Coronation of the Monarch

The coronation of a new monarch is a major moment of transition in the Kingdom. Not only does it symbolize the beginning of a new era in the Kingdom, the ceremony itself is a call back to the transition of leadership from the Prophet to His trusted Disciples. The first coronation marked the passing of the baton from the Prophet to Ntiklon Xavnus, the transition from the predominantly militarized leadership of the Liberation War period to the new civilian leadership of the Kingdom. Following the traditions of the old kings of Enxe, the coronation ritual can take most of the first year of a monarch's rule. Exceptions can be made in times of crises.
The coronation ceremony has three major phases: the first phase in the capital city of Kadukuren, the second phase in the city of Xomahen and the final phase in the ancient city of Skubak. The first phase is more or less the traditional coronation rites of the Pagavenur, which is traditionally done in the Obelisk Plaza in front of the Palace. A coronation speech is then held in the Grand Plaza near the heart of the city. In the Second Phase, the new monarch travels to the city of Xomahen. As the largest native city and one of the ancient dynastic capitals, the coronation ritual here echoes the traditions of the old Dynasties. Here the monarch travels the "Path of the King", a traditional route through the city taken by the king on his accession to the throne. The monarch also circumnavigates the city on foot as a show of dedication to his work and to legitimize that he is capable. This part of the ceremony is the one with a large number of feasts for all people. In the Third Phase, the monarch performs a pilgrimage to Skubak, the holiest city of the Enxetites, in order to reaffirm his connection to the gods and that they see him as one of their sons (or daughters in the case of a ruling queen). The monarch performs a set of similar rituals as was done in Xomahen, though with a more overt religious tone.

Pronunciation Guide
Ntiklon Xavnus: N-ti-klon Hav-nus
Enxe: en-he
Enxetite: en-he-tight
Kadukuren: ka-du-ku-ren
Skubak: sku-bak
Pagavenur: pa-ga-ven-ur
Xomahen: ho-ma-hen/ cho-ma-hen (ch like Scottish loch)