove that they could provide for and protect, their Clan. As well as, cook a meal and serve it to the whole Clan. Whatever they caught or gathered is what they were allowed to use. Dishes made from wyverns and other dragons were both a rarity and an impressive accomplishment. A person's status in the Clan would rise or lower depending on the outcome of their efforts. In return, if they have met the standard, then the Clan gifts them tools and other things that will help them in life.
In present day however, the standards have become more relaxed. A hunt is not required so long as the entree dish is mainly aerofauna meat and the focus of the entire meal. A person does not need to go out and gather/harvest what they want to use. They are allowed to utilize the resources at their disposal to complete the banquet meal. Over time, the giving of gifts has changed. Gifts have grown far more elaborate and abstract. They have gained a whole system of different meanings and intent depending on various factors. Such as: classification, color, size, how it was given, etc.
The Coming-of-Age trial is an increasingly important part of a young person's life and reputation nowadays. Because so much importance is placed on this, there is great chance for sabotage from others. Especially other Clans.
A more relaxed version is popular among the non-citizens. It simply consists of an individual and their family cooking a feast for their friends and family to celebrate with them.
The entree dish is normally a version of wyvern meat with sides of greens and bread. The meat is either grilled or roasted. Depending on the Clan, how it is seasoned and the greens used may differ. Served mostly during Clan coming-of-age banquets. This meal dates back to the Gathering Days of the Confederacy.
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